sound system

noun

: equipment that is used to play music through speakers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web There’s a separate decoupled home theater with a state-of-the-art sound system and soundproof walls, as well as sumptuous seating. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2023 There’s a wireless sound system in a road case in the corner, and Sheeran uses some idle time before his show to play me some unreleased music. Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2023 But the owners have not compromised on modern amenities: a hot tub, a 50-inch HDTV, a Bluetooth sound system, and air-conditioning units guarantee a comfortable stay even during Texas's scorching summers. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023 Image: Devolver Digital Enter the Gungeon developer Dodge Roll worked with Griffin Aerotech on the cabinet, which has a 43-inch screen, two Sinden Lightguns with haptic feedback, a 2.1 sound system, and some awesome exterior art. Jay Peters, The Verge, 15 Mar. 2023 The AMG Line package is now standard along with wireless phone charging, heated seats, and a Burmester 3D surround-sound system. Jack Fitzgerald, Car and Driver, 14 Mar. 2023 On the more indulgent end of the spectrum, a gift to satisfy his personal interests shows thoughtfulness, like at-home fitness equipment or a new sound system (to play lullabies, of course). Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 10 Mar. 2023 While one of the performing arts’ main unions, C.G.T. Spectacle, brought a truck equipped with musical instruments and a sound system, the performances seemed a little subdued. Laura Cappelle, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023 Best Buy’s Geek Squad has been handed a task that’s a lot more sensitive that setting up your living room’s surround-sound system. Bychris Morris, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2023 See More

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“Sound system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20system. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.

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