Recommended earphones for ZMP to minimize static noise probl

Concerning the Zen Micro Photo known issue interference with the OLED:
Can anyone help me to find out which headphones will eliminate the static noise/humming sounds from the OLED-Display best?
Here are my experiences so far:
- Static noise even more noticeable on the EP 630 earphones than on the cheaper ones the ZMP comes shipped with (EP 480 I think).
- Absolutely no noise on my HiFi-headphones which is an AKG K 280 (but unfortunately by far too big in size for outdoor use)
- Also no static noise and humming when connecting the ZMP to an amplifier via line-in.
- No noise when inserting the headphone jack just halfway so it makes mono output (strange...!) with any earphones.
Is it true that it is only a matter of impedance? My AKG headphones have 75 ohms while the EP 630 only have 6 ohms.
Are there any small earphones with a high impedance?
Thanks for helping!!!

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