Changing the output sound device when a headset is plugged in?

I wanted to replace my clunky old Logitech USB headset with a bluetooth one and then noticed - hey! - there is a headset jack. So I tested a Skype call with an extra iPhone headset I had lying around and it worked great.
The only problem is there doesn't seem to be a way to switch to the internal speaker of the MBP when not using the headset, which is most of the time, unless I physically unplug the headset. The Option+click volume feature also won't recognize the internal speakers unless I unplug the headset.
It's a minor nuisance, but there is the extra wear and tear. And it's sort of a nuisance to have to quickly plug the headset in if a call comes in. So I was wondering if there was some recommended tool for doing this kind of quick switching when the headset is plugged in all the time.
Thanks,
Doug

The only thing I don't like about the iPhone headset solution is that the earplugs are uncomfortable, and keep falling out. I basically don't like things stuck in my ear. So I am thinking of buying an actual over-the-ears headset to plug in to the headset port.
A couple of questions:
- Is there any reason at all to go USB headset instead? It seems like a waste of a USB port since there is a headset jack.
- Is there any way of switching the output sound back to the speakers while the headset is plugged in? Or do I have to physically unplug it each time it is not in use for a Skype call (which is the only time I would use it)?
Thanks,
doug

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Manufacturer:                                  Apple Inc.
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