Are Sound Waves Able To Penetrate Canvas Painting?

Thanks for the response Arthur. That is all I need to hear. By the way, I guess you didn't place any absorption panels behind the canvas art?

Didn't see that coming. Yes Luis, I do know that the fabric needs to be open-weave. I was somehow hoping that a small portion of the sound waves might still be able to pass through the canvas, further absorbed by the panels.

Thanks for the thought Reubent. I've thought of all options, and only quilts and canvas art fit my applications. Art on canvas look nicer than on quilts although the latter are a more suitable material. I suppose it is not feasible to place absorption panels behind canvas after all. But canvas may have a slight absorption qualities "in comparison" with bare wall. I do not need massive amount of absorption for my front wall (since I already have them at the side walls), so a nice canvas art may still do the trick if I cannot find an equally nice design on quilts.

Thanks for all responses. Now I have something to think about.

Sol322,

I get your idea about leaving an opening between the absorption panels and the canvas painting. The painting cannot be framed in this case and furthermore the gap between the wall and painting may sacrifice aesthetics. Also, I am not too sure if the sound is able to sneak into the panels effectively as the opening/gap needs to be quite large. I'll see how it goes. Thanks for the thought.

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.