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woofer

[ woof-er ]

noun

, Audio.
  1. a loudspeaker designed for the reproduction of low-frequency sounds.


woofer

/ ˈwuːfə /

noun

  1. a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of low audio frequencies


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Word History and Origins

Origin of woofer1

First recorded in 1935–40; woof 2 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

The woofers give the entire system the capability to produce sound a half-octave lower than the previous models.

As compared to the PartyBox 1000, which has a 12-inch subwoofer and frequency range extending to 30Hz, the JBL PartyBox 110 has smaller woofers and bottoms out at 45Hz, an audible difference.

Bookshelf speaker woofers don’t come much larger than that, and they have to take care of mid-range frequencies alongside the low end.

When paired with a bookshelf speaker system, subwoofers almost always extend the frequency range of the system lower and relieve strained bookshelf speaker woofers of the burden of creating all of the bass tones.

Pushing 30 watts to the woofers and 10 to the tweeter, the Charge 5 outputs a 65 Hz- 20k response.

Ted stopped and listened, blaming himself for not closing with Woofer sooner.

Woofer arrived at the Indian girl's shelter and stopped, and seemed to be listening.

Woofer saw his game, and swore horribly, as he tried in vain to throw Ted.

Woofer was about to steal the most valuable and swiftest of the animals, except Sultan.

The boys laughed at the story, for Woofer, as they began to call him immediately, told it in a most comical manner.

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