quadrasonic

9.9

Relating to a sound system that uses four speakers to play sound

adjective
/kwɒdrəˈsɒnɪk/

Archaic

: cuadrasonico

Some vintage records were originally mixed in quadrasonic formats, requiring special playback equipment.

Examples

The band recorded their latest album using a quadrasonic system for a richer sound experience.
The new quadrasonic system provides an immersive audio experience.
He invested in a new quadrasonic speaker setup to enhance concerts in his studio.
Is this quadrasonic speaker worth the price?
He invested in a new quadrasonic speaker setup to enhance concerts in his studio.
The band recorded their latest album using a quadrasonic system for a richer sound experience.
Some vintage records were originally mixed in quadrasonic formats, requiring special playback equipment.

Synonyms

quadraphonic

vsquadrasonic

Archaic

1 8.7

Four speakers play sound around a room to surround the listener

is the technical name for the four-channel system rather than listener effect

quadrisonic

vsquadrasonic

Specialized

9.9

A system that plays sound through four separate speakers

is the broader adjective for four-channel reproduction systems

quadriphonic

vsquadrasonic

Specialized

8.9

A sound system that uses four speakers around the listener to create surround sound

is about the four-channel reproduction idea rather than transmission

How Immersive

immersive

15 5.5

quadrasonic

Archaic

9.9

stereophonic

Specialized

2 6.8

monophonic

Specialized

7.0

Surface Forms

quadrasonic positive

Morphology

quadrasonic = sonic (semi-transparent) = quadra + sonic

The prefix 'quadra-' (four) combined with 'sonic' (relating to sound) yields a clear meaning, though the combining form 'quadra-' may be less familiar to some learners than 'quad' or 'four'.

Etymology

Quadrasonic is made from quad- 'four' and sonic 'sound'. So, it describes a sound system that uses four channels to give a richer, more surrounding sound.