diff --git a/src/components/beat-hit-sound.js b/src/components/beat-hit-sound.js
index d99d51b..fdd9247 100644
--- a/src/components/beat-hit-sound.js
+++ b/src/components/beat-hit-sound.js
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ var sourceCreatedCallback;
 const LAYER_BOTTOM = 'bottom';
 const LAYER_MIDDLE = 'middle';
 const LAYER_TOP = 'top';
-const VOLUME = 0.5;
+const VOLUME = 0.25;
 
 // Allows for modifying detune. PR has been sent to three.js.
 THREE.Audio.prototype.play = function () {