LiveWires custom IEMs
These look almost too good to be true, but I really might have to try them out. The company was cofounded by Earl Neal (Toby Keith's monitor engineer) and these are new this year.
I've seen speculation that Knowles Acoustics makes the drivers.
They are said to be closest to the Sensaphonics 2X-S ear monitors. Plus they have a replaceable cable if you break it! The cables swivel in the earpiece so you can wear the wifes above ear or however you want. 30 day money back guarantee too.
I can't find a reason NOT to try these, especially since they are dual drivers!
Review:
http://homerecording.about.com/od/au.../livewires.htm Quote:
Comparisons
As I mentioned, the Sensaphonics 2X-S have the most similar sound signature to the LiveWires. Considering the price difference, the LiveWires scored a home run! Fat, round, and warm with great high-end detail. Sense of soundstage is fantastic; very natural. However, due to their sensitivity, there can be some high-end and mid-range distortion if you're pushing the earphones too hard; however, to get to that point, you'd be pushing audio at very, very unsafe levels into your ears -- not advisable under any circumstances.
Compared to the Shure E500, a popular triple-driver, universal-fit monitor, the LiveWire's low end reproduction meets the E500's low end; the LiveWires exceed the E500 in high-end reproduction. The E500's midrange is thicker and a little more fluid, but considering the price difference, the LiveWires win.
Compared to the Future Sonics Atrio series, as previously reviewed, the balanced armature-based LiveWires don't show nearly the textured mids and low-end, but do offer a slight advantage in high-end extension; at the price point they're offered at, it's going to be all in what "flavor" of sound you want.
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Custom dual driver IEMs for $249!! 
