Cellular Recommendations

When polled about what is most important to cellular headset users, by far sound clarity is the number one concern. Spotty coverage and ambient noise plague most cell phone conversations but a cellular headset is a low cost investment that improves sound quality on both ends of the line.

As with telephone headsets, there are many different styles and features that boast a variety of advantages. The Over-the-Head style of headset is the least popular among cell phone users and the reason is portability. While this style is the most comfortable and stable, it is less likely to fit in your pocket or purse.

The most popular cellular headsets are the In-the-Ear style and there are two main reasons for this. The first is that without the headband, it is easy to fit in a pocket or in your glove compartment. Second, the In-the-Ear design blocks out more ambient noise allowing you to hear the caller better. There are two kinds of microphones that come with the In-the-Ear headsets. One is the "dangle" microphone. This type "dangles" from speaker and is known for picking up more than just the voice of the cell owner. For those interested in noise isolation from the environment, there is also the "boom" microphone. Usually flexible, it sits closer to your mouth so it picks up more of what you are saying and less of what is happening around you.

On-the-Ear headsets are easier to put on and take off than other headsets. This is popular among drivers who cannot afford to fumble with a difficult headset. They also sit over the ear, not in it, which many think is more comfortable.