Having USB headset and external speakers both connected

Have JBL external speakers plugged into the headphones jack and would like to get a headset for communications use. Am assuming that a USB headset would be best for my purposes, since I don't want to have to plug/unplug a device each time I want to use the other.
* Does anyone use this setup? That is, does it work? If yes,
* Would SoundSource (http://www.rogueamoeba.com/freebies/) be the application to use to switch devices?
* What low-cost headset would you recommend?

Hi Chrystal
If I'm understanding correctly, I believe the Sound Preferences within the System Preferences would give you the option of toggling back and forth between the input and output you want. I have speakers run to the headphone jack and also a usb sound device plugged in, and I am able to choose which one I want under the "Output" tab. Take a look at it.
Of course, it might be a hassle switching back and forth. I'm not familiar with the software you named - that might indeed make it simpler.

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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1574 Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs
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The background on the issue is that there’s a small sensor switch inside the headphone port. When you insert a headphone jack, the sensor understands what's what and changes the sound output setting to Headphones. If you insert a jack for digital audio output, the device changes to Digital Out. When you remove the jack completely, it should read Internal Speakers.
The spirits tell me that there’s a very good chance that you recently had something jacked into this port—a set of headphones or a cable leading to powered speakers, for example. When you removed the jack, something in the port prevented the sensor from tripping correctly. That’s why you see Digital Out instead of internal Speakers.
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It's possible that gunk has nothing to do with it. Rather, it may be that the switch just needs a subtle nudge. If a jack or swab doesn't work, I've heard of people successfully resetting it with a deft poke of a toothpick.
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RE

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I looking for a way to put the speakers in the iMac to good use.
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Having USB headset and external speakers both connected

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