It’s that point once more—we’ve some headphones to take a look at. This time it’s the Change-compatible RIG 600 Professional HS from Nacon. Let’s check out what you get.
The set I’ve for overview is the black end, however the 600 collection additionally is available in Arctic Camo and City Camo. The primary 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 technique to put them on. Sure, this seems a bit like “Rig” branding partially, however we’ll give the designers props for the multi-use of fine 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 have the ability to hook up with PlayStation, a PC, or the Nintendo Change (our private fave, proper?), in addition to cell units (to wit, your iOS or Android cellphone).
When you’re 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 gadget. I paired as much as a few units and it was fairly straightforward 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 quantity management knob, the ability button (which seems like a “slide”, however is known as 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 gadget connects through Bluetooth, you possibly can obtain the 600 Professional Navigator app (for both iOS or Android) and customise your sound. The app provides you a fundamental three-band equalizer (bass, mid, treble), and the power to regulate your mic sensitivity. This can be 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 need to use to customise your audio expertise is Dolby Atmos, however this isn’t appropriate with the Change.
One other useful 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 can be linked in such a means that, while you’re taking part in your recreation, the system will even play your cellphone’s ring tone when you’ve gotten an incoming name. Talking of cellphone calls, I attempted out the mic on a cellphone name and the headset carried out fairly effectively 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 usually are not tremendous unbelievable, high-end, boutique headphones, however the efficiency is strong for the worth. With none customizing, they’re somewhat 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 fundamental 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. For those who like low profile designs, these are good. For those who like one thing with a little bit of flash and excessive fashion, these might not excite. The PC/console all black end is simply that: all black. The one exceptions are a small purple energy button and the white R printed on the mesh inside the precise ear can. This can be a fashion Batman would approve of.
Let’s discuss among 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. Thankfully, 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 when you find yourself 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 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, modern, and fewer susceptible to getting snagged when not in use. The mic can be sensible sufficient to know that when it’s retracted into the can, it’s muted.
The headscarf on this headset is one in every of my only a few issues. It has a comfortable 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 scripting this, they’re going for $99.99), so I’m not stunned. 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 wish to give some kudos to the padding design and materials. I put on glasses, and I discovered it straightforward 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 realize what I imply). The scale adjustment is achieved by snapping the cans into one in every 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 for those who use completely different dimension notches between the left and proper can (one M and one L work effectively 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 of, the RIG 600 Professional HS is a cushty headset with a great retractable mic and really good sound for Change gaming and most different audio wants. For extra info, go to nacongaming.com.