Uncompromised Loudspeaker Performance | Available at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Odin 2 Speaker Cable represents the flagship level of Nordost loudspeaker-cable engineering, designed for uncompromising reference audio systems.
Combining Nordost's distinctive flat-ribbon geometry, patented Dual Mono-Filament technology, mechanically tuned conductor spacing, resonance-control elements, and low-mass HOLO:PLUG® terminations, Odin 2 is engineered to provide an exceptionally controlled connection between high-current power amplifiers and reference loudspeakers.
At Trimira Audio, we recommend the Odin 2 Speaker Cable for state-of-the-art floorstanding loudspeakers, flagship monoblock amplifiers, and demanding bi-wire or bi-amp installations.
Key Features & Proprietary Technologies
Flat Ribbon Extrusion Geometry
Nordost's flat-ribbon construction arranges the conductors in precise parallel alignment rather than a conventional round bundle.
This architecture is designed to control:
- Capacitance
- Inductance
- Electromagnetic interaction
- Conductor coupling
- Dielectric interaction
Patented Dual Mono-Filament Construction
Each conductor is wrapped with two helical FEP strands before being enclosed within an extruded FEP outer jacket.
This creates a low-contact dielectric environment designed to minimize dielectric interaction and energy storage.
26 Silver-Plated Solid-Core Conductors
Odin 2 uses 26 × 20 AWG solid-core conductors manufactured from 99.999999% high-purity OFC copper with 85 µm pure silver plating.
The solid-core architecture provides consistent conductor geometry without the strand interaction associated with conventional stranded speaker cables.
High-Purity Extruded FEP Insulation
High-grade Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) provides a low-loss dielectric environment with strong thermal and mechanical stability.
Mechanically Tuned Spacing & Resonance Control
The conductor spacing is precisely controlled using mechanically tuned geometry, supplemented by wooden tuning blocks intended to manage mechanical resonance within the cable structure.
Custom Low-Mass HOLO:PLUG® Terminations
Odin 2 can be configured with custom HOLO:PLUG® speaker connectors, including:
- Gold-plated Z-plug banana connectors
- Gold-plated spade terminals
Configurations include Shotgun, Bi-Wire, and Bi-Amp.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Odin 2 Speaker Cable |
| Series |
Odin 2 Series |
| Insulation |
High-Grade Extruded Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene (FEP) |
| Construction |
Mechanically Tuned Spacing, Dual Mono-Filament, Flat Ribbon |
| Conductors |
26 × 20 AWG Solid-Core |
| Conductor Material |
99.999999% Solid-Core Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) with 85 µm Pure Silver Plating |
| Capacitance |
~8.0 pF/ft |
| Inductance |
~0.125 µH/ft |
| Velocity of Propagation |
98% Speed of Light |
| Configuration |
Shotgun (Stereo Pair), Bi-Wire, or Bi-Amp |
| Termination Options |
Custom HOLO:PLUG® Gold-Plated Banana or Gold-Plated Spades |
| Standard Lengths |
1.25 m, 2.0 m, 2.5 m, 3.0 m, 4.0 m, 5.0 m, 7.0 m + Custom Lengths |
Shotgun, Bi-Wire & Bi-Amp Configurations
Shotgun
A conventional stereo-pair configuration for loudspeakers using a single pair of binding posts.
Bi-Wire
Separate cable connections can be made to the loudspeaker's high- and low-frequency terminals where the loudspeaker supports bi-wiring.
Bi-Amp
Separate amplifier channels can be allocated to the loudspeaker's high- and low-frequency sections where supported by the system.
Trimira Audio can help determine the correct configuration for your amplifier and loudspeaker architecture.
Consult with the Experts at Trimira Audio
The Nordost Odin 2 Speaker Cable is intended for uncompromising reference systems where the amplifier-to-loudspeaker connection demands carefully controlled conductor geometry, dielectric construction, mechanical tuning, and premium termination.
Trimira Audio can assist with:
- Cable length selection
- Banana versus spade termination
- Shotgun versus bi-wire configuration
- Bi-amp system planning
- Amplifier-to-loudspeaker matching
- Complete Nordost cable-system design
- Private reference-system auditions
For Nordost's flagship loudspeaker connection, Odin 2 combines 26 silver-plated solid-core conductors, Dual Mono-Filament FEP construction, flat-ribbon geometry, mechanically tuned resonance control, and HOLO:PLUG® termination options.
