audiophile

[ aw-dee-uh-fahyl ]

noun

1. a person who is especially interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction.

audiophile

/ ˈɔːdɪəʊˌfaɪl /

noun

1. a person who has a great interest in high-fidelity sound reproduction

Word History and Origins

Origin of audiophile¹

First recorded in 1950–55; audio- + -phile

Example Sentences

Some high-end audiophile headphones opt for open backs for just that reason.

From Popular-Science

These types of headphones are by far the best for critical listening applications such as mixing, mastering, and audiophile listening.

From Popular-Science

Their products are regularly found on film sets or recording studios and have become increasingly popular amongst individual music listeners, makers, and audiophiles.

From Popular-Science

For our audiophiles and our party people, take into consideration that larger speakers can deliver a louder sound without sacrificing quality.

From Popular-Science

Wearability is also tops, which makes these a great option for audiophiles who want a wire-free, sound-blocking solution for a home office.

From TechCrunch

More About Audiophile

What is an audiophile?

An audiophile is a person who is interested in high-fidelity sound—that is, sound that’s recorded or reproduced with very little distortion from the original. 

High-fidelity sound is sound reproduced in a way that closely follows the original as much as possible. Audiophiles are professionals or enthusiasts who enjoy high-fidelity sound recordings, whether they’re producing the recordings or just listening to them. 

Audiophiles often have a strong knowledge of how sound is recorded or played back. They likely have an understanding of speakers, headphones, microphones, audio converters, and other sound equipment. Audiophiles are often technology enthusiasts and may make a hobby out of fine-tuning their systems in order to get the best sound quality for the least hassle.

Audiophiles may be interested in music, voice acting, film, environmental sounds, or any other type of sound that can be recorded and played back. Interests can be as varied as audiophiles themselves.

Example: Opal was a bit of an audiophile and helped me set up a fantastic sound system for my house.

Where does audiophile come from?

The first records of the term audiophile come from around the 1950s. It combines the combining form audio-, referring to sounds within the range of human hearing, and the combining form -phile, meaning “lover of” or “enthusiast of.” Together, they mean “a lover of sound.”

Did you know ... ?

What are some words that share a root or word element with audiophile? 

• audiometer
• audiotape
• bibliophile
• Anglophile

What are some words that often get used in discussing audiophile?

• high-fidelity
• fidelity
• frequency
• headphones
• sound
• speakers

How is audiophile used in real life?

Audiophile is used to describe someone who is enthusiastic about the quality of sound recordings and reproductions.

Don't listen to music on your iPhone speakers! As an audiophile, I'd like to say that to the majority of people in the world, but I must make music in keeping with the reality that they judge the quality of music there.

— HIDEKI NYAGANUMA 🇺🇦 CEO OF FUNKY FRESH BEATS (@Hideki_Naganuma) January 20, 2020

Can't wait for CDs to come back for hipster audiophile collectors

— Dave @ MORTIS (@DaveOshry) May 21, 2021

There is no fear greater for an audiophile than getting auditions right as you get on a flight for a trip, knowing you’ll have to use your laptop mic ……..

— AmaLee 🦋 M̶̱̍ö̷̧́n̶̝͋a̷͔̓r̷̝̓c̶̼̈́h̸͕̀ (@LeeandLie) December 21, 2017

 

 

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True or False?

Audiophiles are largely concerned with the volume of a sound recording.