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.
Founded: 1980
DALI's new compact bookshelf speaker, KUPID, launches on September 26 at a pair price of ¥57,200, featuring advanced technologies derived from their flagship KORE model.
KUPID is available in five vibrant colors, with matching woofer finishes, and boasts a compact design with premium build quality, including an 18mm-thick baffle and rounded edges.
The speaker incorporates innovative components such as a 26mm ultra-light soft dome tweeter with neodymium magnets and a 115mm spherical woofer for precise sound reproduction and reduced distortion.
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AudioQuest introduced the PowerQuest TV3, a non-sacrificial surge protector without conventional components like varistors, ensuring durable and reliable protection.
The device features a compact metal housing with mounting brackets and a detachable power cable for convenient installation.
Equipped with three outlets, it includes one high-current outlet and two low-power outlets with linear filtration for optimal performance.
AudioQuest Brave Heart Zero-Tech cables**: Engineered for peak audio fidelity, offering premium materials and advanced technology typically found in higher-end products.
Technical advancements**: Incorporates Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors, 33% more than previous models, ensuring lower resistance and improved signal transmission for enhanced bass performance.
Innovative design**: Features Zero-Tech technology to neutralize impedance mismatches, polypropylene dielectric insulation, and graphene-infused PVC layers for optimal noise suppression.
AudioQuest introduces the Brave Heart ZERO-Tech speaker cables, designed for audiophiles seeking premium audio performance at $4,990 for 8-foot pairs.*
The cables employ updated geometry with separate positive and negative bundles, featuring Perfect-Surface Copper+ conductors for improved sound control and impedance handling.*
Advanced noise-dissipation technologies include Graphene...
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AudioQuest introduces the Brave Heart speaker cable featuring technologies from their Mythical Creatures flagship, achieving superior audio fidelity and technological innovation.
The Brave Heart cable offers a diameter 0.6mm slimmer than the William Tell model, with 33% more ultra-pure PSC+ conductors for improved signal transmission.
It incorporates ZERO-Tech for optimized impedance matching, carbon-infused PVC insulation, and graphene-reinforced outer sheathing for enhanced performance and durability.