woofer

noun

woof·er ˈwu̇-fər

: a loudspeaker usually larger than a tweeter, responsive only to the lower acoustic frequencies, and used for reproducing sounds of low pitch compare tweeter

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The tabletop version packs two full-range drivers into the display housing, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators in its domed base. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 The speakers in the countertop edition have two full-range drivers, a down-firing woofer, and two force-canceling passive radiators. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026 The larger $109 CMF Speaker M instead features two drivers including a 10W tweeter and a dedicated 25W woofer for improved bass performance and better separation of instruments and singers. — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 The platter spins atop a base with anti-vibration feet that features a pair each of 3-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters, with 60W of power. — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woofer

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1935, in the meaning defined above

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woofer

noun

woof·er ˈwu̇f-ər

: a loudspeaker larger than a tweeter that responds only to low sound frequencies and produces sounds of low pitch compare tweeter

woofer

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