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    Headphones for mobile & Skype Calls

    Hi,

    I travel a lot/WFH so use a mixture of myCo mobile and client softphone (laptop and mobile) for making calls. I've tried various mobile phone bundled headphones but I have come to the conclusion the ones I have are not the best. Therefore it's time to spend a bit of money.

    Wish list:
    Boom mic
    3.5mm jack
    Fairly discreet

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks
    Last edited by TheBA; 29 November 2016, 22:11.

    #2
    Originally posted by TheBA View Post
    Hi,

    I travel a lot/WFH so use a mixture of myCo mobile and client softphone (laptop and mobile). I've tried various mobile phone bundled headphones but I have come to the conclusion the ones I have are not the best. Therefore it's time to spend a bit of money.

    Wish list:
    Boom mic
    3.5mm jack
    Fairly discreet

    Does anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks
    Can't go very discreet with a boom mic but I have used these before at a clientco and they work well.

    Jabra EVOLVE 40 headset with quality microphone

    I have the more expensive wireless version and they work equally well. There was a long discussion on this forum on wireless headsets too if you extend your search too.

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      #3
      Originally posted by redgiant View Post
      Can't go very discreet with a boom mic but I have used these before at a clientco and they work well.

      Jabra EVOLVE 40 headset with quality microphone

      I have the more expensive wireless version and they work equally well. There was a long discussion on this forum on wireless headsets too if you extend your search too.
      Thanks, I found the old thread but it looked like the suggestions were for desk phones. (I may have read it wrong) I'll take another look.

      As for discreet, I was thinking more about the overhead, massive noise cancelling headphones. Some can look really big. Something in ear would be perfect.

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        #4
        I should add that a 3.5mm jack isn't mandatory. Laptop can handle Bluetooth so that is an option too

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          #5
          Sennheiser Momentum 2 aebt. No boom mic, but proper headphones.
          …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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            #6
            I use a Plantronics Voyager Legend, which works brilliantly for Facetime and phone calls, but for some reason it seems shakey with Skype. So not a very helpful suggestion, although it might just be that I have a duffer. Great BT earpiece / headset though

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              #7
              Originally posted by WTFH View Post
              Sennheiser Momentum 2 aebt. No boom mic, but proper headphones.
              They do look good, really discreet

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                #8
                Originally posted by TheBA View Post
                They do look good, really discreet
                They aren't a bright colour, so that's discreet enough for me. If you want to stand out, they have a cream version.
                Also, if you travel a lot - noise cancelling, bluetooth for connecting to tablet/phone and will work off a normal 3.5mm jack or USB.
                …Maybe we ain’t that young anymore

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by WTFH View Post
                  They aren't a bright colour, so that's discreet enough for me. If you want to stand out, they have a cream version.
                  Also, if you travel a lot - noise cancelling, bluetooth for connecting to tablet/phone and will work off a normal 3.5mm jack or USB.
                  Sorry, I did mean it when I said they look good.
                  A bit big for what in looking for, that and the £250+ price tag. I'm far too tight...

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by TheBA View Post
                    Hi,

                    I travel a lot/WFH so use a mixture of myCo mobile and client softphone (laptop and mobile) for making calls. I've tried various mobile phone bundled headphones but I have come to the conclusion the ones I have are not the best. Therefore it's time to spend a bit of money.

                    Wish list:
                    Boom mic
                    3.5mm jack
                    Fairly discreet

                    Does anyone have any suggestions?

                    Thanks
                    I just got the Jabra Evolve 40's, can't rate them high enough, they are great for Skype (they have a 3.5mm jack that goes into a control unit which then connects to the PC though USB), the head set can be locked into place on the band when not in use.
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