Darrag, A few suggestions for you. I'm not sure if you're more interested in a Bluetooth headset or an IR one that connects to your computer with a dongle, but the Logitech H800 has worked well for a few people I know. This connects either via a dongle or Bluetooth, and you can flip a switch to go back and forth between devices. I think the battery life on this thing is somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-12 hours, but it can be charged via micro USB while you're using it. It's a fairly comfortable headset, but doesn't block out a lot of ambient noise. The second headset that I think might be worth considering if you have Bluetooth both on your computer and through the phone you're going to be using is the Bose Soundlink headset. They make two models of these: around ear and on ear. I personally prefer the on ear because it doesn't press as hard on my cheeks, I can comfortably wear it for longer periods of time than the around ear, and the memory foam cushions are absolutely amazing. This headset is pretty expensive at around $250, but I've seen them go for as cheap as $169 new if you get the right sale and are ok with buying Bose-refurbished. Its comfort ability, sound quality, and a few other neat features made the relatively steep price worth it for me. Namely, this headset can store up to 8 devices in its memory and can actively pair to two at the same time. So if I'm, say, working on my computer and the phone rings, the headset will automatically switch to the phone as the active device. A fairly easy to understand synthetic voice will tell you which devices are paired, which one is active, your headset's battery level, the name or number of the person calling, etc. Again, it charges via micro USB and I believe it can be used while you're charging. The battery life on this is about 15 hours: not at all shabby for a Bluetooth headset. This headset does not have active noise cancellation built in, but it does a great job of dampening ambient noise. Ultimately, I hope you find something that works well for you. If you have any questions feel free to email me either on or off list. Megan Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 8, 2015, at 5:35 AM, Darragh Ó Héiligh <d@digitaldarragh.com> wrote:
Hello,
Not strictly on topic for this list but in a round about way it is very relevant.
I've just broken my lovely Zenhizer head set. I've had this for about three years.
I use this headset for Jaws only.
I've a few sound cards in this machine for various reasons. One is dedicated to Jaws speech.
I'm looking for a new headset. Any recommendations?
I had a wireless headset eight years ago. It lasted me about five years but I got sick of the battery constantly going down. I even bought two batteries for it but if I was working on something for a very long time and the battery went down and I kept working on the second battery, the first battery didn't have time to recharge before the battery in use went down.
It would seem strange to some but sitting on a computer for up to 20 hours isn't an uncommon thing for me some days.
That's the joy of working full time, keeping up with new technology and also keeping my own business going all at the same time.
I would love it if this headset would also let me hear the phone as well. It's a Cisco VOIP phone.
There's nothing as frustrating as trying to talk to someone with the handset pressed up to my ear with my shoulder and jaws talking on the other side. I currently have an incredibly cheap wired headset for the phone but the desk can get a bit crazy with wires all over the place.
I'm of two minds to go with wireless or not. I gave up on it after a lot of years of frustration as I said eight years ago but maybe things have come a long way since then.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Darragh
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