Plantronics Encore Price Change

Plantronics has announced due to market demand changes, effective June 1, 2011 , the Encore products will have a price increase.

Model           Part #         Description   Old MSRP   New MSRP

H91               43464-11   Encore Monaural Headset   $112   $122
H91-CIS      65654-01   Encore Monaural for Cisco 7940, 7960 7970 IP Phones   $124   $134
H91N           43465-01   Encore Monaural Noise-Cancelling Headset   $130   $140

H101            43466-11   Encore Binaural Headset   $136   $146
H101-CIS   65656-01   Encore Binaural for Cisco 7940, 7960 7970 IP Phones   $148   $158
H101N        43467-01   Encore Binaural Noise-Cancelling Headset   $150   $162

Note the EncorePRO HW291N & HW391N products will not be affected.

The date code of the Encore family of headsets will be located on the speaker, under the ear cushion.  If a binaural model, the code will be on the microphone side.  The first number represents the month (1=January, 2=February…).  The two numbers following the dash represent the year (05=2005).  Next is the model of the headset.  An “H9″ represents the Encore H91 model and “H10″ represents the Encore H101 model.  If an “N” is present, the headset is a noise-canceling model.  If an “R” is present, the headset has been re-manufactured or replaced by Plantronics.  Any trailing characters are used by Plantronics for coding purposes.

Q: I have a Plantronics H101 Headset for my office, however when I travel I want to use my computer and VOIP. What will give my the best result: H101 with a DA60 Adapter or a USB Headset?

A: Both options will work for the application you describe! Since the Plantronics H101 is a top of the line commercial grade headset, it may provide better clarity with less white noise than a USB computer headset. However, you can purchase a good quality computer headset for only $40-60, where as the DA60 Adapter for the H101 will cost $118. If you purchased a Plantronics DSP 400-USB Headset, it is fold-able so that you can easily slip it into your computer travel case, and you would not have to pack any additional equipment. Either option will work fine!

A: It is used to adjust the tone of what you hear from your caller. Either more bass or treble.