I had a Pioneer HT receiver a few years ago that had EQ capabilities and its manual didn't describe how EQ was going to make my system sound better. Hopefully, the 976's manual will describe how to adjust its EQ functions but also how EQ can be used to address less than optimal room acoustics. But I need a target (flat or curved room response?) to shoot for. Certainly that target is embedded into automated room correction systems so it could be described in the 976 manual too. My experience with REW is limited to generating some test tones but if REW can help reach the room's acoustic target then hopefully Outlaw can include a "Cliff Notes" description of how to use it with the 976's EQ function.