Strange Problem with Speakers/sound

Hi,
I have a Powerbook Ti DVI 1 Ghz and have been experiencing a strange and inconsistent problem. Sometimes, the sound "blows out" as though it is too loud and works in the two highest system volume notches. Whenever I press the volume button onto lower settings the speakers give me a muffled sound when I press it and do not give out sound.
I've tried the system prefs and everything is as it should be. This problem is sometimes caused by putting in my headphones. Sometimes restarting the computer fixes the problem, but it is all very strange to foresee.
Has anyone experienced anything of this sort? Any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
M

Hi roibs,
> It disturbs me a lot because my computer is making sounds while I am in classes (from apps running\web sites etc.). I almost got kicked out of class several times because of it.
Maybe you should leave your computer at home and not play with it in your class ;)
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