Headphone volume is always too loud

My new laptop is unacceptably loud when using headphones in the combo jack. The sound is bearable at exactly 1 volume, which obviously leaves no room for adjustment. This was not a problem with my previous laptop, an old HP Pavilion dv6t. That computer also had Beats Audio, but the version number was higher, and it recognized my headphones as being different from the laptop speakers. On my new ENVY 15, the only playback device is Speaker/HP, and it uses the same profile when I'm using headphones.
Is there a way to lower the volume all around? I am currently using the recommended driver for this model, which is odd, because it's apparently an earlier version than the computer I bought years ago. Can I replace or upgrade driver or Beats Audio Control Panel?

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