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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC

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Pros

  • This part is easy and is a breeze
  • Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
  • light and comfortable headset

Cons

  • lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
  • The remote is quite large and a bit heavy - execution
  • reality is a bit different

Key specs

  • 32 Ω
  • , 111 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Open
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC - Pros & Cons

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC

Pros

  • This part is easy and is a breeze
  • Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
  • light and comfortable headset
  • low-mid resonance and sound nicely full
  • the game audio was clear and clean
  • 50mm dynamic drivers perform well and produce a palatable bass response
  • comfortable
  • spacious ear cups and solid microphone quality
  • lightweight build and simple controls
  • great on-ear controls
  • easy to operate on the fly and always works on mobile devices

Cons

  • lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
  • The remote is quite large and a bit heavy - execution
  • reality is a bit different
  • not that much of a difference when enabling spatial audio
  • not much spatiality in the headphones to start with
  • it is not a night-and-day change
  • the mic flips down for use or up to mute
  • virtual surroundings without external distraction
  • RIG 500 PRO is discontinued
  • The isolation is poor and the microphone quality
  • price is preposterously high

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
50 mm
Best:
Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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258 g
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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight9.1 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBoom microphone
Microphone sensitivity-45.0 dB
Microphone frequency100 - 10000
Microphone direction typeUnidirectional microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
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Sound
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 111
Frequency range20 - 20000
Driver size1.97 in
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Connectivity
Cable length1.3
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno

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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (8)

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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC Headset Review: a perfect choice for budget gaming
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T3
Published: 10.07.2021
Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC Headset Review: a perfect choice for budget gaming

A solid gaming headset, the Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC offers excellent value for those with a limited budget

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Plantronics Rig 500 Pro Headset Review: Solid Looks, Mixed Performance
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Tom's Guide
Published: 03.08.2018
Plantronics Rig 500 Pro Headset Review: Solid Looks, Mixed Performance

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

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC Gen 2 review: Super comfortable | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 22.06.2021
Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC Gen 2 review: Super comfortable | Finder
4.0

The Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC headphones have wide console and PC compatibility, Dolby Atmos licensing and a genuinely comfortable design.

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Nacon Rig 500 PRO review
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SoundGuys
Published: 22.03.2022
Nacon Rig 500 PRO review

The Nacon Rig 500 PRO headset includes a wide array of gaming accessories for users to completely customize their experience.

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC Nacon RIG 500 Pro HX Review
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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 Pro HC Review of the NACON RIG 500 PRO HC Gen-2 Headset - Nerd Techy
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nerdtechy.com
Published: 05.06.2021
Review of the NACON RIG 500 PRO HC Gen-2 Headset - Nerd Techy
4.4

If you’re into online gaming, a good headset is a must. Sure, if you’re a single-player only gamer, you can get away with some good headphones. But if you want to play with your friends, you need both speakers and a mic; that means a headset. Along the same lines, a good headset has to do a couple of things. First, it has to provide good quality audio. You want to be able to hear your game, and you want a good sense of directionality. For example, if you’re playing Warzone, you want to be able to hear where gunfire

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HC RIG 500 Pro Gen 2 review: "Good audio at a great price with fantastic looks"
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gamesradar
Published: 27.05.2021
RIG 500 Pro Gen 2 review: "Good audio at a great price with fantastic looks"

A quality wired headset offering 3D sound with Dolby Atmos and a lightweight, comfortable fit

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