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Automatic Equalization Using Parametric IIR Filters

Authors: Behrends, Herwig; von dem Knesebeck, Adrian; Bradinal, Werner; Neumann, Peter; Zölzer, Udo

Journal of the Audio Engineering Society · Volume 59 · Issue 3 · pp. 102–109 · March 2011

Abstract

Although FIR filters are usually used to equalize a system, a series of second-order biquad IIR filters has the advantage of lower computational cost and smaller memory. An automatic way of adjusting the IIR parameters makes IIR filters an acceptable alternative. Depending on the way in which the target function was defined, the optimizer provides a stable result. The method is illustrated with subjective listening tests and detailed measurements using practical examples of small loudspeakers in modern consumer products.

Details

Publication
Journal of the Audio Engineering Society
Volume
59
Issue
3
Pages
102–109
Publication date
March 6, 2011
Affiliation
NXP Semiconductors, Hamburg, Germany; Helmut Schmidt University, University of the Federal Armed Forces, Hamburg, Germany (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Journal Article