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loudspeaker Definition

loud·speaker (-spēk′ər)

noun

speaker (sense )

loudspeaker Synonyms

loudspeaker

n.

speaker, amplifier, public address system, PA system, speaker cone, diaphragm, electrodynamic speaker, high-fidelity speaker, full-frequency speaker, high-frequency speaker, low-frequency speaker, woofer, tweeter, sound truck, megaphone, bullhorn, hog caller*.

loudspeaker Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • mount: The body of the march was to be kept informed by loudspeakers mounted on a lorry.
  • connect: You must not connect ordinary loudspeakers to the ProTV card or to your Mac.

Adjective modifier

  • self-amplified: The B-3 comes complete with a stylish, self-amplified loudspeaker that you wear around your neck.
  • stylish: The B-3 comes complete with a stylish, self-amplified loudspeaker that you wear around your neck.
  • built-in: Beside listening with the high-quality earphones provided, the user can play the music over the built-in loudspeaker for shared enjoyment.
  • passive: The amplifier will drive any conventional passive analog loudspeakers.
  • stereo: The Black Pearl can be successfully used as a stereo loudspeaker or for both front and surround channels within a complete multi-channel system.
  • compact: MONITOR A compact loudspeaker used to gage the quality in a recording or broadcast studio.

Modifies a noun

  • cone: When a loudspeaker cone moves, the air in front is compressed and then expanded, creating a sound wave.
  • enclosure: As with all low frequency loudspeaker enclosures, air leakage from points close to the speaker units themselves must be minimized.
  • cabinet: For low notes, the size of a suitable loudspeaker cabinet will be comparable with an organ pipe of similar pitch.
  • cable: Mission does not recommend any particular brand of loudspeaker cable for use with its products.
  • van: Usually we let our customers know in advance, either by letter or by using our loudspeaker vans.
  • announcement: With the loudspeaker announcement that three minutes were to be added, Orient seemed to have done enough to survive.

Noun used with modifier

  • floor-standing: Audio Pro Image Series Brochure ( pdf ) The super-slim Image 44 is one of the most discreet floor-standing loudspeakers available.
  • bookshelf: The subwoofer unit is the size of a normal bookshelf loudspeaker, but it is really rather light.
  • horn: Supplied as a complete package: 2, ABS Plastic horn loudspeakers with jack plug connections.
  • coil: Magnetically shielded All moving coil loudspeakers use some kind of magnet system to produce the movement within the voice-coil.
  • ceiling: Ceiling loudspeakers ( 100mm cone diameter ) were spaced every 4.5m.
  • bass: There is no directivity at low frequencies, therefore it does not matter where the bass loudspeakers are placed in the room.