The 1 thing that had the largest impact was using and learning about acoustics measurements as it pertains to ER (early reflections), DT (decay time), and FR (frequency response). The OmniMic software tool allowed me to (mostly) “see what I’m hearing” which started me down the room treatments path.
I’d say curiosity was equally important as the measurement software as idea after idea flowed and testing followed which resulted for me in a long and large learning curve. Now I help others analyze and decipher their room measurements and recommend treatments accordingly.