Corded Phone Headsets
Corded headsets offer wired interface for connection with an amplifier or a telephone set.
Most of the cored phones are compatible with a wide variety to office and PBX telephones sets and also with single and multi-line telephones.
For most of the headsets there is a separate amplifier unit, which connects telephone with the headset. The amplifier can be easily plugged into the receiver’s port.
Some telephone sets have an in-built amplifier; in this case there is no need for a separate amplifier: the headset can be directly connected to the telephone sets, through a dedicated headset port.
You can also purchase the headset and the amplifier unit separately, as long as they are compatible.
Modern corded headsets offer the advance features like a noise canceling microphone, over the ear and over the head switch and advance controls to adjust bass, treble and volume level.
Pros and Cons
The main advantage of corded headsets is that they offer minimal interference and minimal security risks. They are also less costly as the wireless headset.However, their wired nature hinders your maneuverability.
Products
Most of the good corded headsets have prices in the range $100 to $200, depending on how many advanced features you desire.Low end corded headsets include headsets like Executive Pro Overture and Executive Pro Symphony. These products provide you basic office features like noise canceling.
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The Executive Pro Overture is a lightweight headset features an adjustable headband to provide a secure, stable fit. The speaker covers just one ear, so you can stay in touch with your surroundings. Plus, the quick disconnect cord is ideal for multi-tasking. In between calls, you can leave your headset on when you disconnect from the phone. |
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The Executive Pro Symphony has the same features as the Executive Pro Overture, but this is a binaural design, which means both ears are covered. |
Some high end products like Plantronics Encore H101N require a superior amplifier (M12) which offers rich sound effects.
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Customer service representatives and staff in busy call centers look to the Plantronics Encore Binaural Noise-Canceling Headset (H101N) for unmatched sound quality and comfort. Twin speakers of the highest quality are mounted on two-way swivels and rest gently but firmly on the outside of the ear, to block out distracting colleagues’ conversations. |
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1 Headset buying guide
Introduction (BACK)
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wrote this headset buying guide to educate you a little
on the different aspects of the tool, what the pro’s and
con’s are for each aspect, and which products have this
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2.2 Wireless Phone
Headsets (NEXT)
Wireless headsets have become very popular over time. They
use
radio signals for communication with their base unit. The technology
they use can be Bluetooth, FM, Infrared or Wi-Fi.
