Apple iPod In-Ear Headphones

Im leaning towards these earphones and I would like an opinion. There are many mixed reviews about this product and I think I can trust this forum. Is the bass quality good? Does it have a slight noise canceling effect? Please don't tell me to get other ear phones (shure, v-moda etc.) they are too expensive and in my opinon over-priced. I'm already spending ALOT on this new iPod (Warrenty + Case + new dock + soon to be new earphones = TOO MUCH MONEY)
Oh and heres the link
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=DB1 04028&fnode=home/shopipod/ipod_accessories/shop_bytype/ipodtouch1&nplm=M9394G/C

I like mine. I'm no audiophile but they sound good to me. They come in a Apple-esque case with space to store the earphone cable (about the same as the stock earphones) and the spare two of three sizes of earpiece to fit different ears. 
They aren't very secure in the ears but I can and still use them for running. They do seal nicely when still and block out a good amount of ambient noise (I have to take them out to speak to someone). They seal better than my Phillips £35 of active-noise-cancelling 'phones. Perhaps my like for them is improved by the fact that I am typically sat still on night shift or at home when I use them and not on the move all that much. If you move around too much I can see they would get frustrating. To be honest they aren't worth the money Apple wants (£25) but I managed to get a new pair on ebay for £7 about a year ago and have used them nearly daily since.
cheers
mrtotes

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