EPOS|Sennheiser IMPACT SC 260 Corded Headset

EPOS|Sennheiser IMPACT SC 260 Corded Headset

TOP PICK CORDED HEADSET. The Sennheiser SC260 is a binaural, wideband noise-cancelling corded headset. It is designed to be used with your desk phone, smart phone, or computer – each of which requires the correct connector cable. The Sennheiser SC 260 is an over-the-head wearing style, and features a microphone that can be worn on either right or left, simply by rotating the mic boom.

All corded headsets come with a brand-specific QD (quick disconnect) connection and require a same-brand adaptor cable to make them compatible with your phone. These range in price from $26 upwards. Many of these cables look the same but are different inside, so if you’re not 100% sure which you need, give us a call and our staff will gladly check for you.

The Good

Sennheiser’s experience & expertise in high-end, professional audio has been ploughed into their headsets and has created the new benchmark for this valuable piece of office equipment. Even their entry-level headsets are excellent. Anybody who has tried a pair of Sennheiser headphones knows what a difference this quality can make.

The Sennheiser SC260 headset is the entry point to the excellent Sennheiser range. The popular SC260 offers leatherette ear cups that adapt to your ears, and a lightweight headband with multiple positioned grooves, to ensure ultimate comfort. The noise-cancelling microphone prevents any unwanted noise being heard by your callers, while the flexible boom ensures perfect positioning. The SC 230 headset has a ‘dual-ear cup hinge system’, which basically means that the ear cup will fit precisely & comfortably to your ear – even if you have an odd-shaped head!

Headset manufacturers recommend that if you spend more than 4 hours a day on the phone, you should spread the load with a duo-headset. Of course, if the office is noisy, a duo-headset is a no-brainer – while the earcups themselves won’t block out all the noise, the mere fact that the sound feeds into both ears will help.

Sennheiser’s patented Activeguard technology protects the user’s hearing from sudden loud noises, which can cause acoustic shock. These robust SC260 headsets are a great option for call centres, especially with the name tag personalisation, so you always know which headset is yours! Sennheiser headsets come with the peace of mind of a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

The Not-So-Good

Overall, there’s really nothing bad to say about this headset – the negatives are really just the intrinsic disadvantages of any corded headset….

You are tethered to your phone via a cable and this can be frustrating when wires lie across your desk and get in the way of papers, or, worse still, drop down and get crushed & tangled under chair wheels. If you need to get up during a call or could save time answering a call away from your desk, then a wireless headset is a better choice for you. If you don’t have a headset port on your phone, a corded headset will take the place of your handset. If you still want to use the handset, you can pick up a switch to allow you to swap between the two.

As we’ve mentioned, corded headsets need connector cables, so don’t forget to factor in those costs when budgeting. If you have a phone that is difficult to match for compatibility, you may have to look at an amplifier. An amp, while providing superior call control (with mute and volume controls) and sound quality, will push up the price to about the same as a wireless headset (which has an amp built in). With that in mind, we think it’s a no brainer – if you need an amp, get a wireless headset!

The Verdict

The Sennheiser SC260 is the best all-round corded headset we’ve found – bar none. It’s robust, without being heavy or bulky, and perfect for call centres and offices alike. It is the best choice for those that want a corded headset to keep the budget on track but still want the outstanding sound quality offered by the Sennheiser range.

Alternatives To The Sennheiser SC260 Corded Headset

For users that want to be a bit more sociable, the mono Sennheiser may be a better option to increase call concentration. If staff sit close together and it’s really noisy, the ultra noise-cancelling of the is definitely worth the extra investment.

For those with older or less common phones, the Jabra range offers a smart cable which will provide a compatibility solution for the majority of phones. Have a look at the Jabra for a robust, quality solution, or the for something a bit more stylish.

Another factor to consider is the extra productivity that can be gained from the freedom to walk away from your desk while on a call. It is worth checking out the , which is a great entry-level wireless option, for only a small amount extra. If you are already in love with Sennheiser, the and binaural are their (excellent) wireless offerings.

Specifications
SKU	1000515
Manufacturer	EPOS | Sennheiser
Product Type	Office Corded
Cable Length	1m
Wireless Technology
Warranty	2 Year
Wearing Style	Over the head (two ears)
Connection Type	Quick/Easy Disconnect Cable
Software Compatabilty	Apple, Dragon Naturally Speaking, MacSpeech, Skype, Unified Communications, Voice Recognition Software, Windows
Ear Cushion Material	Leatherette
Headset Weight	86g
Coverage Range
Conference Additonal Headsets
Best Use	Noisy Office, Quiet Office
Application	Desk Phone (Digital, IP or Analogue)
Audio Qualities	ActiveGuard Acoustic Protection, HD Audio, Noise cancelling mic, Noise protection, Stereo sound, Wideband Audio, Wideband mic
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Manufacturers Description

SC 260 is a competitively priced mid-range dual-sided wideband headset designed for professionals that require Sennheiser HD voice clarity in busy contact center and office environments. With the focus on contact-center-tested durability and robustness, SC 260 offers features including: CircleFlex® patent-pending dual-hinge ear cups for instant perfect fit and supreme comfort, a noise-canceling microphone, and a lightweight raised profile headband with numbered grooves. With its combination of productivity-enhancing features and contact-center-tested durability, SC 260 helps users perform at their best.
SC 262 is optimized for low impedance devices such as mobile phones and DECT phones.

• Best-in-class comfort – CircleFlex® patent-pending dual-hinge ear cups that adapt seamlessly to your ears, for instant perfect fit and relaxed all-day wearing
• Noise-canceling microphone – filters out ambient noise for optimum speech clarity
• Unique robust construction – crafted with look and feel in mind
• Dual-sided wearing style – numbered headband grooves for step-by-step adjustment ensures perfect binaural sound reproduction in noisy environments
• Durability – metal reinforced headband designed for years of wearing pleasure
• Sennheiser HD voice clarity – wideband sound for a natural listening experience
• Bendable boom arm – easy to adjust to the optimal microphone position
• Pivotable Boom – rotates through 350 degrees for precision microphone placement and wearing flexibility on right or left side
• Name tag personalization – easy user ID helps to avoid wearing a neighbor’s headset
• ActiveGard™* – technology protects you from acoustic shock and sudden sound surges
• 2-year International Warranty – provides peace of mind with your headset purchase