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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Dark Matter Audio Labs is a new name in custom IEMs and hopes to set new standards in how musicians and audiophiles connect with sound. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 The speaker’s stylish retro design provides further appeal, with a chunky foam grille reminiscent of JBL’s ’70s audiophile designs and real knobs for EQ and volume. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024 Outdoor audiophiles can even tweak EQ settings using the Ultimate Ears app. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024 Thanks to its combination of drivers, the Knight IEMs are better able to adapt to many different genres of music while delivering a high-quality audio performance that should please enthusiasts, audiophiles and casual listeners. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2025.

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