04/03/2026
Behind the late-night laughs of Jimmy Fallon, the visionary innovation of Steve Jobs, and the quietly immersive worlds of Haruki Murakami, lies a shared passion for exceptional sound.
Fallon has often spoken about his love for vinyl and classic records. He’s known to keep a carefully curated record collection and a high-quality turntable setup at home, the kind that prioritises warm analog playback over convenience. For him, music isn’t background noise; it’s nostalgia, storytelling, and ritual.
Jobs was deeply particular about sound. He reportedly owned high-end electrostatic speakers and minimalist audio systems that reflected his design philosophy: clean, precise, and emotionally resonant. Colleagues have shared that he believed sound quality mattered profoundly, influencing even Apple’s approach to music products.
Murakami is perhaps the most devoted audiophile of the three. A former jazz bar owner, he owns an extensive vinyl collection (thousands of records) and is known to listen through high-fidelity stereo systems featuring premium amplifiers and carefully matched speakers. Jazz, classical, and rare pressings are central to his daily routine, music is deeply embedded in his creative process.
