ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Subwoofer

Have you heard music or watched a movie and felt rumbling in your chest or feet? That's because of a subwoofer.

A subwoofer is a speaker that is designed to produce very low bass sounds that you can actually feel. It's like having a tiny earthquake in your room.

Subwoofers are mostly used for music and movies, as they add an extra depth to the sound that you can't get from regular speakers. They are also used in car audio systems because they can produce a lot of bass in a small space.

Subwoofers come in all shapes and sizes, from small ones that can fit in your hand to larger ones that are almost as big as a car. They work by moving back and forth really quickly to create sound waves, which we hear as bass.

When you listen to music or watch a movie with a subwoofer, it's like you're right in the middle of the action. It's a really cool feeling!