Squawking speaker when iChat between my iMac and parents Mac mini

When we iChat with my parents, there is a terrible squawking coming from their end. Daddy is very hard of hearing and that may be contributing to the problem. When Mom turns the speakers down so that the squawking goes away then he can't hear. They have tried turning the speakers away from the computer to avoid feedback, but no real help.
It would sure be nice to be able to iChat with them without all the squawking.
Thanks for any help.
Margi
iMac G5   Mac OS X (10.3.9)   other computer is a Mac mini

Hi Margi,
It may be Headphones will help.
If the both need to hear then some that can be used with a Splitter (Like two people with a Walkman) and a normal 3.5mm Audio stero jack to plug into the computer.
Other options would be USB headphones but iChat and the OS does limit the output to one device.
The choice of an external mic may help if it is not too omnidirectional.
11:46 AM Monday; February 19, 2007
I have separate speakers behind my screen and a USB mic sat a few inches from my mouth meaning the Mic is a good foot (30cms) in front of the Speakers

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