Article: Subwoofers add clarity to the sound of music

The term "subwoofer" has become a buzzword in stereo shops these days. These specialized speakers, designed to reproduce the deepest bass sounds, not only clarify bass, but also make the music sound richer.

With the advent of digital sound and the dramatic improvement of all recorded sound, subwoofers have become the rage. In fact, September's Stereo Review magazine includes an article on the subject - essential reading if you are considering buying a subwoofer.

Most systems use one subwoofer. The reasoning is that the human ear cannot distinguish the location of the lowest bass notes, so two speakers are unnecessary. This has never made sense to me, so I tested a pair of subwoofers ...

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