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My main question is if the REW/BFD combo is applicable to adjusting all the frequencies across the spectrum 20-20, and if anyone has used it to this level.
Lots of our members use REW to setup their studios with REW.

The BFD is not really suitable for EQ'ing full range and is limited to subwoofer duties.

But the bigger issue is that you want to use EQ at all on your studio monitors?. What's up with that? :) I thought this was taboo for mixing music. REW has been used by most members with studios, to place the monitors correctly and install room treatment panels to get the smoothest response as possible at the mixing chair (pseudo near-field).

BTW, for REW graphs use the standard Vertical graph axis of (45dB - 105dB) and the Horizontal graph axis of (15Hz - upper limit in your case 20KHz).
For full range, as this is, enable 1/3rd octave smoothing to remove comb filtering. (don't use filtering when creating filters for a sub though).
Hopefully you are using the CM-140 calibration file, if that's the meter you're using.

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You can add the meter calibration file to a previously taken measurement without re-measuring too.

Simply load the CM-140.cal file and then load the saved measurement. Then select IR Windows popup (top right hand corner of REW) and press APPLY Windows, and the cal file will be added to the results.....

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I'm also going to contact Event to see if they can get me a graph of the speakers themselves
You can do your own near-field test by placing a monitor in the middle of the room away from any surfaces and measure at about a foot away. Outside is better, but not always possible...

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I just made a makeshift anachroid chamber on my futon
Not really the best idea. There will still be reflections defendant on the frequency. The idea indoors is to place the speaker and mic about a foot apart, and away from any surfaces. Then adjust your REW gating after the measurement to remove the possibility of reflections having the time to affect the measurement. Using a 6msec gate should be fine to eliminate surfaces over a meter away.

when I get five posts
That's why we have the post-padding thread, so you can create dummy posts.

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