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Hello Quadramaniacs! :)

New here, but I am a LONG time vintage audio collector. I run my own YouTube channel, same as my forum name. I came here seeking someone well versed in Quadraphonic knowledge, lore, history, etc.
We have several knowlegeable members. I’ve been a quad listener since the 1970s. I’ve seen several links to old technical articles posted here, so it’s worth asking or searching.
 
https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/Audio-Magazine.htm

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/High-Fidelity-Magazine.htm

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Audio/HiFI-Stereo-Review.htm

Quadraphonic sound appeared in ~1970 [RCA Q8 tapes], quad faded away in ~1977 and came back in ~1983 [then called surround sound].


IMHO, both Audio and High Fidelity mags were pro-quad, Stereo Review mag was lukewarm on quad, 2 issues of High Fidelity mag (kinda about the change from using the name quadraphonic to surround sound):

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/A...idelity/70s/High-Fidelity-1976-11.pdf#page=72

https://www.worldradiohistory.com/A...idelity/80s/High-Fidelity-1983-11.pdf#page=51


Kirk Bayne
 
Greetings. I've just begun indulging in albums mixed in Dolby Atmos.

I've collected and watched a lot of movies in Dolby Atmos and overall it's been an underwhelming experience. Even the most revered releases features very little action in the height speakers. I've realized, that I simply want sound all around me all the time, and I find this much easier to achieve through albums.
 
Good day, everyone! I've some minor experience with codecs and numerous quadraphonic setups. I love 3-D movies and surround sound. I am a LaserDisc collector.

(That felt like introducing myself in elementary school. :D)

Thanks!
We have many common interests! I put up with lousy blacks on my TV because the 3D is so good!

Finally taking steps to get Atmos capability, although I’m pretty sure my LaserDiscs won’t tickle those drivers. I have a lot of concerts, ballets and operas on Laser that I sure don’t see available on the smaller discs.
 
Cool name Mr. QCQ. Loving my LD's as well.
I used to have a small LD collection back in the day. I’m guessing that most LD owners have two players. Otherwise, it’s a very sad day when your player succumbs to the inevitable(usually a motor failure?). The large disc platter used to concern me as an unavoidable design issue.

My favorite LD was “The Louvre.”
 
We have many common interests! I put up with lousy blacks on my TV because the 3D is so good!

Finally taking steps to get Atmos capability, although I’m pretty sure my LaserDiscs won’t tickle those drivers. I have a lot of concerts, ballets and operas on Laser that I sure don’t see available on the smaller discs.
Welcome QuadCity! I too share your 3D mania, and I strive to keep my 3D rig wheezing along despite its current disfavor & forced obsolescence. My frontline AV system is 7.1, and that just has to be good enough because I'm not going to tear up ceilings again to struggle getting more speaker wire run & speakers hung. I clench my jaw and wonder why there's not even ONE mfr that won't continue making a 3D 65" flatscreen just to claim the niche of die-hards like ourselves who will claw our way across the rope bridge to keep 3D (& quadraphonic) viable in our AV lives! Welcome!
 
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