JVC HA G770
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HA-G770-Fu.../dp/B0006SDBD4
PROS:
Build quality has lasted 3+ yrs
very accurate sound even if they are stereo
long cord
cheap ($30 shipped 3 or so yrs ago)
CONS:
no head shaking bass
get uncomfortable on the tops of the ears after about 3hrs
MP3 player can't push them quite right needs a real AMP to sound good