A system (10) and method (50) of equalizing an audio signal from an
existing radio or head unit (30) using an interface unit (10) between the
radio or head unit and a replacement load (34) can include the steps
analyzing (64) an existing equalization to provide a measure of an
existing frequency response, generating (66) a substantially inverted
frequency response to the existing frequency response, and applying (74)
the inverted frequency response to the replacement load to provide a
desired response. Such as system can include an interface unit (12)
having an automatic input level control unit (14), an analog to digital
converter or digitizer (16), a DSP (18) providing an output to a DAC
(20), a level booster unit (22) and a processor such as a microcontroller
unit (24).