The sound is flat even with headphones.

Is there an equalizer or similar way to get better sound? I connect my headphones to an HP get great sound good bass. The Mac Book Pro sounds week and little bass.

Launchpad72,
If you are using iTunes, in the iTunes menu bar click Window, in that dropdown there is Equalizer, you can then "sweeten it to your taste". Be sire to check the ON box>
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