Abstract: A system and method are for adjusting ringtone volume on a telephony device based on a current user-selected volume level used for digital audio playback. For example, a method according to one embodiment of the invention is implemented within a telephony apparatus having digital audio playback and ringtone playback capabilities, the method comprising: decoding and playing digital audio content in response to user input; monitoring the playback of the digital audio content to determine a first volume level associated with the digital audio content; receiving an incoming telephone call on the telephony apparatus; adjusting a second volume level associated with a currently-selected ringtone based on the value of the first volume level; and playing the currently-selected ringtone at the adjusted second volume level.