Noise using earbuds with Pixi

I'm trying to figure out if there is a problem with my Pixi or if this is normal behaviour:
     I have had my Pixi for about a month and recently I've started using it as a video and music device. The problem is, when I use earbuds with my Pixi, there is a lot of noise coming through them.   I can hear the headphone jack turn on because it goes from completely silent to very noisey. If I turn the volume all the way down while I'm listening to music, I can still here the noise and when I put the volume at 'one' there is even more background noise accompanying my music.
     The noise does not keep getting louder as I turn the volume higher and higher. Eventually it is drowned out by the music. But I like to listen to my music very quietly since I work in a quiet environment, and I would like to be able to keep it on 'one' or 'two.'
     I've tried three different headsets and they all have this background noise coming through, but I don't know if every pixi has this problem with music at low volumes or if mine needs to be repaired. I would love to hear comments, experience, and advice about what to do to solve this problem.
Thanks.
Post relates to: Pixi p120eww (Sprint)

Nope, not just you. I've now heard it on two Pixis--second was a replacement from Amazon that apparently didn't solve my problem with echoing on the phone.

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