sound system

noun

: equipment that is used to play music through speakers

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Similarly, his state-of-the-art sound mix rescues the gorgeous detail in her singing from the inevitable muddiness of an arena sound system. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 The concept of high-fidelity sound reproduction has been around since the 1930s and denotes a sound system with no distortion or degradation in quality. Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026 All the buzz around Bash led to Kelly beginning a new concept in 1998, Shadow Lounge, which featured runways for fashion shows, a state-of-the-art sound system and a high-end clientele from all over. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 The fine Nappa leather seating surfaces, ventilation and massage functions up front, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel and Bang & Olufsen sound system transform long stretches of Highway 36 into something closer to a private lounge. Chris Jackson, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sound system

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“Sound system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20system. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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