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# Changing Audio Output (Headphones or Speakers)

1. **Important**: If you're using headphones to listen to your project, you'll need to connect your headphones before proceeding with the steps below.
2. Go to **Edit** (on menubar) and select **Preferences**.
3. In the **Preferences** fly-out menu, select **Audio Hardware**.
4. Using the **Default Output** drop-down list, select your output source (headphones or speakers.)
5. After changing the output source, an **Audition** dialog box will appear. Click **Yes**.
6. When finished, click **OK**.
7. **Note**: If you're using headphones, you may need to make sure [audio enhancements are disabled](/adobe-audition-basics-windows-edition/troubleshooting/audio-sounds-like-its-in-an-auditorium.md).

<figure><img src="https://3965046866-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MHmO5mywY29Rr9sqW5m%2Fuploads%2FGiJzJqVNkSGaQOmV8hD4%2Fchanging-audio-output.PNG?alt=media&amp;token=04129a69-b4b4-4c45-9f9e-5154bbba7d7f" alt="Selecting headphones as audio output"><figcaption><p>Selecting headphones as audio output.</p></figcaption></figure>