Mac OS X 10.1: You Must Select USB Speakers in System Preferences

Symptom

No sound comes from USB speakers immediately after plugging them in.

This behavior differs from Mac OS 9, in which sound is automatically rerouted.


Solution

To route sound to the USB speakers:

1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu.
2. Click Sound .
3. Click the Output tab.
4. Select the USB Speakers from the device list.