Method for using source content information to automatically optimize audio signal

A method of automatically generating optimal sound from a digital audio media based on the type of sound stored on the digital audio media, comprising:

• reading a sound selection header from the digital audio media;
• determining audio signal processing coefficients using the sound selection header;
• and
• updating digital equalizer parameters by applying the audio signal processing coefficients to the digital equalizer.

An audio system that automatically generates optimal sound based on sound type, comprising:

• a controller;
• a digital audio source coupled to said controller, wherein said digital audio source is capable of receiving at least one digital audio media containing sound recordings, said digital audio source identifying a sound selection header and transmitting said sound selection header to said controller;
• a digital equalizer coupled to said controller, said digital equalizer receiving a digital audio signal from the digital audio source;
• a first database coupled to said controller, said first database receiving the sound selection header from the controller, determining a sound type corresponding to the sound selection header, and providing a signal identifying the sound type;
• a second database coupled to said controller, said second database receiving the sound type from the controller and providing audio signal processing coefficients corresponding to the sound type to the controller;
• and
• wherein said controller based on the sound type automatically updates digital equalizer parameters by applying the audio signal processing coefficients to the digital equalizer.