A10-16 Direct Cable (Bagged Packaging) – Poly 66268-03 or HP 85T18AA#ABA
The Poly (formerly Plantronics) A10-16 Direct Connect Cable part # Poly 66268-03 or HP 85T18AA#ABA for QD Headsets is compatible with many of the following:
- Aastra Telephones
- Avaya Telephones
- Grandstream Telephones
- NEC Telephones
- Nortel Telephones
- ShoreTel Telephones
- Many more…
About the 66268-03 or A10-16 Direct Connect QD Cables
Poly 66268-03 or A10-16 Direct Connect Cable for QD headsets enable you to connect your H-Series headset directly to your desk phone – no amplifier or audio processor required. In order to be able to use the Poly 66268-03 or A10-16 direct connect cable, your phone must be headset ready.
TECH TIP: The plastic modular clip on the end of the cable is smoke colored
Compatible with: H-series headsets and compatible phones. (Polaris P-series Replacement)
Understanding Direct Connect Cables vs. Amplifiers:
When using any H-series headset, a Direct Connect Cable or amplifier is required to plug in between your headset and phone. Using a Direct Connect Cable will save you money versus an amplifier, but an amplifier will provide optimum sound quality and volume controls.
Poly 66268-03 or A10-16 Direct Connect Cable:
- Less expensive
- Easy to install into headset port
- Takes up virtually no desk space
- Limited to use with compatible phones only (Your future phone may not be compatible and require an amplifier)
Amplifier: (Poly MDA524 QD)
- Compatible with most phones
- Battery or AC powered to provide optimal sound quality
- Speaker volume adjustment
- Microphone volume adjustment (Key point that Direct Connect Cable doesn’t have)
- Lifting handset each call may be required depending on your phone
The BUS –
I have to say the person that helped me get the right items was great. Knew exactly what I needed and did an exchange right away.
Thanks for all your help.
Rico –
Great product, performed exactly as advertised. Fast delivery.
Office worker, non techie –
Works well, thanks to rep who helped. Made a note in special comments to make sure items ordering works w/ our Cisco phone systems. Sure enough, I ordered the wrong adapter but rep was nice enough to contact me before shipping what i ordered. Thank you Headsets Direct, I will definitely order from your company again!
Nicki K. –
I got great response to questions and great delivery time. And the price was better than my normal channel of ordering.
Will definitely order direct from them again.
Austin –
Works great with a HW291N EncorePro Headset on our NEC 34B phones and DSX-160 phone system. I think it sounds better than our older wireless headsets, and there is no need to charge or replace batteries.
AJ –
I ordered the wrong cord and immediately received a call to inform me. They quickly updated my order, and we got it with in days. Great customer service and speedy service!
glorybe –
I was called by the store before the product was shipped. They let me know that what I had originally ordered was not compatible with my headset, and they recommended a replacement, which was the same price. A million headaches avoided by outstanding customer service. And, it works perfectly.
Chicago Lawyer –
No complaints here!
onewheeler –
Customer service rep figured out exactly which adapter I needed with very little explaining. I received the adapter cable promptly and it works perfectly. Had purchased headphone set from a distributor who sent the wrong adapter cable. They gave me the help desk number, which I called. Service rep quickly assessed the problem and sent me the proper cable adapter. Headphones now work perfectly.
margar –
Product came quick. Does the job.
AccountsPro –
No complaints. It serves its purpose.
Penny –
The ease of using the cables with a headset; haven’t run into any issues. Very user friendly.
Carole –
Didn’t work, need to issue a replacement, just haven’t had time to do so yet. Wanted to double check it first.
From HDI – This sounds like a compatibility issue. Please call us for assistance.
Hemanth –
Lengthy and easy to setup. Enjoying it.
Hill –
Great!
Becky –
Great product, always great service!