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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Combining oral history, memoir, and reporting, the book reconstructs how a band of misfits and audiophiles came to build and transport the monolithic Wall of Sound. Noah Eckstein, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025 For the past decade, Noble Audio has been building a reputation for itself by making some excellent IEMs aimed at discerning audiophiles at the top end of the market. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 If not into a better person, then definitely into an audiophile. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 12 Feb. 2025 So, audiophiles with high-quality headphones may pick up Apple Music's sonic superiority. PC Magazine, 24 May 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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