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Four Channel Discrete Last modified: Friday, November 18, 2005  Four Channel Discrete uses two stereo or four identical amplifiers to produce sound. This system was used in the late 1950's to early 1960's and was quite expensive - and the sound reproduction was not suited to LP's and turntables of the day. Quadraphonic sound lost the battle during this time as another sound reproduction technology called quadraphonic sound became more popular.   New Adventures in Hi-Fi This "Hi-Fi & Computer" audio article cuts through the techbabble and tells the story of multi-channel audio, and details the latest 'high resolution' surround sound formats. Surround Sound Past, Present, and Future (PDF) A history of multichannel audio from mag stripe to Dolby Digital. The first commercially successful multichannel sound formats were developed in the early 1950s for the cinema. At the time, stereophonic sound, a concept new to the public, was heavily promoted along with new wide-screen formats by a film industry feeling threatened by the rapid growth of television. Related Categories Audio Surround Sound Related Terms channel discrete monophonic sound quadraphonic sound speaker stereophonic sound surround sound Receivers Four Channel Discrete Products Shop by Top Models: Yamaha RXV665BL 7 Channels Receiver 14 store offers from $309 - $500 Denon AVR1910 7.1 Channels Receiver 2 store offers from $499 - $500 Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channels Receiver 1 store offers from $380 - $380 Yamaha HTR-6130 5.1 Channels Receiver 2 store offers from $151 - $210 Yamaha RX-V2700 7.1 Channels Receiver 1 store offers from $1125 - $1125 Search: WebMediaBrands Corporate Info Legal Notices, Licensing, Permissions, Privacy Policy. Advertise | Newsletters | Shopping | E-mail Offers | Freelance Jobs Solutions Whitepapers and eBooks Articles: Build a More Agile Business with IBM IBM Articles: Virtualization Delivers a Dynamic Infrastructure Articles: IBM Offers Enhanced Measurement and Management for Energy Usage Articles: IBM Helps Transformation to an Information-Based Enterprise Microsoft Articles: Visual Studio 2010 Adobe Article: Adobe Helps PHP Developers Create Rich Internet Applications Adobe Article: Java Developers Finding a Home at Adobe Flex IBM Articles: A Smarter Business Needs Smarter Technology Intel Xeon Processor Increases Server Efficiency and Capabilities Intel Tech Brief: Automated Energy Efficiency for the Intelligent Enterprise Oracle Whitepapers - Innovation for IT Leaders Avaya Article: Communication-Enabled Mashups--Empowering Both Business Owners and IT Internet.com eBook: IT Manager's Guide to Social Networking Internet.com eBook: Get Ready for Windows 7 Microsoft Article: Expression Web 3--New Features for PHP Developers Whitepapers: Manage Your Business Infrastracture with IBM Whitepaper: Maximize Your Storage Investment with HP Internet.com eBook: Becoming a Better Project Manager Microsoft Article: Stress Free and Efficient Designer/Developer Collaboration MORE WHITEPAPERS, EBOOKS, AND ARTICLES Webcasts SAP Webcast: Crystal Reports Server--Do More. Spend Less. Webcast: Connecting PHP to Microsoft Technologies Video: Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Video: Windows Azure Debugging Tips SAP BusinessObjects Webcast: Unlock the Power of Reporting with Crystal Reports IBM Webcast: Speed Business Innovation with Reduced Cost and Risk Video: Deploy Applications on Windows Azure MORE WEBCASTS, PODCASTS, AND VIDEOS Downloads and eKits Download: Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 Downloads & Free Trials: Microsoft's New Efficiency Resource Center Get the Windows 7 SDK Free Trial: Red Gate SQL Backup Pro 6 Iron Speed Designer Application Generator MORE DOWNLOADS, EKITS, AND FREE TRIALS Tutorials and Demos Internet.com Hot List: Get the Inside Scoop on the Hottest IT and Developer Products All About Botnets MORE TUTORIALS, DEMOS AND STEP-BY-STEP GUIDES