Sound output device issue - can not choose speakers if phones are plugged in

when I have headphones plugged in, sometimes I dont want to use them for sound, but dont want to disconnect them (I got extra, and iMac is to the wall, hard to take them out without moving whole Mac; so I like having them plugged in constantly)
I dont have the option to choose inbuilt latest iMac speakers when I use ALT+volume icon.
when I alt click sound the only options are
1. headphones, then airplay devices
2. apple tv
3. pioneer VSX 2021K
how can I choose speakers on my iMac when headphones are plugged in?

Hi @tahir77 
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
I understand that the sound is playing in your earplugs and from the speakers at the same time, and that your system is also not detecting your earphones among the audio devices. I am happy to help.
Firstly, please post the full product number for your notebook. See the following if you need help in finding that.
How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
With that I can find any update drivers for you, but for now you may like to look at this and see if it helps:
Resolving headphones and headset problems (Windows 8)
Malygris1
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