How can I adjust sound quality?

I'd like to be able to adjust the sound quality when using EyeTV or when I play movies on Mplayer or VLC. Is there a way to adjust the sound on an eMac?

Hi, Chops,
Thanks. I upgraded to the latest version of VLC and that solves my major problem, getting an equalizer to keep movie explosions from knocking me out of my chair while but forcing me to read lips to find out what characters are saying.
I use Harman/Kardon Soundsticks and Subwoofer.
Since you seem to know something about this and I don't, would you happen to know if someone has written an application which would add an equalizer to the eMac itself? It would be majorly cool to be able to adjust the sound output in general.
Thanks again for your help.
Troy

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