MBP Retina headphones sounds only on the left

MG... this is the third problems I'm having with my MBP retina.
This time I can barely listen to music, using the headphones, from the right side.
What could it be?
thanks

Check the balance in System Preferences>Sound.
If that is not a solution, try a PRAM reset:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
Ciao.

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