Plantronics CT14 Cordless Headset system (80057-01)

Great cordless headset system!

Posted by Jennifer S. on 28th Dec 2009

I suffer from hand pain, and it seems that Plantronics is the only company still making a hands-free phone. I hope they always do.

I already have the CT11 model, made a few years ago. The CT14 is basically the same design, but they have made improvements over the CT11. The buttons are a little larger, and the paint contrast on them makes the lettering much easier to see. The screen is larger, and also easier to read. I need a magnifying glass to read the CT11 screen. Really.

The new feature I like the best is the Over-The-Ear headset. It's always been awkward putting a regular headset on quickly enough to answer the phone while it's ringing. The over-the ear headset is so simple and fast to use, I just slip it on my ear and talk.

The new DECT 6.0 is true to its claims that there is no interference. If I turn the microwave oven on while using the CT11, I have to leave the kitchen because of interference. The CT14 has no such problem. I haven't tested its 300 ft range, yet.

One thing odd about this phone is the `tin can' sound of caller's voices. I can hear them clearly, they just sort of sound like they are talking in a tin can. It's not so bad that I can't get used to it, though.