Upgrading my headset w/ mic

[wolfe70]

I'm using a Plantronics headset w/mic that uses 3.5 male jack.

I have the mic cable plugged into the "mic" port on the back of the computer and the other cable on the headset I ran up to my desk. I can either listen threw the speakers or I can plug the cable into my speakers so I can listen threw the headset and cuts off the speakers.

I want to purchase a new USB headset like the following. I'm assuming USB would give me better performance. http://tinyurl.com/37zv3al

How can I set it up so I can still either listen threw the the speakers or the headset.

[jdc2000]

What version of Windows are you using?

Possibly useful links:

http://social.answers.microsoft.com/...5-dffbcc29bf4a

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=&oq=&gs_rfai=

[wolfe70]

Will be running Win 7 by Dec. Running Win XP now. Trying to gear up for the new machine.

Those sites were helpful, thanks.

[photolady]

I thought I should mention what I think about this USB idea. I too was looking for a solution to not having to turn off my speakers to use my headset w/mic and was informed audio on USB is not good. So I didn't buy the USB version. I bought a simple splitter that allows me to either kill the sound with mic plugged in or turn off the speakers.

[jdc2000]

I'd have to agree about the quality of USB audio. The reviews I have seen are not the best.

NewEgg options:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826106164

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826265066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...NG&PageSize=20

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCateg...s&Order=RATING

[SuperSparks]

Why are you assuming that USB would give you better performance? From an audio quality point of view, conventional headphones/headsets win every time. The only thing that is in favour of USB is a tiny bit of convenience.