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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Transparent’s speaker features a pair of three-inch tweeters positioned at 90-degree angles that work alongside a 6.5-inch subwoofer positioned on the opposite side of them. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024 Like the Arc, the Arc Ultra only supports Sonos Sub subwoofers. PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024 The smaller Horizon comes with a 6.5-inch subwoofer, two one-inch silk-dome tweeters, and three two-inch full range drive units. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2024 On my primary audio system–an early 80s vintage Pioneer solid state receiver with a PHONO input connected to a pair of PSB Alpha P5 bookshelf speakers and a Polk subwoofer–the difference was noticeable. Brad Moon, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subwoofer 

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First Known Use

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 Jan. 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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