Automatic loudspeaker equalizer

This invention relates to audio systems, and more particularly relates to equalization of loudspeakers. A method for generating digital filters for equalizing a loudspeaker. First digital data is provided, for a tolerance range for a target response curve of sound level versus frequency for the loudspeaker. Second digital data is generated, for an actual response curve of sound level versus frequency for the loudspeaker. The first digital data is compared with the second digital data and it is determined whether the actual response curve is within the tolerance range. If the actual response curve is not within the tolerance range, digital audio filters are iteratively generated, and the digital audio filters are applied to the second digital data to generate third digital data for a compensated response curve. The frequency, amplitude and bandwidth of the digital audio filters are automatically optimized until the compensated response curve is within the tolerance range or a predetermined limit on the number of digital audio filters has been reached, whichever occurs first.