Ipod distorting and clipping

I have a 5G ipod. Brand new. Don’t have EQ on. Don’t have Sound Check on. I notice a lot of clipping and distortion. It’s not my headphones. Happens for low end guitars/bass, or high voice or horns. Is this a problem typical with the ipod? Can it be fixed? Is my ipod defective? I’m now to these mp3 players and think they’r great other than the distorting and clipping.

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