External speakers not working in some apps

Just set up new MacPro running Snow Leopard.
External speakers working fine in some apps but not others (iTunes plays perfectly, but mail notification audio in mail app runs through computer speakers -- at very low volume). Checked preferences. Nothing set differently than from old G5. Am I missing something here?
Anyone have similar situation? If so, what can I do to fix.
Thanks.

There are two settings to check. Under the Sound Preference Pane, check the first tab, Sound Effects. Check the drop down setting for "Play sound effects through:" and make sure that setting is correct. Then check the Output setting and make sure your speakers are selected.

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