[Q] Rooting + Volume

Ok,
I have had my note for some time and I am happy with the device out of box.

How ever since using my note there has been one big issue the really poor low sound. I am thinking this is down to the EU law if I remember correctly that limits the max setting to 50db.

So before I start rooting my phone is there any way to increase volume past the default setting as my music is just to low for my liking and I wont be blaming my very expensive Bose headphones for it.

Next will rooting actually help me to increase volume in some way past the default setting.

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Extra Information
This device is not rooted and I am about as computer savvy as a dinosaur so if rooting does help can you link me to the most stupid person friendly way to do so [There are so many different ways and threads about this I was not sure what method is best and easiest]

I have tried apps on this non rooted note and so far no volume boost app has actually seemed to make a difference.

The phone says I am running the following
Android 4.0.4
Build Number IMM76D.XXLRK

and kernal version
3.0.15-N7000xxlrk-cl811902
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Thank you in advance