Minimum sound volume not low enough

if you hold both the option and shift key while changing the volume it will do so more accurately. You will be able to make it lower this way.


check this article out.
http://www.macosxtips.co.uk/index_files/voume-change-shortcuts.html


good luck

 

As mentioned in the article linked to, holding down both the shift and option keys at the same time whilst using the volume adjustment keys, makes volume changes approximately four times more sensitive. Give it a shot and see if that fixes things for you.

 

Still not getting it. He's saying that the lowest volume level above mute isn't low enough for him, regardless what he presses to get to it.

To the OP, is it for videos/music or is it just sound effects that are bugging you? Both?

 

You can adjust the volume for apps like iTunes and VLC too. This is independent from the general volume and you'll probably be able to go lower.

 

I understand your pain. Personally, I opted to use a resistor that's like the black adapter in the middle of this picture:

http://geardiary.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/gear_diary_ultimate_ears_superfi_5pro_06.JPG

By using something like this, you can lower the volume by a certain amount without any noticeable quality loss.