[freshyill]

Unless I'm misunderstanding your audio problem, you can choose the output device by option clicking the volume in the menu bar. You'll get this: http://i.imgur.com/tvkWjqW.png

The same setting is also available through the Sound pane in the System Preferences.

[vito]

Tried that every time, and it had no effect. Both devices would show up but it'd send audio through the laptop regardless.

[nkrumm]

I've found a fast way to 'reset' the audio ins/outs is with `sudo pkill coreaudiod`-- stops audio for 1 second but I can always get the right device selected afterwards.

[sogen]

the crappy audio is a yosemite bug