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In this episode you'll learn about a Bluetooth wireless headset that's perfect for all your Zoom voice and video calls. Listen in to find out what makes this headset better than others so you'll always sound your best when on your calls.

You'll also find out about a discount you can use if you buy one of these headsets, and you'll also find out about a unique purchasing program only available through Headset Advisor. So make sure to listen to the entire episode so you get all the details.

This episode is narrated by Doug Merritt, Founder and CEO of Headset Advisor.

For a business to achieve name recognition to the level that pretty much everybody knows it, is not an easy task. But that's exactly what Zoom has accomplished.

Zoom  went from a fairly recognizable name, to one that's achieved household name recognition status.  We all know about being on a "Zoom call" and what that means. But when you're on those calls, what is the best device to use so you're heard loud, clear and professionally?  How about the microphone and speakers that you find in any of the Laptops? Probably not your best option. Well, how about using a usb speakerphone? Better, but is it best? Not really.  You could always get one of those cheap plug in goose neck mics, but that would put you in the lower rungs of the microphone food chain. So what's best? A high quality wireless headset.

I'm not referring to just any headset, I'm referring to a good one because you want to sound good on all your calls. Here's the headset for you.

The Orosound Tilde Pro

It gives you voice quality that's far superior to just about any other headset available. And the noise reducing microphone eliminates unwanted background noise so your callers will hear you, and not the sounds going on around you.

You get a battery that gives you 28 hours of talk time so you won't need to charge this headset every day. In fact, you may only need to charge it once a week. And when you're recharging, you can use the headset, where others will keep you waiting.

The Tilde Pro comes with a feature called Active Noise Cancelation, or ANC for short. ANC is designed to give the person wearing the headset control over the amount of noise they hear. You have 10 stages of noise control, so you can dial it up, or down, depending on how much you want to hear so you can keep focused on your work.

The Voice First feature allows you to have a face to face conversation, without the need to remove the headset. It can become very frustrating to keep taking off the headset throughout the day, but with Voice  First, you just press a button to have a conversation.

The excellent noise canceling microphone is magnetically attached. You can use it, or remove it at will. It removes simply, and reattaches easy as well. So when on important calls, use the boom mic for the best sound quality. Then, when listening to music, remove it for a headphones look.

The ear cushions are interchangeable between those that go against the ear, and those that fully surround the ear. Either way, you get to choose the ones that are right for you. And the sound quality of the ear speakers are first rate. Truthfully, they sound extremely good, and though not to the level of Bose, for a business headset, the Tilde Pro sounds incredible.

The Tilde Pro also comes with a  USB Adapter so you won't need to connect to your computer via Bluetooth, which can be unstable, and give you compromised sound quality. The USB adapter gives you a better connection, and better sound for use on all your Zoom calls.

Use coupon code BLOG to get a nice discount on your order when shopping on our website which is www.headsetadvisor.com. Trade in old headsets to save even more. And if the budget is tight, ask about our headset lease program.

In this episode you'll find  out what the pitfalls are when you use a headset with poor sound quality on your business calls. If that's what you're using, you're risking more than you think. But the good news is there are some excellent solutions, and in this episode, I'll share two headsets that can make you sound like a Rock God, and slays background noise like Slash himself.

Use coupon code BLOG to get a great deal on a new headset when shopping on our website which is www.headsetadvisor.com

If you're talking with Grandma, it doesn't dip into your income if you're using a headset that sounds bad. But, can you say the same thing if you're using that same headset for your business calls? I'd argue that you have far more risk if you do.

First, when you sound bad, you can sound bad in a number of ways

• You can sound like you're a hundred miles away.
• You might sound like you're talking from a Cave in Crete
• You might be cutting in, and cutting out
• You might have so much static that your callers think they're hearing morse code.

However bad sound quality is defined, the one thing all those differing definitiions have in common is customers don't like it.  They don't like it when they can't hear you. They don't like it when you sound is echoy. They don't like it when they only hear bits of your conversation, and for sure they don't  want to hear all that noise going on around you.

So if you want to get a clear message across to those you're  talking to, you're putting that objective at risk when you use a poor sounding headset. Your callers might formulate a poor opinion of you based on the impression you're giving them by using bad equipment. 

These days nobody can really come up with a  good reason why they don't use a good sounding, high quality headset with a professional sounding microphone. There are many that do a great job, and we even offer a monthly program with headsets that start at just $2.00 per  month. Professional  sounding headsets have never been more affordable  as they are today.

Give your customers a better sounding call experience because they deserve that, and the truth is, so do you. 

Two excellent headsets that will make you sound  great, and give your callers a noise free call are:

1. The Orosound Tilde Pro
2. The Jabra Engage 50 II

We've tested both of  these headsets, and both sound excellent, and they both remove unwanted background noise extremely well.

If you'd like to see our reviews and sound tests, just head over to our Headset Advisor  Youtube channel, and search for Orosound Tilde  Pro, and Jabra Engage 50 II.

In the meantime, if we can answer any questions or assist you in any way, make  sure to reach out to us at Headset Advisor. You can call, email,  text or chat live with us.

And again, make sure to use coupon code BLOG for a discount on your order. Trade in old headsets to save even more.

And  if the budget's tight, we do have a monthly headset lease program that can make acquiring new headsets extremely affordable.

In this episode of the Headset Advisor Tech Review Podcast, you'll find out about some of the differences between the popular USB connector types used with many business headsets. These connector types are USB-A, and USB-C. Knowing the differences will help you to better understand which to look for when shopping or researching new headsets.

To get your best price, make  sure to use coupon  code BLOG  when checking out on our website which is www.headsetadvisor.com

Anyone who's shopped for new headsets these days understands that there are a lot of things to be aware of. In that shopping process you'll be hit with things that may be unfamiliar. You know, things like:

• DECT vs. Bluetooth
• Wired vs. Wireless headsets
• Wearing styles; monaural, binaural, in the ear, on the ear, behind the neck, or convertible
• Transparency mode
• Active Noise Cancellation. What's that, and how's it different from passive noise cancellation?
• And of course there's the topic of USB-A connection vs. USB-C.  What's the difference?

In this podcast, I'll attempt to shed some light on the last of these listed points. That is, the USB question. In doing so, I won't be getting overly technical, but instead, I'll keep it rather simple. After all, I have that kind of mind, so it suits me.

The first thing is these two connections look different from each other. USB-A is bigger, and it has squared off corners. The USB-C plug is much smaller, and the corners are rounded.

They also insert into the USB  port differently. USB-A insertes one way only. We've all tried plugged one of these  in, only to find it won't go. That's because it needs to be turned over and resinserted. When you use USB-C you can kiss all that goodbye. That's because you can insert it however you like because it can be inserted in either direction. I don't know about you, but I'm taking a liking to the C version.

The other big draw to the USB-C is faster transfer speeds, and more available power to charge things. But you know, much of that depends on the USB version  being used. For example, if you're using USB-A version 3.2, and the same version on USB-C, you have the same transmission speed. But, most of us are likely using a lower version which means slower speed.

USB-C, unlike USB-A, can operate with Thunderbolt 3 and 4 whereas USB-A can't. Many of the newer computers are coming with Thunderbolt, so using USB-C is clearly an advantage in that sense.

The truth is, for the way most of us use USB, that is, transfering and uploading files such as pictures for example, USB-A is still very adequate. In some instances though, it may require a little patience, but at the end of the day, USB-A will get the job  done.

USB-A was introduced in 1996, and C was introduced in 2014. Even with 8 years in the market, C hasn't fully overtaken A, and there are literally millions of USB-A devices still in use around the  world.  Will USB-C eventually cause the full phaseout of USB-A? It's looking that way. But again, that may be awhile.

Have questions, or need some help?

We have expert headset advisors available to answer your questions, provide you with a tailored recommendation, even help you get your headsets up and running. All this is absolutely free. Just go here to find all the  convenient ways you can reach us.

We also have an affordable monthly lease program that includes replacement accessories, and a warranty that never expires. Something to consider if the budget is tight.

And finally, if you're  looking for a lot of headsets, contact us for a bulk  price quote.  We carry all the leading brands, and I think you'

In this episode, you'll learn about a new partner program that's perfect for those who are Technology partners, and Agents. You'll find out why it makes sense for you, and your customer, to utilize this program, and equally important, what's in it  for  you, the  Technology provider. Make sure to listen because this could be  a game changer for you, and help to free up some of your time.

This episode is narrated by Doug Merritt, Founder, and CEO of Headset  Advisor.

If you provide headsets to your customers, that's something you need to stop doing today. You might be asking why, because your customers need headsets, right? Of course they do, and for a lot of very good reasons. But having you spend you highly valuable time sourcing, presenting, shipping and of course, troubleshooting them, well, does that make good economic sense?  I'd argue that it doesn't.

Just think of what you'd do if you were able to recapture some lost time. What would you do with that time? Do you think you could use it to help gain new customers? Could you use it to provide some extra service? One thing I do know is you could  surely spend it on more productive things besides headsets.

Headsets aren't the products they used to be. They're far more technologically advanced. We've seen several new technology features becoming more common. Technology features  such as:

• Active Noise Cancellation
• Transparency mode
• HearThrough
• SoundShield and Acoustic Fence

To name a few

Do you have the time and interest to spend it on keeping up on headsets? Probably not.

What if you recommend a headset that only meets your customers current needs? Well, if their needs do change, as many do, they'll probably be back looking for more headsets. And though that may sound like an opportunity, it's actually a negative thing. This is because they'll recognize that when you provided their original headsets, you didn't ask questions to find out about the direction their company was going, and how those things would impact their need for headsets. If you're wanting to establish yourself as a trusted technology advisor, that isn't a way to score points.

There are a myriad of reasons why Technology Consultants and Agents shouldn't be involved in headsets. Frankly, it's not part of most Consultants core business, and at best, it's on the fringe.

In order to give your customers their absolute best headset experience, why not refer them to us, the headset experts, Headset Advisor?

1. We're experts. We've specialized in headsets for nearly three decades. Over that time, we've learned a lot about headsets. That knowledge and experience can be very beneficial to you, and your customers.

2. We carry all the major brands like Poly, Jabra, EPOS, Yealink, Logitech, Orosound, Discover and others. So, whatever it is that your customer might need, chances are we'll have it.

3. We'll  be very respectful with your customer. And we'll treat them professionally. We realize that you're placing trust in us, with your reputation on the line. We get it.

4. We don't just analyze their needs, We'll recommend a solution, take the order, ship the headsets, and follow up with set up assistance, so you and your customers don't have to figure things  out.

5. Your customers will be highly satisfied, and you won't have to deal with headsets. Best of all, you'll get paid  10% commission just for referring us. Great money, and little to no work on your part.  Sounds like a great deal to me.

6. We even have a monthly pay as you go program. This helps to make headsets affordable, and can even run parallel to your service term.

To learn more, just email us at partners@headsetadvisor.com

Learn about the Poly Savi 8220, and what features it has, and why this could be a good headset for you to consider.

Available at headsetadvisor.com use coupon code: BLOG for your best deal.

Audio in this Podcast is narrated by Doug Merritt, CEO of Headset Advisor

Headsets are used more today than ever before. This is largely due  to the rise in use of  computers for our audio and video communication needs. And when on these important calls, having a good quality headset really helps you to sound your best, and gives you a hands free, wire free experience.

Headsets can also be a big help for those who use desk phones, or mobile phones as well. In this episode, I'll be discussing a wireless headset that's able  to be used with all these devices; desk  phone, computer and mobile phone. I'm referring to the Poly Savi 8220 DECT wireless headset.

Being that this is a DECT headset means it will give you longer wireless range. DECT headsets are typically rated up to 350 feet of wireless range. The Poly Savi 8220 is rated up to 590 feet,  which is impressive. Poly does, however, state that in an office, you should expect to get about 180 feet because the 590 feet is based on line of site, or open  field testing which doesn't accurately replicate an office environment.

The Poly Savi 8220 comes with a feature that's unique to this DECT headset; Active Noise Cancelation. This is a feature that's designed to remove unwanted background noise so you, the person wearing the headset, can concentrate better. And though this isn't a unique feature among all headsets, it is unique among  DECT headsets which makes the 8220, with ANC, unique among all other DECT wireless headsets.

In terms of sound  quality, which is important, the 8220 does a respectable job at providing professional voice quality. Where it fails, in my opinion, is in reducing background noise.  It does maintain good voice audio quality while reducing noise, but the noise it attempts to remove is still very detectable, which isn't what you want.  So I feel that Poly could  improve the 8220 by improving the microphone noise canceling ability.

Worth noting is when connecting to a mobile phone  via Bluetooth, you only get a wireless range of around 30 feet. Though this is acceptable for using the headset with a mobile phone in an office, it doesn't allow you to use it on the go. Still, having triple connectivity is a very attractive feature of this headset in spite of limitations such as this.

The 8220 is optimized for use with Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, and Zoom. This means you can answer and end calls when away from the desk right from the headset. Other headsets would require you to return to your desk to accept the call. If answering a call from your desk phone, you'd be required to use a handset lifter, or Electronic Hookswitch Cable, with both being optional, and inexpensive.

The Savi 8220 weighs 5.6 ounces making it around middle of the pack  in terms of  weight. Some  are lighter, some heavier. And, it  has a nicely padded  headband and soft ear cushions making this a headset you can wear for long periods  of time.

The Poly Savi 8220 is priced at $399.99, and can be found  on our website at www.headsetadvisor.com 
But if you'd  like to get a better price on this headset, make sure to use coupon  code BLOG when checking out.  We all like saving money, so why not save some on this headset? 

And if this isn't exactly what you're looking for, then reach out to us at info@headsetadvisor.com to talk to one of our helpful Advisors. We'd be happy to help with your questions, or just helping with set up of your headsets.

Here are two links to the products discussed in this Podcast:

Shokz Opencomm UC:  https://headsetadvisor.com/products/aftershokz-opencomm-uc-bone-conduction-stereo-bluetooth-wireless-headset-for-pc-mobile

Poly 5200 UC:  https://headsetadvisor.com/products/plantronics-voyager-5200-uc-bluetooth-headset-for-mobile-workers

In this installment of the Headset Advisor Podcast, you'll see how a name brand UC wireless headset in the Poly 5200 UC, compares side-by-side to a lesser known brand in the Shokz Opencomm UC. 

You'll find out:

• How much battery life to expect from both of them
• Which one handled unwanted background noise better
• How they're both worn, because they're very different from each other
• Which one allows you to answer incoming calls when away from your desk
• How much wireless range you'll get
• How much they cost, and how you can get a better price on them

It's true that Poly, formerly Plantronics, is a household name  in the business headset space. Anyone in business that wears a headset, or has a job that requires them to buy headsets, knows that name. But that's not the case with the Shokz Opencomm brand.  Does that mean that the name brand is always better?  Well, in this case, let's take a look and see how they compare.

First, and the most obvious thing you'll notice, is they not only look very different from each other, but they're worn differently as well. The Poly 5200 UC is worn over the ear, with an ear gel that get inserted into the ear canal. The Shokz Opencomm UC, by comparison, is worn behind the neck, with circular pads (2) that rest against the bone just behind each ear. And because of that design, it leaves both ears uncovered.

The  Poly 5200 UC pipes sound directly to the ear canal, where the Opencomm UC bypasses the ear canal entirely through its use of bone conduction technology. This can be an advantage, especially for those who have hearing challenges.

The wireless talk range is the same on both with a rating of up to 100 feet. Though in our tests, the Opencomm gave us a little more range. Not a lot more, but a little.

In terms of battery life, the Poly 5200 UC is rated up to 7 hours of talk  time, with a recharge time of 1.5 hours. This headset also comes with a portable charge case for charging on the  go.

The Opencomm  UC has a battery that's rated up to 16 hours of talk time, and up to 8 hours of listening time. 5 minutes on the charger yields 2 hours of battery life, which is impressive.

Both headsets do not have batteries that can be replaced. This means when the battery no longer holds a charge, the headset will need to be replaced.

The  Poly 5200 UC is optimized for use with the leading UC platforms such as Microsoft Teams, RingCentral, Zoom and others. This  means  you can answer, and end calls when away from the desk. The  Opencomm UC can't offer this convenience.

In our sound tests, the Opencomm UC sounded a bit better, and reduced unwanted noise better than the Poly 5200 UC. But, when outdoors, the 5200 handled wind better. Likely due to Poly's "WindSmart" techology.

How much do these cost?  the 5200 UC runs $179.99, and the Opencomm UC runs $199.99. But, you can get a better price if you use coupon code BLOG when checking out on our website which is www.headsetadvisor.com

So make sure to use coupon code BLOG to get your best price.

The best headset for you between these models really comes down to what your specific needs are.