"… and the defective speaker system?" Crossword Clue

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DEFECTIVE (adjective)
1. having a defect
2. not working properly
SPEAKER (noun)
1. electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
2. someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

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