Screen sound transparency


Hi! Are front projection screens ( DaLite) sound trasparent or reflective? The reason I'm asking is: I want to install some foam diffusors on the wall in between my front speakers, right were the screen is supposed to be. So I'm wondering, if it makes sense to install screen on a top of diffusor panel, if it's reflective (the screen), it would defeat the purpose, wouldn't it? Thanks in advance.
maril555
There are screens that passes through sound, so your acoustic treatment plan might work out with thenm.
Thanks, guys! I did mean diffusor (eggcrate-type). I also tend to think, that I should use it in under the screen. Will try to contact PMI. Regards.
Foam diffusor?...do you mean absorber?
Usually foam is used for absorbtion more than diffusion.
Still, Da-lite should have some more accurate info/stat's for your screen properties/effects, but maybe not!
The short answer is yes, the screen will block sound going to and coming from your absorber/diffusor, and will reflect sound off the front of the screen. Still, sound will pass through from both dirrections, and thus treatment behind would have an effect. Your results will depend on your room/set up and acoustic needs. YOu might tinker with absorb/diffuse and listen for yourself.
Large comercial theaters put massive fiberglass absorption behind their screens, as sound does go through them, yes!
Would I still use absorbtion/diffusion behind a perforated screen?..you bet! Each room set up requires differnt approaches however, and differnt balance of absorb vs. diffuse, etc. You might have to tinker.
You might email Tony Gramari(?) at PMI acoustics. He should sheed some more light on your question.