subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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The 8-inch subwoofer brings depth to everything from movies to music, and setup is as easy as plugging it in and pairing it.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
The five-piece system is relatively easy to set up, with all components running through the potent subwoofer that grounds the sound, alongside the thin and surprisingly capable soundbar component.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Two smaller subwoofers placed correctly can also be less intrusive than one massive subwoofer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Two giant yellow subwoofer tower speakers flanked his stage to complete a visual primary color wheel.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
The five-piece system is relatively easy to set up, with all components running through the potent subwoofer that grounds the sound, alongside the thin and surprisingly capable soundbar component.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 9 July 2025
Two smaller subwoofers placed correctly can also be less intrusive than one massive subwoofer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Two giant yellow subwoofer tower speakers flanked his stage to complete a visual primary color wheel.
—Elise Brisco, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2025
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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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