Name: RIG 500 Pro
Brand: Plantronics
SKU: 215015
Rating: 4.2 (43 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

The directional audio was surprisingly fit for standard stereo mixing
Rig 500 Pro handles high volumes quite well
the raw audio quality itself was solid

its excessively angular design and plastic build
distortion is not noticeable
price is preposterously high

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

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro - Pros & Cons

The directional audio was surprisingly fit for standard stereo mixing
Rig 500 Pro handles high volumes quite well
the raw audio quality itself was solid
The Xbox-specific audio cable works well enough
The three tiers are balanced well
mic's quality is remarkably sharp
stylish and sturdy aluminum build
solid overall sound quality and a good assortment of features
more flexible
feels much more comfortable
lightweight frame worked wonderfully with the glasses frame
the game audio was clear and clean
light and comfortable headset
low-mid resonance and sound nicely full
The quality of the inner band is very nice
is extremely sturdy
and feel very solid
This part is easy and is a breeze
Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
great on-ear controls
easy to operate on the fly and always works on mobile devices
50mm dynamic drivers perform well and produce a palatable bass response
comfortable
spacious ear cups and solid microphone quality
lightweight build and simple controls
utilitarian look
clean
clear dialogue and roaring engine sounds
performs well-enough for my tastes
pretty solid headset that works and feels sturdy
unique
useful features into a pretty simple package
it provided a tidy experience across the board
The quality was great for both gaming and media use
a lightweight look and feel without compromising on how sturdy they feel
The soundstage is also pretty good

its excessively angular design and plastic build
distortion is not noticeable
price is preposterously high
sound was inherently less prone to traveling
lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
the mic flips down for use or up to mute
sounded quite tinny when on comms
included only use memory foam
is extremely small and removable from the headset itself
not much spatiality in the headphones to start with
The remote is quite large and a bit heavy - execution
not that much of a difference when enabling spatial audio
reality is a bit different
it is not a night-and-day change
virtual surroundings without external distraction
RIG 500 PRO is discontinued
The isolation is poor and the microphone quality
noise in terribly well
It might be a little overpriced compared to some of the competition
the sound in detail
each side only has three holes
The headband can be twisted this way and that
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
Wallet Pty Ltd is not a bank and does not offer banking services
run hot so long gaming sessions can become a little uncomfortable
notoriously clumsy with my gear
it feels a little cheap as a whole
cancelled out most of the outside noise around me

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Driver size	50 mm Best: Hauppauge XFones Driver size: 400 mm
Impedance	32 Ω Best: Stax SR-L500 Impedance: 145000 Ω
Weight	281 g Best: Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002 Weight: 0.11 g

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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro - Full Specifications

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

Weight	9.91 oz

Type of connector	3.5mm

Colour of product	Black Black,Gold Grey
Acoustic design	Open
Attachment type	Headband

Impedance	32.0 Ω
Sensitivity	< 111
Frequency range	20 - 20000
Driver size	1.97 in

Buttons	Volume

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Plantronics RIG 500 Pro Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (10)

3.5

Based on 10 reviews

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro 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

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 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 Pro Nacon RIG 500 Pro HC Headset Review: a perfect choice for budget gaming

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 RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 headset review review

TechRadar

Published: 29.06.2021

RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 headset review review

This reworked headset is the steel deal

finder.com.au

Published: 27.08.2018

Plantronics RIG 500 PRO Esports Edition review: Modular at odds with itself | finder.com.au

Plantronics' RIG 500 PRO is the right fit for those looking for a flexible gaming headset but convenience comes at a premium price.

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro Plantronics RIG 500 Pro Esports Edition: Full, in-depth review

PC World

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro Esports Edition: Full, in-depth review

4.0

For the more-affordable price, the RIG 500 Pro picks all the right fights and ticks all the right boxes.

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro 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...

Plantronics RIG 500 Pro A sound headset surrounding the competition --- Plantronics RIG 500 PRO review

GAMING TREND

Published: 08.07.2018

A sound headset surrounding the competition --- Plantronics RIG 500 PRO review

Plantronics have always been pioneers when it comes to the quality and features of their headsets. The RIG 500 series, released last year, was the first series of headsets to include Dolby Atmos activation codes, taking advantage of the Xbox One’s support of the service. Just prior to E3, Plantronics revealed the next step in […]