subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
ˈsəb-ˈwu̇-fər 
: a loudspeaker responsive only to the lowest acoustic frequencies
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That wireless subwoofer also brings the boom.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The 40-inch soundbar includes forward- and upward-firing speakers, a wireless subwoofer, plus two wireless satellite speakers that have their own forward- and upward-firing drivers.
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Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Producing such low frequencies typically requires much larger speaker systems or dedicated subwoofers, making the result particularly notable for compact directional audio applications.
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New Atlas,
14 June 2026
There’s a design benefit to the new sound system, too, since moving the mid-range and subwoofers up into the top half of the TV’s rear means there’s no need to accommodate a slit and reflecting panel into the screen’s bottom edge.
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John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The 40-inch soundbar includes forward- and upward-firing speakers, a wireless subwoofer, plus two wireless satellite speakers that have their own forward- and upward-firing drivers.
—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
24 June 2026
Producing such low frequencies typically requires much larger speaker systems or dedicated subwoofers, making the result particularly notable for compact directional audio applications.
—
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
There’s a design benefit to the new sound system, too, since moving the mid-range and subwoofers up into the top half of the TV’s rear means there’s no need to accommodate a slit and reflecting panel into the screen’s bottom edge.
—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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“Subwoofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subwoofer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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subwoofer
noun
sub·woof·er
-ˈwu̇f-ər
: a loudspeaker producing only the lowest frequencies
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