I own several Plantronics CT14 and discovered that, while the phone (CT14) itself simply rocks, the headset is not the most durable item. It is also monaural and doesn't deliver the best sound. Plus, in this day and age of COVID and sprouting home offices and Zoom calls, replacement headsets for the CT14 are hard to come by. For those not familiar with the Plantronics CT14: It wirelessly connects to POTS via a base station - like other portable house-phone sets - but is only about half the size of a pack of smokes. It has a small display and dial buttons and I carry it on me all day long while roaming around the house, to both make and receive calls. It is also discontinued by the manufacturer, but still available if you look hard enough.
I bought the "Wantek 2.5mm Telephone Headset Binaural with Noise Canceling Mic" as a replacement for the stock monaural headset that comes with the CT14. I found that it works perfectly with the CT14, even though it is not listed as being compatible with the CT14. Be aware of the model: I bought the one without quick disconnect since the CT14 is portable to begin with and there is no need to ever disconnect.
What I Like
Binaural beats monaural hands-down.
Sound quality is excellent. I also get way more volume than I ever got from the stock headset. This is a big plus for me as I suffer from hearing loss.
Fit and adjustability is superb.
I love the in-cable mute button which is much easier to use than the mute feature on the CT14.
The volume adjust works well and the designers were smart enough to NOT allow the wheel to regulate to zero.
I wanted to confirm compatibility with the CT14 and a few emails went back and forth between Wantek and myself: I commend the company for their responsiveness.
Suggestions for Improvement
The cable is a tad too long for my usage case but probably necessary for when you plug into a desk phone. Although, in that case, you would hopefully use the model with quick connect. Three cables of different length, that plug into the control, would cover this.
An earlier model of the Plantronics had a feature called 'Firefly' which blinked a red light at the tip of the microphone while connected to a call. I always found that a great feature since it usually kept people from talking to me while connected.
The cable clip is convenient. I would like to have it as part of the mote/ volume control unit.
Overall evaluation: Worth every penny.
| Noise control | Adaptive Noise Cancellation |
|---|---|
| Headphones jack | 2.5 mm Jack |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Wireless communication technology | Bluetooth |
| Special feature | Office, Microphone, Lightweight, Noise-Canceling, Corded |
| Included components | Headband |
| Age range (description) | Adult |
| Material | Leather Synthetic, Plastic |
| Control type | Volume Control |
| Cable feature | Retractable |
| Item weight | 3.6 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | Wantek |
| Model | F602J25 |
| Part Number | 602FJ2.5 |
| Special features | Office, Microphone, Lightweight, Noise-Canceling, Corded |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Batteries included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Cable Feature | Retractable |
| Material Type | Leather Synthetic, Plastic |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Manufacturer | Wantek |
| Item model number | F602J25 |
| Product Dimensions | 17.78 x 15.24 x 5.08 cm; 102.06 g |
| ASIN | B06XS87YBG |
