Phone Headset Buying Guide
- In the ear?
- Over the head?
- Corded or wireless?
- Roaming distance?
- Security?
- Comfort?
- Price?
- Quality?
For
this reason I 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
particular function.
Hopefully it helps you in
making the
right
decision for the right
headset.
If you just like to know which headset is my personal
favorite, click here.
Phone Headset Buying Guide - Chapters
CHAPTER
1 Headset buying guide
Introduction (THIS PAGE)
I
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
particular function.
CHAPTER 2 Headsets for Telephones
»
SECTION
2.1 Corded Phone Headsets
Corded headsets offer wired interface for connection with an
amplifier or a telephone set.
»
SECTION
2.2 Wireless Phone
Headsets
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.
CHAPTER
3 Wireless Telephone
Sets
Cordless phones, cell phones (Camera/Smart Phones), Personal
Communication Services (PCS), and pagers all fall under the category of
wireless telephones.
CHAPTER 4 Headsets
for Computers
» SECTION
4.1 Corded Headsets for Computer
Computers have great multimedia capabilities. Corded headsets are a cheap alternative to connect to your PC or Mac.
» SECTION
4.2 Wireless Computer Headsets
If you move around a lot during conversation or listening to the
music through your computer, wireless computer headsets are your
desired product.
CHAPTER 5 Amplifiers
Head phone amplifiers are devices that increase voice or music
clarity and increases potential volume for various types of headphones.
CHAPTER 6 Headsets for Cell Phones
» SECTION 6.1 Corded Cell Phone Headsets
Just as with headsets for normal telephones, the headsets for cell phones come in corded and wireless variants.
» SECTION 6.2 Wireless Cell Phone Headsets
Wireless cell phone headsets are gradually replacing wired ones in mobile use.
CHAPTER 7 Microphones Galore...
The quality of the microphone in your headset determines how clear your voice is carried, and how the customer experiences you.
» SECTION 7.1 Voice Tube Technology
One of the many types of microphones available in the market is the voice tube variety.
» SECTION 7.2 Noise Canceling Technology
The noise canceling microphone is greatly preferred in office
environments to filter unwanted noise from surroundings and conveying
only the user’s voice at the other end.
CHAPTER 8 Wear it as you like!
» SECTION 8.1 Over the Head
» SECTION 8.2 Binaural
» SECTION 8.3 On the Ear
» SECTION 8.4 In the Ear
» SECTION 8.5 Behind the Neck
» SECTION 8.6 Convertible
CHAPTER 9 My Favorite: Plantronics CS50
With
its streamlined look, this headset not only looks good but also offers
a powerful communications tool for the office. My personal favorite!
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