Case Ideas for iPod Headphones

[adapt]

I keep the iPod headphones in my jacket for times when I may want headphones but didn't plan on it. I use the cable wrapping trick shown here:

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/life-hacks/keep-headphone-wires-from-getting-tangled-152499.php

I'd like a small little case to put these in. I know there are a couple commercial solutions but I'm more interested in what kind of D-I-Y ideas people have come up with. I'm thinking along the lines of a small, flat tin - smaller than an altoids container.

[Jokieman]

I keep the iPod headphones in my jacket for times when I may want headphones but didn't plan on it. I use the cable wrapping trick shown here:

http://www.lifehacker.com/software/life-hacks/keep-headphone-wires-from-getting-tangled-152499.php

I'd like a small little case to put these in. I know there are a couple commercial solutions but I'm more interested in what kind of D-I-Y ideas people have come up with. I'm thinking along the lines of a small, flat tin - smaller than an altoids container.

empty tin of altoids.

[a7dk]

how about a small change purse? I have the Etymotic earphones that come with a small pouch and it works well. (although the pouch is admittedly larger than an altoids container, it's not cumbersome.)

[eonblue22]

i used the case that sour altoid gum came in, a little smaller than the mint case

[Psyc]

www.earbudclip.com
I just bought an assorted pack from them. Then I just realized a section of the cable sleeving on my earbuds is cut off.

[Jackonicko]

Sony EX90s come with a superb structured leather purse, with a slide out cable manager, while UE's SuperFi 5EB and pro come with a nice metal box (which is available separately as a spare part), and Panasonic supply the HJE70 with a low profile titanium box.

These are the best things I've found, especially the EX90 leather box. Having broken two EX90s I have two spare boxes, and I use one for my new Vibes and one for ATH CK7s.

[Jackonicko]

and it should be pointed out that Sendstation (one of those really great small companies I just love, and really want to succeed) make a great little zip up pouch for buds of all kinds.

[shiny stuff]

Came across these the other day http://foofpod.com/ scroll day to the cable turtles, look like they might do the trick?

[adapt]

Hey all - thanks for the input. One thing I'm trying out right now is a small tin from Starbucks normally containing their after coffee gum. It's narrow, small and taller than it is wide, with a flip top opening. The size is smaller than a regular altoids tin, about perfect for packing in a wrapped up set of iPod earbuds and keeping in your pocket without being noticeable. I'll see how this works out - while the size is right the small opening might not be as usable as a flatter tin (as is used for after coffee mints) that has a larger opening.

Threw out the gum right away, incidentally - it has a terrible incense like taste to it :)

[honeybee1236]

I use the plastic accessories clear case. I have both large and small ones I find great for earbuds especially since I have serveral pairs. Some case manufacturers were giving out an accessories case with certain cases when you ordered.

http://www.thinkdifferentstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/169_112_96/products_id/377?osCsid=c8648cc488fc60d2d8e90ee7b4891f7d