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Is a subwoofer an amplifier

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no, a subwoofer is not a amplifier a subwoofer is actually a speaker that is made for bass. an amplifier is what helps the subwoofer work and sound properly when you install a audio system in your automobile or home.

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While the term "subwoofer" technically only refers to the speaker driver, in common parlance-Read More

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