Evaluation: RIG 600 Professional HS wi-fi headphones

It’s that point once more—we now have some headphones to take a look at. This time it’s the Swap-compatible RIG 600 Professional HS from Nacon. Let’s check out what you get.

The set I’ve for evaluation is the black end, however the 600 sequence additionally is available in Arctic Camo and City Camo. The principle distinction is the Arctic Camo sample throws some white in with the assorted shades of grey.

The headset sports activities a pair of over-ear cans with cloth-wrapped padding, an adjustable headband, and a retractable mic increase within the left can. If the increase is within the stowed place (and it is extremely stealthy there), a white “R” signifies which strategy to put them on. Sure, this seems to be a bit like “Rig” branding partly, however we’ll give the designers props for the multi-use of fine outdated letter “R” on this one.

Additionally within the field are the compulsory connector bits: a USB-C to micro USB cable (19”) for charging and connecting, a micro USB adapter/Bluetooth receiver, and a brief (3”) USB-C to micro USB cable to make use of as an adapter for the Bluetooth receiver. With the obtainable adapter and cables, it is best to be capable to connect with PlayStation, a PC, or the Nintendo Swap (our private fave, proper?), in addition to cell gadgets (to wit, your iOS or Android telephone).

When you’re prepared to hook up with a tool, there’s a Bluetooth button close to the highest of the left can. Press and maintain for six seconds and it’ll begin the pairing course of to your system. I paired as much as a few gadgets and it was fairly simple each instances. If you’re doubtful, there’s a useful Fast Begin information which is generally photos (mercifully correct ones). Additionally on the left can are the amount management knob, the facility button (which seems to be like a “slide”, however is mostly a “press” button), and the micro USB charging port.

What isn’t within the field, however is a useful addition to the headset, is an app. Since this system connects by way of Bluetooth, you may obtain the 600 Professional Navigator app (for both iOS or Android) and customise your sound. The app provides you a primary three-band equalizer (bass, mid, treble), and the power to regulate your mic sensitivity. It is a good factor as a result of the “out of the field” sound is a bit bass heavy. It’s not overwhelming or so thick as to muddy the sound, so the audio is in any other case clear and clear. The opposite app you should use to customise your audio expertise is Dolby Atmos, however this isn’t appropriate with the Swap.

One other useful characteristic with the wi-fi expertise is what Nacon calls twin mode wi-fi. This provides the person the power to attach two methods: the aforementioned USB-C adapter and Bluetooth 5.1. The upshot is which you can be related in such a method that, if you are enjoying your recreation, the system can even play your telephone’s ring tone when you’ve an incoming name. Talking of telephone calls, I attempted out the mic on a telephone name and the headset carried out fairly effectively sending and receiving. The sound on each side was clear and clear.

I’ve touched on this briefly, however let’s discuss extra about sound. The RIG 600 Professional HS are usually not tremendous incredible, high-end, boutique headphones, however the efficiency is strong for the value. With none customizing, they’re somewhat bit bass heavy, however the further bass doesn’t make issues sound muddy, as talked about earlier. The general sound is clear with good illustration throughout frequencies. Even on very low quantity, the weather of the soundtrack or music are nonetheless distinguishable.

For the tech varieties, listed here are some primary audio specs:

• Microphone frequency response 100 Hz to 10 kHz
• Sign to noise ratio >42 dB with omnidirectional sample
• Audio system are Dynamic 40mm, excessive sensitivity drivers with 20 Hz to twenty kHz frequency response
• Excessive-quality recreation audio from bass-boosted 40mm high-sensitivity drivers.
• Tuned chamber acoustics for balanced audio.

Now for the seems to be. For those who like low profile designs, these are good. For those who like one thing with a little bit of flash and excessive model, these might not excite. The PC/console all black end is simply that: all black. The one exceptions are a small pink energy button and the white R printed on the mesh inside the correct ear can. It is a model Batman would approve of.

Let’s discuss a number of the bodily options. As we touched on earlier, the RIG 600 Professional HS has a retractable mic arm. When it’s closed, it’s all however indistinguishable from the can housing. Happily, the bottom of the mic arm, the place it meets the can, has a small raised part which acts as each a tactile reference level if you end up sporting the headset, and the “button” you may press to make the mic swing out on the pivot level. I’ve used another headsets with removable arms, which could be useful if one thing goes fallacious and also you simply want a brand new mic, and headsets with an exterior pivot arm mic. This stealthy design is definitely useful, glossy, and fewer susceptible to getting snagged when not in use. The mic can also be good sufficient to know that when it’s retracted into the can, it’s muted.

The headscarf on this headset is one in all my only a few considerations. It has a comfortable insert strip for consolation, however the headband itself is all plastic. The RIG 600 Professional HS is extra of an financial system headset (on the time I’m scripting this, they’re going for $99.99), so I’m not shocked. I’ve, nonetheless, skilled failure of all plastic headbands due largely to materials fatigue. The cans have good padding, coated in a hexagon sample material. Whereas the fabric doesn’t breathe effectively sufficient to maintain the lobes cool, they’re additionally not roasting or sweaty.

The headset is usually comfortable, however I want to give some kudos to the padding design and materials. I put on glasses, and I discovered it simple and comfy to put on these for greater than an hour. Some headsets pinch sufficient to be tolerable for about ten minutes earlier than your ears “demand your consideration” (you understand what I imply). The dimensions adjustment is completed by snapping the cans into one in all three slots on the ends of the scarf. The goal is just for Small, Medium, and Giant, however there’s a little further wiggle room if you happen to use completely different measurement notches between the left and proper can (one M and one L work effectively for me).

To prime all of it off, this headset is surprisingly light-weight. I discovered it simple to put on them for fairly some time—not lengthy sufficient to check the 8 hours of battery life in straight use, however greater than an hour, and I didn’t really feel fatigued.

All issues thought-about, the RIG 600 Professional HS is a cushty headset with retractable mic and really good sound for Swap gaming and most different audio wants. For extra data, go to nacongaming.com.