subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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In an instant, the planet itself became a giant subwoofer, reverberating a terrible deep groan.
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The system comprises a soundbar up front, included rear surrounds, and a sizable subwoofer.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 2 Apr. 2025
Funky, thumping beats are booming from a small subwoofer speaker against a makeshift stage made from milk crates.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Accompanying your woofer is a subwoofer and two rear speakers.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 29 Apr. 2025
The system comprises a soundbar up front, included rear surrounds, and a sizable subwoofer.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 2 Apr. 2025
Funky, thumping beats are booming from a small subwoofer speaker against a makeshift stage made from milk crates.
—Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 18 Mar. 2025
Accompanying your woofer is a subwoofer and two rear speakers.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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