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How to Choose a Telephone Headset


When selecting a telephone headset you want to evaluate your specific needs:

  • Wireless or Corded Phone Headset
  • Corded telephone headsets are suitable if you only work
    at your desk - they are directly connected to the telephone set
  • Wireless telephone headsets are ideal if you want freedom to move about
    the office, want a headset without cords and require multi-unit conferencing
    capability.

  •  Type of environment - normal or noisy

  •  Want sound in one or both ears - monaural or binaural
  • Monaural Headset (one ear) if you want to be aware of what is going on
    around you during a phone call
  • Binaural Headset (both ears) if you only want to hear the caller's voice
    without distractions     

  •  What is your preferred headset wearing style
  • Headband
  • Earhook
  • Behind the neck
  • Interchangeable - offers more than one wearing style - headband or ear
    hook

  • Direct Connect or Amplified Telephone Headset
  • Direct Connect - Connects directly to headset port on telephone system.  
    Sennheiser headsets use a direct connect cable based on the model of
    the telephone system.  Volume is controlled by the telephone set.
  • Amplifiers - An amplifier has several functions other than connecting to the
    phone set. In addition to the volume control feature on the amplifier, there
    is generally a mute button, a button to easily switch from handset to
    headset, and a disconnect button. Ideal for Call Center operations.