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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On orchestral tracks, like the opening scene from John Adams' The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the natural frequency response makes for bright brass instruments and smooth strings. PC Magazine, 6 May 2025 That’s true of the soundstage and the frequency response. PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025 Additionally, Klipsch’s Mumps technology improves coverage across all drive units, integrating small contours to maintain an even frequency response to the horn’s edge. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Sound: Rich and Rewarding With ANC disabled and the default EQ set, the earbuds deliver a deep and rich frequency response. PCMAG, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for frequency response

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1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of frequency response was in 1926

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“Frequency response.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frequency%20response. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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