diff --git a/config/defaults.cfg b/config/defaults.cfg
index e58a844e..137d4333 100644
--- a/config/defaults.cfg
+++ b/config/defaults.cfg
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ loadcrosshair default.png	// choose another crosshair, see packages/misc/crossha
 skin 0			   // change your look
 autoreload 1	   // reload the guns automatically
 
-musicvol 128
+musicvol 64
 
 alias primary [ weapon (currentprimary) ]
 alias secondary [ weapon 1 ]