MacBook Pro speakers Muffled

Hi JuneMcBride,

The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution with your Mac speakers:

"Check your sound settings

First, disconnect any cables from the USB, Thunderbolt, or 3.5mm audio ports on your Mac.

1. From the Apple menu , choose System Preferences.
2. Click Sound.
3. Click the Output tab, then select the built-in speakers. If you don’t see built-in speakers as an option in the Output window, contact Apple Support.
4. If the Output volume slider is set low, move the slider to the right and test again.
5. If the Mute checkbox is selected, deselect it and test again.
6. If you still don’t hear any sound, contact Apple Support."

You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: If the internal speakers on your Mac aren't working - Apple Support

If you have followed the steps correctly and you still have the issue, let us know if you get any specific alerts or error messages when trying, as those may help us determine what might be causing the issue.

We also recommend restarting your Mac and keeping it updated as those steps assure you have cleared out any minor software issues and are running the most current version.

Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support

Cheers!