subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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The Ambeo Mini comes with six drivers, including two four-inch woofers that push bass down to 43Hz, creating theater-quality thump without needing a separate subwoofer.
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Slide the side door open and go beyond the tiny waterproof camping speaker with a full eight speakers plus subwoofer.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
There is a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz to improve vocal clarity when paired with a subwoofer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many dozens of brands, including KEF, Bowers & Wilkins, and Paradigm, offer subwoofer solutions to fit a range of rooms and budgets.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
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Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Slide the side door open and go beyond the tiny waterproof camping speaker with a full eight speakers plus subwoofer.
—New Atlas, 17 Feb. 2026
There is a selectable high-pass filter at 80Hz to improve vocal clarity when paired with a subwoofer.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Many dozens of brands, including KEF, Bowers & Wilkins, and Paradigm, offer subwoofer solutions to fit a range of rooms and budgets.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subwoofer
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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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