audio system
Music playing setup
An audio system is equipment for playing recorded or broadcast sound—typically combining a source (turntable, CD player, streaming device), amplifier, and speakers.
The term covers everything from compact home stereos to elaborate component setups: He spent thousands on his audio system.
In vehicles, the audio system includes the head unit and speakers.
- aux cordAuxiliary audio connector
- preampInitial signal booster
- home theaterDomestic entertainment system
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- equalizationMaking things uniform
receiver · speaker · powered speakers · sound reproduction · concert venue · party speaker · turntable · noise reduction · soundbar · subwoofer · bass drop · DAC · mixer · microphone · Bluetooth connectivity · HDMI · volume knob · tweeter
- subsystemsdrivetrain, power supply, climate control
- AV equipmentTV, streaming, cable box, DVD player, amplifier
- lecture hallslectern, podium, projector, projector screen, tiered seating
- touring motorcyclessaddlebags, fairing, panniers
- electronicscomputer, resistors, capacitors, TVs, TV
- trade showbooths, vendor, displays, trade show, expo
audio systemvisual display
Visible output interface
television · video monitor · monitor · projector · cinema screen
audio systemsilence
Total lack of sound
soundproofing · noise cancellation · mute · dead air · earplugs
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