Sound too HIGH

Hi guys,
i have a little problem with my new ipod classic (80gb): on the contrary to many threads the sound of my ipod is too high: so high most of the time the people around me can hear what i am hearing (although i do listen to metal music which is quite loud). i have copied the same files on other mp3 players and have never had such a problem. any tip for me??
Thx, bye!

lock the volume at a reasonable level, that will be as high as it can go. theres a setting somewhere(i dont remember what i did) but u can level out the loudness of the songs or really quiet songs can be played a bit louder.

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