room-acoustics

Interpret REW room acoustics measurements to identify modes, SBIR, and reflections.

11|3|Updated Jan 20, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/koltyj/REW-mcp --skill room-acoustics
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Skill: room-acoustics
Source: https://github.com/koltyj/REW-mcp/tree/main/plugin/skills/room-acoustics
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/koltyj/REW-mcp --skill room-acoustics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps users understand and improve their room's acoustic properties by interpreting measurements and providing actionable advice on treatment and speaker placement.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Room Mode Analysis: Identifies and explains standing waves (axial, tangential, oblique) and their impact on bass response.
  • SBIR & Reflection Analysis: Detects and explains Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) nulls and first-order reflections.
  • Treatment & Placement Guidance: Offers recommendations for bass trapping, broadband absorption, diffusion, and speaker/listener positioning.
  • Use Case: A user has REW measurements showing a boomy bass response at 60 Hz and a dip at 140 Hz. This Skill can analyze the room dimensions, identify the corresponding room modes and SBIR frequencies, and suggest moving speakers to 1.4m from the rear wall and adding bass traps in the corners.

Quick Start

Analyze my room acoustics using the provided REW measurement data and suggest treatment options.

Frequently Asked Questions about room-acoustics

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I interpret REW measurements to fix room acoustics issues?

To interpret REW measurements for room acoustics, analyze frequency and impulse responses to identify standing waves, SBIR nulls, and reflections. This guides targeted acoustic treatment and speaker placement to resolve bass dips and boomy responses.

What is Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) and how does it affect sound quality?

Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) causes sound quality dips when direct sound from speakers cancels with reflections off nearby walls. Identifying SBIR nulls in measurements helps optimize speaker placement and acoustic treatment.

How do I calculate and treat room modes causing boomy bass?

Calculate room modes by analyzing room dimensions to find axial, tangential, and oblique standing waves causing boomy bass. Treat these modes by adding bass traps in corners and adjusting speaker and listener positioning.

Can I use acoustic treatment and speaker placement to fix frequency response dips?

Yes, you can fix frequency response dips using acoustic treatment and speaker placement. By identifying SBIR frequencies and first-order reflections, you can reposition speakers away from boundaries and apply broadband absorption.

What's the best way to analyze first-order reflections using room acoustics measurements?

The best way to analyze first-order reflections is by examining impulse response and decay characteristics in REW measurements. This reveals early reflection timing, informing the placement of diffusion and absorption panels.

Why does my bass response have a dip at 140 Hz and how do I resolve it?

A bass response dip at 140 Hz often results from Speaker Boundary Interference Response (SBIR) or specific room modes. Resolve it by moving speakers to different distances from the rear wall and installing bass traps.