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Plantronics RIG 500E

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Pros

  • the RIG 500 sounds excellent
  • the raw audio quality itself was solid
  • maximize flexibility and comfort

Cons

  • vented earcups' benefit is not in power
  • sound thin or weak at all
  • it is not a night-and-day change

Key specs

  • 7.1
  • 32 Ω
  • 113 dB
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • Over-Ear, Over-Ear

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Plantronics RIG 500E - Pros & Cons

Plantronics RIG 500E

Pros

  • the RIG 500 sounds excellent
  • the raw audio quality itself was solid
  • maximize flexibility and comfort
  • the unit is well polished and feels very sturdy
  • sounds good and feels comfortable
  • the RIG 500 is very comfortable
  • lightweight
  • comfortable fit
  • This part is easy and is a breeze
  • Build quality is decent and pretty much in line
  • The quality was great for both gaming and media use

Cons

  • vented earcups' benefit is not in power
  • sound thin or weak at all
  • it is not a night-and-day change
  • reality is a bit different
  • 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
  • cancelled out most of the outside noise around me
  • the sound in detail
  • It might be a little overpriced compared to some of the competition
  • noise in terribly well

Plantronics RIG 500E - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Hauppauge XFones
Driver size: 400 mm
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32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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200 g
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Plantronics RIG 500E - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
Style
  • Over-Ear
  • Over-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.5
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedyes
Type of connector
  • 3.5mm
  • USB
USByes
Type of USB connectorUSB Type-A
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity40.0 mW
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leatherette
  • Memory foam
CategoryGaming
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity113.0 dB
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Audio formatDolby Headphone
Simulated surround soundyes
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
ButtonsVolume

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Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics Rig 500E Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 09.07.2015
Plantronics Rig 500E Review
4.0

The Plantronics Rig 500E is a one-of-a-kind competitive-gaming headset with swappable ear cups and impressive sound.

Plantronics RIG 500E A sound headset surrounding the competition --- Plantronics RIG 500 PRO review
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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 […]

Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics RIG 500E Review
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PCMAG
Published: 12.02.2016
Plantronics RIG 500E Review
4.0

The Plantronics RIG 500E is a flexible, modular gaming headset that offers your choice of 3.5mm and USB connections, and closed and vented earcups.

Plantronics RIG 500E CGMagazine
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CGMagazine
CGMagazine

The Plantronics RIG 500E have versatility, sound quality, and most importantly, comfort, make them a necessary addition to any gamer’s toolkit

Plantronics RIG 500E 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 500E 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 500E 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
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 500E Review: Plantronics RIG 500E Gaming Headset - Custom PC Review
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Custom PC Review
Published: 22.11.2015
Review: Plantronics RIG 500E Gaming Headset - Custom PC Review

Many of today's peripherals now have a ton of customization options. Parts can be removed, added, or swapped depending on the user's preference. However, the

Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics RIG 500 Modular Headset Review
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TweakTown
Published: 18.01.2016
Plantronics RIG 500 Modular Headset Review
3.7

The base model in Plantronics' new modular headset series is here. Let's see if the specifications stack up to the cool design.

Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HX review: A quality (and affordable) gaming headset for Xbox and PC
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Windows Central
Published: 25.07.2018
Plantronics RIG 500 Pro HX review: A quality (and affordable) gaming headset for Xbox and PC
4.0

Plantronics's RIG 500 Pro series jumps on the Xbox bandwagon with a licensed version, but is it worth your hard-earned cash?

Plantronics RIG 500E Plantronics RIG 500E Gaming Headset Review
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KitGuru
Published: 18.04.2016
Plantronics RIG 500E Gaming Headset Review

Today we are taking a look at the new Plantronics RIG 500E which incorporates a dramatic modular sys

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