(12/03 Updated) Introducing the world's first LEAR patented -NS(NatroSound) earphone technology!

[jdog]

Thanks for your regular posts on Head Fi, and I can guarantee you that we all remain very interested and excited about the progress on the LEAR NSS project...  Hopefully, we will hear from you again soon.  By the way, have you all made any modifications to the shells for these IEMs; that is, are the shells going to be the same as you all showed us in the past?  Thanks...

 

[lear-hk]

24／7 Updates on the LEAR NSS-U1

To whom who ordered LEAR NSS-U1,
here are a few explanations for the time it takes to produce LEAR NSS-U1.
 

It takes around 10 parts to make a pair of amateur earphones, while the advanced ones take less than 20. LEAR’s NSS-U1, a pair of earphones priced at HKD $1,688, takes up to 30 parts. The composite of the earphones is far beyond expectation.
The more parts, the more time it takes to ensure the quality, which the changes are made internally while the exterior looks the same.

The part that has been altered the most happens to be the earphone’s cables, which a slider by Japanese brand ALPS control has been chosen to increase durability and a better texture. The texture, quality, and durability are ensured to the highest standard.
 

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As seen from the boards in the figure below
 

 
, the cables used in U1 are far complex than similar products.

Regarding the progress of the NSS U1, all of the moulding frames are under production while Tatco is visiting the factory next week to monitor the progress.

The moulding frames are to be finished in early August, then the testing process. We cannot be sure what will happen during the test, which alternation of the frame will delay the production process.

We do not want to sacrifice quality in order to speed up the production, which we have set 30th of September as our final deadline. We will try our best to begin shipping before the deadline, while procedures aforementioned will be taken in case that we could not make it.
 
We have decided to be honest for you all to prepare for the worst, but we can promise that the production is under control. Please be patient and keep putting trust on us.

P.s. If you’re not receiving our progress email notification, please follow the link below for NSS-U1’s latest updates: http://nss.lear-audio.hk/#/updates

 

[jdog]

Thanks for the update... Things are still looking good and I wish you the best with progress...  I look forward to hearing from you again soon. 

 

[lear-hk]

(31/7 Updates )Whom ordered LEAR NSS-U1,
 
As of 30/7, Tatco has inspected the molding factory on the progress of mold makings.
They're on progress as one-third of the molds are made, while the rest are to be finished soon.
Attached are photos of LEAR NSS-U1's mold, as you will notice form its shape, for your curiosity!
 

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There's an extra video by Tatco on a U1 molding's EDM process. Hope you all like it!
https://youtu.be/sv70Miss3rE
 

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P.s. If you’re not receiving our progress email notification, please follow the link below for NSS-U1’s latest updates: http://nss.lear-audio.hk/#/updates

 

[jdog]

Dear LEAR Audio<
 
Any news you can share on the progress on the NSS?  It's only about 6 weeks until the end of September...  Are you all still on track to finish up the IEM's and send them out by then?  Thank you for any information you can share...and I'm still very excited about soon owning one of your unique high-quality set of earphones!

 

[lear-hk]

  Dear LEAR Audio<
 
Any news you can share on the progress on the NSS?  It's only about 6 weeks until the end of September...  Are you all still on track to finish up the IEM's and send them out by then?  Thank you for any information you can share...and I'm still very excited about soon owning one of your unique high-quality set of earphones!

 
 
Dear jdog,
 
Yes, we are working so hard on it and hope this will be an answer of our recent works.
 

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The shells look good but can be better~
Stay tuned ladies and gentlemen!

 

[Ritvik]

Looking good! Would you be able to tell us what size comply foams would fit on these?

 

[lear-hk]

Looking good! Would you be able to tell us what size comply foams would fit on these?

T400 will work great~

 

[jdog]

   
 
Dear jdog,
 
Yes, we are working so hard on it and hope this will be an answer of our recent works.
 

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The shells look good but can be better~
Stay tuned ladies and gentlemen!

Very, very attractive!!  Nicely done, please keep up the great effort...

 

[Ritvik]

 
T400 will work great~

Thanks! Can't wait to hear em

 

[jdog]

Dear LEAR Audio,
 
Just saw your latest post on Facebook.... Sounds like you are getting very close to completion of the NSS; thanks for keeping us updated. Do you still feel that these IEMs will be completed by September 30?, and if so, can you give an estimate as to when they may be shipped out to us? Still very excited!! They are absolutely gorgeous, by the way...

 

[lear-hk]

  Dear LEAR Audio,
 
Just saw your latest post on Facebook.... Sounds like you are getting very close to completion of the NSS; thanks for keeping us updated. Do you still feel that these IEMs will be completed by September 30?, and if so, can you give an estimate as to when they may be shipped out to us? Still very excited!! They are absolutely gorgeous, by the way...

Dear jdog,
 
Yes, we were just finalized the sound tuning and there is still some molding issues need to fix.
We can't publish a estimate yet at the moment, but we are trying our best to ship the earphones before 30th of September.
 
Please stay in tuned and thanks for all your patience and support!
 
LEAR

 

[Fadem]

Did the IEMs ship yet? I received a message for a missed package while I was on holidays and I'm not really expecting anything, just wondering if it was a particular Lear IEM.

 

[lear-hk]

  Did the IEMs ship yet? I received a message for a missed package while I was on holidays and I'm not really expecting anything, just wondering if it was a particular Lear IEM.

 
Sorry , but not yet.
We are currently working so hard on the trial batch production, hopefully we could release some updates in the coming week.

 

[lear-hk]

(15／9 Updates on the LEAR NS-U1) 
 

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As I’ve said, the finalised version of LEAR NSS-U1 (now officially named-NS-U1) would be available as a demo for you all. After verifying the moulds, we put together a non-polished earphones with 90% of the sound which the plugs are not installed.
We promised a 20% improvement in the final product, which I am sorry that I have to disagree with my hypothesis.
The final version of the U1, is a product of another level. Not only a more sounding and detailed mid and high range, but with a stronger bass that pioneers all in-ear earphones.
I am literally enjoying this pair of earphones while I am typing this announcement up.
 
Furthermore, we would officially announce that the “Natural Stereo Sound-NSS” has been officially registered as “NatroSound” or simplified as “NS” technology.
Earphones with the feature installed will be labeled with the logo.
 
Regarding the production and delivery schedule, we will be test producing next week, which the schedule will be ruled out once the production processes are confirmed. In conclusion, we are looking forward to mail before 30th of September for an all-new earphones experience.
 
The pair of demo will be available in HK FS-Digital Retail Store this week(14/9) for pre-order as well, pricing at $1,600.
 
I, Tatco, would thank you all of your support on this project whom no one has tried in Hong Kong. I can guarantee the payment and waiting time would be more than a product, but a opportunity and hope.
Let’s look forward to what happens with the official release of the U1!
 
by Tatco Ma