diff --git a/numberstation.go b/numberstation.go
index 80911c6..295f5f3 100644
--- a/numberstation.go
+++ b/numberstation.go
@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ import (
 var soundFS embed.FS
 
 const (
-	pauseBetweenCharacters = 500 * time.Millisecond
-	longPause              = 1600 * time.Millisecond
+	pauseBetweenCharacters = 400 * time.Millisecond
+	longPause              = 1400 * time.Millisecond
 )
 
 func main() {