soundsystem
Music playback equipment
A soundsystem is audio equipment assembled for amplified music playback—speakers, amplifiers, turntables or other sources, and mixing gear.
The term originated in Jamaican music culture, where mobile soundsystems became the foundation of reggae and dancehall scenes, with crews competing for the loudest, clearest bass.
The concept spread through dub, hip-hop, and electronic music: The soundsystem shook the warehouse walls.
Also spelled as two words.
Sound amplification device
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- tweeterSpeaker for treble
- wooferLow-tone loudspeaker
mixer · equalizer · turntable · crossover · preamp · receiver · soundbar · cabinet
Jamaican offbeat music style
- dancehallPaid venue for social movement
- dubAdd replacement audio
- selectorMechanism for choosing
- MCVocal performer or host
toasting · session · yard · Kingston · roots · rewind · pull-up · foundation
Deep pitch or fish
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
- decibelTenth of a bel
vibration · distortion · feedback · compression · treble · midrange · loudness · dynamics
loudspeaker
Sound amplification device
- subwooferLow-frequency speaker unit
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- tweeterSpeaker for treble
woofer · mixer · equalizer · turntable · crossover · preamp · receiver · soundbar · cabinet · enclosure
reggae
Jamaican offbeat music style
MC · toasting · session · yard · Kingston · roots · rewind · pull-up · foundation · massive
bass
Deep pitch or fish
- frequencyRate of recurrence
- reverbProlonged sound reflection
- resonanceAmplified oscillation at natural frequency
decibel · vibration · distortion · feedback · compression · treble · midrange · loudness · dynamics · clarity
club
Organization with membership
- raveEnthusiastic praise or nightlong dance
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- warehouseBulk goods storage building
dancehall · stage · dancefloor · venue · outdoor · indoor · arena · tent · installation · rigging
streaming
Real-time digital delivery
mono · hi-fi · digital · analog · input · output · channel · source · connectivity · pairing
soundsystemheadphones
Wearable speakers for ears
earbuds · earphones · in-ear monitors · iPod · hearing aid
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