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: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

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Japan industrialized much earlier and more quickly than China after World War II—thus developing expertise and name recognition—such that Americans have accepted Japanese goods, from hi-fi to cars to tailoring, as elevated products. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024 The cables terminate with a 3.5mm stereo TRRS connector and there is a 3.5mm to 6.3mm for plugging into mixing desks or hi-fi setups. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 Pro-Ject View 6 Images Austrian hi-fi brand Pro-Ject is probably best known for making high-end gear affordable, with its excellent Debut line a good example. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024 But in the world of high-end hi-fi separates, this is not an unusual figure. Verity Burns, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024 Classic British hi-fi brand Cyrus Audio is rebooting its product range today with the launch of the new 40 Series. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 This new lineup came out of the award-winning Q Series and brings hi-fi sound to more people than ever before. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 It’s become my benchmark for finding the perfect balance between lo-fi and hi-fi. Liza Lentini, SPIN, 13 Sep. 2024 Beyond those blocks lies XO, a new hi-fi listening bar and restaurant that was set to open Friday. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of hi-fi was in 1948

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“Hi-fi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hi-fi. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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hi-fi

noun
ˈhī-ˈfī
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: equipment for reproduction of sound with high fidelity

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