Decent wireless headset.
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 Company website: www.computersupportservices.ie<http://www.computersupportservices.ie>
The only thing I know of that does both is the Plantronics SMH1783-11. It is expensive, and it is a special order product that appears to not be returnable, but it allows you to talk on the phone and use JFW at the same time. I am not sure what kind of desk phones it is compatible with, but I know they don't recommend it if one is going to want to use an iPhone as the phone for it. It very well might work with the Cisco phones though. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darragh Ó Héiligh" <d@digitaldarragh.com> To: "Blind sysadmins list" <blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 5:35 AM Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Decent wireless headset.
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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I don't recall which Plantronics device I used, but it almost worked. It wasn't wireless. I needed to connect something like a Skype headset to the device, these are the ones with the splitter at the end of the cord, one for the stereo out and the other for the microphone in. Then the phone and computer are connected to it. The multi position switch allowed me to listen to the PC, phone or both. The problem I had with it is people on the phone could hear my computer's output as well. I don't know if it was a flaw in the device or the type of phone we used at that location. They were not analogue, but some digital type that were not VoIP. The AC power and RJ11 were joined at the connector. The phone was meant for multi lines and telephone numbers. Vic -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Brent Harding Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 06:47 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: Re: [Blind-sysadmins] Decent wireless headset. The only thing I know of that does both is the Plantronics SMH1783-11. It is expensive, and it is a special order product that appears to not be returnable, but it allows you to talk on the phone and use JFW at the same time. I am not sure what kind of desk phones it is compatible with, but I know they don't recommend it if one is going to want to use an iPhone as the phone for it. It very well might work with the Cisco phones though. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Darragh Ó Héiligh" <d@digitaldarragh.com> To: "Blind sysadmins list" <blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 5:35 AM Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Decent wireless headset.
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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This is going to be a challenge. Most Bluetooth headsets I've come across work continuously for about five or six hours. If you can find an IR one that should last a long time, but you need a clear line of sight between the IR transmitter and the headset. An FM one may do the trick, but twenty hours of continuous play on a battery the size of a triple A will be a stretch. One thing I found works if I am on the phone and a PC at the same time is to use the white earbuds that come with the Apple devices. They are plastic without any rubber or foam. I connect that to my phone, they work on iPhones, Androids and Blackberries. Then I put on the headset connected to my computer over the top of my ears that keeping the earbuds underneath it. I have a largish headset with the round pads that I wear either over my ears or slightly higher so that my ear canals are not blocked. Vic -----Original Message----- From: Blind-sysadmins [mailto:blind-sysadmins-bounces@lists.hodgsonfamily.org] On Behalf Of Darragh Ó Héiligh Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 05:36 To: Blind sysadmins list Subject: [Blind-sysadmins] Decent wireless headset. 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 Company website: www.computersupportservices.ie<http://www.computersupportservices.ie> _______________________________________________ Blind-sysadmins mailing list Blind-sysadmins@lists.hodgsonfamily.org https://lists.hodgsonfamily.org/listinfo/blind-sysadmins
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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Another headset that uses bluetooth and performs very well is the Plantronics Voyager Legend. There’s a UC version that works with Cisco phones as well as cell phones and you can pair up to 8 devices. Sound cancelation is fantastic and sound quality is also very good. Battery life is 7+ hours per charge.
On Sep 8, 2015, at 10:34 AM, Megan Bening <mebening@gmail.com> wrote:
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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