1. A method for predicting a loudspeaker preference rating, the method including, measuring the frequency response of a loudspeaker by sending a series of audio signals to the loudspeaker; recording in a storage medium the measured frequency response of the loudspeaker for each audio signal; and predicting the loudspeaker's preference rating, using a multiple linear statistical regression model, based upon a measured deviation in the stored measured frequency response of the loudspeaker.