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audiophile

audiophile

1 7.9
A product for people who want very good sound from speakers or headphones
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔːdiəˌfaɪl/
: audiófilo
  • In the audiophile world, Mark Levinson is multiple heads and shoulders above JBL.

Examples

  • When I was listening to MP3s on my ridiculous, audiophile-grade Bose headphones, I found myself skipping tracks five and ten at a time to find what I really wanted to hear.

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  • The signs are a rare audiophile headset that just oozes style.

  • I'm no audiophile, but at $29, these clearly aren't intended to be audiophile-quality earphones.

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  • We were perfectly happy with tapes, and high-end Walkman cassette players sounded great, and from an audiophile perspective, a lot better than the first generations of iPods and MP3 players.

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  • The new headphones are designed for audiophile enthusiasts who appreciate exceptional sound quality.

  • She invested in audiophile speakers to enhance her music-listening experience at home.

  • This vinyl record is a favorite among audiophile collectors for its superior sound fidelity.

Synonyms

high-fidelity
vsaudiophile
  • Specialized
1 5.2

Sound that is very close to the original recording

is aimed at enthusiasts rather than focusing on technical sound accuracy

How Audiophile

audiophile
1 7.9
generic
105 4.8

Surface Forms

audiophile positive

Morphology

audiophile = audio (transparent) = audio + phile

The adjectival use is a straightforward relational extension: it means intended for or appealing to audiophiles.

Etymology

Audiophile as an adjective keeps the same roots: audio 'to hear' and phile 'lover', so audiophile products are 'made for people who love great sound' and try to give the best listening experience.