MBP low voice output

Hello,
I've got a macbook pro for almost a year with lion.
Suddenly a few days ago the voice output (via the bluetooth device) became very low.
From the iPhone the voice is great so it's not the bluetooth device.
What can I do?
Thanks a lot.

It's funny... I'm still trying to figure that out. There is one program that says "Quick Message" when you get one. At the same volume level as previous laptop, it is quieter. But with volume full up I believe things are a loud as they were before.
I just played a stored mp3 that I am have played before. I think the mid-volume is softer than it was. From there down I don't hear the song at all. But from mid to above I believe I can get the song as loud as before.
I did notice something but it wasn't conclusive. As more people chime in maybe there will be a consensus.

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