Name: RIG 500
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 11224
Rating: 4.2 (38 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

performs well-enough for my tastes
the raw audio quality itself was solid
unique

price is preposterously high
lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
distortion is not noticeable

Impedance: 32 Ω
Sensitivity: , 111 dB
Frequency range: 20, 20000 Hz
Acoustic design: Closed
Sound output: Stereo
Style: Over-Ear, Over-Ear

Plantronics RIG 500 - Pros & Cons

performs well-enough for my tastes
the raw audio quality itself was solid
unique
useful features into a pretty simple package
The three tiers are balanced well
more flexible
feels much more comfortable
mic's quality is remarkably sharp
Rig 500 Pro handles high volumes quite well
The Xbox-specific audio cable works well enough
a lightweight look and feel without compromising on how sturdy they feel
stylish and sturdy aluminum build
solid overall sound quality and a good assortment of features
pretty solid headset that works and feels sturdy
utilitarian look
clean
clear dialogue and roaring engine sounds
The quality of the inner band is very nice
is extremely sturdy
and feel very solid
This part is easy and is a breeze
The soundstage is also pretty good
Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
low-mid resonance and sound nicely full
light and comfortable headset
the game audio was clear and clean
lightweight frame worked wonderfully with the glasses frame

price is preposterously high
lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
distortion is not noticeable
its excessively angular design and plastic build
sound was inherently less prone to traveling
included only use memory foam
is extremely small and removable from the headset itself
sounded quite tinny when on comms
The headband can sometimes be a bit hard to adjust well due
lack of rounded bass
lack of carry bag and aircraft adapter kills
no carry pouch it becomes a bit confusing to me
The headband can be twisted this way and that
each side only has three holes
noise in terribly well
the sound in detail
It might be a little overpriced compared to some of the competition
it is not a night-and-day change
reality is a bit different
not much spatiality in the headphones to start with
not that much of a difference when enabling spatial audio
The remote is quite large and a bit heavy - execution
the mic flips down for use or up to mute

Plantronics RIG 500 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	40 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	200 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

Plantronics - Video Reviews (9)

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro Review and Mic Test | READ THE DESCRIPTION

Plantronics RIG 500 PRO [Review + Unboxing]

Plantronics RIG 500 - Full Specifications

Sound output	Stereo
Style	Over-Ear Over-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)	yes

Weight	7.05 oz

Inputs supported	3.5mm
Cable length	1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter included	yes
Type of connector	3.5mm USB
USB	no
Detachable cable	no

Battery operated	no
Power handling capacity	40.0 mW

Colour of product	Black Grey
Acoustic design	Closed
Attachment type	Headband
Body material	Memory foam
Category	Gaming
Noise isolating	yes

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 111
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter	1.6 in
Driver technology	Dynamic
Driver size	1.57 in

Noise-canceling	yes
Buttons	Volume

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Plantronics RIG 500 Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.7

Based on 8 reviews

Plantronics RIG 500 RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 headset review review

TechRadar

Published: 29.06.2021

RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 headset review review

4.0

This reworked headset is the steel deal

Plantronics RIG 500 Plantronics Rig 500 Pro Headset Review: Solid Looks, Mixed Performance

Tom's Guide

Published: 03.08.2018

Plantronics Rig 500 Pro Headset Review: Solid Looks, Mixed Performance

3.0

Both Plantronics Rig 500 Pro models (Esports and HX) feature great microphones, but the gaming audio quality isn't what it should be for the prices of either model.

Plantronics RIG 500 Nacon RIG 500 Pro HX Review

PCMAG

Published: 27.08.2021

Nacon RIG 500 Pro HX Review

3.0

The Nacon RIG 500 Pro HX gaming headset is comfortable to wear and easy to use, but its headphones and microphone could both sound a bit better for the price.

Plantronics RIG 500 Plantronics RIG 500 Gaming Headset review: Good Looks Aren't Everything

TechnoBuffalo

Published: 07.10.2018

Plantronics RIG 500 Gaming Headset review: Good Looks Aren't Everything

3.5

There seem to be two major schools when it comes to the design of gaming headsets. Either you go hard on the gamer aesthetic, or you try to make them look like headphones. Plantronics, a company I typically think of as providing business headsets and nothing but, is trying to find a happy medium between the two while packing some unique, useful features into a pretty simple package. The...