Audio Jack Issue

I got a new 12 core Mac Pro about a month ago. Purchased with two Cinema Displays. Last week I bought some speakers and only the left speaker is was putting out sound. I thought maybe I had a bad set with a short so I returned it and bought a new different brand. They worked for a day or so and now the right speaker isn't working. Anyone else having audio issue? Any ideas on maybe if I have some settings messed up or something. I'm getting really annoyed. I'mm a proessional editor and I need my speakers to work.

maybe something got stuck. try putting in and taking out the plug a number of times
other than that, maybe  try Audio MIDI. Also, if you hold down option and click on the speaker icon at the top of your screen, you can check your sound output and input
devices
John B

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