An electronic device that plays phonograph records, reproducing the original sound with a high degree of fidelity. It superseded the older phonographs, and itself is being displaced in popularity by CD players.
A high fidelity sound system, or hi-fi as it is more commonly known, is a piece of equipment that reproduces sound with little or no distortion. You can use a loop system with your hi-fi or television to help increase the level of the sound for you, while keeping the volume to a level that is comfortable for a hearing person.
Most commonly used to refer to the high quality AFM audio tracks recorded by many VCRs. These tracks provide audio quality approaching that of a CD. However, because they are combined with the video signal before recording, audio dubs using them are impossible without re-recording the video.
Any high-quality sound system (mono or stereo) that has a frequency response of 20 - 20,000Hz or better.
equipment for the reproduction of sound with high fidelity
the reproduction of sound with little or no distortion
characterized by minimal distortion in sound reproduction; "a high-fidelity recording"; "a hi-fi system"
Most commonly used to refer to the high quality audio tracks recorded by many VCR's, and because the audio tracks are mixed and recorded with the video signal, audio dubbing of these tracks is not possible. (See AFM).
Abbreviation of High Fidelity. Literally means honesty or truthfulness. In audio terms the context is accuracy to the original recorded signal, or more broadly authenticity to the composed music.
High-fidelity stereo recording system for home VCRs. Good for watching movies in stereo; vital for watching movies in surround sound, because surround processors require left and right channel separation to decode the rear and center channels. Requires audio/video system or stereo tV. Hi-fi tapes may be recorded from MTS broadcasts or bought/rented in pre-recorded form.
Hi-Fidelity (music quality) stereo sound reproduction
High quality reproduction of music with as much loss in original signal as possible.
Generalized term defining audio quality approaching the limits of human hearing, pertinent to high-quality sound reproduction systems.
