audiophile

noun

au·​dio·​phile ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l 

: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction

Examples of audiophile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So, audiophiles with high-quality headphones may pick up Apple Music's sonic superiority. —PC Magazine, 24 May 2025

On the record, audiophiles can hear celestial and gentle percussion, thumping bass, hypnotic synths, Gray’s own vocals, a buildup that crescendos into a drop that sparks pure elation, symphonic sounds and more. —Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

This showcase for audio brands in the McIntosh Group—McIntosh, Sonus faber, Pro-Ject, Rotel, and Sumiko—is a haven for audiophiles, set up for immersive introductions to some of the high-quality sound money can buy. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025

They were awarded our Editors’ Choice award as the best earbuds for audiophiles with just two cons to speak of: the price and bloatware in the app. —& John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -phile entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

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