manaox2
Headphoneus Supremus
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high-fidelity | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
I know wikipedia is not a reliable source. But, really, I thought high-fidelity meant the upper echelon of reproduction. That would mean that these are at the top of their class. I really don't see a distinction between the two and if you do, how do you based on the definition? Just being higher quality then an iPod or higher quality then standard is pretty loose, whats the standard for quality?
However, I see your point and know that the perceived image of words change. Right now, I'm more focused on the value of the rig side of things for the fidelity you get rather then semantics of definitions.
High fidelity High fidelity or hi-fi reproduction is a term used by home stereo listeners and home audio enthusiasts (audiophiles) to refer to high-quality reproduction of sound or images that is very faithful to the original master recording. High fidelity equipment has minimal or unnoticeable amounts of noise and distortion and an accurate frequency response as set out in 1973 by the German Deutsches Institut für Normung (DIN) standard DIN 45500. The term was most widely used in this strict sense in the 1950s and 1960s; in subsequent decades, the term was applied more loosely to any mid-level stereo system. In the 2000s, the term "hi-fi" for expensive high quality home audio electronics was largely replaced with the term "high-end audio". See more at Wikipedia.org... |
high-fidelity | English | Dictionary & Translation by Babylon
I know wikipedia is not a reliable source. But, really, I thought high-fidelity meant the upper echelon of reproduction. That would mean that these are at the top of their class. I really don't see a distinction between the two and if you do, how do you based on the definition? Just being higher quality then an iPod or higher quality then standard is pretty loose, whats the standard for quality?
However, I see your point and know that the perceived image of words change. Right now, I'm more focused on the value of the rig side of things for the fidelity you get rather then semantics of definitions.