audiophile
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Definition of audiophile
: a person who is enthusiastic about high-fidelity sound reproduction
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The sound of the Audio-Technica R70x came as a shock even to me, an avowed audiophile. — Vlad Savov, The Verge, "Audio-Technica R70x review: the definition of neutral headphones," 6 July 2018 True audiophiles will still want to spend more, but for most of us, this is a straightforward solution that’s super simple to set-up, and saves hundreds — if not thousands — versus the cost of a new TV. — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, "Cheap ways to fix annoying tech problems, from slow Wi-Fi to phone charging to old TVs and cars," 7 June 2018 Wireless in-ear headphones don’t tend to enjoy a warm reputation among audiophiles. — Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: The Ultimate Beer Vessel," 11 May 2018 Bowers & Wilkins sound systems are great for audiophiles. — David Grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Today's Best Deals: A Great Dyson Vacuum at Half Price," 19 Apr. 2018 This original surround-sound format, which employed four speakers for playback, became popular among analog audiophiles in the 1970s. — Michael Calore, WIRED, "Analog Surround-Sound Is Reborn on a New Quadraphonic LP," 31 May 2018 Meanwhile, Bluetooth audio headphones remained a luxury item, one mostly used by international travelers and audiophiles. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, "Apple's Airpods Are an Omen," 12 June 2018 View 195 Photos Entry-level Legacy models come standard with a four-speaker audio system that is unlikely to please audiophiles. — Car and Driver, "2018 Subaru Legacy," 29 Mar. 2018 As these are Bluetooth phones, audiophiles won't be totally satisfied, but anyone who wants background music throughout their day will enjoy. — Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, "These Are the $100 Bluetooth Headphones I'll Use Every Day," 10 Mar. 2015These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'audiophile.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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