subwoofer

noun

sub·​woof·​er ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər How to pronounce subwoofer (audio)
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies

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Audio is also surprisingly good, with a Yamaha DSP 2.1 stereo sound system powering two full-range 5-watt speakers and a 10-watt subwoofer for plenty of volume. K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Feb. 2025 The company's most recent releases came in the form of the Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar and the Sub 4 subwoofer in October. Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025 There is also output for a subwoofer, if more prominent bass is your thing. Brad Moon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 It was equipped with three OLED displays and 21 speakers, including three subwoofers. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for subwoofer

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1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of subwoofer was in 1975

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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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subwoofer

noun
sub·​woof·​er -ˈwu̇f-ər How to pronounce subwoofer (audio)
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies

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