You hit every single question and more. This is genuinely the best product review I’ve ever seen. Got my sub and I’m excited to see what else you’ve reviewed.
I have the old Rig800 that came out around 2017-18. Absolutely loved it, pretty much the same design, and incredibly durable. But after 5 years or so the headset is starting to reset itself mid session so I was looking into these. The older model worked universally across all platforms as well and was glad you answered that question in the first 30 seconds that these do to. Definitely an amazing headset with a more reasonable price point.
Dude mine are still amazing only issue I’m having now is having a hard time to get it to start charging 😭 I was left in a bind tonight so it’s time to get a new one.
Got these and they were great for awhile and still are for the most part, but they keep disconnecting and connecting mid game. Just ordered astro a50x just said fuck it and pulled the trigger
My RIG 800 is still used by my kids. Still super comfortable- my favorite ever in that respect, and build quality has been amazing (I mean, kids are using them and they still aren't broken after they've had them for a few years). (should note that I had them for a couple of years before I even gave them to the kids)
Man, I’m looking for the same thing. Just bought the Razer Kaira Pro for PS5 because I saw a review say “simultaneous” audio. Only their version of that word was, yes, at the same time, but you had a switch to go from 2.4 to BT…not exactly what I was thinking of when searching for simultaneous audio. So I was wondering what you found during your search for a headset that did this. I asked around and was only told the Sony Inzone series does it. Though I know the Arctis something I had did it as well (the $200 one) but I didn’t like the head band and the volume seemed very…not loud at that price m so I returned them.
@@FirstTuber123 I’m not sure if you meant to reply to my comment, but I do think there are a number of good simultaneous Bluetooth headsets. If you’re looking for high-end sound, the Audeze Penrose is on sale for $229. The Astro A30 is the same price, but won’t sound quite as good. I have the A30, though, and it’s a very good headset. The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max has great sound (both for competitive and immersive purposes) and simultaneous Bluetooth, but I don’t trust the build quality and the clamping force was too tight. Knowing how their plastics tend to crack in time, I’d definitely not recommend if you have a wider head. If you can find the JBL Quantum 810 on sale, it can be a steal. I bought mine for $100 (normally $199). If you like immersion and a bit of bass, you could do worse. It is a bit better on the PC, though. Again, it has simultaneous Bluetooth. Another headset that is supposed to sound great and has simultaneous Bluetooth is the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. I think the H3 Hybrid (non-pro) has a wired connection and simultaneous Bluetooth. The Sony Inzone headsets seem like a lot of money for what you get. There are definitely a bunch of better headsets with simultaneous Bluetooth (and I didn’t even mention the Arctis Nova line earlier, since you don’t like the ski headband)
i have owned the older series the rig 800lx wireless and ive been running them for the past 5 years till recent when the mic got floppy and stopped working correctly. but for 5 years and i stand by the brand for comfort and sound and the sound canceling is awesome, and the range is nuts. imma upgrade to these next.
Nah, unfortunately Xbox needs its own configuration to work. While PlayStation is more open like a pc and does need the extra work. I’m simplifying this but that’s the gist
@@greezythumpsspot on , Xbox is like iPhone , they only let their branded products be used on Xbox or a third company in partnership with them . Ps let’s any mic
I loved my rig 800, used them for like 4 years. When it was time to upgrade I took a hard look at these, but ultimately went with the turtle beach 800 g2 because I wanted simultaneous Bluetooth. Very happy with my choice but I will say the rigs felt way better on my head.
I got the RIG 800 Pro HX last July right after they released, and they've been pretty great. Sometimes I have an issue with my Xbox One S recognizing them unless I disconnect and reconnect a couple times, but once they connect the Dolby Atmos audio is amazing, especially for games like theHunter: Call of the Wild where your surroundings mean everything. Curious, though, mine came in a white box while yours is green and black. Probably doesn't mean anything, but just interesting to me.
I was having the same issue I found out a common issue on the Xbox series s/x connectivity issues when you have the usb plugged in the back port it tends to reset and lose connectivity rather than having it connected on the front port for some reason almost returned them and found this out.
@Frizzlechops you find any solution for this? I just got this headset. I’m on series s and I had an older version of the RIG 800. The older is wayyy louder
Not sure if the ones I got have usb type c but I got a pair for 57 dollars Canadian today brand new on Amazon. They had 40÷ off and a 50 dollar coupon. I feel like even if they don't have the upgraded port I did well
I feel strange that there are probably more than 100 other headsets that I have tried, but none come close to RIG 800s. I got the original ones in 2017 when they launched, and they are so comfortable that you can put them on forever. A few weeks ago I was looking to buy a new headset because the old one's mic is broken and battery doesnt last. So now I have the HD PROs, a few improvements, the EQ button was never used anyway so I love that they put the wireless dock charging on that spot, excellent!
Thoughts on the headset after almost a year? My 2017 RIG 800s mic also stopped working (seems to be common theme lol) but how are the earpads on the newer ones? I liked the cloth ones and afraid the leather is gonna make my ears hot
As a owner of the step down from this (The Rig 700Pro HX for about 100$) It looks to be almost identical in design and function, besides the mic- the drivers even seem to be identical. After just 1 year of ownership, range has noticeably decreased- and was never anywhere near as good as the 800 is (according to the review) It's more like the 20~30ft claim on the box, and will frequently disconnect if I go into another room with any wall in the way. It's probably working at 90% its original range. I will praise however, no matter how hard I shake my head or run around the room- audio is never scuffed, dropped or pops. I would also like to mention that EVERY TIME you do anything with the power or connect/disconnect the headset has a built in lady who tells you that it happens every time- and its one of the most annoying features I've ever met in the maybe 5~ headsets I've owned over the years- goddamn is it annoying to drop audio for half a second and listen to this lady tell you "HEADSET NOT CONNECTED" then "HEADSET CONNECTED" this has actually caused me to rage a few times, since it happens every time I leave to go to the bathroom or to the sink in the room over from me, infuriating, much would rather it say nothing or just play a varied soft sound fx. The sound wheel (identical design) is horribly unresponsive, skipping across numbers, sometimes not responding at all until multiple spins, likewise the power button has begun to present unresponsiveness as well- sometimes requiring to be held down multiple times to finally get it to turn on/off although this happens fairly rarely. The wheel is defective with every use- and I keep my hands as clean as possible. Audio quality is noticeably worse than my last pair of headphones (Roccat Khans) which were wired, however it's been so long since my Khans weren't broken (I was headbanging and standing away from the pc a bit and headbanged the usb along with the slot apart) They are heavier than the Khans, and the Mic quality is absolutely terrible in comparison, the khans could be worn all day with no fatigue, these will begin presenting fatigue (with glasses) after an hour or few. Needing a break after use. The Battery is pretty annoying, 12 hours is already pushing the lower end of battery life imo and I've frequently run into problems having to charge it after an extended 6~ hour session of gaming or music. It hasn't seemed to lost lifetime though, however the biggest problem with the battery is the charging- the micro-usb slot has lost its strength to hold the plug-in... meaning you really have to baby it to keep it plugged in, and make sure it doesn't get shaken or moved around afterwards, its pretty damn annoying. I've got some Audeze Maxwells for my birthday which are on their way, so hopefully they are a large step up.
I've had the 800lx (seems to just be a older version of this) for about 3.5/4 yrs now, and the headset has held up great. The battery still holds a long charge, and the mic still works great. The only thing that has worn is the ear muffs. There is a slight worn area on the outside leather from me having it partly over my left ear occasionally. Other than thatvits been a beast.
I had the old Plantronic RIG 800 since 2017. My favorite headset I've ever had. The only reason I am in the market for a new headset is because the microphone has gone and it no longer picks up my voice. My friend also has this issue, so this may be a common issue for this headset or flip to mute mics in general. Torn on if I should stick with these since they lasted so long and were my favorite or go with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7x since it has bluetooth I believe.
The adjustment on these is excellent, not sure why you don't like it. You can also buy different custom headbands and swap them out quickly and easily. It's also very difficult to break them, if you drop the headphones then the worst that will happen is the cup will pop out, you just pop it back in again.
Ive had the RIG 500e for years, on PC, but looking to upgrade to wireless. Nothing wrong with current apart from loss of leatherette from cups, i love them. Seems the 800 would be a great option
My original Rig 800(lx?) had the same adjustment mechanism and I absolutely loved them. They sound terrible when adjusting, but once they are set, no worries.
Came here to comment that I love my ‘17 RIG 800hx’s and didn’t find anyone in the comments who disagrees…. I can’t talk myself into a more expensive set because these are sooo comfortable and functional. Plus Atmos. I’ve completely disassembled mine to check solder and wiring after years of travel and mild abuse and everything looked new including plastics and wear-points.
I have the older version. They worked great. My wife wants to take them for her work and buy me new ones lol. Thinking of just grabbing these since it’s a slight upgrade and I know what I’m getting into
Respect for staying bias and not bashing this headset. It’s obvious that it’s not worth $150 but it looks like they’re in a cool direction with the stand. Any headset over $100 should be clearing the stealth 600s
I wouldn't buy the Maxwell headphones there way way way too heavy unless you play once a week or twice a week but I use my headphones every every day 4 to 5 hours everyday go with the nova pro wireless gaming headphones or the Sony h9 wireless gaming headphones but it's your choice good luck and happy gaming
Excellent review. Thank you! About 9:09 the game-chat mixer, if you get the PlayStation version do you get to use the function on PS5? I like that function a lot on my Xbox headset from Astro. Thanks!
So these will work with PS5? My Rig hs600 which worked fine with my PS4, would only play sound, no mic with my new PS5. And yes i tried everytjing in the PS mic settings
I've been using stealth 600 gen 2 max the sound is amazing then when I flip to mute it was make this horid static so I went to gamestop and ended up with these rig 800s. I finally figured out the audio becuz I couldn't hear shit. but in the atmos setting just leave it on movie for audio. super loud. now I may just buy some stealth 500 as a back up to the rigs
I hope they fixed the microphone breaking issue. I loved my rig 800, but the microphone went out about a year later. I want to get the new version so I'm hoping they updated that.
What you mentions about the range being about 70 feet is very accurate. I can go about 70-80 feet or hour it cutting out. Sometimes it’ll cut out. Tiny bit and I’ll keep walking without it doing it again lol
I recently tried to buy the Arctis Nova 5 to "upgrade" from this headset and I seriously couldn't stand how awful the audio was from the nova 5. I tried so much to make it sound decent and less empty because it had all the features I'd want from a headset but I ended up returning it after a few days. Came back to the rig 800 and was much happier with the quality even out of the box. Edit: Forgot the whole reason I was leaving this comment was to ask you. Do you have any recommendations for headphones that have that punchy bass and full sound from the RIG that may be a bit better quality all around? Maybe other dolby atmos headsets? I've been doing research for a bit and just thought I'd ask one of the pros on the topic.
I have a pair of Astro A50 for Xbox. They are the most uncomfortable headset I’ve ever wore. A friend just bought and shipped me these. Can’t wait to get them.
I love this headset but everyone always tells me they can hear my fan and it's really loud..unless I'm in party chat it goes away. I notice when I go to audio settings on xbox the mic monitoring is all the way up and no way to turn it down
Hey Joe, looking for a little clarification. I recently picked up the Arctis Nova 7X and out of the box I agree they aren't as "fun" sounding as maybe the Stealth 700 Max's are. However, with some EQ dabbling in Dolby Atmos, I find them just as immersive now and I think the positional audio is slightly better. Have you had that experience after running your settings, or do you still think the 700 Max's and these 800 Pros still sound better? Just curious on your thoughts, thanks man!
I just got my Arctic 7+p’s yesterday. And I was so damn disappointed with them. I’ve had both the RIG 800 I don’t know they exact models but they sounded great. I was expecting the Arctic’s to blow these out of the water. And they just did not. I tried so many different adjustments and I just couldn’t believe it. I was on my PS5. Everything sounded dull and muffled. I know they come flat with the EQ too. I’m returning them today, and now I’m looking for something better. I still think the RIG’s sound amazing COMPARED to the Artic 7+p’s.
@@TheLinkIsLost In fairness, I don't think anything ever sounds that great on PS5 due to not really having any EQ control. That might be cheating, but I can totally see where you're coming from. When I run the Arctis Nova 7X on Xbox or PC I'm using stuff like Dolby Atmos and dabbling with EQ settings which really brings them to life.
@@TheLinkIsLost They are really comfy, that's the biggest selling point for me these days. I put Wicked Cushions on them and it's just the best. Hopefully you enjoy your setup more now!
The Stealth 700 gen 2 max sadly isn't cutting it for me in terms of comforts. Ears are slightly too big for it and it gets painful. Is this a suitable replacement?
I love turtle beach but the stealth 700s are probably the worse headset I’ve had. Sounds great and comfy but both headsets I’ve had first one had a master volume problem. Second one after a month of having it would keep going to max volume even when turning it down. I’ll never purchase another one.
I just purchased these and decided to try out the wicked cushions with them. The boost in bass from the wicked cushions has completely changed the sound profile. Is there any way you could provide a test with this headset and the wicked cushions and how to fix the eq? Or just your review on the wicked cushions with this headset. Thanks!
I have had this headset for probably over and year now and I love them. I have had no problems with them at all up until about 2 days ago. When I power on my headset it will say headset connected and then immediately disconnect. And it will do this every 30 seconds to a minute. I’ve tried powering the headset off and back on, unplugging the usb from my Xbox and plugging it back in, reset my Xbox. Nothing is working, it’s really frustrating. I’ve tried plugging in the wireless usb into different ports on my Xbox and it’s the same thing. The red and blue flashing light with pop up on the wireless usb like the headset is trying to pair. I don’t know what to do. Any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
Not sure if I like this one that much, I'm looking to buy a wireless headset, my current one is Game one from Sennheiser, and I'm thinking to look into the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. The other option would be the Steelseries one, but idk how I feel about switching brands as I love my current wired one. Any suggestion would be appretiated!
I've been using the non-pro RIG 800 for years. Absolutely love it, but one weird thing it does is when there is complete silence, the headset sometimes has this high frequency hissing noise until sound plays again. Has anyone noticed this problem on the Pro?
I had the rig 200 pro .they cool but i will never buy them again. They very weak the plastic arms snapped after 1 year. Like the holes of the design. Very bad i did email them no help. Awesome video bro
at $100, these would be a total buy - which just so happens to be the trade-in value of my ‘98 corolla…… 😂 …….i had the lil brother to these, the 800LX, crazy comfortable and good sound, but it did distort at louder volumes, any issue with that on these?
I bought the Xbox version, later got a PS5 and I was not able to use it for the PS5. I am curious on how you can connect it to PlayStation? I know you mentioned it at the beginning of the video.
Get the steel series arctics 5x. Great headphones. And can be use for ps5. The usb c dongle has. Switch to go from Xbox to usb that works for ps5. I have both consoles and tested. I love them so much I bought a backup pair in case they stop making them. Got 2nd pair on eBay for $85. There is a guy selling them brand new right now he still has a few pairs left
Just purchased his headset, but when you go to play a game, even with the headset, maxed out at volume the volume on games is so low you can barely hear it
Just joined the discord channel, really like your content, great community you have. Can you turn off the female voice that tells you the battery headset, etc?
I'm a casual gamer I'm 43 my gaming days are over!! I play most storytelling games !! And I'm looking for wireless headset I have some Steelseries wired headphones!!! I like the wire rigs headset.i want to make sure about the wireless
Its either u buy astro a40s and 50s or next best thing and to me after having a40s for like the past 4 or 5 years i feel these riggs are right up there with the better brands
Got a set a few months ago and liked everything but the build quality. Having to adjust the actual ear cups themselves puts extra strain on the wiring inside. Basically the wire completely detached from my right ear cup after about a month. Decided not to even bother with another pair. Now if Nacon can make a more traditional frame and adjustment system with the microphone and sound quality of these I would be willing to give them a shot. Heard rumors of a more premium product coming from them but haven’t heard anything recently.
Okay so maybe im slow but what is the whole point of the transmitter plugging into the charge station? Just for safe storage or does it serve a purpose? Does the transmitter have to be plug in for the charge station to work?
Did you switch the USB transmitter to PC mode? Once doing that, you can select the RIG 800 for both Mic and Audio output. If you don't switch it from Xbox mode, it won't work
I have been looking for 4 fucking hours for where to update the firmware for this headset is.... I cannot, CANNOT HEAR while in xbox parties. others can hear me. I have been messing with every possible setting on the headset, in the party settings, as well as the xbox settings, and I have NEVER been able to hear party chat. If I start my own party, I can talk and I can hear. If I join or am invited to a party, no audio. There is ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE online to download firmware for this god damn headset
I just bought them and I absolutely hate them I play apex alot and the gun sounds are so tinny and the bass is quite forward and the fact you can't change the eq is just flat out sucks
i've recently bought a different headset, so this review doesn't interest me all that much. i just wanted to post a (free) comment to boost visibility, because your reviews are so helpful. gg! also i like your lighting. =)
Damn, my RIG 800 is a few years old. they didn't have the docking station earlier but they had a dongle that had USB and Toslink so you could have both a PC and a Console conected at the same time. Looks like that isn't possible anymore :/
Respect for staying bias and not bashing this headset. It’s obvious that it’s not worth $150 but it looks like they’re in a cool direction with the stand. Any headset over $100 should be clearing the stealth 600s
You hit every single question and more. This is genuinely the best product review I’ve ever seen. Got my sub and I’m excited to see what else you’ve reviewed.
I have the old Rig800 that came out around 2017-18. Absolutely loved it, pretty much the same design, and incredibly durable. But after 5 years or so the headset is starting to reset itself mid session so I was looking into these.
The older model worked universally across all platforms as well and was glad you answered that question in the first 30 seconds that these do to. Definitely an amazing headset with a more reasonable price point.
Dude mine are still amazing only issue I’m having now is having a hard time to get it to start charging 😭 I was left in a bind tonight so it’s time to get a new one.
Got these and they were great for awhile and still are for the most part, but they keep disconnecting and connecting mid game. Just ordered astro a50x just said fuck it and pulled the trigger
How are the astro a50xs?
@@przkilla
My RIG 800 is still used by my kids. Still super comfortable- my favorite ever in that respect, and build quality has been amazing (I mean, kids are using them and they still aren't broken after they've had them for a few years). (should note that I had them for a couple of years before I even gave them to the kids)
Man, I’m looking for the same thing. Just bought the Razer Kaira Pro for PS5 because I saw a review say “simultaneous” audio. Only their version of that word was, yes, at the same time, but you had a switch to go from 2.4 to BT…not exactly what I was thinking of when searching for simultaneous audio. So I was wondering what you found during your search for a headset that did this. I asked around and was only told the Sony Inzone series does it. Though I know the Arctis something I had did it as well (the $200 one) but I didn’t like the head band and the volume seemed very…not loud at that price m so I returned them.
@@FirstTuber123 I’m not sure if you meant to reply to my comment, but I do think there are a number of good simultaneous Bluetooth headsets. If you’re looking for high-end sound, the Audeze Penrose is on sale for $229. The Astro A30 is the same price, but won’t sound quite as good. I have the A30, though, and it’s a very good headset.
The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max has great sound (both for competitive and immersive purposes) and simultaneous Bluetooth, but I don’t trust the build quality and the clamping force was too tight. Knowing how their plastics tend to crack in time, I’d definitely not recommend if you have a wider head.
If you can find the JBL Quantum 810 on sale, it can be a steal. I bought mine for $100 (normally $199). If you like immersion and a bit of bass, you could do worse. It is a bit better on the PC, though. Again, it has simultaneous Bluetooth.
Another headset that is supposed to sound great and has simultaneous Bluetooth is the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. I think the H3 Hybrid (non-pro) has a wired connection and simultaneous Bluetooth.
The Sony Inzone headsets seem like a lot of money for what you get. There are definitely a bunch of better headsets with simultaneous Bluetooth (and I didn’t even mention the Arctis Nova line earlier, since you don’t like the ski headband)
i have owned the older series the rig 800lx wireless and ive been running them for the past 5 years till recent when the mic got floppy and stopped working correctly. but for 5 years and i stand by the brand for comfort and sound and the sound canceling is awesome, and the range is nuts. imma upgrade to these next.
So the only reason companies like these sell separate models for PS and Xbox is to optimize box art and branding?
Nah, unfortunately Xbox needs its own configuration to work. While PlayStation is more open like a pc and does need the extra work. I’m simplifying this but that’s the gist
@@greezythumpsspot on , Xbox is like iPhone , they only let their branded products be used on Xbox or a third company in partnership with them . Ps let’s any mic
I loved my rig 800, used them for like 4 years. When it was time to upgrade I took a hard look at these, but ultimately went with the turtle beach 800 g2 because I wanted simultaneous Bluetooth. Very happy with my choice but I will say the rigs felt way better on my head.
Are the turtle beach pretty tight on the hears or open like the rigs?
the new rig 800 pro v2 was voted best headset in 2022
I got the RIG 800 Pro HX last July right after they released, and they've been pretty great. Sometimes I have an issue with my Xbox One S recognizing them unless I disconnect and reconnect a couple times, but once they connect the Dolby Atmos audio is amazing, especially for games like theHunter: Call of the Wild where your surroundings mean everything. Curious, though, mine came in a white box while yours is green and black. Probably doesn't mean anything, but just interesting to me.
I was having the same issue I found out a common issue on the Xbox series s/x connectivity issues when you have the usb plugged in the back port it tends to reset and lose connectivity rather than having it connected on the front port for some reason almost returned them and found this out.
@Frizzlechops you find any solution for this? I just got this headset. I’m on series s and I had an older version of the RIG 800. The older is wayyy louder
Just picked these up today as a backup for my Penrose. They were $99.99 at Best buy and they now have a upgraded USB C version.For $100 cant go wrong.
@@INSIDIOUSSLAUGHTER nice!
Not sure if the ones I got have usb type c but I got a pair for 57 dollars Canadian today brand new on Amazon. They had 40÷ off and a 50 dollar coupon. I feel like even if they don't have the upgraded port I did well
I feel strange that there are probably more than 100 other headsets that I have tried, but none come close to RIG 800s. I got the original ones in 2017 when they launched, and they are so comfortable that you can put them on forever. A few weeks ago I was looking to buy a new headset because the old one's mic is broken and battery doesnt last. So now I have the HD PROs, a few improvements, the EQ button was never used anyway so I love that they put the wireless dock charging on that spot, excellent!
Thoughts on the headset after almost a year? My 2017 RIG 800s mic also stopped working (seems to be common theme lol) but how are the earpads on the newer ones? I liked the cloth ones and afraid the leather is gonna make my ears hot
As a owner of the step down from this (The Rig 700Pro HX for about 100$) It looks to be almost identical in design and function, besides the mic- the drivers even seem to be identical.
After just 1 year of ownership, range has noticeably decreased- and was never anywhere near as good as the 800 is (according to the review) It's more like the 20~30ft claim on the box, and will frequently disconnect if I go into another room with any wall in the way. It's probably working at 90% its original range. I will praise however, no matter how hard I shake my head or run around the room- audio is never scuffed, dropped or pops.
I would also like to mention that EVERY TIME you do anything with the power or connect/disconnect the headset has a built in lady who tells you that it happens every time- and its one of the most annoying features I've ever met in the maybe 5~ headsets I've owned over the years- goddamn is it annoying to drop audio for half a second and listen to this lady tell you "HEADSET NOT CONNECTED" then "HEADSET CONNECTED" this has actually caused me to rage a few times, since it happens every time I leave to go to the bathroom or to the sink in the room over from me, infuriating, much would rather it say nothing or just play a varied soft sound fx.
The sound wheel (identical design) is horribly unresponsive, skipping across numbers, sometimes not responding at all until multiple spins, likewise the power button has begun to present unresponsiveness as well- sometimes requiring to be held down multiple times to finally get it to turn on/off although this happens fairly rarely. The wheel is defective with every use- and I keep my hands as clean as possible.
Audio quality is noticeably worse than my last pair of headphones (Roccat Khans) which were wired, however it's been so long since my Khans weren't broken (I was headbanging and standing away from the pc a bit and headbanged the usb along with the slot apart) They are heavier than the Khans, and the Mic quality is absolutely terrible in comparison, the khans could be worn all day with no fatigue, these will begin presenting fatigue (with glasses) after an hour or few. Needing a break after use.
The Battery is pretty annoying, 12 hours is already pushing the lower end of battery life imo and I've frequently run into problems having to charge it after an extended 6~ hour session of gaming or music. It hasn't seemed to lost lifetime though, however the biggest problem with the battery is the charging- the micro-usb slot has lost its strength to hold the plug-in... meaning you really have to baby it to keep it plugged in, and make sure it doesn't get shaken or moved around afterwards, its pretty damn annoying.
I've got some Audeze Maxwells for my birthday which are on their way, so hopefully they are a large step up.
Great review as usual. Looking forward to your review of the Fosi K5 dac/amp. Might simplify my setup with that if its a winner!
YES THE TOILET TEST SOMETHING IVE BEEN WAITING IN REVIEW THANKS! I often like to go downstairs and it cuts out my hyperX.
Watched your Astro vs turtle vs arctic video like 5x and was crossing my fingers hoping you’d make a video for this!
Well done brotha
I've had the 800lx (seems to just be a older version of this) for about 3.5/4 yrs now, and the headset has held up great. The battery still holds a long charge, and the mic still works great. The only thing that has worn is the ear muffs. There is a slight worn area on the outside leather from me having it partly over my left ear occasionally. Other than thatvits been a beast.
Just bought these today. Thank you for the information!
how are they holding up? i just bought a pair today.
@KindaKorpa do people say your mic sounds bad? I bought a pair today and people say I sound muffled/bad in general
@@keatonadams5228 ngl yeah I’ve heard people say it but you can buy little microphone covers and it should help, it did for me
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@@KindaKorpa what does that mean
I had the old Plantronic RIG 800 since 2017. My favorite headset I've ever had. The only reason I am in the market for a new headset is because the microphone has gone and it no longer picks up my voice. My friend also has this issue, so this may be a common issue for this headset or flip to mute mics in general.
Torn on if I should stick with these since they lasted so long and were my favorite or go with the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7x since it has bluetooth I believe.
The adjustment on these is excellent, not sure why you don't like it. You can also buy different custom headbands and swap them out quickly and easily. It's also very difficult to break them, if you drop the headphones then the worst that will happen is the cup will pop out, you just pop it back in again.
Always appreciate your reviews and videos.
I've always found USB based audio on the XSX is worse than wireless or controller output.
Without bluetooth on XSX, to get wireless wouldn't you have to plug a dongle into a USB? Would that be considered USB based audio?
Ive had the RIG 500e for years, on PC, but looking to upgrade to wireless. Nothing wrong with current apart from loss of leatherette from cups, i love them. Seems the 800 would be a great option
My original Rig 800(lx?) had the same adjustment mechanism and I absolutely loved them. They sound terrible when adjusting, but once they are set, no worries.
Came here to comment that I love my ‘17 RIG 800hx’s and didn’t find anyone in the comments who disagrees…. I can’t talk myself into a more expensive set because these are sooo comfortable and functional. Plus Atmos.
I’ve completely disassembled mine to check solder and wiring after years of travel and mild abuse and everything looked new including plastics and wear-points.
My mic is starting to crackle. Is it easy enough to get to the wire?
Ive owned this headset for a little over 2 years and has been a great headset for my first more expensive headset
for some reason i can’t hear the game i just hear my own voice 🥲🥲
I have the older version. They worked great. My wife wants to take them for her work and buy me new ones lol. Thinking of just grabbing these since it’s a slight upgrade and I know what I’m getting into
Respect for staying bias and not bashing this headset. It’s obvious that it’s not worth $150 but it looks like they’re in a cool direction with the stand.
Any headset over $100 should be clearing the stealth 600s
I use these daily and so far I still cant find a wirless headset with thecsame quality of sound around its price range.
Hey Joe, great review. Like yourself and many viewers I'm waiting for the maxwell to drop. I only wish they were making an open back version as well.
I wouldn't buy the Maxwell headphones there way way way too heavy unless you play once a week or twice a week but I use my headphones every every day 4 to 5 hours everyday go with the nova pro wireless gaming headphones or the Sony h9 wireless gaming headphones but it's your choice good luck and happy gaming
These look the same as the pair i have now from 5-6 yrs ago they are a great headset insane range
yes not high end but I got it for 99 bucks... well worth it. Great review
My local walmart has it for 99 reason why im considering it right now haha!
Excellent review. Thank you!
About 9:09 the game-chat mixer, if you get the PlayStation version do you get to use the function on PS5? I like that function a lot on my Xbox headset from Astro. Thanks!
Great video as always. Can you make a video comparing wired headphones and wireless headsets?
So these will work with PS5? My Rig hs600 which worked fine with my PS4, would only play sound, no mic with my new PS5. And yes i tried everytjing in the PS mic settings
The charge cable has been upgraded to the usb-c now
I've been using stealth 600 gen 2 max the sound is amazing then when I flip to mute it was make this horid static so I went to gamestop and ended up with these rig 800s. I finally figured out the audio becuz I couldn't hear shit. but in the atmos setting just leave it on movie for audio. super loud. now I may just buy some stealth 500 as a back up to the rigs
I hope they fixed the microphone breaking issue. I loved my rig 800, but the microphone went out about a year later. I want to get the new version so I'm hoping they updated that.
What you mentions about the range being about 70 feet is very accurate. I can go about 70-80 feet or hour it cutting out. Sometimes it’ll cut out. Tiny bit and I’ll keep walking without it doing it again lol
Excellent review 🎧 👌
Turtle beach used to have a 800 X headset with a charging dock I loved that headset
I recently tried to buy the Arctis Nova 5 to "upgrade" from this headset and I seriously couldn't stand how awful the audio was from the nova 5. I tried so much to make it sound decent and less empty because it had all the features I'd want from a headset but I ended up returning it after a few days. Came back to the rig 800 and was much happier with the quality even out of the box.
Edit: Forgot the whole reason I was leaving this comment was to ask you. Do you have any recommendations for headphones that have that punchy bass and full sound from the RIG that may be a bit better quality all around? Maybe other dolby atmos headsets? I've been doing research for a bit and just thought I'd ask one of the pros on the topic.
I have a pair of Astro A50 for Xbox. They are the most uncomfortable headset I’ve ever wore. A friend just bought and shipped me these. Can’t wait to get them.
I love this headset but everyone always tells me they can hear my fan and it's really loud..unless I'm in party chat it goes away. I notice when I go to audio settings on xbox the mic monitoring is all the way up and no way to turn it down
I am just curious if the microphone is better than the $60 wired steel series?
Hey Joe, looking for a little clarification. I recently picked up the Arctis Nova 7X and out of the box I agree they aren't as "fun" sounding as maybe the Stealth 700 Max's are. However, with some EQ dabbling in Dolby Atmos, I find them just as immersive now and I think the positional audio is slightly better. Have you had that experience after running your settings, or do you still think the 700 Max's and these 800 Pros still sound better? Just curious on your thoughts, thanks man!
I just got my Arctic 7+p’s yesterday. And I was so damn disappointed with them. I’ve had both the RIG 800 I don’t know they exact models but they sounded great. I was expecting the Arctic’s to blow these out of the water. And they just did not. I tried so many different adjustments and I just couldn’t believe it. I was on my PS5. Everything sounded dull and muffled. I know they come flat with the EQ too. I’m returning them today, and now I’m looking for something better. I still think the RIG’s sound amazing COMPARED to the Artic 7+p’s.
@@TheLinkIsLost In fairness, I don't think anything ever sounds that great on PS5 due to not really having any EQ control. That might be cheating, but I can totally see where you're coming from. When I run the Arctis Nova 7X on Xbox or PC I'm using stuff like Dolby Atmos and dabbling with EQ settings which really brings them to life.
Yeah that sucks that I couldn’t do more, because they were so comfortable and felt spot on. It was hard to box them back up.
@@TheLinkIsLost They are really comfy, that's the biggest selling point for me these days. I put Wicked Cushions on them and it's just the best. Hopefully you enjoy your setup more now!
The Stealth 700 gen 2 max sadly isn't cutting it for me in terms of comforts. Ears are slightly too big for it and it gets painful. Is this a suitable replacement?
I love turtle beach but the stealth 700s are probably the worse headset I’ve had. Sounds great and comfy but both headsets I’ve had first one had a master volume problem. Second one after a month of having it would keep going to max volume even when turning it down. I’ll never purchase another one.
dose it still have the optical on the base station or dongle like some of the other ones so i can turn up game volume and chat vol on Pc?
I just purchased these and decided to try out the wicked cushions with them. The boost in bass from the wicked cushions has completely changed the sound profile. Is there any way you could provide a test with this headset and the wicked cushions and how to fix the eq? Or just your review on the wicked cushions with this headset. Thanks!
What kind did you get? I don't see an option for RIG on their website
@@brent_2862 same ones that suit steel series arctis 7 etc. just their generic ones
@@richardpalinkas Thanks!
Hello… can you help me please? How i can fixed the microphone sensibility ?
my dongle for my 800pro hx broke. Any idea what i can use to replace it?
very helpful review
Is there any difference between the LX and the PRO HX besides the base station?
I got these today.. But they not as loud as my steelseries arctis nova 7x or my hyperx.. How can I get them louder
I have had this headset for probably over and year now and I love them. I have had no problems with them at all up until about 2 days ago. When I power on my headset it will say headset connected and then immediately disconnect. And it will do this every 30 seconds to a minute. I’ve tried powering the headset off and back on, unplugging the usb from my Xbox and plugging it back in, reset my Xbox. Nothing is working, it’s really frustrating. I’ve tried plugging in the wireless usb into different ports on my Xbox and it’s the same thing. The red and blue flashing light with pop up on the wireless usb like the headset is trying to pair. I don’t know what to do. Any tips from anyone would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
How do I turn up the volume on the mic? My friend is having trouble hearing me
Not sure if I like this one that much, I'm looking to buy a wireless headset, my current one is Game one from Sennheiser, and I'm thinking to look into the EPOS H3PRO Hybrid. The other option would be the Steelseries one, but idk how I feel about switching brands as I love my current wired one. Any suggestion would be appretiated!
Looking for epos as well ordered it yesterday.. did you order it already and if yes how is it ?! Can’t wait
i just got this headset a day ago and the mic is SUUUUPER quiet. i've tried all the normal fixes with no luck. anyone got tips on how to remedy this?
I've been using the non-pro RIG 800 for years. Absolutely love it, but one weird thing it does is when there is complete silence, the headset sometimes has this high frequency hissing noise until sound plays again. Has anyone noticed this problem on the Pro?
This used to happen on my last console rigs
Does anyone have problem to where when you talk it sounds like you are far away from the mic??
Bro how do I get mine to stay connected it keeps on disconnecting and when it does connect I can’t hear a thing
I just bought this for my Xbox and idk what’s going on but their not loud enough and idk how to fix it
Audeze Maxwell review coming anytime soon?
It’s not out yet.
No one has it yet, atleast out in the public, still waiting for them to finish tweaking softwares before they ship out
yes there way way way too heavy I'm not getting them
I had the rig 200 pro .they cool but i will never buy them again. They very weak the plastic arms snapped after 1 year. Like the holes of the design. Very bad i did email them no help. Awesome video bro
I had a problem connecting and disconnecting just try different usb ports on pc it will work.
I wonder if this headset would be good for pubg on xbox
Danke für dein Video und deine Tests. Bitte teste das HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless und vergleiche das Mal.
plaster walls will def effect range FYI
at $100, these would be a total buy - which just so happens to be the trade-in value of my ‘98 corolla…… 😂 …….i had the lil brother to these, the 800LX, crazy comfortable and good sound, but it did distort at louder volumes, any issue with that on these?
Does the chatmix work on PC as well?
Does anyone know how to get the mic working in discord? I can't seem to get it working
I thought dongles did not work with xbox, I guess this one is custom to their proprietary wireless tech?
Hey maté great review,are you considering doing a review on the new JBL QUANTUM 810??? Thank you
I was told by a rep that some JBL stuff would be coming soon so eventually I do plan on covering them. Keep an eye out!
@@GadgetryTechthese or the Xbox wireless headset?
I bought the Xbox version, later got a PS5 and I was not able to use it for the PS5. I am curious on how you can connect it to PlayStation? I know you mentioned it at the beginning of the video.
You can’t
How'd you get it to work on ps5 it thinks it connected but there's no sound
same here :/
The Arctis nova 7x hurts my ears so when u compared it to this headset now I’m a little hesitant to buy this
How do I connect this version of the headset to my ps5 I have both consoles I just wanna use this headset for it
Get the steel series arctics 5x. Great headphones. And can be use for ps5. The usb c dongle has. Switch to go from Xbox to usb that works for ps5. I have both consoles and tested. I love them so much I bought a backup pair in case they stop making them. Got 2nd pair on eBay for $85. There is a guy selling them brand new right now he still has a few pairs left
Just purchased his headset, but when you go to play a game, even with the headset, maxed out at volume the volume on games is so low you can barely hear it
check the game volume
Just joined the discord channel, really like your content, great community you have. Can you turn off the female voice that tells you the battery headset, etc?
I'm a casual gamer I'm 43 my gaming days are over!! I play most storytelling games !! And I'm looking for wireless headset I have some Steelseries wired headphones!!! I like the wire rigs headset.i want to make sure about the wireless
Its either u buy astro a40s and 50s or next best thing and to me after having a40s for like the past 4 or 5 years i feel these riggs are right up there with the better brands
Agreed.
What the best PS5 headset under 300?
I would love to know this too
Got a set a few months ago and liked everything but the build quality. Having to adjust the actual ear cups themselves puts extra strain on the wiring inside. Basically the wire completely detached from my right ear cup after about a month. Decided not to even bother with another pair. Now if Nacon can make a more traditional frame and adjustment system with the microphone and sound quality of these I would be willing to give them a shot. Heard rumors of a more premium product coming from them but haven’t heard anything recently.
Okay so maybe im slow but what is the whole point of the transmitter plugging into the charge station? Just for safe storage or does it serve a purpose? Does the transmitter have to be plug in for the charge station to work?
can someone tell me the point of plugging the dongle into the charging unit?
Mainly so you can have a single cable to the console or PC that handles charging and the audio connection. Less connections.
I just bout the hx version for my ps5 but no sound. Says its connected but nothing else
Did you switch the USB transmitter to PC mode? Once doing that, you can select the RIG 800 for both Mic and Audio output. If you don't switch it from Xbox mode, it won't work
@@GadgetryTech I did. And I can tell there is some sound in the back ground but barely can make it out. I tried everything
@@GadgetryTech how do you switch it?
@@tristanporter6225 still not working?
Mine have a usb c connection in Australia
Have the 700hs for the price Amazing
is bug fixxed?
Does it work with nintendo switch
Docked Switch with dongle switch set to PC
I have been looking for 4 fucking hours for where to update the firmware for this headset is....
I cannot, CANNOT HEAR while in xbox parties. others can hear me. I have been messing with every possible setting on the headset, in the party settings, as well as the xbox settings, and I have NEVER been able to hear party chat.
If I start my own party, I can talk and I can hear. If I join or am invited to a party, no audio.
There is ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE online to download firmware for this god damn headset
I just bought them and I absolutely hate them I play apex alot and the gun sounds are so tinny and the bass is quite forward and the fact you can't change the eq is just flat out sucks
i've recently bought a different headset, so this review doesn't interest me all that much. i just wanted to post a (free) comment to boost visibility, because your reviews are so helpful. gg!
also i like your lighting. =)
Damn, my RIG 800 is a few years old. they didn't have the docking station earlier but they had a dongle that had USB and Toslink so you could have both a PC and a Console conected at the same time. Looks like that isn't possible anymore :/
Yea have and for sole reason people can't hear me that well
I like these but I think I’ll stick with my a40s
The HX version doesnt work with ps5! I repeat.. it doesnt work with ps5, it just work the mic, nothing else.
It does work on PS5. You need to put the dongle into PC mode. I use it daily on PS5 and have no issue.
@@therisareddy17 I can't get my hx to work on my ps5 and it's on pc toggle.
Apparently my mic sucks
I have this headset and the mic issues were just too much for me lol
My mic sounds like ass my friends say
Cheaper? It’s $150. That’s not cheap.
Yes it is bro. In this day and age? It is. It’s actually on sale at Best Buy too
don't buy this shit headset it just keeps losing connection to the wireless adapter and there's no hardwire option.
Bro, how do i turn off sidetone so i dont hear my voice when i talk… it makes the headset shit….
Respect for staying bias and not bashing this headset. It’s obvious that it’s not worth $150 but it looks like they’re in a cool direction with the stand.
Any headset over $100 should be clearing the stealth 600s