Sound output + headphones + internal speakers

When having headphones plugged in, how do I change the sound output of iTunes to the internal speakers?

I have external logitech 2.1 speakers and skullcandy headset connected to my imac at once using a splitter this one
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HB415ZM/A/belkin-rockstar-multi-headphone-spli tter-aux-cable
the logitech 2.1 gives a much better basst hen the internal speakers anyway

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see if its on mute aswell,
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I'm sorry for another thread, I know there are a lot more that address this problem. I've read a lot of them, none of them have helped me.
Alright so my audio won't work at all. I was plugged into external speakers and then it just stopped. My internal speakers don't work, my headphone jack doesn't work. There is no crossed out audio mark on my volume bar like others have reported. However my headphone jack does glow red, like the others. I've tried the toothpick trick, didn't work. I wiggled the headphones, didn't work. I put it and and out a lot, didn't work. I can't hit that magic switch everyone is talking about.
I called Apple and they told me to go to the store. The Genius Bar told me they'd have to replace my entire board since I have a crack on the top right and I guess it's just pretty beat up. He said he could estimate it at around $300, but it could go up to $600. Now before I start saving up for a brand new mac, I'm just wondering if there are any other ways to save my audio.

ecniv wrote:
I called Apple and they told me to go to the store. The Genius Bar told me they'd have to replace my entire board since I have a crack on the top right and I guess it's just pretty beat up. He said he could estimate it at around $300, but it could go up to $600. Now before I start saving up for a brand new mac, I'm just wondering if there are any other ways to save my audio.
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Hello.
Problem is simple..
I just reformatted my disk drive and restored everything from a time machine backup.
Now, every time I restart, the sound output defaults to the internal speakers instead of line out.
I found advice on another forum saying to delete the plist files in library>prefrences>audio and restart, but this did not solve the issue for me.
Help much appreciated.
Thanks
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What makes sense to me is that the User audioMidi preferences would override the System Sound Preferences when you restarted or logged back in. Why they both should be set to line out if that is what you want.
Here is the Link to that Apple Doc on the subject.
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