PC speaker to headphone hub - switch

[diechipmunk]

I need an easy way to switch between desktop speakers and a headset. I currently heed to go into control panel and change the sound output. That doesn't sound like a huge deal, but I've found that sometimes music apps or games currently open hang on to whatever sound source was chosen when the program was started.

So far, the only option I've found is the Plantronics PC Headset Speaker Switch
http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-PC...5279759&sr=1-5

Can anyone comment on the Plantronics, or recommend a better solution? I can use the sound sound card jacks, USB ports or and HDMI ports.

Thank you.

[CrowdAds]

[Syndrome]

You can just right click the speaker icon in the task tray and go to play back device.

[sideways]

I have speakers, a USB headset (used for VOIP stuff) and headphones connected to my computer at the same time and I get by using the software on the computer. I have in line volume controls for both the speakers and the USB headset so I can adjust the volume on them manually when the need arises. Both headphones are also easy to unplug from the front of my computer in I need to cut the sound to either for some reason.

If you need more clutter on the desk a mechanical solution one of those hubs would probably do the trick for you. Plantronics has been good in my experience.

[diechipmunk]

Thanks. I never knew about the playback devices option on the speaker icon. I don't know if I ever right-clicked on that icon.

I'll try that before I buy any more clutter.

[IDvsEGO]

Originally Posted by Syndrome

You can just right click the speaker icon in the task tray and go to play back device.

this is what I do. easier especially since I use it most on my living room PC that is connected to the TV. works great.

[diechipmunk]

Thanks guys, I just wanted to confirm that right clicking the speaker icon was the solution. I can't believe I'd never right clicked before, I left click to adjust volume all the time.