Poor audio question

Is there something available to EQ audio system-wide? I'm running 10.4.11 on a PPC Mac, so I can't access the new app store. I just got new speakers and they sound great with iTunes because I of the mulit-band EQ, but using other software for playback (QuickTime, Jam, etc.) with limited or no tone control, or listening / watching content online, leaves much to be desired. Is there an EQ widget that I might have missed? I tried looking for widgets on Apple's site, couldn't find anything. Seems like there oughta be something that would install so that settings are system-wide and in the System Preferences. Yes? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

UPDATE: I found a great little piece of software called "Audio HiJack" (no, I don't work for them). It basically "hijacks" any audio heading for your audio-out port and allows you to process it (and record it, if you want). No latency issues either - so it works fine with video (youtube or whatever). It uses plug-ins (several included, but you can add your own as well) and you can set up application-specific sets or just effect the whole mess at the system level. I found that just using 3 of the included plug-ins does the trick: 31 band EQ, multi-band compressor, and an "aural exciter". I'm VERY happy with the output now - I swear I would've sent these speakers (Creative Labs T 10) back if I hadn't found this software. The only (small) thing is that you have to turn it on at startup (won't launch in "hijack" mode), but you can set it to minimize to the menu bar and run it from there. Saved my sanity. Thanks for the response, though. Life is good (with the right software).

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swarup_s wrote:
Hello friend @lbrou87 I'm not hear to debate about the issue unless you are a Hp Support people (Which I think you are not). And I have explained everything in my previous replies then why are you asking absurd questions. This was my 2nd laptop after 7 years and I'm using 1st time a HP laptop. I could have gone with my previous brand laptop of DELL . I chossed Hp to try a new brand. I could have gone with purchasing DELL. If I pay a premium price for this hp model then why I'm getting a great featured laptop which gives me a low audio output. What you said in your reply HP don't want to update the technology in the drivers which make Hp customers to buy external speakers. Then what more I can say!!!... I'm really unsatisfied. The Hp support if they can't say anything then who should I go and ask. (sorry friend @lbrou87 if I'm being rude to you in this reply)
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