- RIG has announced a new gaming headset, the R5 Max HD
- This wired model features Oras GrapheneQ drivers and comes with an audio DAC dongle
- It boasts a unique ‘Snap+Lock’ system for easy fit
Nacon hardware brand RIG has unveiled the new R5 Max HD, which it calls “the ultimate wired gaming headset for competitive PC and console gaming.”
A premium model aimed at professional gamers and audiophiles, the RIG R5 Max HD features 40mm “studio-grade” GrapheneQ drivers from audio technology company Ora. These use a unique graphene layer that is intended to minimize distortion and help improve spatial sound performance.
It offers an extended frequency response of 20Hz – 40kHz (which goes well beyond the usual 20Hz – 20kHz range of human hearing) with an impressive 32-bit resolution when the headset is connected to the included USB-C audio DAC dongle. This DAC also enables Dolby Atmos support on compatible devices for more realistic spatial sound.
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The headset is equipped with a unidirectional microphone that Nacon describes as “broadcast grade”.
Flashy drivers aside, these aren’t particularly unique features in the world of audiophile gaming headsets. The Beyerdynamic MMX 330 Pro, for example, boasts a similar 5Hz – 40kHz frequency response and its own built-in microphone, while wireless competitors such as the Audeze Maxwell take things further with larger 90mm planar magnetic drivers that deliver a 10hZ – 50kHz frequency range.
What sets the RIG R5 Max HD apart is its price, which is just $149.99 (roughly £110, although no UK release is currently planned). It’s significantly cheaper than both competing models, and if performance is similar, I could see the RIG R5 Max HD becoming one of the best wired gaming headsets out there today.
It also boasts a unique ‘Snap+Lock’ fitting system that lets you swap out some parts for easy customization. You can even change the location of the microphone to be on either the left or right ear cup, or remove it entirely for a slimmer look if you prefer.
For just under $150, the materials on offer here also sound impressively premium. The headset features dual-material ear cushions (with easy removal for cleaning) plus memory foam cushioning around the metal headband.
The headset is available through Amazon from today.
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