What is an acoustic transparent projector screen?

An acoustic transparent (AT) projector screen allows sound waves to pass through the screen surface from speakers placed behind it. The screen fabric uses a woven microperforated structure with low acoustic resistance. This lets the left, centre, and right speakers be hidden behind the screen while still projecting their sound forward to the audience - the same arrangement used in commercial cinemas.

Does acoustic transparent fabric affect image quality?

The TrueThrow Woven Acoustic Transparent Screen (TT-WAT) measures ?1.0 dB insertion loss across 100 Hz-16 kHz - inaudible in practice. The screen maintains a gain of 1.0 and a 160� viewing angle, identical to the standard matte white surface. There is no visible moir� pattern at normal viewing distances. The image quality is equivalent to matte white; the only difference is that speakers can be placed directly behind the screen.

Do I need an acoustic transparent screen if my speakers are in front of the screen?

No. Acoustic transparent screens exist solely to allow speaker placement behind the screen surface. If your speakers are positioned in front of the screen - on speaker stands, in cabinets beside the screen, or in a soundbar below - a standard matte white screen performs identically and costs less. The AT premium is only justified when speakers must go behind the screen for acoustic or aesthetic reasons.

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Acoustically Transparent Projector Screens

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TrueThrow Woven Acoustic Transparent Screen

Pure Sound, Perfect Image

Where Speakers Live Behind the Screen

Acoustically transparent projector screens allow audio from a behind-screen speaker array to pass cleanly through the fabric with no colouration, frequency cancellation, or audible perforation artifacts. The TrueThrow Woven Acoustic (WAT) screen uses an open-weave matte white fabric that is acoustically invisible at cinema listening distances while delivering 1.1 gain and a 160° viewing angle.

Acoustically transparent screens are the defining element of a true dedicated home cinema. With speakers placed directly behind the screen, audio appears to come from the same location as on-screen actors and action — matching audio to visual position exactly as a commercial cinema does. The result is a more immersive, natural experience that a soundbar, side-surround, or Atmos ceiling-speaker arrangement cannot fully replicate.

The TrueThrow WAT is available from 84″ to 150″ diagonal in a fixed-frame tensioned format with a deep-black velvet masking border. Compatible with in-wall and in-ceiling speaker systems from all major brands. Ships direct from the manufacturer to Canada — duties and taxes included, no customs bills, 1-year warranty.

Who Needs an Acoustically Transparent Screen?

Dedicated cinema rooms, high-fidelity audio-visual spaces, and any installation where speaker placement behind the screen is architecturally possible or preferred. The TrueThrow WAT maintains gain uniformity and viewing angle across the full range of sizes, ensuring the audio pass-through does not compromise image quality at typical cinema viewing distances.

For a deep dive into acoustic screen materials and installation tips, see our Best Acoustic Transparent Projector Screens Canada 2026 guide.

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