frequency response
noun
: the ability of a device (such as an audio amplifier) to handle the frequencies applied to it
also
: a graph representing this ability
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Marshall says the frequency response spans 45Hz to 20kHz.
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PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
An inclined swivel mechanism creates a snug fit behind the ear, which helps preserve the low-frequency response and enhances acoustic performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The system automatically detects the speakers’ capabilities (power, frequency response, etc.), then maps their position in the room.
—Simon Cohen, Wired News, 3 Sep. 2025
Cabinets have been upgraded for more rigidity and control, enclosure depth has increased for extended frequency response at the bottom end, and multiple-density damping materials have been used to lower resonance frequency.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025
An inclined swivel mechanism creates a snug fit behind the ear, which helps preserve the low-frequency response and enhances acoustic performance.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The system automatically detects the speakers’ capabilities (power, frequency response, etc.), then maps their position in the room.
—Simon Cohen, Wired News, 3 Sep. 2025
Cabinets have been upgraded for more rigidity and control, enclosure depth has increased for extended frequency response at the bottom end, and multiple-density damping materials have been used to lower resonance frequency.
—New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Frequency response.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequency%20response. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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