Apr 13 2009
Recommended Headsets for Aastra IP Phones
I’m writing this in part with selfish motives since we get asked this question several times per week both by users of Aastra’s SIP standard IP Phones as well as by users of Aastra Response Point IP Phones. Hopefully, this information will make it easier for users to find a headset to work with their Aastra IP Phones.
The source of this list is Aastra Telecom Inc. The general headset requirement for Aastra IP Phones is that they require non-amplified headsets with an RJ22 connector. Aastra has been kind enough to test some popular models and provide us with a list to make life easier. The list starts with a disclaimer so here it goes:
USING THIRD-PARTY HEADSETS WITH AASTRA IP PHONES
While Aastra does perform basic functional testing of the third-party headsets listed below, it is ultimately
the customer’s responsibility to test these devices in their own environment to determine suitable
performance.
Due to the many inherent environmental and hardware inconsistencies in the locations where these
phones can be used, there is not a single “best” headset that is optimal for all environments.
Before customers begin deploying any headsets, Aastra recommends thorough testing at the customer
site to check for acceptable voice quality in the specific deployment environment.
Recommended headsets for use with Aastra IP Phones
GN Netcom GN2110ST (P/N:01-0241)
GN Netcom GN2120NC (P/N: 01-0243)
GN Netcom GN 2127 NC (P/N: 01-0331)
GN Netcom GN9120 (P/N: 9120-28-05)
GN Netcom GN2120NC (P/N: 01-0243)
GN Netcom GN9350 (P/N: 9326-607-105)
Wired headsets require a Modular to GN Netcom quick disconnect cable (P/N: 1003945). Please
check the manufacturer website for detailed information.
Plantronics H251N (P/N: 27190-01)
Plantronics HW251 (P/N: 73838-01)
Plantronics P251-U10P (P/N: 64392-01)
Plantronics CS70N (P/N: 70450-06 )
Plantronics 510SL (P/N: 72273-01)
Wired headsets require a Modular to Plantronics quick disconnect A10 cable (P/N 66268-01).
Please check the manufacturer website for a full cable compatibility list.
Sennheiser SH330 (P/N: 5354)
Requires a Sennheiser quick disconnect CSTD01 Cable (P/N:5362)
Notes:
Netcom GN2120NC:
• Users must use switch positions 1 or 7 for this headset. Using position 7 will increase the
microphone sensitivity by 6dB (louder to the far end person).
Plantronics H251N:
• Recommend users set the IP Phone headset microphone gain to “High” via the Options menu.
• This headset has a high receiving volume and requires users to use lower volume settings on
their IP Phone.
Plantronics HW251:
• Recommend users set the IP Phone headset microphone gain to “High” via the Options menu.
• This headset has a high receiving volume and requires users to use lower volume settings on
their IP Phone.
Plantronics P251N-U10P
• This headset has a high receiving volume and requires users to use lower volume settings on
their IP Phone.
Plantronics CS70N:
• Recommend users switch the base to setting B or C with the IP phone headset microphone gain
set to “High” or “Low” respectively.
• Users should also set the switch at base back to position 4 and adjusting the headset volume as
desired.
Plantronics 510/SL:
• Recommend users switch the base to setting B or C with the IP phone headset microphone gain
set to “High” or “Low” respectively.
• Users should also set the switch at base back to position 4 and adjusting the headset volume as
desired.
If you are looking for where to buy, most of these models are available on our online store. Here’s a link: