I found these earbuds thanks to an article on best buds under $30 on Wirecutter.com http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-headphones-under-30/ a few weeks ago and a followup recommendation from +Andy Ihnatko. 

For cheap earbuds, these actually sound really good for both music and podcasts with good range and decent bass. Perhaps even more importantly they are comfortable. I particularly like the fact that the plug is angled at 90 degrees which makes it much less susceptible to breakage when its in your pocket. Most cheap and even expensive earphones come straight out so its more likely to damage either the earphones or the plug in your device. 

I went ahead and ordered 3 pairs at $13 each and love them. ?