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hi-fi(HIgh-FIdelity) Generally refers to stereo systems and the audio side of home theater systems. The term originated back in the 1950s as audio equipment began to reproduce sound that was more realistic. See stereo system and home theater. hi-fi Informal 1. a. short for high fidelity b. (as modifier): hi-fi equipment 2. a set of high-quality sound-reproducing equipment hi-fi [′hī′fī] (engineering acoustics) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In a culture that took social dancing very seriously, those middle- and upper-class families who could afford hi-fis and records in the early 1950s taught themselves the proper steps and danced them at multi-generational parties. Initially a household furniture and mattress manufacturer, the company turned its focus to hi-fis and televisions in the late '50s. |
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