Audio Equipment Terminology

noun a device worn on the head that covers the ears and is used for listening to audio such as music or speech

• She plugged her headphone into the audio jack to listen to the lecture.
• I always forget my headphone when I go to the gym.
• I can't hear you, let me put on my headphones.
• He always has his headphones on, he never pays attention to what's happening around him.

noun a device consisting of headphones and a microphone, typically worn on the head for two-way communication

• The call center employee wore a wireless headset to handle customer inquiries.
• I can't hear you, put on your headset so we can chat.
• I'm loving my new gaming headset, it's lit!
• She put on her mental headset to focus and block out distractions.

noun a high-quality audio system

adjective describing something of high quality or high fidelity

• The company specializes in selling high-quality hi fi audio equipment.
• I love listening to music on my hi fi system at home.
• Check out my new hi fi setup, it's lit!
• His attention to detail is like a hi fi system, picking up every little nuance.

noun a system used to make announcements or address a large group of people in a public setting

• The public address system in the auditorium ensures that everyone can hear the announcements clearly.
• Hey, can you hear me through the public address system or should I shout louder?
• I love it when they crank up the tunes on the public address system during lunch break.
• Her voice echoed through the room like a public address system, commanding everyone's attention.

noun a device or component that produces sound, such as a speaker or a high-frequency driver in a speaker system

• The tweeter on the speaker system allows for high-quality sound output.
• I love following my favorite celebrities on tweeter to see what they're up to.
• I can't believe the drama I saw on tweeter last night!
• Her words on social media were like a bird's song on a tweeter, beautiful yet fleeting.