Assessment: 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 varied 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 rather stealthy there), a white “R” signifies which strategy to put them on. Sure, this appears a bit like “Rig” branding partially, however we’ll give the designers props for the multi-use of excellent previous 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, you need to be capable to hook up with PlayStation, a PC, or the Nintendo Swap (our private fave, proper?), in addition to cell gadgets (to wit, your iOS or Android cellphone).

If you find yourself prepared to connect 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 on your machine. I paired as much as a few gadgets and it was fairly straightforward each instances. In case you are unsure, there’s a helpful Fast Begin information which is usually photos (mercifully correct ones). Additionally on the left can are the quantity management knob, the ability button (which appears like a “slide”, however is mostly a “press” button), and the micro USB charging port.

What isn’t within the field, however is a helpful addition to the headset, is an app. Since this machine connects by way of Bluetooth, you possibly can obtain the 600 Professional Navigator app (for both iOS or Android) and customise your sound. The app offers 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 helpful function with the wi-fi expertise is what Nacon calls twin mode wi-fi. This provides the consumer the power to attach two methods: the aforementioned USB-C adapter and Bluetooth 5.1. The upshot is you could be linked in such a means that, when you are enjoying your sport, the system may even play your cellphone’s ring tone when you may have an incoming name. Talking of cellphone calls, I attempted out the mic on a cellphone name and the headset carried out fairly properly sending and receiving. The sound on either side was clear and clear.

I’ve touched on this briefly, however let’s discuss extra about sound. The RIG 600 Professional HS aren’t tremendous incredible, high-end, boutique headphones, however the efficiency is strong for the worth. With none customizing, they’re a bit of bit bass heavy, however the additional 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 sorts, 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 sport audio from bass-boosted 40mm high-sensitivity drivers.
• Tuned chamber acoustics for balanced audio.

Now for the appears. If you happen to like low profile designs, these are good. If you happen to like one thing with a little bit of flash and excessive type, 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 best ear can. It is a type Batman would approve of.

Let’s discuss a few 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. Luckily, 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 carrying the headset, and the “button” you possibly can press to make the mic swing out on the pivot level. I’ve used another headsets with removable arms, which will be helpful if one thing goes incorrect and also you simply want a brand new mic, and headsets with an exterior pivot arm mic. This stealthy design is definitely helpful, modern, 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 certainly one of my only a few issues. It has a soft insert strip for consolation, however the headband itself is all plastic. The RIG 600 Professional HS is extra of an economic system headset (on the time I’m penning this, they’re going for $99.99), so I’m not stunned. I’ve, nevertheless, skilled failure of all plastic headbands due largely to materials fatigue. The cans have good padding, lined in a hexagon sample fabric. Whereas the fabric doesn’t breathe properly sufficient to maintain the lobes cool, they’re additionally not roasting or sweaty.

The headset is usually cosy, however I wish to give some kudos to the padding design and materials. I put on glasses, and I discovered it straightforward and cozy 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 scale adjustment is achieved by snapping the cans into certainly one of three slots on the ends of the headscarf. The goal is just for Small, Medium, and Massive, however there’s a little additional wiggle room should you use totally different measurement notches between the left and proper can (one M and one L work properly for me).

To high all of it off, this headset is surprisingly light-weight. I discovered it straightforward 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 a very good retractable mic and really good sound for Swap gaming and most different audio wants. For extra info, go to nacongaming.com.