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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 06, 2016	Jun. 30, 2016
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Unconditional purchase obligations		$ 164.2
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued amounts		5.0
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. [Member] \| Punitive Sanctions [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued amounts		3.0
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. [Member] \| Estimate of Fees and Costs Incurred [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrued amounts		$ 2.0
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. [Member] \| Subsequent Event [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Punitive sanctions awarded against Plantronics, Inc.	$ 3.0