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

Examples of audiophile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For audiophiles Listening to audiobooks, podcasts and music with others requires a speaker that’s portable and chic. Angela Ledgerwood, wsj.com, 28 Oct. 2023 Even smaller tools like r/audiophile’s tech support and purchase advice bot, Transducer Bot, could be broken without API access. Paresh Dave, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024 On it, audiophiles can enjoy mellow tunes, TeeZandos’ crisp and raw toplines, angelic chiming beats, upbeat tinkering synths, echoing sounds and lighthearted bass—all heard while staying true to Crenshaw’s style that’s driven by bass, breaks and funk. Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 Avid readers and audiophiles can also make the most of e-books, audiobooks, podcasts, and movies with this tablet. Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2023 The expansive space — which also houses the meticulously vintage Southern Grooves studio and the Memphis Listening Lab, a treasure trove for audiophiles — lends itself well to fortuitous run-ins. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2023 Have a read through our guides to the best speakers, best bluetooth speaker, and the best gear for audiophiles. Matt Jancer, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023 This new box set contains a remastered version of the original vinyl album and a Blu-Ray disc that offers three different audiophile remixes by Steven Wilson. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Dec. 2023 After years of streaming dominance, owning your media is increasingly coming back into vogue, with vinyl as the format of choice for audiophiles and Swifties alike. Vulture Staff, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2023

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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 18 Apr. 2024.

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