I had a problem before with the winamp equaliser - make sure the sliders aren't too far off from the middle point (especially the one on the far left if i recall) as that can really distort the sound.
Console use some headphones if you have any knocking around. They sound fizzy it's strange to explain.
Good parody today, heard it on the bus on the way to work. Cant say i like the Kaiser Cheifs they scream to much and give me a headache. But Chris' version was satisfying