{"id":2783,"date":"2021-11-10T16:36:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2783"},"modified":"2022-09-30T15:04:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-30T15:04:26","slug":"a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/","title":{"rendered":"A basic guide to office headsets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"last-updated\">Last updated on September 30th, 2022 at 03:04 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><em>Our guide explaining the distinct types of headsets available to use for office communications, contact centres and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/advantadges-and-disadvantadges-of-working-from-home\/\">home workers<\/a> for telephones, workstations, and PC\u2019s&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve never purchased a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/\">headset for office communications<\/a> before, here\u2019s our quick start guide answering some of the most common basic questions we get asked about by our customers when they are interested in buying a headset. We&#8217;re aiming to give you the information you\u2019ll need, so you can make an informed start when looking for a headset that is appropriate for your usage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&#8217;s begin with some basics regarding styles and types of headsets available and why it&#8217;s important to consider when you&#8217;re doing your research.<\/p>\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<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-6a28e703b0d2d\" 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-6a28e703b0d2d\" 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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#What_is_the_difference_between_binaural_and_monaural_headsets\" title=\"What is the difference between binaural and monaural headsets?&nbsp;\">What is the difference between binaural and monaural headsets?&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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Monaural\" title=\"Monaural\">Monaural<\/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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Binaural\" title=\"Binaural\">Binaural<\/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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Why_chose_one_or_the_other\" title=\"Why chose one or the other?&nbsp;\">Why chose one or the other?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Binaural_headsets\" title=\"Binaural headsets \">Binaural headsets <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Monaural_headsets\" title=\"Monaural headsets \">Monaural headsets <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#What_is_noise_cancellation_and_why_would_I_choose_not_to_use_it\" title=\"What is noise cancellation and why would I choose not to use it?&nbsp;\">What is noise cancellation and why would I choose not to use it?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Noise_cancellation\" title=\"Noise cancellation \">Noise cancellation <\/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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Non-noise_cancelling_microphones\" title=\"Non-noise cancelling microphones \">Non-noise cancelling microphones <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_headset_wearing_style\" title=\"What are the different types of headset wearing style?&nbsp;\">What are the different types of headset wearing style?&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Over_the_head\" title=\"Over the head &nbsp;\">Over the head &nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Neckbands\" title=\"Neckbands&nbsp;\">Neckbands&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Over_the_ear\" title=\"Over the ear&nbsp;\">Over the ear&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#In-Ear_earbuds\" title=\"In-Ear (earbuds)&nbsp;\">In-Ear (earbuds)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Should_I_buy_a_Corded_or_Cordless_Headset\" title=\"Should I buy a Corded or Cordless Headset?\">Should I buy a Corded or Cordless Headset?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#What_can_I_connect_a_headset_to\" title=\"What can I connect a headset to?&nbsp;\">What can I connect a headset to?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Which_headsets_do_you_recommend\" title=\"Which headsets do you recommend?\">Which headsets do you recommend?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#Further_questions_about_office_headsets_that_require_more_in-depth_explanation\" title=\"Further questions about office headsets that require more in-depth explanation.\">Further questions about office headsets that require more in-depth explanation.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#An_in_depth_buyers_guide_to_Corded_headsets\" title=\"An in depth buyer&#8217;s guide to Corded headsets\">An in depth buyer&#8217;s guide to Corded headsets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#An_in_depth_guide_to_cordless_headsets\" title=\"An in depth guide to cordless headsets\">An in depth guide to cordless headsets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/a-basic-guide-to-office-headsets\/#What_is_the_difference_between_headsets_and_headphones\" title=\"What is the difference between headsets and headphones?\">What is the difference between headsets and headphones?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-difference-between-binaural-and-monaural-headsets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_binaural_and_monaural_headsets\"><\/span>What is the difference between binaural and monaural headsets?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0dd1b9ba40daa7f8a1818e595d138f60 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#ffd769;color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"single\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monaural\"><\/span><strong>Monaural<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_monaural_noise_cancelling_headset.webp\" alt=\"A project Telecom Headset\" class=\"wp-image-2794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_monaural_noise_cancelling_headset.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_monaural_noise_cancelling_headset-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_monaural_noise_cancelling_headset-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_monaural_noise_cancelling_headset-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-css-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#000000;color:#000000\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monaural <\/strong>means a single earpiece headset covering only one ear, with a pad on the other side of the headband to hold it comfortably in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2da28b613da425c231f0283e8e73093b is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#d3ac91;color:#000000;padding-top:2em;padding-right:2em;padding-bottom:2em;padding-left:2em\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"family\" style=\"font-size:40px\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binaural\"><\/span><strong>Binaural<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_binaural_noise_cancelling_headset.webp\" alt=\"A project Telecom Headset\" class=\"wp-image-2793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_binaural_noise_cancelling_headset.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_binaural_noise_cancelling_headset-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_binaural_noise_cancelling_headset-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avaya_1140e_advanced_binaural_noise_cancelling_headset-768x768.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Binaural <\/strong>means a two-earpiece headset covering both left &amp; right ears. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-chose-one-or-the-other\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_chose_one_or_the_other\"><\/span>Why chose one or the other?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-binaural-headsets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Binaural_headsets\"><\/span><em><strong>Binaural headsets<\/strong><\/em> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tend to be better where there is the potential for background noise where the headset user needs to concentrate on calls and doesn\u2019t really need to interact too much with those around them during the call.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal use case for binaural headsets would be busy offices, contact centres and noisier environments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-monaural-headsets\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monaural_headsets\"><\/span><em><strong>Monaural headsets<\/strong><\/em> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Are ideal for quiet offices, receptions etc where the user would need to regularly interact with both people on the telephone as well as people around them. Technically you <em>can <\/em>do this with a binaural, however you may find yourself constantly shifting one earpiece on and off the ear as you switch from calls to speaking to the person in front of you and that might not be a good look in a professional front-of-house setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideal use case for monaural headsets are quiet receptions, doctors\/dental surgeries, hotel receptions etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\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\"\/>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-noise-cancellation-and-why-would-i-choose-not-to-use-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_noise_cancellation_and_why_would_I_choose_not_to_use_it\"><\/span>What is noise cancellation and why would I choose not to use it?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When we refer to noise cancellation in terms of telecoms headsets, we refer to the microphone part of a headset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-noise-cancellation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Noise_cancellation\"><\/span><strong>Noise cancellation<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is an attempt by microphone designers to use various techniques to cut background noise so that the voice of the user can be heard clearly over any background distractions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Noise-canceling_microphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Noise cancellation<\/a> can be anything from a simple pop-shield (the foam covering you sometimes see on microphones), to more modern noise cancelling solutions which see the microphone tuned to cut certain lower sound frequencies associated with background noise so that the speaker can be heard clearly, whilst background noise is reduced as much as possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"317\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Noise-Cancelling-Microphone-Project-Telecom.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Noise-Cancelling-Microphone-Project-Telecom.png 317w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Noise-Cancelling-Microphone-Project-Telecom-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Noise-Cancelling-Microphone-Project-Telecom-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><figcaption><sub>The noise cancelling microphone of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/headsets\/corded-headsets-for-telephones\/?manufacturer=738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Telecom Every Day Headset.<\/a><\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-non-noise-cancelling-microphones\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-noise_cancelling_microphones\"><\/span><strong>Non-noise cancelling microphones<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non noise cancelling microphones are tuned to pick-up everything, giving a very crisp, high quality clear sound \u2013 you can usually spot a non-noise cancelling microphone with the distinct clear voice-tube style pick-up which connects the user\u2019s voice microphone embedded within the headset.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is obvious that in a busier environment with lots of background noise, then noise cancelling microphones make the most sense, while in a quiet office with no distraction, then a non-noise cancelling microphone could make more sense if clarity of voice is important to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\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\/11\/Project-Telecom-101-monaural.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2892\" width=\"406\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Project-Telecom-101-monaural.png 541w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Project-Telecom-101-monaural-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Project-Telecom-101-monaural-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><figcaption><sub>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmctelecom.co.uk\/project-101-monaural-voice-tube-office-headset\/\">Project Telecom 101 Monaural headset<\/a> with a voicetube style mouthpiece<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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\"\/>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-different-types-of-headset-wearing-style\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_headset_wearing_style\"><\/span>What are the different types of headset wearing style?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few distinctive styles of headset wearing style to choose from, and most of these boil down to personal preference, however some could be seen as preferable in certain work environments, we\u2019ve broken down the top four for you here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over-the-head\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_the_head\"><\/span>Over the head &nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common style of headset most people would be familiar with. An earpiece (or two) and a band that goes over the head to keep the headset in place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-neckbands\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Neckbands\"><\/span>Neckbands&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This style isn\u2019t as common but can be quite popular with people who don\u2019t like to wear the full headband for hair or comfort related reasons. Neckbands are offered as an optional extra by some headset manufacturers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-over-the-ear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_the_ear\"><\/span>Over the ear&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Without the headband, an over the ear style headset prevents hair from being squashed, this may be preferable for staff who need to keep a tidy appearance, front of house etc, or just don\u2019t like the normal headband style. Over the ear designs can be lighter and are more compact so they can be easier to keep in a desk drawer when not in use. 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