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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While Bluetooth speakers may not satisfy true audiophiles, the quality is more than adequate for most users. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 Photographers and video callers will appreciate the 13MP rear camera and 9MP front camera, while audiophiles can enjoy immersive sound from its eight speakers. The Pcmag Editorial Team, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026 Vinyl Room joins a short list of places where audiophiles can go to listen to music on hi-fi equipment, which many argue is the best way to experience it. Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026 That model was unlike anything else on the market at the time, with separate amplifier circuits for cleaner separation in each channel, and a vacuum tube preamp stage for analog smoothness and warmth – sort of emulating an audiophile's full system setup. New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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