In this episode, you'll hear seven very common headset myths, or untruths, and seven facts that help to dispel them. This is good information because if you're a Buyer, or someone who's doing headset research, there's some valuable information that might help to save you from making a bad headset buying decision.
You'll also get two tips on how you can get a lower price on any new headsets when shopping on our website, which is www.headsetadvisor.com
This episode is narrated by the Founder, and CEO of Headset Advisor, Doug Merritt.
Headsets are used in business a lot these days. One reason is the increased use of computers for voice and video communications, with the Covid pandemic of 2020 helping to accelerate this.
So with expanded headset adoption being at the forefront of this episode, it's the myths, or misconceptions surrounding headsets that's really the core content.
Starting with headset myth #1
All headsets are pretty much the same, except their price.
Headset fact: Not true. Headsets vary in a lot of ways; in their design, comfort, microphone sound quality, noise reduction ability, ear speaker quality, even reliability and length of warranty.
Headset myth #2
All headsets are comfortable
Headset fact: Once again, not true. Because comfort is not only subjective, but it depends on several things. Among them include headset weight, design, adjustability, padding type, and how much is used, and more.
There's also wearing style. Some people can't wear over the head style headsets because they give them headaches, even migraine headaches. So, if all headsets were comfortable, I think these people would disagree.
Others can't wear earpiece headsets because they won't stay on.
Headset myth #3
All headsets pretty much sound the same
Headset fact: False. There's many variations in how headsets sound. Some make you sound like a Rock Star, others make you sound bad. Some reduce background noise well, others don't remove any. Ear speakers also vary alot. Suffice it to say, this "aint so"
Headset myth #4
It really doesn't matter where you buy your headsets, because "it's just a headset"
Headset fact: If you like not getting your emails, and calls returned, and you don't like getting professional advice and support, and you don't want the option to trade in old headsets, or have a monthly plan for acquiring headsets, or even not getting help from your vendor, then it doesn't matter at all, which would make this statement correct. If you want better, then it matters.
Headset myth #5
Using a Bluetooth headset with a computer is a good idea
Headset fact: No it's not. Shorter range, inconsistent connection, and audio quality are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.
Headset myth #6
Bluetooth desk phones work fine with Airpods
Headset fact: Untrue, unless you want limited range, zero background noise reduction, less than adequate battery, and no remote call answering. Because if you're fine with those things, then Airpods would be perfect for you. For everyone else, simply don't do it.
Headset myth #7
All wireless headsets should come with remote call answering
Headset fact: Here's a few reasons why that's not true. First, not everyone wants to answer calls when they step away from their desk. It makes headsets more expensive, and matching remote call answering devices isn't simple which makes this impractical.