HP Poly SHS 2808-01 PTT Unamplified Dual Channel with HIROSE Plug

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At £190 ex‑VAT for an “unamplified” dual‑channel audio accessory, this sits in that bracket where it’s only a good buy if you already know exactly what system it’s meant to mate with. The big reason I’m cautious: products like the HP Poly SHS 2808‑01 tend to be very integration-led. If your room hardware, wiring plan, and connectors are a perfect match, it’ll save faffing around. If not, you can end up paying “small money” repeatedly trying to get signal levels and cabling right.

Who should buy it? It makes sense for UK B2B installs where you’re standardising on Poly equipment and want a clean, dependable way to bring audio into an existing setup—especially in meeting rooms where you want fewer moving parts and predictable connections. Who shouldn’t? If you’re building a one-off AV setup, or you’re still figuring out whether you need amplification/line levels, don’t buy this as a blind guess. Spending a bit more time confirming compatibility (and whether “unamplified” fits your source/receivers) will almost certainly save you grief—and often money—later.