Sound works with headphones but not with computer speakers

I've got an iPhone 3GS and an iPad. A few weeks ago I setup an older pair of computer speakers in my living room and I've been using that as a bookshelf stereo. I just plug in whatever device happens to be around, the phone or iPad to drive the music.
Tonight though, the iPhone will not output any sound to the computer speakers. It will play music through the external speakers without any issue - same for the iPod headphones. Originally I chalked this up to an issue with my speakers, but when I hook the ipad up to them, I get sound.
Any ideas as to what this could be? The phone worked fine until tonight and I've tried to restart the phone and turn it off.

Hey polofson,
Thanks for the question. I understand you are experiencing issues with Siri in relation to your microphone. On the iPhone 5, Siri utilizes both the mic in the receiver opening and the mic near the rear camera. You may want to make sure these are not blocked (commonly by third-party cases):
iOS: Troubleshooting Siri
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4079
Ensure that Siri can clearly hear you
If Siri is unable to clearly understand what you are saying, make sure your microphones are not blocked.
iPhone 4s
Verify that the bottom microphone, located to the left of the dock connector, is not blocked.
iPhone 5
Verify that both the mic in the receiver opening and the mic near the rear camera are not blocked.
iPod touch (5th generation)
Verify that the mic near the rear camera is not blocked.
iPad (3rd generation)
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- If you are using a protective case, try removing it.
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Front Right: Playback 0 [0%] [-34.50dB] [off] Capture [on]
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Front Right: Playback 0 [0%] [-34.50dB] [off] Capture [off]
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Front Right: Playback 0 [0%] [-34.50dB] [off] Capture [off]
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Front Right: Capture 8 [53%] [12.00dB] [on]
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Simple mixer control 'Sigmatel 4-Speaker Stereo',0
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Simple mixer control 'Sigmatel ADC 6dB Attenuate',0
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Playback channels: Mono
Mono: Playback [off]
Simple mixer control 'Sigmatel DAC 6dB Attenuate',0
Capabilities: pswitch pswitch-joined
Playback channels: Mono
Mono: Playback [off]
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