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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
A Buyers Guide To Headsets
ILC Reference NO 61:21:600
Item sourced from ILC ACT database
Short Description
Headsets are an alternative to people holding a telephone. They reduce neck strain from holding a telephone between the neck and shoulder. Headsets can allow the user to engage in other tasks when talking on the telephone eg. using a computer keyboard or managing files.
More Details
POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A HEADSET FOR A TELEPHONE:
*Brand and type of telephone system the headset will be connected to, as not all headsets will be compatible with any telephone.
*Weight of the headset.
*How you disconnect the headset eg: if you leave your workstation
do you need to remove the headset or can it be disconnected while the headset remains on your ear or head.
*Adjustability of the earpads, earloops, earhook, headband and microphone.
*Ease of adjustments to the headset.
*Option of interchangeable headset tops.
*Binaural (sound in both ears) or monaural (sound in one ear) headset.
TYPES OF HEADSETS
HEADBAND STYLE:
*This headset has a flexible headband which usually can adjust to fit different head sizes, and fits over the top of the head.
* They can have one or two earpads depending on the individuals requirements.
EARLOOP STYLE:
*This headset style generally encircles one ear totally.
*It usually comes with option of different sizes of earloops to accommodate different sized ears.
EARHOOK STYLE:
* Generally hooks over the top of one ear only.
* Generally these styles are the lightest in weight.
Price Guide
Refer to supplier details for pricing.
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
DICK SMITH ELECTRONICS,
GREENWAY - HOMEWORLD,
TANDY ELECTRONICS,
QUEANBEYAN, T'NONG,
TELSTRA DISABILITY ENQUIRY HOTLINE,
DICKSON, ACT
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