# subwoofer

Pronunciation: US say "SUB-wuu-fer" /ˈsʌbˌwʊf.əɹ/; say "SUB-wuu-fuh" UK /ˈsʌbˌwʊf.ə/, AUS /ˈsɐbˌwʊf.ə/

## Noun

1. A speaker built specifically to reproduce the lowest frequencies of sound, especially those in the subbass range.
   - Simple: A speaker made to play very low, deep sounds.
   - _Place the subwoofer low and close to a wall for fuller, deeper bass._
   - _The home theater kit pairs five slim speakers with a wireless subwoofer._

## Origin

Formed from sub- + woofer.

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