EPOS | Sennheiser ADAPT 561 II ANC Bluetooth Headset with USB Dongle
The ADAPT 561 II is a stereo (2 earcups) Bluetooth headset designed for use with a PC/Laptop via the included BTD 800 USB-C dongle.
Please note USB-C is much smaller than a standard USB Plug. If you need a standard USB connection please check out the
The Active Noise Cancelling in the earcups helps block out background noise around you and keep you focused on your work / music.
Designed for the contemporary office worker looking for one headset to use both for calls and for entertainment and other media.
We gave this headset to Pete to try. Pete’s a no-fuss kinda guy but having high-level conversations all day every day, he demands great performance from his headsets. Here’s what he thought about the ADAPT 560…
‘Amazing sound quality from this headset … and the noise cancelling is impressive.’ Whilst using the headset in lockdown he reported. ‘Working From Home, the noise cancelling blocks out the screaming kids both ways.’ (With a 4 month old and a 7 year old stuck in the house, he would know!) ‘Battery life is also very solid and it’s nice to have a quality headset that can juggle both my PC and mobile phone.’
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This is the first Bluetooth headset from EPOS (previously Sennheiser) to be in the headphone style with Active Noise Cancelling AND to have a microphone arm. As Sennheiser gurus themselves have told us, nothing beats physical proximity when it comes to voice reproduction quality. So if you’re looking for something to listen to music AND to use with calls this is would be an excellent choice.
Modern collaborative office environments are becoming increasingly noisy and challenging our ability to concentrate. The ADAPT 560 has Active Noise Cancelling tech which ‘hears’ the noise around you and sends out tiny signals that you can’t actually hear, to counter-act them. That’s the simplified explanation, anyway – what it means for you is that you can get your work done in peace (and of course listen to music without hearing colleagues too), then when you’re on the journey home, you can retreat to your world of music, podcasts and audio-books OR stay aware of your environment by turning off ANC. Now the ear cups are not large, they are oval in shape and the speaker diameter is only about 35mm so they won’t encompass your ear and the noise blocking is not the same as the Adapt 360 or 660 – its the addition of the microphone boom that makes the 560 stand out.
The sound quality is of course outstanding; ensuring you get vivid highs and booming bass.
As you’d expect from EPOS it has a classic, minimalist design that’s not going to be out of fashion 5 minutes after you get it (no gaudy colours to be found in THIS range). The earcups fold flat & in towards the headband to fit into the semi-rigid zippered storage pouch (included).
Of course the ADAPT 561 UC is certified for use with all major UC Brands such as MS Teams, APTX, Avaya, Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, Polycom, Snom, Mitel, Unify, Yealink etc etc.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1001170 |
| Manufacturer | EPOS | Sennheiser |
| Product Type | Computer Bluetooth (via dongle), Mobile Bluetooth |
| Standby Time | Up to 81 days |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth |
| Talk Time | Up to 46 hours (music, no ANC), Up to 24 hours (talking, with ANC) |
| Warranty | 2 Year |
| Wearing Style | Over the head (two ears) |
| Connection Type | Bluetooth, Bluetooth for Mobile, USB Dongle – Bluetooth, USB-C |
| Software Compatabilty | Apple, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MacSpeech, MOC & Lync, MS Teams CERTIFIED, Skype, Unified Communications, Voice Recognition Software, Windows, MS Teams Compatible, Zoom Compatible |
| Ear Cushion Material | Leatherette |
| Speaker Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz |
| Ear Cushion Size | Ear cushion size approx. Outside 68w x 78h mm. Inside 26mm |
| Mic Frequency Response | 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz |
| Headset Weight | 229g |
| Coverage Range | Bluetooth Range |
| Charge Time | 3 hours 40 |
| Charger Type | USB charging cable |
| Coverage Range [Bluetooth] | 25m (device dependent) |
| Conference Additonal Headsets | |
| Best Use | Noisy Office, Quiet Office, Very Noisy Office |
| Application | Bluetooth Mobile Phone, Computer/VOIP (USB BT Dongle) + Mobile Phone |
| Audio Qualities | Active Noise Cancelling ANC, ActiveGuard Acoustic Protection, Enhanced (DSP) Digital Sound Processing, HD Audio, Hi-Fi stereo output, Noise cancelling mic, Noise protection, Soundguard Digital, Wideband Audio, Wideband mic |
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Features and Benefits
- Concentrate in noisy environments thanks to ANC
- Reduces distracting noise with large ear cups that provide excellent damping
- Add refined Sennheiser sound to your everyday routine and power your life with music
- Stay comfortable with soft ear pads – even after hours of wearing
- Increase productivity with UC optimization
- Longer listening with up to 25 hours of battery perfomance
- Neatly stowable due to a robust, foldable headband design
- Protect your headset with included storage pouch
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