boomy

[ boo-mee ]

adjective

, boom·i·er, boom·i·est.

1. excessively resonant:

   a loudspeaker with a boomy sound in the lower register.

2. affected by, characterized by, or indicative of an economic boom.

Word History and Origins

Origin of boomy¹

First recorded in 1925–30; boom ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The guide recommends consulting with blasting experts first and, if the situation calls for it, break out the ka-boomy stuff.

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Sonically, though, they’re a bit more reminiscent of the 7Hz Timeless in headphones form, offering a quick-moving body with plenty of detail balancing out bold but not boomy low end.

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Your speakers should be able to effortlessly reproduce your most dynamic content, but if they’re too powerful for the size of the room, you can’t play them at their optimal levels and they can end up sounding boomy.

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Absent a remarkably high voice, most users will need to speak into the Q9U at Samson’s recommended distance of 4 to 12 inches to ensure that the resulting vocal sound is not boxy or boomy.

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They provide Skullcandy’s signature sculpted sound—punchy, slightly bassy but not boomy—and let you answer calls, skip tracks, adjust the volume, and talk to Siri without touching your phone.

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