audiophile
Americannoun
noun
Usage
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.
Etymology
Origin of audiophile
Example Sentences
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For the audiophile and casual listener alike, this sleek turntable from Bang & Olufsen and Saint Laurent Rive Droite is the perfect mix of contemporary and nostalgic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2025
Amoeba is best known for its ample vinyl and CD stocks, but its three locations sell a little bit of everything: books, DVDs and Blu-Rays, audiophile gear, and customized merchandise.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2025
With the original Ambeo Soundbar Max, and now the Ambeo Soundbar Plus, it’s clear that Sennheiser wants to broaden the audience for its soundbars from the audiophile high end to a much more mass-market consumer.
From The Verge • Sep. 1, 2022
Young, an audiophile, said his fans have the chance to listen to his music in places where it will sound better.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 26, 2022
For almost a year, the pioneering audiophile writer and I had gotten along swimmingly as we chatted about gear and recordings.
From Washington Post
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