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Electrostatics, Rear walls, and Art

My present set-up has Acoustat 1+1 electrostatic speakers in front of bare plaster walls. Generally, I'm pleased with the sound. However, I'm thinking about hanging art -- mostly photographs behind glass -- on the rear wall. Being that the walls are now bare I don't think glass picture frames would make much difference, or would it?
Also, what about some paintings (no glass) or should I leave them on the side walls(in front of the speakers in the listening area) where they are now ?
I need the opinions of all you knowledgeable Audiogoners. Thanks!
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If you are putting art work behind your speakers because you like the way it looks, the ideas already presented are on target.

If your intention is for the art to look nice as well as improve acoustics, there is a better solution for your problem.

Build a frame around rigid fiberglass (acoustic) paneling manufactured by Owens Corning or Johns Manville, then cover with decorative material that is acoustically transparent.

You have attractive panels and effective treatment of the back wave of your Acoustats.

Here is a link to a site with information about various Owens Corning materials.

Coverings for these is limited only by your imagination.

http://www.owenscorning.com/around/sound/acoustic.html
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