The latest iPod accessory craze is revolving around the ever-increasing number of alternative iPod headphones, according to an American report.

In attempts to personalise their iPods, consumers are progressively turning their ears to aesthetically and technologically individual headphones.

The report lists the Future Sonic’s EARS EM3 in-ear monitors as outselling Grado SR60 traditional-style headphones, but is critical of their size as being ‘bulky’.

The Shure E3c Sound Isolating Earphones combine the best of both these sets and at just over £100 is very reasonably priced.

The Shure E3c comes equipped with lightweight headphones containing high-energy micro-speakers and flexible sleeves producing excellent isolation.

The current popularity of these iPod headphones looks set to continue during the festive period in addition to the expected rise in sales of iPod speakers.