subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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Blockbuster soundtracks are well catered for here with two 5.25-inch subwoofers rated at 80 watts each plus two articulating speakers that can each rotate to 90 degrees at the push of a button.
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The seven speakers will go all around your viewing position, with the central subwoofer producing the heart-stopping bass.
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New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025
The seven speakers will go all around your viewing position, with the central subwoofer producing the heart-stopping bass.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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
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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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