Auto-configurable bass loudspeaker

A first portable bass loudspeaker comprising:

• a sensor, for determining whether the first portable bass loudspeaker is in an aligned state or non-aligned state with a second portable bass loudspeaker, wherein in the aligned state the first portable bass loudspeaker is oriented in a generally parallel and opposite direction relative to the second portable bass loudspeaker;
• an equalization device providing a first equalization setting for outputting audio in response to detection of the aligned state, and a second equalization setting for outputting audio in response to detection of the non-aligned state;
• wherein the first equalization setting is configured to generate a radiating output from the first portable bass loudspeaker and the second portable bass loudspeaker in a cardioid pattern.

A directional loudspeaker system comprising:

• a first portable bass loudspeaker and a second portable bass loudspeaker, each arranged to radiate sound waves responsive to audio signals;
• each portable bass loudspeaker having a sensor, for determining whether the portable bass loudspeaker is in an aligned state, wherein in the aligned state the first portable bass loudspeaker is oriented in a generally parallel and opposite direction relative to the second portable bass loudspeaker;
• each portable bass loudspeaker having a processor in communication with the sensor and including executable instructions to select one or more audio settings of the portable bass loudspeaker based on the detection of the aligned state.