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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Sound System Deal The Samsung HW-Q990F Sound System features a powerful soundbar, wireless subwoofer, and rear speaker kit that sync together to create rich, room-filling 3-D sound. Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025 The premium Beats Audio system in the Jetta GLI pumps 400 W through nine speakers, including a subwoofer. ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025 Also at the rear of the unit are connections for driving an optional subwoofer which is not a bad idea as the Play is slightly light on bass. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025 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 11 Sep. 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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