Logitech USB Headsets non-responsive without reboot.

When I plug certain USB headsets (Logitech) into my MacBook Pro, despite the device being recognised in the Sound Control panel and the microphone working, no sound comes through the headset speakers, unless the MacBook Pro is rebooted WITH the headset plugged in. Since no device driver is supplied or needed with it I assume this is a bug in OS-X.
I can go to the Sound control panel and toggle between built in and the headset as much as I like, unless the headset it plugged in when the Mac starts up, there's no sound from the headset (internal speakers work fine when selected).
Anyone else had this problem?

I found the exact same problem. My Logitech headset has been working flawlessly for over a year, even when I changed to MacBook Pro. Recently, however, I need to plug it in before restart to have it working at all. Additionally, as soon as I unplug und replug it, it stops responding and restart is the only remedy.
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7)
MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.7)

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I have the Logitech Headset Premium Stereo 350 USB. Since the 10.4.6 upgrade (I think) it has not been working as it should, but it does still work. You need to go into System Preference > Sound > Output, have the headset selected as the output device, and then click the mute button on and off. Have the headset on while you do this and play with the volume control at the same time so you will hear when the sound does start to come from the headset. I have no idea why Logitech have not sorted this problem out yet, but the headset does work fine if you are prepared to fiddle around every time you use it.
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http://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=51527
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Greetings!
I have a Logitec USB Headset and I am having problems with programs seemingly wanting to continue outputting to the USB headset even after it's unplugged. Here's a typical synario:
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