Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Stereo Why does ipod music sound horrible in my stereo?

Here is my issue. When ever I plug in my iPod to my receiver via the red and white RCA's the sound coming out sounds terrible. There is excessive bass and the sound is distorded. I have lowered bass on the receiver and in the iPod (settings/EQ). I have also lowered the volume on the iPod, but the music still sounds horrible. I really can't figure it out. My CD's sound great and also the radio good, but it is just that darn iPod