[PLUG] Sound works for root, not for user [RESOLVED]

[King Beowulf]

On Thursday, June 18, 2015, Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com> wrote:

> On Thu, 18 Jun 2015, King Beowulf wrote:
>
> > If you are using USB speakers, checkif something changed there, udev/perm
> > wise, since USB speakers register as a sound card, and you migjt be
> trying
> > to use the motherboard sound. Better yet, get the a proper analog set
> that
> > plugs into the sound card. check "lsmod" to see how many sound drivers
> are
> > loaded!
>
>    Ver-r-r-ry interesting. I disconnected the speakers to try them on my
> laptop and discovered that the USB cable provides the power to the
> speakers,
> and the mini-phone plug provides the audio. Put the cables in a different
> pair of ports and ... they worked.
>
>    Moved the USB cable to its original port, tested, and heard sound. Moved
> the mini-phone plug back and the sound still worked. So, somehow, I managed
> to slightly move the phone plug out of its socket just enough to stop
> working.
>
>    Problem resolved. And it shows me how long it's been since I connected
> those speakers that I did not remember there are two cables attaching them
> to the unit.
>
> Thanks to all of you!
>
> Rich
>
>
Excellent.  i should have asked 1st "is it plugged in" !!  Silly us. That's
always the 1st troubleshooting step. 😆

disregard my earlier response. the iphone didnt update until i sent it.

-Ed


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