Plantronics CS-50 Wireless Headset

Pros: Good sound quality. Excellent Range. Assortment of headbands and earclips.
Cons: Still have to lift the handset. Confusing volume and mute controls on unit.

My company installed a new Cisco VOIP phone system, so I lost my old headset. They ordered a CS-50 for me. I thought it would be great having the wireless system. It works, but there are some definite letdowns involved. The unit comes with a base ...

Pros: - Wireless
Cons: - Awkward - Old phone required - Must lift handset

- requires you to use an old desk phone (no cordless, no keys on the handset, single line)
- generates buzz on the your normal phone
- has cables coming out the front and the back, tips over easily
- requires you to physically lift the handset to get a dial tone in the headset