Headphone Review
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Plantronics CS55 1.9GHz Wireless Office Headset

Clear and accurate sound that suits any office telephone system
The Good

The wireless design of the Plantronics CS55 headset is so convenient that you’ll never want to go back to wired headsets again. I also like how you can travel over 300 feet from the base and still use the headset without any connection problems. This headset sounds just as good as a wired set but is much more convenient to use.

The Bad

The main problem that I ran into with the Plantronics CS55 headset was the comfort level. These are simply not comfortable to wear, especially for long stretches of time. Also, I would’ve liked the ear clips to fit better. They kept falling off my ears when I turned my head too fast or bent down.

Full StarFull StarFull StarHalf StarEmpty Star The Verdict

The clear sound quality of the Plantronics CS55 headset is fantastic and I love the wireless design. The one thing that Plantronics needs to change is the cushioning. It should be more comfortable if someone’s going to wear this all day at the office.

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Plantronics CS55 1.9GHz Wireless Office Headset

This headset has good sound and good wireless reception. Now, all it needs is more comfort.

Those who work in an office are going to really like the wireless capabilities of the Plantronics CS55 headset.  Being able to move around the room without having to worry about the cord getting tangled on books or papers or spilling your coffee all over the desk is great.  Until you’ve tried a wireless headset like this one, you can’t possibly imagine the freedom!

I was impressed at how far away I was able to get from the base while retaining connection.  I was even able to leave the room and still talk without static or interruption of sound.  This was perfect for me since I’m always on the move, as are you, I’m sure. Being able to have that kind of freedom is priceless.

I loved the sound, it was clear and the volume was just right as soon as I put them on. I’ve had only wired headsets in the past and the Plantronics CS55s sounded just as good.  I also liked how easily I could get to the buttons on the headset.  There are no odd or annoying angles - the buttons are easily accessible.

There are two different ways you can wear the Plantronics CS55 headset. You can choose to wear them over your head or over your ears. The biggest problem I found with this headset was that no matter which way I chose to wear them, I wasn’t that comfortable.  I blame this on the earpieces; they’re too hard for my tender little ears.  When I’m at the office, I wear my headset for hours on end and it didn’t take long until my ears started hurting.

Comfort wasn’t the only problem with the earpieces either, they kept falling off when I used these over the ear, especially when I had to bend to pick something up. There are different sizes but none of them fit me right.  Whether the earpieces aren’t sized effectively or I have weird-shaped ears, either way it takes away from the experience of this otherwise fantastic headset.

That said, I tend to be pretty hard on these sorts of devices but I found the Plantronics CS55 headset and lifter to be extremely durable.  I’m always dropping it, bumping it with books etc. and it still works perfectly.

The quality of sound, the durability, and the strength of the wireless reception all make this a great headset for business setting.  If Plantronics could make the earpieces more comfortable, this would be the perfect office accessory.

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