Nordost
Nordost: Reference-Grade Audio Cables Made in the USA
Nordost is a high-end American brand specializing in Hi-Fi audio cables and accessories. Since its founding in 1991 in Massachusetts, Nordost has been a global pioneer in cable innovation, with patented technologies and 100% in-house manufacturing in the USA.
Their products are engineered to maximize the performance of any Hi-Fi or home theater system, offering ultra-fast signal transmission, exceptional clarity, and uncompromising build quality.
Nordost Product Lines
Flat speaker cables (Flatline, Leif, Norse 2, Reference, Odin): featuring extruded FEP insulation, low capacitance, and patented design for faster and clearer signal delivery.
Analog and digital interconnects: including RCA, XLR, USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and tonearm cables for turntables.
Power cables: designed for clean and stable current delivery with minimal interference.
Performance-enhancing accessories
QRT line conditioning systems (QX, QBASE, QKORE) to reduce electrical noise.
Sort Kone and Sort Lift resonance control devices for vibration isolation.
Nordost Exclusive Technologies
Micro and Dual Mono-Filament: conductors are suspended in air using FEP filaments, reducing capacitance and enhancing signal speed and precision.
Patented flat cable design: minimizes skin effect and reduces conductor-to-conductor interaction for better clarity and dynamics.
100% Made in the USA: full design and assembly in Massachusetts with strict quality control.
Modular product range: from the entry-level Leif series to the flagship Odin, Nordost offers scalable performance with optimal synergy when products from the same range are combined.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nordost:
What makes Nordost speaker cables special?
Their flat design with extruded FEP insulation reduces mass and capacitance, allowing for faster and cleaner signal transfer than traditional round cables.
What is Mono-Filament technology?
It suspends the conductor in air using a spiral FEP filament, creating a low-loss dielectric that increases signal speed and reduces distortion and resonance.
Where are Nordost products made?
All Nordost cables and accessories are designed, manufactured, and hand-assembled in Massachusetts (USA), with full in-house quality control.
How can I verify if my Nordost cables are authentic?
Genuine Nordost cables have serial numbers, precise lengths, and are only sold through authorized dealers. Nordost does not sell on Amazon, AliExpress, or auction sites. Counterfeits are not covered by warranty and may be unsafe, especially with power cables.
How long is the break-in time for Nordost cables?
Recommended burn-in is between 168 and 336 hours, particularly for high-end models. Authorized dealers offer access to the VIDAR cable burn-in system to speed up and optimize this process.