pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ 80%

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pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ 80%

Set the default output volume

The @DEFAULT_SINK@ token stands for whatever sink is currently the default, and 80% sets the volume as a percentage. Volumes also accept linear factors like 0.8 or decibel values. A leading plus or minus adjusts relative to the current level.
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