AudioQuest was founded in 1980 by William E. Low in Irvine, California, becoming an industry leader in high-fidelity audio cables, DACs, headphones, and power products. The company employs ~97 people across three continents, serving 1,100+ dealers in North America and 60 international distributors worldwide. CEO William E. Low continues as founder and chief designer, while Senior Director of Engineering Garth Powell leads power products development and RF noise/Ground-Noise Dispersion technology innovation. AudioQuest's core business centers on analog, digital, and AC power cables featuring solid conductors and high-purity metals. The revolutionary DragonFly series established portable DAC standards, while NightHawk and NightOwl Carbon headphones earned critical acclaim. Their Niagara series and Storm Series AC cables represent cutting-edge power conditioning technology. Recent achievements include 20 products winning TAS 2024 Editors' Choice Awards and multiple 2025 recognitions. AudioQuest's commitment combines technological innovation, quality craftsmanship, and environmental consciousness, maintaining their position as the go-to choice for superior audio performance among audiophiles worldwide.
AudioQuest was founded in 1980 by William E. Low in Irvine, California, becoming an industry leader in high-fidelity audio cables, DACs, headphones, and power products. The company employs ~97 people across three continents, serving 1,100+ dealers in North America and 60 international distributors worldwide. CEO William E. Low continues as founder and chief designer, while Senior Director of Engineering Garth Powell leads power products development and RF noise/Ground-Noise Dispersion technology innovation. AudioQuest's core business centers on analog, digital, and AC power cables featuring solid conductors and high-purity metals. The revolutionary DragonFly series established portable DAC standards, while NightHawk and NightOwl Carbon headphones earned critical acclaim. Their Niagara series and Storm Series AC cables represent cutting-edge power conditioning technology. Recent achievements include 20 products winning TAS 2024 Editors' Choice Awards and multiple 2025 recognitions. AudioQuest's commitment combines technological innovation, quality craftsmanship, and environmental consciousness, maintaining their position as the go-to choice for superior audio performance among audiophiles worldwide.