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Range in wireless headsets are an important factor to consider. Mobility in the office is very important to ensure efficiency in multitasking and increase work productivity. With a long effective headset range you will be able to move and work freely in the office. That is why finding a quality headset with a good range is very important. Some offices use the best Bluetooth office headsets for more mobility and some use top quality office headsets for work efficiency and range.  Here is a list of our top 4 Wireless Headsets with the Best Range:

Jabra Engage 75 Mono Wireless Headset System  (desk phone & PC) staff favorite

The new Jabra Engage 75 series claims to have a whopping 490 feet of range (optimal condition of course)!  The most distance any wireless headset on the market today.  It also has 13 hours of battery time, the most of any wireless headset.  Equipped with the new advance noise canceling microphone and a 128-bit encryption technology.  Weight only 64 grams, one of the lightest headsets available.  Jabra Engage 75 allows connection to 5 devices (2 USB, 2 Bluetooth, 1 desk phone).  You can easily switch between any one of the 5 devices with the touch panel on the base.

Key Features:

• Wireless Range: Up to 490 ft
• Wireless Technology: DECT 1.9 ghz
• Connection up to 5 devices (2 USB devices, 2 Bluetooth device and 1 analog desk phone)
• Advance Noise cancelling microphone
• Certified by Microsoft Skype for Business
• Talk Time: Up to 13 hours
• Allow up to 120 people using the same headset in the same location.

Jabra Engage 65 Stereo Wireless Headset System (desk phone & PC)

The Jabra Engage 65 Stereo Wireless Headset System is one of the most competitive and reliable headsets in the market for for loud and noisy workplaces and a top choice for work environments that use blended telephony. A wireless headset with two speakers that allows workers to accept calls from their office desks and soft-phone all with one headset, it has an effective talk range of up to 490 feet and 13 hours of talk time.

The Engage 65 Stereo headset offers one of the lightest headsets in the market, really comfortable and easy to use with just 83g of weight, considered one of the top of the lines from Jabra the Engage 65 Stereo also allow up to 3 times more wireless headset users in the same location without interference, specially designed for open office environment.

The Engage 65 come with an impressive noise canceling microphone that can block up to 60% of the background noise and with a built in busy light into it, allowing you to let people know when the user is in a call, making it a nice feature required in open office environments or call centers.

• Up to 490 feet wireless range
• Advance Noise cancelling microphone
• Certified by Microsoft Skype for Business

Jabra Engage 75 Convertible Wireless Headset System (desk phone & PC)

The Jabra Engage 75 convertible, replaces the respectable PRO 9470 Monaural Wireless Headset and it bypasses as one of the top of the line headset with wide talking range. It has a maximum range of 150m or 490 ft perfect for fast-paced multitasking office work. It has three different wearing styles, and triple connectivity for use with desk, soft and mobile phones.

Several state-of-the-art sound technologies enable the Jabra Engage 75 Convertible to deliver unrivaled call clarity and safety. A 360 degree boom arm adjustable with advanced noise canceling microphone and busy light , which is a nice feature to have when on the phone most of the time.

Key Features:

• Up to 490 feet wireless range
• Multiuse connectivity: desk, soft and mobile phones
• Intuitive touchscreen base for ease of use, showing connected devices, battery and call controls
• Full hearing protection with Jabra PeakStop
  Wideband sound (150 Hz – 6,800 Hz)

Sennheiser SDW 5066 Binaural Triple Connect Wireless Headset (desk phone & PC)

This headset from Sennheiser, the SDW 5066 offers a triple connectivity, that allows you to use it with your desk phone, computer and mobile phone, offering the versatility of 2 mobile devices simultaneously. Covering both ears and with Active Noise Canceling giving up to 590ft of range (line of sight) with a respectable battery life of up to 10 hours of talk time and fast charging of up to 100 % in just 1.5 hrs, making it one of the fastest charging headsets available in the market. The SDW 5066 offers the convenience of conference calling of 3 additional wireless headsets to the base, making it an option for people looking for a conference set up for their productivity.

Key Features:

• Up to 590ft range (line of sight), typical office 180ft range
• Ultra Noise Canceling Microphone
• Busy light built on the headset
• Triple-connectivity with a desk phone, mobile phone or Computer.  Connects to desk phone, softphone and up to 2 mobile devices simultaneously

Sennheiser SDW 5015 Convertible Dual Connect Wireless Headset (desk phone & PC)

The SDW 5015 offers the versatility of different wearing style, either over the ear, over the head or behind the neck, giving more options for the user. This headset offers a dual connectivity , so you can use it with your desk phone and your computer using the cables included with it. With a range of 590 ft (line of sight) and a conference calling or training set up, allowing up to 3 additional wireless headsets to be synchronized to the same base. With a talk time of up to 10 hours and a standby time of 48 hours, the Sennheiser SDW 5015 offers its auto sleep mode after 12 hours and being out of range to save battery. Fast charging is one of the qualities of this headset giving up to 50 % in 30 minutes, and with Sennheiser’s ActivGard technology that protects the users from injuries caused by the sound bursts on the line.

Key Features:

• Up to 590ft range (line of sight), typical office 180ft range
• Dual-connectivity with a desk phone or Computer (via USB port)
• 3 wear styles (over-the-head, over-the-ear, and behind-the-neck
• Noise Canceling Microphone

It has been proven that music has a way of connecting our mind, body, and soul in ways we never thought possible.

We react to music differently, and that is what makes it more interesting. Even sad songs have a way of bringing pleasure and comfort to some listeners.

For decades, researchers have tried to determine the mood-boosting benefits of music and how it affects us emotionally. The results are outlined below.

Music Can Help Improve Memory

Although it can be true for some people, it certainly depends on various factors such as the type of music, level of enjoyment derived from a song, or how musically inclined an individual may be.

A study carried out in 2009 at the University of California showed that the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), which is a portion of the brain, is associated with music and memories. A typical example is when we experience emotional memories triggered by songs that we enjoy listening to.

It is no wonder that most students enjoy listening to music while studying, as it helps them recall what they studied.  

It Helps Create a Feel-Good Factor

Listening to songs we enjoy helps stimulate serotonin production. Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that is also called a “happy hormone.” When you are happy, it is a lot easier to manage your mood and fight different diseases.

It Helps You Relax

Music has a way of connecting directly to your parasympathetic nervous system to relax your muscles and remove tension.

It can also lower your heart rate and help you breathe to the rhythm of the song you are listening to.

That is why experts advise that you go for songs that have a soothing sound and slow rhythm of about 60–80 beats per minute (BPM). If you already fall asleep to music then in-ear earbuds are recommended for those who sleep on their side as their low profile removes the pressure of having them against your pillow. Phiaton’s BT 120 NC Curve features active noise cancellation technology that will help drown out the unwanted low frequency sound while its lightweight makes it easy to forget that you are wearing it.

Music Can Help You Manage Pain

A recent study carried out to determine the effect of music on pain management in surgery patients discovered that patients who used music therapy for pain management before, during, and after surgery experienced less pain when compared to those who did not.

Music Can Help You Sleep

For adults, sticking to the recommended seven hours of sleep every night can be difficult. However, maintaining a ritual of listening to music just before bedtime can help you sleep better. Music helps your body release melatonin, which is a hormone responsible for the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.

To learn more about sleep and ways to improve it, check out the infographic below.

Jan 22, 2020

Jabra is really well known and loved because of its Engage family headsets, as they are one of their top performers for Office environments as well for call center where a reliable, comfortable and secure headset is needed without compromising its battery talk time. Jabra has the Engage 65 for 2 connected devices and the Engage 75 for up to 5 connected devices and now its bringing to us the new for this year the new Jabra Engage 55, a new computer wireless USB headset and today we will review it in all different flavors available as today.

Jabra Engage 55 UC Convertible DECT USB-A Wireless PC Headset

We will start with the Engage 55 Convertible, this model is a single ear with a very discrete microphone boom arm, this is a true convertible style as the Engage 55 convertible comes with the headband, the neckband and the ear hook, allowing you to change the way to wear it. This is a DECT headset with a range of up to 490 feet, thanks to the Jabra Link 400. The latter one a new and huge improvement on DECT wireless USB adapters, as its design is a new bendable adapter, with this you can leave the adapter plugged into the laptop or computer and avoid the most common accident on these kind of devices of breaking it. Offering up to 9 hours of talk time in a single charge. Built in Busy Light that allows the user to let people know when on a call. Totally compatible with all mayor soft phones applications such as Zoom or RingCentral as it is a Unified Communications certified (UC). Get yours HERE.

Jabra Engage 55 MS Convertible DECT USB-A Wireless Headset Teams

Jabra offers the Engage 55 in its MS version as well. Coming with it’s Jabra Link 400, the Engage 55 MS Convertible allows you to use it not just with all the soft phones available in the market plus Microsoft Teams, and for that particular reason you can launch Teams from the headset directly, no need to use the keyboard or mouse for that and specific missed call/message notification from Teams. Nose Canceling microphone with an Uni-Directional microphone, that tracks just the voice of the user and avoiding to catch the environment sounds. Easy to use volume controls in a very discrete and professional design. Fully PC or Mac compatible, and with the highest DECT encryption of 256-bit, one of the highest in military grade frequency. Same as the UC counterpart, the MS edition comes with its ear hook, headband and neckband as well, being another true convertible headset. Order yours HERE.

The Jabra Link 400 comes in a interesting design, this flexible USB adapter differs from others thanks to its “Neck” that can bend without breaking it. Useful for people that move the computer around. Thanks to its new technology the Jabra Link 400 supports up to 3 Engage 55 headsets for conference mode or training purposes with an easy setup from Jabra Direct. All the Engage 55 headsets are fully compatible with the Jabra Engage 65 and 75, in order to do that the desk phone bases need to have the latest update in the firmware.

 

 

With noise cancellation, there are two general camps — passive noise cancellation and active noise cancellation. Passive is done by creating a good seal around the ear, keeping most external audio out. Then there’s active noise cancellation that masks low frequencies by playing audio into your ears that cancels them out.

Each of these headphones have the chance to cause pressure and pain on users. Let’s explore why that is, and how you can prevent it.

Passive noise cancelling headphones are the most rudimentary, so let’s begin with those. These headphones don’t do anything to actively block out noise. The seal around the headphones, and often a closed back, help keep mid-to-higher frequencies from making it to your ears and disrupting your tunes.

These can cause discomfort if they are pressed against your head too snug, which means that this problem has a fairly simple solution — stick to in-ear styles or ensure they aren’t too tight before buying.

Passive noise-cancelling qualities can be found in many active noise-cancelling headphones. Phiaton’s active noise-cancellation technology, for example, allows for as much as 95% noise reduction of low-frequency sounds in products such as their BT 120 NC wireless earphones and 900 Legacy Digital Hybrid Noise Cancelling headphones. The BT 330 NC also offers additional passive noise-cancellation through the density of its padded earcups.

Active noise cancellation differs because it listens to the surroundings and is pumping inverse sound waves into your ears. When it meets the external sound, it cancels it out to nothing. Users can experience this as a sucking feeling, which appears as a difference in pressure on the inside and outside of yours ears. This is where the phenomena of “pressure” can come from.

There is some debate on whether there is a pressure differential between the inside and outside and whether the experience is psychosomatic. Regardless, the body experiences it as such, and thus — pain.

So how do you fix an issue such as this? Here are three tips:

• Treat your ears to headphones and earphones with comfortable ear tips that don’t sacrifice performance. Phiaton’s CURVE BT 120 NC, for example, features RightFit+ ear wings that deliver a comfortable fit all day long while cancelling low frequency noise (under 1kHz) by up to 95%. Each set comes with four sets of silicon ear tips (XS, S, M, L), ensuring you’ll find the perfect fit for your specific ear size and shape.
• If you’re on a long flight and feeling pressure, it’s likely because the air in your ears wants to escape. In this case, try to “pop” your ears. This technique equalizes the air pressure in your ears with the air pressure around you, and should make that feeling of discomfort go away.
• If you’ve been wearing your ANC headphones or earphones for a couple hours and are experiencing discomfort, take a break. Remove them for a couple minutes and give your ears a break before putting them back on.

Keeping that airplane rumble out and your favorite music in is important, but it shouldn’t come at the expense of your comfort. There are plenty of headphone options (like those mentioned above) that’ll effectively accomplish both.

By Andrew O’Hara

April 2, 2020

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Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones Under $100

As you price out your new set of cans or latest in-ear buds, a big question is what the main differences are between a set of headphones that will cost you a hundred bucks versus one pushing three hundred. Marketing aside, there are usually a few key differentiators.

Sound Quality

First, there is the driver. Most headphones use a dynamic driver made of a voice coil, a diaphragm, and a magnet. These can lose definition at higher volumes so the material and engineering can be key. We see a difference in materials used, which can create better sound. Jumping up to the next tier of headphone could switch to a planar magnetic driver or a better material, such as beryllium in the dynamic driver itself.

Aside from that internal sound quality, we see a better external sound quality. This is purely visual and has as much importance and value as you put on it. If you don’t care that your headphones have brushed metal accents, then it won’t make as much sense to jump up to those pricier headphones. The material the headphones are made of can make an impact on sound and resonance, but it is a more subtle difference.

Most people would be right to assume that the largest difference — whether from the design, the drivers, the materials, etc. — is going to be sound quality. Users will likely notice some sloppy bass and less designed mids and highs when choosing a cheaper set of headphones. This is purely a generalization, but it holds true quite often.

Noise Cancellation

Noise cancellation can also be a factor here. If you are looking for headphones for a bus, a plane, or other environment with monotonous low frequencies, then ANC headphones can be an easy upgrade. Try Phiaton’s CURVE BT 120 NC, for example, with ANC, fast charge and excellent sound quality – all for under $100. If neckband earphones are more your style, try Phiaton’s BT 100 NC which features, IPX4 sweat and water resistance and Everplay-X cable so you can continue to use them even when the battery reaches 0%.

Unique Features

Other interesting features to keep in mind as you shop for your latest pair include:

• aptX Technology: In short, Qualcom aptX increases digital streaming efficiency and improves the overall dynamic range. Phiaton’s BT 220 NC and BT 100 NC noise cancelling wireless earphones include aptX, and are both priced at under $85.
• Audio transparency: This convenient feature gives you the ability to hear your surroundings without having to remove the earphones. Find it in Phiaton’s BOLT BT 700 true wireless earbuds with a charging speaker case.
• Multipoint connection: Are you constantly disconnecting from one Bluetooth device in order to connect to another? Multipoint connection allows you to connect any two Bluetooth-enabled devices simultaneously, saving you valuable time. Check it out on Phiaton’s CURVE BT 120 NC, BT 150 NC and BT 100 NC wireless sport earbuds.
• Advanced audio coding: AAC is an audio coding standard for digital audio compression. What this means to you, though, is higher quality sound, like that found in Phiaton’s 900 LEGACY and BOLT BT 700.

Marketing

Lastly, there is marketing. Marketing can easily improve the perceived value of a product. Not just the promotional marketing but the packaging and accessories that accompany a product that do little than to just make the product feel more premium, regardless of whether it is or isn’t. Keep a keen eye when looking for differences to denote what is marketing versus what is a real benefit.

So, is it worth the price difference to opt for a $300 set of headphones over a $100 set? That is going to be up to the user. There will be a more high-quality design and potentially better audio, but will that be enough to push you toward the pricier set? If you are looking for ANC, then the jump can be more justified over a normal pair. For others, the difference is your own perceived value on those differences.

By Andrew O’Hara

May 7, 2020

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