diff --git a/orkiv/main.py b/orkiv/main.py
index 2de818b..e88ef7b 100644
--- a/orkiv/main.py
+++ b/orkiv/main.py
@@ -202,7 +202,7 @@ def handle_xmpp_message(self, message):
 
         chat_window = self.get_chat_window(jabber_id)
         chat_window.append_chat_message(jabber_id, message['body'], color="aaaaff")
-        self.in_sound.play()
+        #self.in_sound.play()
         if chat_window not in self.children:
             self.buddy_list.new_messages.add(jabber_id)
             self.buddy_list.force_list_view_update()