[Barbs]

Ok - I know this is not exactly a mobile phone question... but as I can't see anywhere else to post so I thought I would try here.

I am looking to get a twin/triple set of DECT phones for the house. Really looking for good sound, colour display, decent ringtones, transfer between extensions etc....

I have had multiple sets of BT phones, but these die after about 1 year... so was looking further afield. I have heard that Panasonic are the best for sound (but generally look dull), but I would be really keen to get some opinions from these forums. It hasn't failed me yet .


These don't look too bad:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TG...8077022&sr=8-1

Thanks,

Barbs.

[Badger0-0]

I know what you mean.
We have a quadruple BT Freelance XA 3000 and the sound is awful.
I'd guess it's just digital that causes it.

[Andy98765]

We have stuck with the BT Diverse range the latest being http://www.shop.bt.com/productview.a...000,4294953679 and they have been faultless for 1.5 years, love the loudspeaking fuction. We have had Diverse phones in the past and the only reason we upgraded is because of looks/modern, have tried loads of others but they just never seem to do the job.

[qwerty1234]

Had a panasonic phone for about 4 years, still going! solidly built and sound quality pretty good.

[Crocodile]

All BT phones are not created equal. The Diverse models referred to by Andy98765 are generally much higher quality than other BT models. They were originally made by Siemens but I don't know if they still are.

[davepuma]

I just replaced a load of BT ones, one was colour but I can't remember the model but the buttons stuck and it eventually failed on me. It was probably just the battery but I thought I would get something decent this time.

I went for the Siemens SL375. They were expensive and TBH, def not worth the price I paid. There are cheaper ones that are probably just as good. I must have been drunk when I ordered them......

There are some cheaper Panasonics, Siemens' and Motorolas on that site that look good. I would steer clear of BT phones though, I'm not the only person that has had problems with them.

[Barbs]

Thanks all. I am surprised at the response to this - I though that I would be lucky to get one answer.... as ususal this forum delivers.

I used to have a BT Diverse 5210 - loved it, but it refused to hold a charge and this was replaced with another BT model (synergy I think... iwill check later). I must admit that I liked it - but after the kids it has also died.

I will search tonight and maybe post some suggestions for comment. Thanks.

[Spiderkid]

Hi barbs, we had BT chordless phones for a while, and they performed ok, but replaced them with Panasonic KX-TG's and they are far superior in just about every respect. Not cheap, but worth the money, check out more of the range here: http://www.cordless-phones.uk.com/se...panasonic+KXTG

I did lots of research before I bought them and they consistently got the best reviews. They also have some really nice features like being able to synch all the phones (address books etc) with the press of a single button.

[Taylorg]

I have a BT Diverse 4110 made by siemens that I bought in early 2002 that I still use today. I have not had to replace the batteries in the phone yet and I get a whole week on 1 charge.

I only put the hadset on the charging stand when the handset warns me the batteries are about to run out. This single handset and base stattion cost £79 new.

Grant

[davejerome]

All panasonic dect phones and BT phones that are manufactured by siemens (the diverse range I believe) are built to an excellent standard. In my house we have a vonage line with a Panasonic dect and BT line with another Panasonic dect (replaced a BT diverse after 8 years!) and dispite being very similar they do not interfere at all. To me that is a good sign of quality.

[Barbs]

Thanks for this guys.

I actually have the BT Esprit 1200 twin set at the minute. I liked them but they are really slow to use and takes ages dialling out - plus the main one has a knackered LCD after the kids wrecked it and the spare will not hold a charge! Not a good buy.

I love the Siemens SL375 Davepuma got - but what a price !

So from what I read I assume that avoid BT unless Diverese - I nearly got a twin set of BT Calypso or BT Freestyles as they are on offer and looked a good price..... glad I didn't .... I assume that these are to be avoided?

So I am sort of considering:
BT Diverse 6410 Twin
Panasonic TG8222E Twin
Gigaset S455 Duo

What do you think - any recommendations? Ahh - my head hurts.......

[Spiderkid]

Originally Posted by Barbs

Thanks for this guys.

I actually have the BT Esprit 1200 twin set at the minute. I liked them but they are really slow to use and takes ages dialling out - plus the main one has a knackered LCD after the kids wrecked it and the spare will not hold a charge! Not a good buy.

I love the Siemens SL375 Davepuma got - but what a price !

So from what I read I assume that avoid BT unless Diverese - I nearly got a twin set of BT Calypso or BT Freestyles as they are on offer and looked a good price..... glad I didn't .... I assume that these are to be avoided?

So I am sort of considering:
BT Diverse 6410 Twin
Panasonic TG8222E Twin
Gigaset S455 Duo

What do you think - any recommendations? Ahh - my head hurts.......

I'd also consider the this set at just a few pounds more than the TG8s http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-KX...d_sbs_ce_img_2 - it's very similar to mine and they're lovely phones to use (I find BT phones a bit fiddly and non-intuititve to use).

The Siemens also looks very smart, probably similar to their mobile phone set up. At the end of the day though you've just got to take the plunge!

[Barbs]

Originally Posted by Spiderkid

I'd also consider the this set at just a few pounds more than the TG8s http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-KX...d_sbs_ce_img_2 - it's very similar to mine and they're lovely phones to use (I find BT phones a bit fiddly and non-intuititve to use).

The Siemens also looks very smart, probably similar to their mobile phone set up. At the end of the day though you've just got to take the plunge!

I'm confused (easy thing to achieve!) - but are the Panasonic TG8222E not the updated version of the ones that you linked to - the KX-TG8122E? When checking the panasonic site I can only see the the KX-TG822E that seem to the same as these on Amazon. If so - I think that these will fit the bill! Still those Seimens do look good......

I have been using a BT Cordless Phone from Telephones Online ( http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk ), it is, as you point out above a Diverse one made by Siemens but badged by BT. A mate of mine who worked in an electrical store said that these were the best DECT phones by a long way.

[Barbs]

Originally Posted by AlexisSvenn

I have been using a BT Cordless Phone from Telephones Online ( http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk ), it is, as you point out above a Diverse one made by Siemens but badged by BT. A mate of mine who worked in an electrical store said that these were the best DECT phones by a long way.

Can I ask which model you got? and would you recommend telephonesonline?

thanks,

It is a BT Diverse 6410 : http://www.telephonesonline.co.uk/de...sp?prodID=1247, and yes, they have a good enough range and great prices.

[msg]

DavePuma

I'm on the verge of getting a pair of these SL375 phones as they seem to have a really good display and offer the features I'm looking for (though I'm not particularly bothered about the bluetooth). Also, in the photos, look as if they're very well put together.

Is the SL375 as well built as it looks? Are the buttons spongy? Are you happy with its sound quality? Are the menus sluggish?

Looking forward to hearing about how you're getting on with this phone.

Cheers

Dave