Almost everywhere we go our community, we can see many people wear dual earbuds or headphones. We can sometimes tell that they are listening to music as they rhythmically bobble their head with the beat. Whatever they are listening to, one thing is for sure: They use dual earbuds or headphones because it effectively blocks out distracting background noises around them and it enhances their listening experience.
On a separate but related matter, a leading cause of employee stress is workplace noise. Workplace noise is very distracting and costly. It impacts office productivity, damages creative thinking resulting in lower worker concentration and even motivation. Companies try to reduce workplace noise through careful space planning, making more use of sound absorption materials and even procuring sound masking tools. Unfortunately, it can be very persistent and require creative ways of managing it.
To help fight the ill-effects of workplace noise pollution, we should follow the lead of our music-loving, headphone-wearing chums and apply in the workplace what they already know. That is, in order to block out unwanted and annoying background noises, cover both ears and use dual sided ear buds or headphones during telephone calls.
Here are the 3 most popular binaural (two-sided) office wireless headset systems based on customer feedback:
Part of Plantronics’ legendary and best selling CS wireless headset series, the Plantronics CS520 binaural wireless headset is lightweight weighing only 96 grams (3.38 ounces) and it easily connects to your office desk phone. It operates on both narrowband and wideband mode and includes Plantronics’ SoundGuard DIGITAL which protects users against sound levels above 118 dBA and the anti-startle detects and eliminates any large sudden increase in signal level.
An extended boom and noise cancelling microphone significantly reduces background noise so listeners can hear conversations clearly and its Digital Signal Processing (DSP) allows more natural sound.
This multi-connectivity binaural wireless headset is virtually compatible with all office desk phone and also connects to a PC or Mac. The Jabra Pro 9450 DUO works right out of the box with all leading UC applications and softphones, such as Avaya, Polycom, Cisco, Mitel and ShoreTel. Microsoft Lync and Skype for Business certified models are also available.
For a binaural wireless headset, it is really lightweight weighing in only at 85 grams (2.99 ounces) with a talk time up to 10 hour talk time. The package includes a micro-USB to connect to your PC or Mac. It operates on both narrowband and wideband mode. For hearing protection, it features Jabra SafeTone™, a 2-in-1 solution that includes Jabra PeakStop™ and Jabra IntelliTone™, an enhanced hearing protection technology.
A premium multi-device binaural wireless headset designed for the business professional. The Sennheiser SD Pro 2 connects to both desk phone and softphone. It features Sennheiser HD sound and voice clarity, ultra noise-cancelling microphone and ActiveGard® hearing protection technology.
The Sennheiser SD Pro 2 is UC ready and also certified for Lync and Skype for Business. As with modern wireless headsets, it operates on both narrowband and wideband modes and it is lightweight weighing only 3 ounces. It has an impressive wireless range of 590 feet (180 metres) with direct line of sight or 180 feet (55 metres) in a typical office building. The quick charge feature provides up to 50% battery capacity in only 20 minutes and needing only 1 hour for a full battery charge. Lastly, it comes with 2 year warranty, double the industry standard!
For more information on how binaural wireless headset systems can help employees become happier and more productive in the workplace, please contact one of our friendly and knowledgeable wireless headset specialists.