Experiment: Level Matching Frequencies

For fun, from my listening position, I experimented with a Radio Shack SPL meter and a demo disc. Using the ROON equalizer, I level matched frequencies at 80dB (50Hz, 63Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz…etc.) This took a few hours and the results were not good.

Of interest, I corrected a peak of +12dB @ 80Hz, a dip of -8dB @ 100Hz,  and a peak of +6dB between 160-200Hz. Other frequencies up to 10kHz needed minor adjustment of +/- 1 to 3dB.

With adjustments, music sounded terrible. For example it was very thin in the mids, compared to no EQ. This experiment was a waste; I expected and hoped these adjustments would improve the sound. Please note: I am a recreational listener, not and EE nor majored in music which means this experiment was ad hoc and  unscientific.

Have any of you tried this or have thoughts as to why level matching frequencies this way had poor results?