audiophile

noun

au·​dio·​phile ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l How to pronounce audiophile (audio)
: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction

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The hassle of constantly dismantling and reinstalling an audiophile setup is just too much for some. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025 The thick silver knobs that turned a quiet, electric green with a humming, thrumming current that sent every audiophile’s heart racing. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025 From fresh fashion to high quality headphones to versatile studio monitors to exciting new guitars along with innovative strings to put on them and then some, our annual holiday gift guide is positively supernova with plenty of potential presents for the musician and audiophile in your life. Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024 With a balanced sound signature that will suit studio professionals and audiophiles, the DT 70 IE has precise, linear tuning that follows the Fletcher-Munson curve, bringing accurate low frequencies and treble reproduction at any volume. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for audiophile 

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -phile entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of audiophile was in 1951

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“Audiophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiophile. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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