Customer Reviews

Panasonic KX-TCA88HA Lightweight Hearing-Aid compatible cordless phone headset

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I picked up the KX-TCA88HA about three years ago from a big-box electronics store, and I have been very pleased with it. The sound quality is tremendous, and other headsets I've used have been susceptible to some interference, but not this one. I have used it with a GE multi-line home office phone, and the Motorola MD600 series 5.8 ghz handsets seamlessly.

A note about the "hearing aid compatible". I do not have problems hearing, and I was actually surprised to learn that this model is made specifically for hearing aids, which could explain the great clarity for non-hearing aid users, and the higher price over the 900mhz KX-TCA60, which has been recommended on Amazon. Based on appearance, it could be identical to the TCA60, save for the 2.4ghz vs. 900mhz ratings.

Pros:

Superb sound, clarity, and the folks on the other end of the line agree as well (noise reducing microphone). The headset itself is very comfortable and easily adjustable - good for many, many hours of continuous use. Lightweight and breathe-able, unlike other headset earmuffs that "cook" your ear on long calls. I telecommute, and this headset has been a champ.

Cons:

I have not been able to get it to work with my Motorola T-720 cell phone. Perhaps that's an incompatibility that the KX-TCA60 handles well. I'm quite comfortable with an earbud in the car, so no worries there. Also, as mentioned in other Panasonic reviews, the adjustable plastic sizing slide on the headband is weak, and is what broke after 3 years of regular use, which led me to this page.

Wish List: If this had an "on board" mute and volume control on the wire, it would have been the best headset ever. Still, it gets 5 stars from me. It sets the standard for comfort and clarity.

I've used headsets from Plantronics in the past (expensive ones) so I was a little skeptical about this "cheap" set but I have found it to be durable, comfortable and very good at audio reproduction. I am not hearing impaired but you don't need to be to use these, they are just optimized for those who are. I have worn it for several hours at a time when making numerous business calls one after the other. Unlike some headsets, these do not make your ear "hot" with extended wear and do not become uncomfortable. It would be nice if they had a volume slider in the cord and maybe a mute button, but for the money - they can't be beat! Order a set today, you'll be happy you did.

I bought two of these headsets, and am glad I did. They work great and I received them in a timely manner. I would deffinately buy from them again.

I have a Panasonic 5.8GHz phone, and I bought a KX-TCA92 foldable headset with it. It is a stylish headset, along with volume control and mute on the cord (you have to keep holding it to mute). However, the microphone is on a rigid short broom, placing it a couple inches from my mouth. I often get request from the other party to speak up with that headset, and frankly, I don't enjoy yelling with the headset all day long.

I saw the review of the KX-TCA88HA on Amazon, and I decided to give Panasonic one more try. With this headset, the microphone is on a long flexible broom, I am able to place the microphone directly in front of my mouth. Boy, what a day and night difference, my voice is many times louder on the other end, it is just superb.

Don't let the hearing impaired label fool you, other than the shape of the earpad being round, it does not sound any louder than the TCA92.

The TCA88HA is the same price as the TCA92, but it does not has the volume or mute control. But that's OK, as I can compensate for both with the control on my phone.

I do telephone transcription several hours a day. The Panasonic KX-TCA88HA is is the best headset I have tried yet. I've used several others, ones that were much more expensive, even ones that had volume control, and they were not as good as this one. This one does NOT have volume control - probably the one thing they could add to make it better. It is comfortable and works well for me.

I'm glad I found this headset. The reviews were absolutely right! I've talked to several people, and they couldn't tell I was using it.

As a hearing aid user and frequent cell phone while in the car user, I needed to find a good headset. After trying 3 other models that either kept coming off my ear (they were around the ear models) or did not deliver a high enough volume, this one really stays on (because it goes on the top of my head) and can get me acceptable volume, even on the turnpike.

Just plugged it in and it worked on my cordless home phone, The lack of a in-cord volume is a missing convenience. The head set is so comfortable that I forget I have it on. My wife has to point it out. It is odd that I can't hear my own voice over it when I am speaking as others have. Just got used to it and now I am hooked. highly recommend it - and hope they add an in-cord volume and mute control.

I am not much for reviewing products. I usually order and forget to comment. But since I am back to order another headset, I thought I'd let you know that I love this headset. The microphone part started slipping last week so I know I need a new one. It has worked great for a little over a year. I use it a lot and it takes some abuse. I had tried four others before finding this headset. I was so impressed with the sound quality. I hear everything AND everyone hears me perfectly. Not one complaint about my voice or sound quality. I LOVE IT. Note that I do not have a hearing aid but I don't always hear great. I have a Panasonic KX-TG5571 phone. Since my phone and base have a mute button, I don't need one for my headset. I hope you love this too.

I was very happy to find out that this headset works perfectly. I have never used a headset and not heard the person on the other end say "I can't hear you" or "are you using a headset?"

I use this when I work so that I can have my hands free to use the computer. This is the best buy that I have made lately!