Tweeter

usgb/ˈtwiːtər/
noun

A device in a sound system that produces the high sounds.

The stereo system has both woofers for the low sounds and tweeters for the high pitches.
Visual representation of "tweeter" - A device in a sound system that produces the high sounds

Often appears as...

  • stereo tweeter
  • speaker tweeter

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Technical

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Audio Component

The term refers specifically to a component of sound systems dedicated to high frequencies.

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The sound clarity was improved after adding a new tweeter to the audio setup.
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Sound Quality

A good tweeter contributes significantly to the clarity of words and notes in music.

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The orchestra's recording sounded amazing, thanks to the high-quality tweeters.
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Technical Terms

Pair 'tweeter' with words like 'woofer' to show you know sound system jargon.

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To get the full audio spectrum, you need both a good tweeter and a powerful woofer.
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