Abstract: There is provided a headset having a holder which is of such a shape or configuration that it can be laid around the base of an ear of a user. The holder has a first end and a second end. The headset has an earmold unit or an ear fitting portion having an electroacoustic reproduction transducer and also a plug unit for electrical and mechanical contacting of an earmold unit or an ear fitting portion. The plug unit is provided at the first end of the holder. A boom arm with a boom microphone is fixed by means of a fixing unit at the second end of the holder.