{"id":2548,"date":"2021-08-16T15:17:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2022-10-31T16:22:06","modified_gmt":"2022-10-31T16:22:06","slug":"wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Wired Office Headsets \u2013 an in-depth buyer&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on October 31st, 2022 at 04:22 pm<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wired office headset<\/a> is perhaps the most popular general type of headset available &#8211; cost effective and easy to use, wired headsets are ideal for the user who sits at a desk and uses the same telephone, console or computer day in, day out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connectivity on the face of it should be straight-forward with a wired headset, however with all the different telephone manufacturers, devices, PC&#8217;s Softphones and combinations of headsets it can be an absolute minefield for the first-time buyer to know what exactly they need to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With our blog here, we&#8217;ll try to demystify some common questions that arise when purchasing wired headsets for phones, PC&#8217;s or even mobile phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re a little familiar with things, it\u2019s not too daunting, you\u2019ll be confident in knowing that at the very least, have the confidence to ask the right questions when buying your wired headset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20df97daee8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #595859;color:#595859\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #595859;color:#595859\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20df97daee8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Tops_bottoms_quick_disconnects\" title=\"Tops, bottoms &amp; quick disconnects!&nbsp;\">Tops, bottoms &amp; quick disconnects!&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Headset_Tops\" title=\"Headset Tops\">Headset Tops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Bottom_Cords\" title=\"Bottom Cords\">Bottom Cords<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Quick_Disconnects\" title=\"Quick Disconnects\">Quick Disconnects<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#So_tell_me_more_about_bottoms\" title=\"So, tell me more about bottoms!&nbsp;\">So, tell me more about bottoms!&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#What_type_of_bottom_lead_do_I_need_to_connect_my_wired_office_headset_to_my_telephone_or_PC\" title=\"What type of bottom lead do I need to connect my wired office headset to my telephone or PC?&nbsp;\">What type of bottom lead do I need to connect my wired office headset to my telephone or PC?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Modern_models_of_home_or_office_system_telephone\" title=\"Modern models of home or office system telephone\">Modern models of home or office system telephone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#DECT_Cordless_Phones_some_corded_phones_system_handsets\" title=\"DECT Cordless Phones, some corded phones &amp; system handsets\">DECT Cordless Phones, some corded phones &amp; system handsets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Mobile_phones_some_corded_phones_some_PCs_Laptops\" title=\"Mobile phones, some corded phones, some PC&#8217;s \/ Laptops\">Mobile phones, some corded phones, some PC&#8217;s \/ Laptops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#PCs_Laptops_Macs_etc\" title=\"PC\u2019s Laptops, Macs etc\">PC\u2019s Laptops, Macs etc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Corded_telephones_with_no_headset_port\" title=\"Corded telephones with no headset port\">Corded telephones with no headset port<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#If_my_telephone_doesnt_have_a_headset_port_can_I_still_use_a_wired_office_headset\" title=\"If my telephone doesn\u2019t have a headset port, can I still use a wired office headset?&nbsp;\">If my telephone doesn\u2019t have a headset port, can I still use a wired office headset?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#Check_first_buy_once\" title=\"Check first, buy once.&nbsp;\">Check first, buy once.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#In_summary\" title=\"In summary&nbsp;\">In summary&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wired-office-headsets-an-in-depth-buyers-guide\/#What_are_our_best_Wired_office_Headsets\" title=\"What are our best Wired office Headsets\">What are our best Wired office Headsets<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tops-bottoms-quick-disconnects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tops_bottoms_quick_disconnects\"><\/span>Tops, bottoms &amp; quick disconnects!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wired headsets are usually sold in two parts, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the headset top<\/a>\u201d and \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/headset-accessories\/headset-bottom-cords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the bottom cord<\/a>\u201d.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-headset-tops\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headset_Tops\"><\/span>Headset Tops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The headset <strong><em>top <\/em><\/strong>part is the main part of the headset, the part that goes over your head with the microphone attached.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The headset top will have a Quick Disconnect piece at the end of its cable (as shown in the picture) that allows a <em>Bottom Cord<\/em> to be connected.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_everyday_mono_qd-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2587\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_everyday_mono_qd-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_everyday_mono_qd-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_everyday_mono_qd-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_everyday_mono_qd.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bottom-cords\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Cords\"><\/span>Bottom Cords<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>The <strong><em>bottom <\/em><\/strong>cord is the part that connects to your device.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom cords are almost always curly and can flext quite far, giving the user an element of freedom of movement whilst wearing the headset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notice the two ends are slightly different. The larger piece is the quick disconnect piece.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_hip-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2589\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_hip-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_hip-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_hip-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/project_hip-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>It is the bottom cords which are important to determine compatibility with your device, as they are completely interchangeable and relatively inexpensive to buy.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-disconnects\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Disconnects\"><\/span>Quick Disconnects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both headset <em><strong>tops <\/strong><\/em>and <em><strong>bottom <\/strong><\/em>cords are connected to each other via a <strong><em>quick disconnect<\/em><\/strong> piece. This allows the user to connect or swap out bottom cords that are compatible with their device very easily and quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-note-about-quick-disconnects-qd-s\">A note about Quick Disconnects (QD\u2019s)&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are in general three different types of Quick Disconnect (QD) to bear in mind, being designed by three of the biggest headset manufacturers \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plantronics<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=279\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jabra <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPOS\/Sennheiser<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp; It\u2019s worth noting which type of quick disconnect you have on your headset.&nbsp; If you have a Plantronics, Jabra or EPOS\/Sennheiser headset, then you simply need to buy a compatible bottom cord by the same manufacturer, however most other brands of Wired Headset that PMC Telecom stock such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Telecom<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=281\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JPL <\/a><\/strong>use a <strong>Plantronics compatible <\/strong>style QD so any Plantronics Compatible bottom cables will work with those.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/plx_qd-2_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/plx_qd-2_2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/plx_qd-2_2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/plx_qd-2_2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>An example of a Plantonics style Quick Disconnect piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jabra-QD.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jabra-QD.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jabra-QD-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jabra-QD-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Jabra-QD-768x769.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>An example of a Jabra Quick Disconnect piece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sennheiser-QD.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sennheiser-QD.png 500w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sennheiser-QD-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Sennheiser-QD-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption>An example of a Sennheiser Quick Disconnect piece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-so-tell-me-more-about-bottoms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"So_tell_me_more_about_bottoms\"><\/span>So, tell me more about bottoms!&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/headset-accessories\/headset-bottom-cords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">headset bottom cords<\/a> are <em>the <\/em>important part in making sure your headset will work with your device.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By having these bottom cords, it is possible for the headset manufacturers to be able to manufacturer one type of headset top and then the customer can purchase a compatible inexpensive bottom cord for their specific system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At PMC we\u2019ve identified nineteen different types of bottom cord, all cross wired in different ways to suit different phone systems and configurations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-most-common-types-of-bottom-cord-connectors-are-as-follows\">The most common types of bottom cord connectors are as follows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>RJ11 <\/strong>&#8211; Lots of cross-wired variants available<\/li><li><strong>2.5mm Jack<\/strong> &#8211; Standardised<\/li><li><strong>3.5mm Jack<\/strong> &#8211; Various cross-wired variants available<\/li><li><strong>USB <\/strong>&#8211; USB Type-A <em>or <\/em>USB Type-C<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>The RJ11 style is the most common type of headset connector, however there are multiple cross-wired versions of even this simple, relatively standard type of bottom cord connector, so it is important you confirm with your supplier before buying if you&#8217;re not sure.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-18 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2618\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/RJ11-PMC-1.png 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>RJ11 Connector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.5mm-jack-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.5mm-jack-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.5mm-jack-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.5mm-jack-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.5mm-jack-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>2.5mm Jack<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.5mm-jack.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.5mm-jack.png 650w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.5mm-jack-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3.5mm-jack-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><figcaption>3.5mm Jack<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-A-PMC.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-A-PMC.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-A-PMC-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-A-PMC-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-A-PMC-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>USB Type-A Connector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-C-PMC.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-C-PMC.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-C-PMC-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-C-PMC-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/USB-C-PMC-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>USB Type-C Connector<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-type-of-bottom-lead-do-i-need-to-connect-my-wired-office-headset-to-my-telephone-or-pc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_type_of_bottom_lead_do_I_need_to_connect_my_wired_office_headset_to_my_telephone_or_PC\"><\/span>What type of bottom lead do I need to connect my wired office headset to my telephone or PC?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer will vary depending upon the type of telephone you are using. It\u2019s important to take note of which type of headset port your phone has (or doesn\u2019t have) so you at least know where to start when selecting your bottom cord.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of devices on the market, and they are generally split among the following four types:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modern-models-of-home-or-office-system-telephone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_models_of_home_or_office_system_telephone\"><\/span><strong>Modern models of home or office system telephone<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rj11\">RJ11<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">These types usually have a standard type <strong>RJ11<\/strong> headset port that you can plug straight into. You will usually find this on the bottom, or the side of the phone.&nbsp; The telephone will also usually have a headset button for the user to activate or answer the call via the headset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><em>It is important to remember that although <strong>RJ11 <\/strong>ports all look the same; different system telephones require different cross wiring inside the actual cable to make them work. <\/em><\/p><p><em>Check with your supplier first before buying<\/em> an RJ11 if you don&#8217;t know which model to purchase.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dect-cordless-phones-some-corded-phones-system-handsets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DECT_Cordless_Phones_some_corded_phones_system_handsets\"><\/span><strong>DECT Cordless Phones, some corded phones &amp; system handsets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-5mm-jack\">2.5mm Jack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>These of phones often have a <strong>2.5mm headset jack<\/strong>, and are usually found on the side of the phone. &nbsp;<br>The 2.5mm connector is standardised, so there&#8217;s no cross wiring to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mobile-phones-some-corded-phones-some-pc-s-laptops\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_phones_some_corded_phones_some_PCs_Laptops\"><\/span><strong>Mobile phones, some corded phones, some PC&#8217;s \/ Laptops<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-5mm-jack\">3.5mm Jack<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of mobile phones (legacy models of iphones and Google Pixel phones) as well as some versions of desk phones such as Alcatel have <strong>3.5mm jack ports<\/strong>. This the type of connector most people are familiar with, they&#8217;ve been around for decades as a standard portable headset jack format, they&#8217;re even present in lots of PC&#8217;s although usually present with a separate microphone jack in those cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>There are multiple cross wired versions of 3.5mm connectors so you will need to enquire which type you should buy before a purchase.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pc-s-laptops-macs-etc\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PCs_Laptops_Macs_etc\"><\/span><strong>PC\u2019s Laptops, Macs etc<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-usb\">USB<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Software-based phones (softphone) are typically connected via <strong>USB<\/strong>.&nbsp;<br>There are multiple variations of USB bottom cord with <strong>USB-A<\/strong> and <strong>USB-C<\/strong> being the most common, although these two are pretty much a standard, all USB headsets should work plug &amp; play. It is worth noting that some pricier USB bottom cord options come with higher grades of amplification built-in to give improved&nbsp;sound and\/or noise cancellation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dedicated USB Headsets &#8211; no bottom cords needed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s worth noting that for PC&#8217;s, Laptops and Macs, you can forgo the bottom cord palaver altogether and simply purchase a dedicated PC <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/computer-headsets-for-voip-and-gaming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USB headset<\/a> with no bottom cord to worry about. USB headsets are simple plug &amp; play all the same.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We include bottom cord USB variants in this article for completion as it is an option for some users to use the same headset for their desk phone as well as their PC.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-corded-telephones-with-no-headset-port\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corded_telephones_with_no_headset_port\"><\/span><strong>Corded telephones with no headset port<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-external-amplifier-needed\">External Amplifier needed&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some corded telephones do not have a headset port, but we can still use a headset with these phones, by connecting the headset to an amplifier box sold separately.&nbsp; If you can unclip your telephone\u2019s handset (this will be an <strong>RJ11 <\/strong>connector), then you will be able to use a wired headset with an amplifier. We\u2019ll go into more details on external amplification further down the page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p><strong><em>Useful Note:<\/em><\/strong><em> Telephones with dedicated headset ports have an amplifier built in. Power for this is supplied via the internal network cable they\u2019re connected to via Power over Ethernet (PoE), or for some home\/office style phones, via an additional power supply, or o<\/em>casionally<em>, batteries.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-if-my-telephone-doesn-t-have-a-headset-port-can-i-still-use-a-wired-office-headset\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_my_telephone_doesnt_have_a_headset_port_can_I_still_use_a_wired_office_headset\"><\/span>If my telephone doesn\u2019t have a headset port, can I still use a wired office headset?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>If the telephone does not have a headset port, but it is still possible to remove the handset curly cord, then yes, you can use a headset by plugging in an amplifier box, which allows you to connect the headset and your handset to the same port on the telephone.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<p>An amplifier is a separate box that allows you to control the flow of the call \u2013 pick up via handset or headset and adjust the volume.&nbsp; Amplifiers usually require extra power so this means batteries (which should last up to about six months depending on usage) or a power supply to plug your amplifier into the mains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>External Amplifiers are simple to use and set-up:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unplug handset reciever from the telephone and plug-in the amplifier box.<\/li><li>Plug in both handset receiver AND headset to the amplifier box.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The amplifier box will have a button for you to select handset or headset and usually will have volume and mute controls as well.&nbsp;<\/li><li>With an amplifier box it is a simple job to connect any wired headset directly into most telephones.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plantronics-M12-Amplifier.jpg\" alt=\"Plantronics M12 Amplifier\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" width=\"510\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plantronics-M12-Amplifier.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Plantronics-M12-Amplifier-300x274.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 510px) 100vw, 510px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/plantronics-m12-vista-amplifier-a-grade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><sub>Plantronics M12 Amplifier<\/sub><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>Useful note: Amplifiers usually use the most common, basic type of RJ11 bottom cord.&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-check-first-buy-once\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_first_buy_once\"><\/span>Check first, buy once.&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It will save you so much headache, especially if you have a lot of headsets to buy for a contact centre, to check first, buy once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you know the model number or type of bottom cord to buy for your system, going forward it\u2019s much easier for you to order replacements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a first-time wired telephone headset buyer with PMC Telecom, then please get in touch with us if you\u2019re not confident with which bottom cord you\u2019re going to need for your telephone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our staff have detailed knowledge of each type of system and will be able to advise accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\"><p>There\u2019s no easy way to put this, but if you don\u2019t know specifically which model of bottom cable to buy, then always ask your supplier first.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-css-opacity has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-summary\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_summary\"><\/span>In summary&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope that our Wired Headset guide has been useful. 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