sound system
Britishnoun
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any system of sounds, as in the speech of a language
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integrated equipment for producing amplified sound, as in a hi-fi or a mobile disco, or as a public-address system on stage
Example Sentences
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If some of the more seductive colors of Sondheim’s score get lost in the acoustic shuffle, it may have more to do with the sound system than Darryl Archibald’s music direction.
From Los Angeles Times
Gou would have felt equally at home playing in Grand Slam Oval, a patch which feels like an Ibiza beach club throughout the tournament due to a thumping sound system and bougie lounge bars.
From BBC
Bluetooth microphones pair with the sound system, and the karaoke app displays the lyrics to your fave karaoke songs.
“Meticulously restored and tastefully updated, the home honors its architectural heritage while offering modern amenities including a screening room, wine cellar, pool, oversized steam room, and a state-of-the-art sound system,” the description continues.
From MarketWatch
They fought, with mixed success, for the time and money to rebuild everything from the sound system to the central staircase.
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