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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 07, 2016
Sep. 01, 2016
Jul. 06, 2016
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2016
Mar. 31, 2015
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]            
2018       $ 2,358    
2019       1,813    
2020       1,623    
2021       1,373    
2022       1,175    
Thereafter       1,584    
Total minimum future rental payments       9,926    
Total rent expense for operating leases       2,800 $ 2,900 $ 3,400
Unconditional purchase obligations       $ 161,300    
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc.            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Punitive sanctions awarded against Plantronics, Inc.     $ 3,000      
Accrued amounts     5,000      
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. | Punitive Sanctions            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Accrued amounts     3,000      
Payment of punitive damages $ 1,900 $ 3,000        
GN Netcom, Inc. vs. Plantronics, Inc. | Estimate of Fees and Costs Incurred            
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]            
Accrued amounts     $ 2,000