@Benard, I used to pair the N95 3.5mm connector with the earplugs from a Sony Ericsson w810i and the audio was good...until the SE end got messed up (one side stopped working) - IMO the N97 mini earphones are very durable and sound better than the w810i's - believe me this was the reason that made me get the mini instead of the bigger N97!! I could use the N95 plugs that I still have but the rubber endings of the N97 mini have much better sound... I don't mind buying rubber earphones from another reputable brand, as long as the audio is up there i.e. excellent frequency response. @Dennis The Sony Ericsson plugs they sell in most shops these days are fakes, don't touch unless you can test. I bought a set this week and the sound is tinny even though the outside finish looks original - I compared with a half-working original set from the w810i I used to have and the difference was phenomenal. They look the same, even when subjected to close scrutiny, but they don't sound the same. I guess I'm just a wannabe audio purist. What about a Nokia shop? Anyone knows if there's any luck there?