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HAUT-PARLEUR EXTREMES GRAVES [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Audio Technology
DEF

A high quality device which reproduces low frequency audio information [typically a] little more than an extra half octave, i.e. down from 50 Herts to 35 to 40 Herts.

OBS

sub-bass loudspeaker: term linked with the conception and development of large-format film technology.

Key term(s)
  • sub bass speaker
  • sub bass loudspeaker
  • sub bass system
  • sub woofer

French

Domaine(s)
  • Électroacoustique
DEF

Enceinte de qualité qui reproduit les fréquences basses, notamment celles de plus d'une demi-octave (gamme de 50 Hz à 35-40 Hz).

OBS

Renseignement communiqué par un conseiller en électronique du magasin Audiolight de Québec. Selon ce dernier «caisson d'extrêmes graves» s'emploie en France, quoique «subwoofer» serait assez généralisé.

Spanish

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