Home Studio Acoustics Guide #2 – REW Walkthrough & Explained

In this episode of the Home Studio Acoustics Guide, I give you a complete walkthrough of REW (Room EQ Wizard) and show you how the software actually works. Full Article (deep dive): https://phable.de/home-studio-acoustics-guide-episode-2/ REW can look overwhelming at first — but once you understand the core features, it becomes one of the most powerful tools for improving your home studio acoustics. In this video, I walk you through: • how REW measurements work • how to read frequency response graphs • how to use the EQ section • what the Room Simulator does • how speaker and listening position affect your results • why room modes are not just a frequency problem, but also a time problem This is not about blindly fixing your room — it’s about understanding what is actually happening inside it. ⚠️ Important: Don’t rely only on software — always trust your ears. 🎬 Watch Episode 1 (Room Selection): 👉 https://youtu.be/xOjbxYcx8AU ⸻ 00:00 Intro 00:40 What is REW? 01:07 Measurement Setup 02:48 Analyzing a Real Measurement 03:56 Using REW EQ 04:14 Match EQ Explained 06:26 Exporting EQ Settings 07:12 Why You Should Trust Your Ears 09:10 Room Simulator 11:34 Speaker & Listening Position 12:48 Waterfall Diagram 13:37 Why Room Modes Are a Time Problem 15:32 Outro