woofer

noun

woof·​er ˈwu̇-fər How to pronounce woofer (audio)
: 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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That gorgeous cabinet is concealing a 5.25-inch high excursion woofer and a pair of 2.25-inch full range drivers, with 120W of amplification. Brad Moon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Pairs of two-inch woofers and 0.6-inch tweeters replace dual, 1.6-inch full-range drivers. PCMAG, 26 Nov. 2024 Quad 2-watt speakers (tweeters and woofers) produce surprisingly loud and clear sound, with crisp, penetrating highs and a snap of bass. PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024 Plus, both the Show 21 and second-gen 15 will have two 0.6-inch tweeters and two 2-inch woofers. Nena Farrell, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for woofer 

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of woofer was in 1935

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“Woofer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woofer. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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woofer

noun
woof·​er ˈwu̇f-ər How to pronounce woofer (audio)
: a loudspeaker larger than a tweeter that responds only to low sound frequencies and produces sounds of low pitch compare tweeter

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