subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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There’s even the option to add a subwoofer for those who like to hear their teacups rattle.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
The Andover-One, powered by a 150-watt Class D amplifier, comes with multiple analog and digital inputs to connect CD players or music streamers as well as an output for an optional subwoofer.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The sub-out has a selectable crossover, ensuring easy integration with a powered subwoofers such as Kanto Audio’s SUB8.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Beyond simple subwoofers that throb inside the cabin with raw vibrations, this setup is intended to reduce driver fatigue by stimulating the human body.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
System designers emphasize that this isn’t some newfangled version of a cheap subwoofer in a teenager’s Subaru.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
In terms of specs, the 500 is bigger and louder than the others thanks to its larger drivers, integrated subwoofer, and Dolby Atmos support, but all three deliver impressive sound for their size.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 31 Jan. 2024
This soundbar and subwoofer set create realistic 3D sound, according to the brand.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
That’s not surprising for a speaker of this size, since these notes are deep within subwoofer territory.
—PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
The Andover-One, powered by a 150-watt Class D amplifier, comes with multiple analog and digital inputs to connect CD players or music streamers as well as an output for an optional subwoofer.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
The sub-out has a selectable crossover, ensuring easy integration with a powered subwoofers such as Kanto Audio’s SUB8.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Beyond simple subwoofers that throb inside the cabin with raw vibrations, this setup is intended to reduce driver fatigue by stimulating the human body.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
System designers emphasize that this isn’t some newfangled version of a cheap subwoofer in a teenager’s Subaru.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2024
In terms of specs, the 500 is bigger and louder than the others thanks to its larger drivers, integrated subwoofer, and Dolby Atmos support, but all three deliver impressive sound for their size.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 31 Jan. 2024
This soundbar and subwoofer set create realistic 3D sound, according to the brand.
—Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 24 Nov. 2023
That’s not surprising for a speaker of this size, since these notes are deep within subwoofer territory.
—PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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