Definition

Noun: A set of interconnected electronic components designed for the specific purpose of capturing, processing, amplifying, or reproducing audio.

Usage

A "sound system" refers to the complete collection of equipment used for audio playback or reinforcement. It is a singular, countable noun.

Examples: * The concert venue invested in a new, powerful sound system. * For our home theater, we need to choose a sound system with clear dialogue reproduction. * The museum's sound system for the guided tour was not working properly.

Advanced Usage

• "to set up a sound system": To assemble and connect the components of an audio system.
  • It took them two hours to set up the sound system for the outdoor ceremony.
• "state-of-the-art sound system": A phrase describing a system that uses the most recent and advanced technology.
  • The new auditorium boasts a state-of-the-art sound system.

Variants and Related Words

• Audio system: A near-synonym often used interchangeably with "sound system," sometimes implying a focus on high-fidelity reproduction.
• PA system (Public Address system): A type of sound system specifically designed to amplify sound for a public audience, like in a train station or school.
• Stereo system: A sound system configured for two-channel (left and right) audio reproduction.
• Surround sound system: A multi-speaker sound system designed to create an immersive audio environment, commonly used with films.

Synonyms

• Audio setup
• Audio equipment
• Speaker system

Related Phrases

• Sound reinforcement system: A technical term for a sound system used to amplify live sound for an audience, common in theaters and concert halls.
• To test the sound system: To check the functionality and quality of the audio equipment.
  • The band always arrives early to test the sound system before the show.

Noun

1. a system of electronic equipment for recording or reproducing sound