You would think that the American secret service (being the American secret service and everything) ...

1. Why Do FBI Agents Still Wear Those Curly Earpieces?
You would think that the American secret service (being the American secret service and everything)
would have access to an earpiece a little bit cooler that just the common ‘curly cable’ job,
wouldn't you?
If forced, We have to state that I often imagine a little old fella, like Desmond Llewelyn in the Bond
movies, (or even a younger example like Ben Whishaw from ‘Skyfall’) producing all the devices
himself after which explaining them to the agents before they go out and guard the President’s
life.
This is simply not the case. They use the versions they use because they work and they work well.
Fundamentally, wired models continue to be more dependable than their wireless counterparts.
With wireless, you tend to get more interference, as well as needing to contend with more limited
bandwidth. Basically, you need dependable tech when you’re in the field. Lives are at stake in a
number of cases.
This straightforward, trusted earpiece can be relied upon to accomplish the duty, every time.
Another benefit thatwired earpieces have over wireless ones (on this example, at least) may be the
proven fact that a wired set needn’t carry an extra battery. Wireless earpieces would need
charging and, as a result, would possess a somewhat restricted operational capability. It just causes
a whole lot more headaches for people who, let us face it, previously possess a good bit on their
plates to start with.
Reported by ‘AskJeeves.com’
“The ear piece and mic that the secret service uses is called a Throat Mic. The Throat Mic has
clarity that is unsurpassed, great sound quality, and allows for discreet interaction. It also has an
acoustic air tube that makes it comfortable when worn for long periods of time”.
The ‘curly earpiece’ tech is actually rather common and has been utilized by a variety of
people and businesses beyond the secret service. You are able to even buy a wireless version, but do
not expect the secret service to be involved!
I might argue another point, but this is just a pet theory
with very little research to back it up. Psychologically
speaking, when y’see a secret service agent, you
recognize them as such without seeing them in any kind of
uniform (beyond a suit, sun glasses and an earpiece), the
headset, then, is a subtle reminder to you, the civilian, that
not only is this not a regular person inside a suit, but also
that the area in which you now end up is being closely monitored.
With one remark to his/her earpiece, the agent in question can probably call down all the other
agents in the direct area, also as police, fire brigade and anyone else he/she believes is necessary.
That subtle reminder is probably an extremely powerful crime deterrent. No guns need to be

2. displayed, no helmets or flak jackets worn and yet y’know that this person has eyes all over the
place and could, potentially, actually ruin your week. As I said, it’s merely a theory, but I think it
makes sense.