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

For fun, Jolene Sound Room channels midcentury recording studios and 1970s nightlife, complete with a custom audiophile sound system designed by nightlife veterans. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

PCMag expert awarded the Sony WH-1000XM5 our Editors' Choice award for audiophiles. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Portola will once again host Despacio, the towering audiophile disco installation designed by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy alongside Soulwax’s David and Stephen Dewaele and sound engineer John Klett. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 28 May 2026

Serious audiophiles will appreciate the Ojas speakers in each room, preloaded with four playlists compiled by French fashion muse and music producer Caroline de Maigret, one of several guest art directors on the project. — Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

audio- + -phile entry 1

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for audiophile

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