Here's a link to the Poly HW540 for further information:
https://headsetadvisor.com/products/plantronics-hw540-encorepro-convertible-wired-headset-for-office-desk-phones
Have a listen to this Podcast to learn more about a Poly (formerly Plantronics) headset for use with your office phone, but can also adapt for use with a computer.
In this episode of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll learn these things about the Poly HW540:
- The different models available in the HW500 series line
- How you can convert this desk phone headset to one you can use with your computer
- The three different ways you can wear this headset, and they're all included
- What makes this headset comfortable for all day use
- What voice quality to expect when using the HW540
- How well it did to remove unwanted background noise
- How much you'll pay for a Poly HW540, and how to get a better price
If you're someone who purchases headsets for a team, it can be a challenge to find the model that everyone likes wearing. Some might like one that's worn over the head, others may prefer an earpiece. That only complicates things....until now.
The Poly HW540 is a wired, desk phone headset that makes buying headets for a team, far easier. That's because when you buy this headset, you don't have to buy different headsets for different people, or force them to wear a headset style they don't like.
The HW540 comes with these included wearing styles:
- Over the head, with an ear speaker that covers one ear
- Over the ear, with the ear speaker against the ear
- Behind the neck
By having all of these wearing styles included, you don't have to do an analysis of your teams preferred wearing style. Simply buy the Poly HW540, distribute to your team, and let them choose which wearing style suits them. Headset buying simplified.
But, the Poly HW540 doesn't stop at these choices. There's far more to this headset beyond the different styles. For example, one could wonder if it's comfortable. After all, comfort is important, especially if you're someone who wears a headset throughout the day. Here's a little information on comfort:
The over the head wearing option weighs only 1.1 ounces making it among the lightest weight mono headset we've ever tested. And trust me when I say that weight in a headset matters. The lighter, the better, and this one is extremely light.
The on-ear earpiece weighs just .77 ounces, or about 3/4 the weight of a slice of bread. And the neckband option weighs .84 ounces, so it's about the same weight as the earpiece. All in all, these are crazy light headsets, and when you're on a long call, or calls all day long, you'll really appreciate these facts.
Do you also need a wired headset to connect to your computer? If so, no need to buy a second headset. Instead, get a DA80, or DA90 adapter cable to convert your desk phone headset into one you can use with your computer. You not only get a headset with several wearing options included, but one that can also be adapted for computer use.
As for sound quality, the HW540 did a great job to provide excellent voice quality, which by the way, remained good even when the microphone was reducing background noise. It did a good job at noise reduction too.
So how much does the Poly HW540? A mere $69.99, which to me, is a rediculously low price for all you get with this headset. But, if you want an even better price, make sure to use coupon code BLOG when checking out on our website, which is; www.headsetadvisor.com
