{"product_id":"plantronics-pw540-polaris-convertible-3-in-1-direct-connect-noise-canceling-headset","title":"Plantronics PW540 Polaris Convertible 3-in-1 Noise-Canceling Headset (HW540 + A10)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe PW540 fits every agent, no amplifier\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOutfit a mixed team off one phone system and you hit two recurring costs: agents who want different wearing styles, and an amplifier at every seat. The Plantronics PW540 Polaris headset removes both. It's a convertible 3-in-1 — over-the-head, over-the-ear, or behind-the-neck — that plugs straight into a headset-ready phone, with no separate amplifier per desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the EncorePro HW540 convertible noise-canceling headset packaged with the Plantronics A10 direct-connect cable — the most flexible member of the Polaris family, alongside the mono PW510, binaural PW520, and earhook PW530.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThree wearing styles, one part number\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PW540 is a 3-in-1 convertible: the same headset wears over the head, over the ear, or behind the neck, using the parts in the box. It's a mono headset, so one ear stays open in every style; only the way it holds on your head changes. An agent picks the style that's comfortable and can switch any day they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[card title=\"One SKU for the whole floor, no amp at any seat\"]The PW540 collapses two procurement headaches into one order. You don't survey agents on headband versus earhook — every unit does all three — and you don't buy an amplifier for every desk, because the A10 cable connects straight to a headset-ready phone. For a mixed team on a direct-connect phone system, that's one part number that suits everyone and removes a line item from every seat. It's the reason the convertible-plus-direct-connect combination fits a varied call center better than almost anything else in the wired line.[\/card]\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDirect-connect: no amplifier per seat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PW540 includes the A10 direct-connect cable, which plugs the headset straight into a headset-ready phone's built-in amplifier — so there's no separate M22 amplifier to buy. \"Polaris\" is the legacy name for this direct-connect approach; the old P-series Polaris headsets were retired in 2008, and the HW540-plus-A10 combination is the modern equivalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n[callout type=\"honest\"]The PW540 only works if your phone is headset-ready — a built-in amplifier behind a modular headset port, usually marked with a small headset symbol. That covers a lot of business systems — Nortel, NEC, Toshiba, Mitel, Aastra and others — but not Cisco, and not phones that need a specific HIS, HIC, or U10 cable. Ordering the wrong direct-connect cable is the most common return in this category, so confirm your phone first; send us the make and model and we'll check. If your phone isn't headset-ready, you'll want the HW540 with an M22 amplifier instead.[\/callout]\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe HW540 inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headset itself is the EncorePro HW540: a convertible, mono, noise-canceling headset with a flexible boom and visual and tactile positioning guides, wideband audio, and SoundGuard acoustic limiting below 118 dBA to help meet OSHA and Noise at Work requirements. Each style is properly designed — an adjustable headband with a soft temple pad, a bendable over-the-ear hook, and a behind-the-neck band — and the same soft cushion covers the speaker whichever way it's worn. It's built on laser-welded aircraft-grade aluminum with metal joints, weighs 22 to 32 grams depending on style, and carries a 2-year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe PW540 is the one you buy when you don't want to guess how your agents like to wear a headset, and your phones already have built-in amplifiers — a single part number that does all three styles and plugs in direct, with no amp at any desk. Confirm your phone takes a direct-connect cable, and it's plug-and-go across a mixed floor, backed by HeadsetPlus's lifetime support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"whats-in-the-box\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlantronics EncorePro HW540 convertible noise-canceling headset with Quick Disconnect\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOver-the-head headband (with temple pad), over-the-ear ear hook, and behind-the-neck band\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlantronics A10 direct-connect cable (QD to modular plug)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoft ear cushion (fitted) and quick start guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether these connect directly to a headset-ready phone's built-in amplified port — no external amplifier or additional cable is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"specifications\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonaural (single-ear), convertible — over-the-head, over-the-ear, or behind-the-neck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWearing-style pieces\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable headband with temple pad, bendable over-the-ear hook, and neckband — all included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMicrophone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNoise-canceling flexible boom with visual and tactile positioning guides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnector\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoly Quick Disconnect (QD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded cable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlantronics A10 direct-connect cable (66268-02) — the modern replacement for the Polaris cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlugs directly into a headset-ready phone's built-in amplified port — no external amplifier required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorks with\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadset-ready phones with built-in amplifiers — Nortel (Norstar\/Meridian), NEC, Toshiba, Mitel, Aastra, 3COM, Comdial, ESI, SciTec, and others. Not compatible with Cisco or phones needing HIS \/ HIC \/ U10 cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAudio\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWideband; SoundGuard acoustic limiting below 118 dBA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–32 g, depending on wearing style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuild\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLaser-welded aircraft-grade aluminum, metal joints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLineage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\"Polaris\" direct-connect solution — the modern replacement for the discontinued P-series Polaris headsets; built on the EncorePro HW540\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOther styles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePW510 (mono over-the-head), PW520 (binaural over-the-head), PW530 (over-the-ear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePart numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e783P0AA + A10 (A10 cable = 66268-02)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-year manufacturer warranty, plus HeadsetPlus lifetime technical support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-tab=\"compatibility\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhones.\u003c\/strong\u003e The PW540 connects to headset-ready phones that have a built-in amplifier — business systems from Nortel, NEC, Toshiba, Mitel, Aastra, 3COM, Comdial, ESI, and SciTec, among others. It is not for Cisco phones or for systems that require a specific HIS, HIC, or U10 cable. Confirm your exact model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The included A10 direct-connect cable plugs the HW540's Quick Disconnect into the phone's modular headset port, with no external amplifier. Direct connection puts volume and mute control on the phone rather than on the cord — if you want inline controls, an amplifier is the better route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternative.\u003c\/strong\u003e If your phone has no dedicated headset port, the PW540 won't work on its own — you'll want the HW540 with an M22 amplifier instead, which adds universal compatibility plus inline volume and mute. For fixed single styles, see the PW510, PW520, and PW530.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-section=\"faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Plantronics PW540 Polaris headset?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Plantronics PW540 is the EncorePro HW540 convertible noise-canceling headset bundled with the A10 direct-connect cable. It offers three wearing styles in one and plugs straight into a headset-ready phone's built-in amplified port, so no separate amplifier is needed. \"Polaris\" refers to that direct-connect method — it's the modern replacement for Plantronics' discontinued P-series Polaris headsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat wearing styles does the PW540 have?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PW540 is a 3-in-1 convertible with three wearing styles included: over-the-head (adjustable headband with temple pad), over-the-ear (bendable ear hook), and behind-the-neck (neckband). It's a mono headset, so one ear stays open in every style, and an agent can switch styles whenever they like.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the PW540 need an amplifier?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The PW540 is the direct-connect version — it includes the A10 cable and plugs into a phone that already has a built-in amplified headset port, so no external amplifier is required. If your phone has no headset port, you'd need the HW540 with an M22 amplifier instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich phones does the PW540 Polaris work with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PW540 works with headset-ready phones that have a built-in amplifier — Nortel (Norstar and Meridian), NEC, Toshiba, Mitel, Aastra, 3COM, Comdial, ESI, and SciTec, among others. It does not work with Cisco phones or systems that require a specific HIS, HIC, or U10 cable. Confirm your phone model first, since the wrong cable is the most common cause of returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the PW540 different from the other Polaris headsets?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll four are the same Polaris direct-connect solution with the A10 cable — only the wearing style differs. The PW540 is the convertible 3-in-1, doing all three styles in one headset, while the PW510 is mono over-the-head, the PW520 is binaural over-the-head, and the PW530 is over-the-ear. Choose the PW540 when fit preferences vary across your team.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- SUGGESTED: a shot of the HW540 in all three wearing styles with the A10 cable plugging into a headset-ready phone's port (no amplifier in the chain); only if a real manufacturer URL is available --\u003e","brand":"Plantronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46631764459764,"sku":"783P0AA+A10","price":159.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/6467\/9412\/files\/PW540.jpg?v=1751515078","url":"https:\/\/headsetplus.com\/products\/plantronics-pw540-polaris-convertible-3-in-1-direct-connect-noise-canceling-headset","provider":"Headset Plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}