Norse Series 2 - Who Said Evolution Is A Gradual Process?

CES 2012 marks the introduction of a significant new product family to the Nordost range. Another new set of cables might not seem that exciting, but then you haven’t heard these! To say that we were shocked by their level of performance is an understatement. Take a listen and you’ll be shocked too. Then, once the implications sink in, that’s when you’ll be excited – really excited.

When we launched the Valhalla cable system, with its revolutionary Micro Mono-Filament (MMF) construction, we established not just a new level of performance for audio cables, but a new appreciation of the vital importance of coherent approaches to cabling audio systems. Virtually overnight it became the benchmark against which all other cables were compared – at a price.

The introduction of the original Norse Series cables brought the benefits of MMF technology down to real world price-points and into real world systems, seriously elevating performance standards and expectations.

Norse Series 2 represents the latest evolution in Nordost’s cable technology – and a step change in performance. By combining the proven benefits of MMF construction with the latest developments in the mechanical tuning and optimization of conductors, topology and termination, Nordost’s designers have achieved a significant breakthrough in cable performance. By adopting the same clear family structure first used with the Leif Series, the new range not only covers all the bases, from AC cables to dedicated designs for source, interconnect and speaker signal transfer, three distinct performance levels make it even easier for dealers and end-users to prioritize system functionality without compromising overall cable coherence. 

Nordost have a reputation for re-writing the rulebook when it comes to cable performance, but even by our standards, Norse Series 2 represents a huge step forward. Joe Reynolds, Nordost CEO, says, “This family of products embody all the research and development that we’ve executed in the last five years, added to our existing, proven approach. Even we weren’t ready for the step-up in performance they deliver. These mid-priced cables present a genuine challenge to our competitor’s flagship products, underlining just how crucial system infrastructure is to recreating convincing musical performances. Creating products like Valhalla and Odin that redefine the state-of-the-art is an exciting and challenging part of the process. But creating products like the new Norse Series 2 cables, bringing huge performance benefits to a much wider range of listeners, putting the magic back into so many hi-fi systems – that’s what’s really rewarding.”

You can experience the New Norse Series 2 Cables in the Nordost room at CES 2012 in Las Vegas, 10th – 13th of January. You’ll find us in the Venetian Towers Hotel, Floor 29 rooms 125 & 127, or you can contact your local Nordost distributor for further information.

Norse Series 2

• Challenges high-end performance standards at real world prices.


• Combines the clear family structure and mechanical tuning of Leif Series with the established benefits of Nordost’s proprietary Micro Mono-Filament construction.


• Three distinct performance levels, offering a comprehensive range of source, signal and power cables.


• Cable topology and construction optimized specific to function.


• Consistent metallurgy and high-tech FEP insulation throughout.


• Still flat – and still round; Norse Series 2 looks like previous Nordost cables, but it sounds even better!