What is a headset

Until recently, headphones were not in wide demand among users, but were intended for professional work with sound. However, the development of digital technology has made this accessory very popular. Headphones come in different designs, differ in price and have different characteristics. Among them there is also a special type called a headset.

What is a headset and how is it different from headphones?

A headset is an accessory that not only can reproduce sound, but also provide communication between people. It completely replaces speakers and headphones. The accessory is especially convenient when using smartphones, since you do not need to put the device to your ear to communicate.

REFERENCE! The headset is especially relevant for drivers, as it allows you to communicate on the phone without being distracted from driving.

Headphones are intended for listening to audio files only.

The main differences between a headset and headphones are:

• the product has a built-in microphone;
• This device has switches on the body;
• headphones are designed for listening to music, a headset is for receiving sound and transmitting it;
• headphones very often do not have fixation elements - they are mandatory for a headset;
• Since the products have different purposes, the headphones are tuned for high-quality sound, and the headset is tuned for good playback.

Wired and wireless headsets: differences

Depending on the connection method, the device can be wired or wireless. Both of these products have the same purpose - transmitting a voice signal:

• The wired product is connected to an external device using a cable with a 3.5 plug. - without this it will not work;
• The wireless product uses the Bluetooth channel to transmit the signal.

The wireless device is powered by a built-in rechargeable battery or batteries, and therefore has a limited operating time. Moreover, this version of the product provides excellent mobility, since there are no wires for signal transmission. You can easily move around with the accessory, but the signal quality will depend on the range of the Bluetooth channel.

There are models of wireless devices equipped with one speaker. Most often they are used by drivers, since Hands Free allows you to communicate without being distracted from the road and the driving process. They are also popular with couriers, installers and people of other professions whose work requires making frequent calls.

For office workers, a wired option would be an excellent option, since their work does not involve constant movement and does not require concentration on the road. However, the product must provide good sound insulation so that extraneous sounds do not distract from work.

Mobile phone headset

When choosing the most suitable device, users often face the question - which option is better: wired or wireless?

All smartphones have built-in Bluetooth, so they can work with both wired and wireless headsets.

Modern wireless data transmission protocols provide high-quality signals without extraneous noise or sound distortion. However, such products are somewhat more expensive than the wired version.

To best compare the two options, it is worth noting their pros and cons.

Pros of a wireless accessory:

• eliminates unnecessary wires;
• the device is very comfortable to wear, it fits comfortably in the auricle and does not put pressure on it;
• some models can connect to several external devices at the same time - for this there must be a Multipoint function.

Minuses:

• cost of the device;
• need for charging.

Advantages of a wired device:

• some models provide much better sound than wireless options;
• does not require charging;
• universal - can be connected to external units that do not have Bluetooth functionality;
• inexpensive cost.

Cons: presence of wires.

Virtual reality headset

It wasn't long ago that VR technology was sensational. But lately it doesn’t surprise anyone anymore. More and more new devices are constantly appearing on the market, and the price of such products is decreasing and making them more accessible to a wide mass of users.

The virtual reality headset is a separate branch of this technology. The price of such devices is lower than that of conventional VR glasses.

The main structural elements of this device are lenses, while in VR helmets the video signal is transmitted using built-in screens. Here the signal is supplied from a smartphone installed in the product body. The signal passes through the lenses and becomes stereoscopic.The most important element is the lenses. The quality of the image will depend on them.

ATTENTION! You can choose a product for a smartphone of any diagonal, from 3.5 to 6 inches. There are also options for small tablets.

Computer headset

Since a personal computer is a stationary device, such a characteristic as mobility is not required. When choosing an accessory for working with a computer, you should pay attention to the quality of the transmitted and reproduced signal.

Connection to a computer can be done in two ways: separately and combined. In the first case, the microphone and headphones are connected to the corresponding sockets on the PC case. In the second, connection is made to one connector.

ATTENTION! Separate connection provides better sound quality!

The most comfortable option is a full-size headset with soft ear pads and a wire at least 2.5 meters long.

There are a large number of different headset models. They differ in their characteristics, purpose and price. Therefore, choosing the appropriate option is quite simple.