SPA 500 Series Phones and Headsets

[invtechnologies]

I know that the 7975 phones work well with Plantronics wireless headsets and will do remote answer with the special adapter cable.  Is the same true for the SPA 500 Series?

[David Trad]

Hi There,

For the SPA-500 series phones you will need the Plantronics HL-10 handset lifter, the SPA phones do not support HHC and need to be controlled through the lifter, it works well

I would recommend the Plantronics Savii 700 series as well, they seem to work the best and have only just been released, their range is also better than the former CS-60 which is also nifty to have

Cheers,

David.

[invtechnologies]

What "corded" headsets work with the SPA 500s?  Do they all require an amplifier or other device to connect to the phone?

[David Trad]

Hi There,

I am a big fan of the "Jabra 2120NC" corded headset, they are a mono headset and there is a Stereo headset if the person wish to have better sound control, but the mono one is the most popular because it is cheap

You will need the 2.5mm Curly Cord adapter with it, just make sure you get the curly cord and not the straight cable as the straight one tends to get into knots quicker and has less extension on it.

There are other brands out there that you can use, but the Jabra ones are quite a high quality and value for money as well, and I just stick with what I know works and does not give headache

Cheers,

David.

[invtechnologies]

Thanks David!

[David Trad]

You are more than welcome

Cheers,

David.

[mewillandale]

These headsets are specific for the SPA500 phones and work very well.

www.aiheadsets.com/cisco-spa-headset.html