External Speaker not Working Properly

Ok, i have this annoying problem with the external transducer...basically sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.
This kinda disrupts all the allarm options as i can't rely on a device that "eventually" will work.
This is the second iPod Touch i change and the problem is the same so i guess it is not an hardware fault but most likely software.
Has anyone ever encountered a problem like this one?
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RRFS Northern Nevada
Re: External speaker port not working
May 11, 2012 8:25 AM (in response to Tremolo Arm)
A few days ago I tried to help a guy with Bose External Speakers and we found the male jack isn't quite long enough to make the connection:
PROBLEM SOLVED!!
Just to share information for others who might come across this problem with Bose or any other external speakers, where the male jack doesn't quite go in far enough for the MacBook to recognize it, here is the solution that worked for me:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HBWYQ6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
This is a very inexpensive solution and works great for me. I'm listening to my Bose speakers now and they sound great!! Thank you to all of you for your suggestions and help troubleshooting.

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