Okay, in stereo or 2-channel modes you can use the 2-channel offset in the Surround Config menu to kick it down a couple dB if you need to. You more than likely have the bass a couple dB hot for movies (I have mine set in this manner as well). I don't know what to tell you about the 5.1 playback of CDs and I am not sure if the 2-Channel offset effects the 5/7-Channel modes. This is a very good question though. You may have to experiment to find out if it does. If so, your problems are solved. Let us know if it does mutichannel stereo down, I would be interested to know.