1. A computer-implemented method for approximating n-band graphic equalizer settings for a media player using not more than m bands, where m is less than n, said method comprising: (a) classifying at least a plurality of the equalizer setting values with respect to characteristics of at least a portion of a frequency response shape of at least one of a plurality of predetermined filter types; and (b) determining parameters for one or more filters of the at least one of the plurality of predetermined filter types used in classifying the equalizer settings.