diff --git a/voice_manager.py b/voice_manager.py
index 259a241..438f2b6 100644
--- a/voice_manager.py
+++ b/voice_manager.py
@@ -195,12 +195,15 @@ class VoiceManager:
 
     # Effects management methods
 
-    def get_user_effects(self, user_id: int) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    def get_user_effects(self, user_id: int) -> dict[str, int | float]:
         """Get the audio effects for a user. Returns defaults if not set."""
         effects = self._user_effects.get(user_id, {})
+        # Convert to proper types (JSON stores them as strings)
+        pitch = effects.get("pitch", AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT)
+        speed = effects.get("speed", AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT)
         return {
-            "pitch": effects.get("pitch", AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT),
-            "speed": effects.get("speed", AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT),
+            "pitch": int(pitch) if pitch is not None else AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT,
+            "speed": float(speed) if speed is not None else AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT,
         }
 
     def set_user_effect(self, user_id: int, effect_name: str, value: Any) -> tuple[bool, str]: