How is the sound quality of the speaker? I'm looking for a good quality speaker for conference calling. And does the speaker have a mute button?
181986
The sound quality of the speaker is very good. If you have the speaker on the mute is on the left function key above #2.
2281427
I have used the speakerphone for many conf calls with multiple participants in the room, and I have not had any issues with people up to 10 ft away (could go farther, but I haven't tried it). The only caveat is that there can't be too much ambient noise. The only time I had a problem was when the speakerphone was next to a noisy projector fan. Once we moved it from next to the fan, the call quality was very clear on both ends. The other (perhaps obvious) point I'll make is it will not amplify a "low-talker" or very soft-voiced person in the room. Probably no surprise, but I don't want to give the wrong impression. In general, I would say I am very pleased with the product and would recommend it. I have used the speakerphone for many conf calls with multiple participants in the room, and I have not had any issues with people up to 10 ft away (could go farther, but I haven't tried it). The only caveat is that there can't be too much ambient noise. The only time I had a problem was when the speakerphone was next to a noisy projector fan. Once we moved it from next to the fan, the call quality was very clear on both ends. The other (perhaps obvious) point I'll make is it will not amplify a "low-talker" or very soft-voiced person in the room. Probably no surprise, but I don't... » Read More I have used the speakerphone for many conf calls with multiple participants in the room, and I have not had any issues with people up to 10 ft away (could go farther, but I haven't tried it). The only caveat is that there can't be too much ambient noise. The only time I had a problem was when the speakerphone was next to a noisy projector fan. Once we moved it from next to the fan, the call quality was very clear on both ends. The other (perhaps obvious) point I'll make is it will not amplify a "low-talker" or very soft-voiced person in the room. Probably no surprise, but I don't want to give the wrong impression. In general, I would say I am very pleased with the product and would recommend it. « Show Less
1213516
No, theres not any indication of whether your muted or not @ least I havent noticed a difference, I do know it works very well. The person on the other end can not hear me when I do hit the mute button. I hope this helps some.
1156625
The speaker is great! -- until it stopped working for me last week (around April 2 or so). It's like the Mute button is on but it is not. Changing batteries made no difference. I've only had it around 9 months. I really need that feature as I cannot type while holding the receiver on my shoulder, and callers don't seem to realize that. I won't buy another one.
2134134
I have used it with speaker function on conference calls lasting several hours. No battery failure.
1256413
Just checked. It has a Handset setting and then a volume setting that you can turn down to mute. It does not have one button if that is what you want. I really like this phone. We have had our set for several years. Good volume and quality. Also, it is one of the few phones with a handset phone jack for plugging in a head set. In fact I just order this phone again to replace 2 others in the house that have aged and are not working well.
1941384
It's a mute button for the mike. But it is one pain with the headset since there is no indicator (led for example) that indicates you are muted or not.
2074584
The only button I had a hard time with was the silent switch. My main complaint was that 3 people told me that when I talked to them on the phone it was garbled and they couldn't understand me. Because of the waterproof foam that is blocking the mic.
755171
I've been using it for conference calls, etc. since I got it. It works perfectly for me. Not super-high end sound for music, etc., but for the price, they work great.
1089231
I have not had the problem. Is there a mute button that might be the culprit?
936520
It has a 'pause' button in the center (for music). For phone conversations, I'm not sure - I don't have the instructions anymore - but I think the 'pause' button becomes 'mute' when used with a phone. Don't hold me to that. If I find the instructions later today I'lll follow up.
874271
According to the instructions printed on the box, this speaker does not have mute function to silence the speaker when a call comes in. Probably the only thing you can do is turn off the speaker using the power switch.
210396
There is a microphone mute switch on the volume control. Muted sound has to be done via hotkey/desktop action/etc.
1366442
The mute button will eliminate the recorders side of the conversation. Of there is ambient noise on the opposite side of the conversation or will still be recorded. I have found the best recording strategy is to make sure I am in a quiet location. I find the sound quality goods enough for my needs. I hope this helps.
771034
Tom here. I'm happy with Oontz speaker quality and sound. Don't like the voice either and have not found a way to silence it. There seems no way to silence it not turn it down. Sorry fellow tech lover!
1330424
It's good. My last system required turning the center speaker up. Occasional increase in treble but really rarely notice missing dialogue. You can always turn surround off, but we never do. Hope that helps. Watching Bourbe Legacy now.
1677257
This has a port for one headset. I work from home and that is what I use it for. I can dial into conference lines though. Awesome big mute button.