sound system

noun

: equipment that is used to play music through speakers

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Equipment highlights include available power-adjustable front seats with massage, memory, and ventilation functions, a panoramic sunroof, and a Harman Kardon sound system. — New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026 The bathroom, done up entirely in marble, has its own sound system and a separate tub and shower. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Tony and Olivier Award-winning audio designer Gareth Fry (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) created a binaural sound system that involved the audience wearing headphones with the actors speaking their lines into microphones. — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Final Thoughts The Soundcore Nebula P1's obvious attraction is its sound system. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sound system

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“Sound system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sound%20system. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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