Change (reduce) maximum volume?

iynque

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So, the system volume in the system tray goes from 1-100. 1 is comfortable. 3 is loud. 6 is ear-splitting.

Is there anyway I can redefine the values for the system volume and set the maximum to like... 10?

Any time I hit the volume buttons on my keyboard to lower the volume, it goes from 1 to 0 and I can't hear anything, so I hit the volume up button and it goes from 0 to 3 and it's way too loud.

Right now, I have the volume set to about 3 most of the time, with individual apps' volume controls set really low (like a game set to volume "0.5" out of 100).

This is just ridiculous. There must be a way to redefine the value for the system volume. Some settings file I can edit or something, if not a nice GUI method.
 

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Adjust your front speaker level.

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Thanks, this is exactly the effect I want!

...except...

I set the level to "1" and when my volume (in system tray) is at "3" it's still a bit loud, but okay, and at 10 it's teeth-grindingly loud. I need to somehow do this same thing, but with MORE POWER! :D

Is there anything else I might try to compound the effect?

Edit: Other than using per-app volume settings (where available)?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 32-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro 3,1 rev D
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T7700 @ 2.40GHz Merom 65nm Technology
    Motherboard
    Apple Inc. Mac-F42388C8 (U2E1)
    Memory
    4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15) (2.98 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    256MB GeForce 8600M GT (Apple Computer)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built-in Apple, Extended Asus
    Screen Resolution
    Built in 17" 1920 x 1200 @ 122 dpi, Extended 24" 1920x1080 @ 92 dpi
    Hard Drives
    500GB Seagate ST95005620AS ATA Device (SATA) (80 GB for Windows partition)
    PSU
    AAA Duracell
    Case
    To prevent fall-apart
    Cooling
    Ice pack on keyboard
    Keyboard
    Apple Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Apple Mighty Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Too slow
    Browser
    Safari
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender :D
Actually... nevermind... :(

The volume buttons seem to change "levels" as well, so if I set the level to 1 and change the volume with my keyboard, I see the "levels" go up as well.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Pro 32-bit
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Apple MacBook Pro 3,1 rev D
    CPU
    Intel Mobile Core 2 Duo T7700 @ 2.40GHz Merom 65nm Technology
    Motherboard
    Apple Inc. Mac-F42388C8 (U2E1)
    Memory
    4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 332MHz (5-5-5-15) (2.98 GB usable)
    Graphics Card(s)
    256MB GeForce 8600M GT (Apple Computer)
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Built-in Apple, Extended Asus
    Screen Resolution
    Built in 17" 1920 x 1200 @ 122 dpi, Extended 24" 1920x1080 @ 92 dpi
    Hard Drives
    500GB Seagate ST95005620AS ATA Device (SATA) (80 GB for Windows partition)
    PSU
    AAA Duracell
    Case
    To prevent fall-apart
    Cooling
    Ice pack on keyboard
    Keyboard
    Apple Wireless Keyboard
    Mouse
    Apple Mighty Mouse
    Internet Speed
    Too slow
    Browser
    Safari
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender :D
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