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sound system

n
1. any system of sounds, as in the speech of a language
2. (Electronics) integrated equipment for producing amplified sound, as in a hi-fi or a mobile disco, or as a public-address system on stage
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.sound system - a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing soundsound system - a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound
audio system
electronic equipment - equipment that involves the controlled conduction of electrons (especially in a gas or vacuum or semiconductor)
radio-gramophone, radio-phonograph - electronic equipment consisting of a combination of a radio receiver and a record player
recording system - audio system for recoding sound
phonograph, record player - machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
reproducer - an audio system that can reproduce and amplify signals to produce sound
system - instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity; "he bought a new stereo system"; "the system consists of a motor and a small computer"
tape deck - electronic equipment for making or playing magnetic tapes (but without amplifiers or speakers); a component in an audio system
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sound system

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Project traces the story of local reggae sound
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These black and brown leather full recliners have an optional built-in massage feature and a built-in, high-quality sound system which connects to a variety of the most popular media devices including MP3 players, gaming consoles, DVD players and most home theater systems.
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