AudioQuest is a company that was founded in 1980 by William E. Low and provides audio/video cables, digital-to-analog converters, headphones, power-conditioning products, and various audio/video accessories.
The company is based in Irvine, California, has offices in the Netherlands and distributes its products to approximately 65 countries throughout the world.
In the December 2008 issue of The Absolute Sound, Low explained to TAS's Neil Gader, "Everything I’ve learned about hi-fi or cables is purely the result of being interested in getting high on music.
He founded AudioQuest to explore and develop new and innovative wire, connectors and accessories.
"[3] Although AudioQuest remains best known for its analog and digital cables, the company has entered other product categories, such as the DragonFly USB digital-to-analog converter/headphone amplifier, recipient of numerous awards, including: Stereophile 's 2012 "Computer Audio Component of the Year"[4] and 2012 "Budget Component of the Year;".