"Don't put the speakers behind the screen unless you are prepared to do equalization to compensate for the losses of the perforated screen."

Well, I am that "30x40 foot guy" on a slow boat to China (when it comes to Audiology, Ph.D.). So... what is exactly to be afraid of equalization? Maybe I should start with an easier question: what is equalization and how does one do adjusts it in this instance?

What I am gathering here from the thread is that there is no "EQ" needed when the speakers are NOT placed behind the screen?

Most movie theaters/cinemas have all front speakers mounted behind perforated screens and still can get THX certified and still can blow you out of your seat with the volume. So, I just don't see the problem here, I suppose.

However, I am getting scared, since everyone seem to be so afraid of this big bad wolf of additonal equalization requirement. Sounds like something seriously difficult and painful.

Help, anyone? Thanx!

The Baba