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Connecting external stereo speakers to your Mac can significantly increase the device's audio-output quality, when you give presentations or showcase audio content using your computer. As is the case with any peripheral, the Mac must be able to see and recognize the speakers before it can transmit any audio through them. Audio issues are often caused by an intermittent connection between the speakers and the Mac itself.Initial Troubleshooting
If your Mac's external speakers won't produce any output, you should first confirm that the system volume is not muted. Open System Preferences, select “Sound” and then check the position of the “Output Volume” slider. If the slider is all the way to the left, slide it to the right to raise the system volume. The “Sounds” menu can also tell you whether the Mac's operating system knows it has speakers connected. Click the “Play Sounds Effects Through” drop-down menu. If “External Speakers” does not show up as an option, then the Mac has lost contact with the speakers altogether.Clean Headphone Jack
If your stereo speakers connect to your Mac through the headphone jack, check whether the jack input itself has become clogged with debris. When you plug a headphone jack into your computer, the jack connects to metal contacts on the inside of the input. If these contacts become blocked by lint, the jack will not be able to connect to your computer. You can clean lint out of a headphone jack with a paperclip or other thin object. Use delicate movements, as you will damage the jack contacts if you use much force.Bluetooth Troubleshooting
The Bluetooth transmission protocol is commonly used in wireless devices, eliminating the need for a cable between your Mac and the speakers. Although convenient, Bluetooth can be subject to the same interference problems as a regular Wi-Fi connection. Keep your computer and speakers away from other wireless devices and do not place solid objects between the Mac and the speakers. To see whether your speakers are currently connected to the Mac over Bluetooth, click the “Bluetooth” icon on the Mac's toolbar. This will display a list of all currently connected Bluetooth devices.NVRAM Reset
If your speakers appear to be correctly connected but your Mac still won't recognize them, the computer may be experiencing a software issue. In this instance, first try restarting your Mac and retesting the speakers. If this does not work, use an NVRAM reset to return the Mac's audio and video configuration to default settings. To perform the NVRAM reset, restart the Mac and promptly press and hold down the 'Command - Option - P - R' keyboard combination. Release the keys after about 20 seconds. The Mac will restart as normal.Disclaimer
Information in this article applies to Mac computers running Mac OS X Mavericks. It may vary slightly or significantly with other versions or products.References (4)
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Andy Walton has been a technology writer since 2009, specializing in networking and mobile communications. He was previously an IT technician and product manager. Walton is based in Leicester, England, and holds a bachelor's degree in information systems from the University of Leeds.Photo Credits
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