audiophile

noun

au·dio·phile | \ ˈȯ-dē-ō-ˌfī(-ə)l

How to pronounce audiophile (audio)

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Definition of audiophile

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

Examples of audiophile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Thankfully, both analog and digital formats can peacefully coexist in the audiophile ecosystem. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, "Review: You Might Not Be a True Audiophile Without the State-of-the-Art Ramar Record Brush," 2 Apr. 2021 Since last spring, a spate of wireless and stemless in-ear headphones have hit the market, including the audiophile-friendly Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and ultra-light Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, "Master & Dynamic’s New Wireless Earbuds Show That Premium Audio Doesn’t Need Stems," 23 Mar. 2021 Host Jacob Job, an ecologist and audiophile, brings you inches away from a multitude of creatures, great and small, amid the sonic grandeur of nature. — Jacob Job, Scientific American, "National Parks Nature Walk, Episode 1: Rocky Mountains," 19 Mar. 2021 Not only is the audio quality at near audiophile levels, but these earbuds may have the best noise cancellation, bar none. — Dave Johnson, Forbes, "10 Pairs Of True Wireless Earbuds To Get Cordless Tunes All Day Long," 18 Mar. 2021 Good for those on a serious budget, but maybe not for the serious audiophile. — Zachary Visconti, chicagotribune.com, "Best cheap Bluetooth speakers," 15 Mar. 2021 During the cassette tape’s heyday — before it was dethroned by the CD, which Ottens’s team also helped develop — the format was a mainstay of every audiophile, from professional musicians to teenagers. — Washington Post, "Tributes roll in for inventor of cassette tape and his global impact," 13 Mar. 2021 For an audiophile, there's a lot within to be discovered and enjoyed. — Kat Bein, Billboard, "The 20 Best Daft Punk Songs," 22 Feb. 2021 Craft Recordings, which sells audiophile vinyl, CDs and merchandise – including Big Star T-shirts and Stax Records hoodies and beanies – has e-gift cards starting at $10. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Need last-minute Christmas gift ideas? These digital subscriptions and gift cards don't need wrapping," 23 Dec. 2020

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17 Apr 2021

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“Audiophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audiophile. Accessed 23 Apr. 2021.

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