No sound using headphones only with FC Express

I've searched and read lots of threads on sound problems with USB headsets and 10.4.x but as yet have found no solution.
First I should point out that ALL software including the OS environment works OK with the headset, even if sometimes I have to go to prefs/audio and select and deselect the mute button to get them working. However, with Final Cut Express even this doesn't work.
I hear sound through the external/internal speakers with or without the headphones (USB) plugged in. I have tried front and rear USB sockets and on the keyboard which is where they normally work with everything else.
I am merely trying to play clips from the timeline, but would prefer to use headphones and not the internal speakers.
Final Cut Express HD 3.5 - My settings under view/video output is set to Canvas Playback.
Buying another set with audio jack is not an option that I like. These work fine for everything else so why not with FCE?
Is there anything else I should know or settings I should make? Anyone found a solution yet?
Many thanks

OK, I retract the comment about USB being the "norm"... but not the request to Apple to add USB headphones as an alternative because more and more people are using them.
At least this shows people are reading the thread
Thanks for all your feedback, I'll mark the question as answered.

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