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Originally Posted by Scrapper1
Many USAV tournaments I work specifically say that we're not allowed to use ear buds as earplugs. I'm not 100% sure why -- maybe it just looks like we're listening to a podcast while officiating or something? 
But maybe it's just a "look" that the higher-ups don't like. So I don't foresee it becoming a common practice anytime soon. |
I think that’s it - the perceived “unprofessional look”.
From a technical perspective - you already have a more capable device. All you need is internet (or cell) signal. Which is ubiquitous these days.
Two other things work in smartphone’s favor too:
1. They are all compatible by definition. That cannot be said for headsets from different manufacturers, and likely not even for different models from the same vendor.
2. Since you only use your own - there’s also the hygienic/health risk aspect of it.
To me, the sound quality over say Viber is better than the headsets I’ve used - EJEAS and clones alike, not AXIWI, Yapalong etc.