Desktop mic and speaker echo?

[C1intFunWood]

I was thinking about buying a desktop mic but I've heard that if you use speakers and a desktop mic you will get echo from your speakers. is there a way to stop the echo from happening or do I need to buy a headset/headphones

[PillowSmoke]

Nah don't get a headset, just like get a good pair of headphones. 

[C1intFunWood]

Nah don't get a headset, just like get a good pair of headphones. 

I don't really wanna use headphones or headsets I love my speakers but I need a mic

[NannerBeans]

I don't really wanna use headphones or headsets I love my speakers but I need a mic

The speakers are going to be picked up no matter what you do. 

[C1intFunWood]

The speakers are going to be picked up no matter what you do. 

Then is there a way to reduce the level of echo?

[Verne]

Most voice communication software have echo cancellation (at least Mumble and TeamSpeak), but the quality of it can be whatever. It's common to have it through sound card/on-board chip, too. Some fancier mics also have echo cancellation built-in. You can also use attenuation to reduce echo effects (by lowering the output volume when transmitting).

[valernur]

As was said many VoIP software have some sort of echo treatment. Some of them, like skype, use echo suppression and half-duplex mode.  I suggest that you give it a try and see if the echo is heard by your party. If so, reducing the volume of the speakers and making sure they are not facing your mic might help. If the problem remains, try using a dedicated echo cancellation software like solicall.

[MayflowerElectronics]

There's nothing you can do no matter how much "echo" cancellation or whatever software is available. You need to use headphones or have the speakers at a very low volume.