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Nordost Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables
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Nordost Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables
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Overview
Nordost Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables – Leif 3 Series
The Nordost Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables are the flagship loudspeaker cables in Nordost’s Leif 3 Series, designed to deliver greater drive, dynamic realism, clarity, and musical detail from high-performance stereo systems.
Red Dawn 3 features 22 × 24 AWG silver-plated 99.9999% solid-core OFC conductors with precision-extruded FEP insulation. Nordost’s signature flat geometry and mechanically tuned conductor spacing are engineered to reduce capacitance, conductor interaction, and skin effect, providing a clean and efficient signal path between amplifier and loudspeakers.
Key Features
- Flagship speaker cable in the Leif 3 Series
- Nordost signature flat cable geometry
- 22 × 24 AWG conductors
- Silver-plated 99.9999% solid-core OFC
- FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) insulation
- Mechanically tuned conductor spacing
- Capacitance: 7.7 pF/ft (25.4 pF/m)
- Inductance: 0.16 μH/ft (0.53 μH/m)
- Velocity of Propagation: 91%
- Specialized factory termination
- Available with gold-plated Z-plug Banana or Spade connectors
Banana & Spade Connector Options
Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables are factory terminated with your choice of gold-plated Z-plug Banana connectors or gold-plated Spade connectors.
Standard spades feature a 6.5mm (1/4") internal opening and 12mm external width. A larger 8.5mm internal / 15mm external gold-plated spade is also available for compatible amplifier and speaker binding posts.
Flagship Performance in the Leif 3 Series
With 22 solid-core conductors, Red Dawn 3 represents the highest level of Nordost’s Leif 3 speaker cable range. Nordost designed it to increase drive and dynamic realism while bringing a greater sense of musicality to the system.
The Grid HiFi
Complete your high-performance stereo system with the Nordost Red Dawn 3 Speaker Cables. The Grid HiFi can help you choose the correct cable length and Banana or Spade termination to properly match your amplifier and loudspeakers.
Contact The Grid HiFi for pricing, availability, and expert cable recommendations.
FAQs
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Do you price match?
Yes. We match any authorised dealer, including big-box retailers. If you find the same product at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.
Do you offer free shipping?
Yes — free shipping on every order, with 2-day delivery available on most products. Easy returns and exchanges are included.
Where is your showroom?
We're at 6362 Alder Drive, Houston, Texas. The showroom lets you hear and compare reference-level systems in person before making any decisions. If you're considering a larger purchase or installation, it's well worth the visit.
Can I buy online without visiting the showroom?
Yes. The full product range is available through the online store with free nationwide shipping. For more complex system builds, speaking with one of our advisers first tends to lead to a better result.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Special financing is available through the BrandSource Credit Card for qualifying purchases, allowing you to spread payments over time with no annual fee. Promotional rebate savings are also available periodically. See the financing page for full details.
Do you install systems as well as sell equipment?
Yes — installation is central to what we do. We design and install whole-home audio and video, home theaters, media rooms, outdoor audio, lighting and motorised shades, and full smart home automation.
Do you provide support after installation?
Yes. We provide ongoing service and support to ensure systems continue performing as intended — not just on installation day, but over the long term.