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Subwoofer

By Gary Altunian, About.com

Definition: A subwoofer is a speaker used in audio and home theater systems for low bass in music and low frequency effects (LFE) sounds in movie sound tracks. Subwoofers come in many sizes and shapes including floorstanding and in-wall models.
Pronunciation: sub•woo•fir
Also Known As: Sub
Examples: Some audio and home theater systems use two subwoofers for the best performance.

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