Try this setting for the hardware EQ.
Low Shelf & Peak Filter 1: Gain 0db
Peak Filter 2: Center Freq: 1.1kHz, Bandwidth: Wide, Gain -2db
Peak Filter 3: Center Freq: 4.1kHz, Bandwidth: Wide, Gain -4db
High Shelf: Cut Off Freq: 9.0kHz, Bandwidth: Wide, Gain -6db
If that doesn't help just start reducing the gains to see what become comfortable.