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Are Sound Waves Able To Penetrate Canvas Painting?

I am planning to use canvas material to cover up some absorption panels. Will this be a feasible idea? Will the surface of canvas able to let the sound waves penetrate through effectively, or will it totally reflect the sound off the surface? I know that an acoustically transparent fabric is the best(I already have them at side walls) but am thinking of some kind of beautiful art at the front wall behind the speakers.

Any opinions or advice would be most appreciated.
ryder
ryder OP
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Sol322,

I haven't done anything at the moment but will most likely use some nice acoustically transparent fabric(thinking of quilts) to cover some absorption panels. The bare panels do bring some positive listening experience in my room.

I also have plans for some HQ diffusors at the side walls in between the speakers and the back wall but unfortunately do not have much space left to accomodate them due to existing panels on both walls.
loritayangson
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Print photos on canvas - this is only half the battle, and depending on how you plan to use the finished work, we offer a coating of glossy or matte varnishes. Glossy varnish adds extra brightness and richness to the image. Matt varnish is used primarily to increase the wear resistance of the surface of the photo and is an additional protection. See how they do it https://texelprintstore.com/collections/world-maps-wall-art/1-panel
erik_squires
16,058 posts
 
Use your own ears.

Seriously. Put the canvas up and put your ear against it. You'll hear what reflects and what does not pretty easily.
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