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I bought two of these headsets. They have great sound quality compared to several others I have tried. The problem is that these headsets tend to break. Both of mine did after about a year of use. The problem is in the headband. It is adjustable and while bending it to put it on or take it off, it breaks at the point where it adjusts. In one case rendering the headset useless, in the other usable (but annoying because it comes apart) with a liberal application of rubber band.

I have had and use this headset every day for the last 2 months. I love it. The earpiece sits comfortably and the boom mike is adjustable. I am deaf in one ear, so the ability to switch it for use on my left ear, was critical.

Unlike most handsfree units I have experienced, I don't have to raise my voice to speak, nor does it pick up extraneous noise. The best part though is that unlike previous units I have used there is no loss of volume or clarity on the receiving end. I always hated when my friends would use their handsree sets, it always sounded like they were talking to me from down a well. Well, not with this headset. I can say from receiving end that calls are clear and crisp and from the transmitting side I never have to raise my voice above a low conversational tone to be heard.

For some reason (obviously some customers didn't have this problem), the other party was mostly inaudible with this headset, and they couldn't hear me well either. Like someone else said about another panasonic headset, it reduced the volume by at least 50%, meaning I was lucky if I could piece a few words together. I tried it with a Panasonic KX-TG2730 and I simply had to toss it in the trash. It was unusable.

I often work from home where I participate in conference calls and online web presentations, so hands-free calling is important to me.

However, as I have had mixed experiences with previous headsets, I decided to try this unit based on the positive reviews and very low price. After using the KX-TCA60 for more than a week I can't believe anyone would ever -- or should ever -- want to pay more.

It is comfortable to wear, the sound is crisp and clear, and the microphone picks up my voice perfectly without feedback. It is often easy to recognize others wearing headsets on conference calls, but so far no one has asked if I am using one or commented on problems with sound.

My kids love it too ... which is one of the reasons why I purchased two. At $10.99 new on Amazon, why not? I keep one in the car because it also works great with my cell phone, and I never have to worry about a failure or breakage leaving me in a pinch.

AT&T HEADESET A BETTER BUY!!! I live for my headset at home. It allows me to get all my work around the house and home office done without being tied down to a phone. I found the panasonic to be ok. To tight on my ear, gave me a headache and the boom for the mouth piece was to big and not flexible. For a great headset I highly recommend the AT@T H420 for $17.99. The headset is lightweight and adjustable. The mouthpiece does not get in the way like the panasonic and is very flexible. You can also adjust the volume or mute the call right on the AT@T headset. The panasonic did not have this option. So if you like to be mobile while chatting, get the AT@T and do not waste your time with this panasonic!!!