The EPOS SC 660 folds its speakers flat A premium headset that takes up as much desk space as a cheap one isn't really solving the problem it was bought to solve. The EPOS SC 660 is built with that in mind — its speaker housings turn a full 90 degrees for compact storage and travel, on a headset that otherwise carries the full Century-tier build: stainless steel hinges, brushed aluminum, and a Vectran-reinforced cable. It's the stereo member of EPOS's premium IMPACT 600 "Century" line, with an ultra noise-canceling microphone, EPOS Voice HD audio, large leatherette ear cushions, and ActiveGard protection against sudden sound spikes. It's Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business certified, connects over USB-A, weighs about 6 ounces, and carries a 2-year international warranty. Does the EPOS SC 660 have active noise cancellation? Not this version. The EPOS SC 660 ML uses an ultra noise-canceling microphone — filtering background sound out of your outgoing voice — rather than active noise cancellation for what you hear. EPOS does sell a separately badged "SC 660 ANC" variant with genuine active noise cancellation and a proximity sensor, but that's a different product line from the SC 660 ML covered here. [callout type="honest"]This distinction is worth confirming before you buy, because the naming overlaps across retailers in a way that genuinely confuses comparison shopping. If active noise cancellation for the wearer is what you're after, ask specifically for the "SC 660 ANC" model, not the SC 660 ML — they share a name but not this feature. What the SC 660 ML does deliver is passive isolation from covering both ears, plus a microphone that keeps background noise out of the call.[/callout] The magnetic holder that actually gets used [card title="One-touch, every time"]The in-line call control unit on the EPOS SC 660 snaps into a magnetic holder built into the headset itself — no fumbling to find the right button on a loose cable. It's a small mechanical detail that solves a genuinely annoying daily problem: the control unit always ends up in the same predictable spot, ready for a one-touch answer the moment a call comes in.[/card] What's the difference between the EPOS SC 660 and the SC 630? Ear count, and nothing else in the core build. The EPOS SC 660 is stereo, covering both ears; the SC 630 is mono, covering one. Both carry the same Century-tier materials — stainless steel hinges, brushed aluminum, Vectran-reinforced cable, unibody headband — and the same ultra noise-canceling microphone. [compare] EPOS SC 660 — stereoBoth ears covered, more isolation from a noisy room. Same premium Century materials as the SC 630. EPOS SC 630 — monoOne ear covered, stays aware of the room. Identical build quality and warranty. [/compare] If you've compared this against the budget-tier EPOS SC 260, the difference is steeper: the SC 260 uses foam-and-leatherette cushions and a metal-reinforced (not stainless steel and aluminum) headband. The SC 660 is the materials upgrade across the board, not just a name change. Built to survive a stress test, not just a shift [stat]6 oz[/stat] The unibody headband on the EPOS SC 660 is reinforced at its stress points, the hinges are stainless steel rather than plastic, and the cable itself is wrapped in Vectran — a fiber used in industrial and aerospace applications for its tensile strength, not something you'd expect on a headset cord. Numbered indications on the extension headband let you dial back to your exact adjustment instead of re-eyeballing the fit. Folds flat, travels flatter Between the 90-degree turnable speaker housings and foldable ear cups, the EPOS SC 660 collapses into a genuinely compact shape for a headset built from steel and aluminum — worth knowing if this headset is going in a bag as often as it sits on a desk. The EPOS SC 660 is the headset for someone who wants premium materials on both ears and doesn't want to babysit the cable or the fit — Vectran reinforcement that shrugs off daily wear, a numbered headband that remembers your setting, and a magnetic control-unit holder that puts the answer button in the same place every time. Plug it in over USB, and it's ready the moment Teams recognizes it. EPOS SC 660 ML stereo USB headset with in-line control unit Large leatherette ear cushions (fitted, both ears) Carrying pouch Quick start guide Type Binaural (stereo, both-ear), over-the-head, on-ear Series EPOS IMPACT 600 Series ("Century") Microphone Ultra noise-canceling microphone, EPOS Voice HD audio Noise handling Microphone-side noise cancellation only; passive isolation from ear cushions (not active noise cancellation on this ML variant) Connector USB-A, in-line control unit with magnetic holder Controls Answer/end, volume, mute Certification Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business certified; UC optimized Build materials Stainless steel hinges, brushed aluminum, Vectran-reinforced cable, unibody headband Comfort Large leatherette ear cushions, numbered headband extension for repeatable fit Hearing protection ActiveGard technology — protects against acoustic shock and sudden sound spikes Portability 90° turnable speaker housing, foldable ear cups, carrying pouch included Weight 6 oz Mono sibling EPOS SC 630 (same Century-tier build, one ear covered) Part number 1000553 (old part 504553) Warranty 2-year international warranty, plus HeadsetPlus lifetime technical support Software. The EPOS SC 660 is certified for Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business, and UC optimized for other major softphone platforms. No drivers are required over USB. Hardware. The headset connects via a fixed, Vectran-reinforced USB-A cable with a magnetic in-line control unit. There is no desk phone connectivity on this model. Platforms. The EPOS SC 660 is built for contact center and office professionals who want premium, durable materials on a stereo headset for daily, all-day softphone use. Does the EPOS SC 660 have active noise cancellation?The EPOS SC 660 ML does not have active noise cancellation — it uses an ultra noise-canceling microphone for outgoing voice clarity, and passive isolation from covering both ears. A separately badged EPOS "SC 660 ANC" variant does include active noise cancellation and a proximity sensor. What's the difference between the EPOS SC 660 and the SC 630?The EPOS SC 660 is stereo, covering both ears. The EPOS SC 630 is mono, covering one ear. Both share the same premium Century-tier materials — stainless steel hinges, brushed aluminum, and a Vectran-reinforced cable. What's the difference between the EPOS SC 660 and the SC 260?The EPOS SC 660 uses stainless steel, brushed aluminum, and a Vectran-reinforced cable, compared to the SC 260's metal-reinforced headband and foam-leatherette cushions. The SC 660 is EPOS's premium Century-tier stereo headset; the SC 260 is the budget-tier equivalent. How much does the EPOS SC 660 weigh?The EPOS SC 660 weighs about 6 ounces. Is the EPOS SC 660 Microsoft Teams certified?Yes. The EPOS SC 660 is certified for both Microsoft Teams and Skype for Business, and UC optimized for other major softphone platforms. What is the EPOS SC 660's cable made of?The EPOS SC 660's cable is Vectran-reinforced, a high-strength fiber used in industrial applications, built to resist daily wear and tear better than a standard rubber-jacketed cable.
