Earphones / Headphones: Where to try, what to buy?

Sony do a cheaper version..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-MDR-E818LP-HEADPHONE-IN-EAR-TRADITIONAL-BLACKIN-MDRE818LP-CE7-/230765281850?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item35baaec23a#ht_1022wt_1163

Hm, they look better than the horrible fontopia ones which are all plastic and just don't stay in my ears.
I'll give them a try I think.

Verdict - they're good enough.
The foam pads are cheap and nasty, but functional.

and they almost lasted a year - not too bad for £6 I guess.