IMac starts with full sound despite changing it in properties

I've had this problem with my iMac every since 10.7.2 update. It doesn't matter how many times I change the volume in system properties or using the volume keys on the keyboard, or using Shift Option etc, when I next boot up, the audio is on full.
It's really annoying! Can anyone give me some way to change this - I'm assuming it's something in the startup that does this.

Thanks RRFS. The problem is with general sound NOT startup sound. That irritating BONG however, (essential though I know it is) is louder because the general audio resets itself to top volume each time the system is shutdown. On my MBP's it's very quiet because I rarely have the sound above 3 bricks.
Re leaving it up all the time? Not a great recommendation - all personal computers should be rebooted about once a week depending upon usage, it clears out cache's and refreshes the computer. Plus, I only use my iMac a few hours a week - 4-5 at most, so it saves the power bill.

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