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Plantronics RIG 500HD

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
32 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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3 stars
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Pros

  • the raw audio quality itself was solid
  • is self-adjusting which provides a comfortable and perfect fit
  • also light on the head and comfortable to wear for hours of gaming

Cons

  • sound was inherently less prone to traveling
  • quality didn t transfer terribly well to music for whatever reason with
  • ear raking white noise or erratic volume increases

Key specs

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

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Plantronics RIG 500HD - Pros & Cons

Plantronics RIG 500HD

Pros

  • the raw audio quality itself was solid
  • is self-adjusting which provides a comfortable and perfect fit
  • also light on the head and comfortable to wear for hours of gaming
  • Rig 500 Pro handles high volumes quite well
  • stylish and sturdy aluminum build
  • solid overall sound quality and a good assortment of features
  • more flexible
  • feels much more comfortable
  • The Xbox-specific audio cable works well enough
  • mic's quality is remarkably sharp
  • The three tiers are balanced well

Cons

  • sound was inherently less prone to traveling
  • quality didn t transfer terribly well to music for whatever reason with
  • ear raking white noise or erratic volume increases
  • the design just feels lazy
  • There is no button to press and it simply works
  • RIG 500HD will work on a Mac
  • it doesn t seem to pick up my heavy-breathing
  • Dolby surround sound inline control
  • price is preposterously high
  • lack of accessories is a noticeable shortcoming
  • distortion is not noticeable

Plantronics RIG 500HD - Technical Overview

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IconDriver size
40 mm
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Driver size: 400 mm
IconImpedance
32 Ω
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Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
IconWeight
200 g
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Plantronics RIG 500HD - 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 includedno
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
  • Grey
  • White
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialMemory foam
CategoryGaming
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Channels7.1
Impedance32.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 111
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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