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 It works well on 5.8 cordless too August 29, 2005
Bob Feeser (Springfield, PA USA)
19 out of 22 found this review helpful
Much is to do about the problem with 5.8 cordless phones being unable to be used with the old headsets, not enough volume. Another comment was made that this Panasonic TCA60 says on the placket that it is not meant for 5.8s. Well that isn't exactly true, it says that it is meant for 900Mghz, and 2.4s but does not say it is not meant for 5.8s. The owners manual for the Panasonic 6502B dual line cordless 5.8, lists the TCA60 as being one of the phone they recommend.
All that aside, this headset works great with the 5.8 Panasonic. It is just the right volume for the ear, and the boom mike comes around to the front of the mouth, has a foam cover, and sounds great. Plenty of volume and no distortion.
I tried my old headsets which worked great on my 900Mghz Panasonic, and my 2.4, but was so quiet when using it with the new 5.8, that answering machines would hang up on me when I was on the line, and even my own machines would hang up, and leave a goose egg for incoming calls with it. Not with the TCA60. Plenty loud and clear as a bell.
Before I got the new headset, I had read a review that it wasn't meant for the 5.8s, so I stayed away from it. I bought the Plantronics instead. It was about 25 dollars. It was so quiet that I had to send it back. It was like my old headsets. Answering machines would hang up on me. No knocking Plantronics though. Their professional wired model, including amplifier, and headset will set you back over 200, but it is the crem-de-la-crem. It is a complete system though, and wired only, as in sit at a desk and use it. Strictly a business machine. It is fully adjustable in and out for just the right setting. (Helps to tweak the mic setting so that you don't hear others talking in the background in an office environment.)
Anyhow, I stopped in Staples and an expert on the floor told me with the Panasonic or general 5.8s, the AT&T executive model for the home professional was the one to get. It was $19.95, about twice the price of the Panasonic, had the same great volume and clarity, is a little more sturdily built, and has an earpiece volume that goes beyond the Panasonic, all the way to too loud, but it also includes a volume control that the Panasonic does not have.
I now own two AT&T's, and one Panasonic, and I love them all. With a 4 station 5.8 set up, I always have the option of one close at hand. Two or three Panasonics at that price is a good way to go. If you have a possible very loud situation-environment, then the AT&T is the choice to go beyond comfortable listening levels, but above the background noise.
It's a dream being able to answer a phone, pop in the headset, and move about totally hands free. Multi-taskers rule.
Overall Panasonic KX-TCA60s are great headsets, nothing negative at all to say about them. The only thing wrong is that they can't be in more than one place at a time. Get several at this price, the convenience is worth it. If you buy three, they ship for free. :-)
Great Value November 4, 2005
J. Martens (Baltimore Metro Area, USA)
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
I've had this headset for a couple months now. I had a Jabra earpiece that broke right away, so I looked for something with less shoddy quality at a low price. The reviews here were good, and for under $9 I figured it was worth a try. It works fine, and I certainly don't treat it gently, so I'm surprised by the reviewers that say it breaks easily. It rides around in my car, sometimes under a briefcase, sometimes carelessly tossed in the back, and sat on at least once. No problems whatsoever yet.
 May not be compatible with 5.8Ghz cordless phones March 2, 2005
Spiro Apostolopoulos (Raleigh, NC USA)
17 out of 20 found this review helpful
I purchased this headset based on the reviews and price. However, the headset did not work with my 5.8GHz, AT&T 5840 cordless handset. There was considerable static and I could not be heard well. I checked the product package and it stated that the headset is compatible with 900MHz and 2.4GHz analog/digital phones. There was no specific compatibility information on Amazon.com so I had no reason not to think it would work with my 5.8GHz phone. Many reviewers have said that the KX-TCA86 is not as good but for me that is not the case. I purchased this headset at Best Buy after checking the package and seeing that it was compatible with 5.8GHz phones. I can be heard perfectly (better than from the handset I am told) and I can hear perfectly. So if you have a 5.8GHz phone I would stay away from this headset and get the KX-TCA86 instead.
GREAT HEADSET, FOR PHONE OR CELL! January 24, 2006
D. M. HEFNER (WV)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
I have a set, my dad has a set, my mom has a set... We all love it! My parents use their's mainly on their home cordless phones. I use mine for my cell when I'm driving.
The headset doesn't hurt your ears and produces great sound. The microphone picks up your voice great --> one recommendation though, there is NO NEED to put the mic 2 inches from your mouth... it does just fine extended at full length from your face. I've been told that the person listening on the other end hears my quite clearly with this headset. I've read that they break easily, but we haven't broke any of ours. I'm sure it would if you pulled hard enough. BUT I don't think it is made cheaply. It shouldn't break with everyday use.
Pros: Affordable! Comfortable, good reception, good speaker, Great for most cell phones.
Cons: None significant
 Great for Certain Sized Heads - Medium November 16, 2005
Wendy St Clair Pearson (Denver, CO)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
This is a comfortable, sturdy, high quality sounding headset for a good low price. It is my third and so far favorite headset for my home phone (at half the price). I'm using it w/ the Panasonic phone i just bought. I move, it doesn't. I can strut around the house like Madonna on tour and never have to adjust it. I stuff it in drawers and it pops right back when I extract it. It has a comfortable cushy ear piece. People don't complain that I sound distant. The only problem I could forsee is it doesn't seem really adjustable for people with larger heads. I have a medium sized head and if you do too, this may be the one for you.
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