Customers are impressed with the RIG 505 Lava Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset's sound quality and comfort, frequently praising its lightweight design and comfortable fit. Many appreciate the headset's affordability and the convenient microphone mute function. However, some users noted that the volume could be low and the bass response may not meet everyone's expectations.
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Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Headset for the price
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I was pleasantly surprised by this headset. Great value. Very comfortable and light weight. The sound is good. The mike is pretty good. I'm using this one with the simple mike and headphone adapter for the PC. This adapter came in the box but is not mentioned in the manual. The manual shows a "Mixer", "Xbox LIVE" cable, "RCA" Cable as "included in the box. These were not in the box for me, but I didn't need them anyway. I use this headset with the Microsoft Flight Simulator and an online "live" Air traffic control service. I attached a picture of the adapter (with added green tape so I can quickly identity the headset side vs. the mic)
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quality sound and very comfortable
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For someone who wears them 8+ hours a day, weight and comfort was a big concern. These were the lightest and best reviewed at a reasonable price point. The sound quality is great, adjustable boom mic works well. These are very comfortable and versatile, super lightweight, accommodates any head size without sacrificing comfort and the entire earpiece / driver assemblies can be swapped maintaining frame. Mic mutes when folded up, so no guessing or searching to see if you are muted, plus best of all... works off analog headset 4 contact mini plug (comes with separate headphone and mic splitter too) to no pesky driver problems which I was plagued with using Windows 7. Great choice and great price, highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Cons mentioned:
Bass
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Very Light and Very Comfortable
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These were on display at BestBuy and as soon as I tried them on I had to have them!
They were extremely light compared to other over ear headphones. The material the ear cups are made out of are so soft they feel incredible over your ear, and yes they still fit Over the ear and not on ear.
They are ventilated so you can still hear other things in the room with them on.
The mic is extremely flexible so you can flex it towards your mouth and it will stay. The mic also mutes when flipped up which is a great feature too.
Even thought they have 40 mm drivers, the sound quality, mainly the bass, isn't that impressive at all (compared to say the Logitech G430 or G230 which are great hooked up to a mixamp pro) I have tested the RIG 505 Lave on normal PC output and Atro Mixamp Pro
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Price, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Economic Headphones
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I've always fought my friends / fellow gamer's in getting something to chat with them. Finally giving in, I wanted to get something inexpensive......more than good. I settled on these in the store, purely based on price. Much to my surprise they've been great. The sound quality is awesome and they are very comfortable to wear for hours at a time. I would recommend them to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Volume control
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very comfortable headset, good sound as well
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One of the most comfortable headsets I've worn and that you can get at that price. The sound is awesome for simple stereo, only downfall is that there's no in-line or on-ear chat/game volume controls so it works well for pc and xbox one(if you have the adapter) but not so much ps4
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Open headset
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If you are looking for a great Open Headset this is the ones for you. I have tried most other "retail" headsets for gaming and they are either closed or to bassy. These are Open, which means you can still hear the kids, wife, someone knocking on your door, etc and still hear the game sounds perfectly. In fact, Open headsets give a more spacial sound which is great for most games. Very light weight and easy to connect.
My ONLY complaint is that if you lift the mic up, which mutes the mic, people in voice chat or game, if you press your talk key will hear your music playing, etc you are playing on your PC, just not your voice, etc in your room
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Quality
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This headset is super comfy, for long hours of wear without ear fatigue. The cups are still plush after years of use. I've had mine at least 3 years.
I'm also told that the microphone is amazing constantly. The mic arm is solid and after having it for a time it no long likes to stay in the up position but the mic quality is still there.
I will definitely be getting this again before even considering anything else.
I worked in Customer Service and a call center specifically for over 10 years and you know what they gave everyone starting? A Plantronics headset. Neil Armstrong used one in 1969 before the moon landing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light headset; great for long play sessions
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I love this thing. It's the most comfortable headset I've used and the best aspect of it is how light weight it is and comfortable it is over extended time. There's a lot of fancy looking headsets out there that look and feel great when you try them on, but once you play for a bit, your head can get sore from how heavy they are.
This thing is really well constructed and the flexible plastic has kept it in one piece after being knocked around a good bit. If this thing ever breaks, the replacement will probably be another of the same.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
worth every penny!
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I am very picky about a comfortable headset, that also isn't problematic for those of us who wear glasses. The comfort of this headset is more than acceptable in this, extremely soft earmuffs, and it's well vented for no sweating either. My first impression when playing COD Black Ops III was to say the least.... WOW! Rich bass sound that wasn't expected, crisp highs that don't pierce and hurt, and allowed me to hear many other subtle sounds I never knew were there. All in all, it's the best headset I have ever experienced. Well worth trying out!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Light weight
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These headphones are light weight when resting on your head. they have good sound, nice and clear.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
ok but just basic features
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rated average, no bells or whistles to them, no value add other than speaker modules detach which was kinda nice, but doesn't affect performance at all compared to the logitech g430 that came with a usb dongle, in wire volume and mute for much cheaper. audio and mic are fine, no problems there
walked into store needing headphones after being put at the busiest foot path intersection in the office, as a developer, having people come to the intersection constantly have conversations less than 3 feet from me is distracting. these do an ok job at isolating me, sound decent, my only complaint would be lack of manual volume and mute control on the wire. I paid around 80 for them, then ordered a pair of logitech g430 for $35, I like the g430 better
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones for the price
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For the price point I can't find a thing to complain about. Great sound, very comfortable for prolonge use, stylish, sturdy material doesn't feel cheap. If your deciding to get a pair of headphones for the Xbox one and don't want to spend a lot of money these are a bargain and a half.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Headset.
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Good Headset. Comfortable and sound quality is decent. Get's the job done for someone looking to simply upgrade from stock. Only con is that there is not an in-line mute switch.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good sound, light weight, versatile headphones
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I was looking for a new headset to use with my PC while playing games. I have had beefier headsets in the past, but found they are heavy and can become uncomfortable due to weight and lack of ventilation. These are unbelievably light for their size and have nice ventilation. Furthermore, as they come with a single 4 pin connector, they can be used on Macs, phones, iPads and (newer) Xbox One controllers. They also include the adapter for both headphone and speaker, to use with most PCs.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Lightweight
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I checked out other gaming headsets and found them to be uncomfortable after a couple of hours due to the weight of them. These are very light and can wear them for hours without any problems. Sound quality is good and have enjoyed them greatly.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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I have had a number of different headsets but this one is the best one i have owned. It is very comfortable and the ear cups detach for easy portability. The sound is good and the mic works great. I would highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset
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Comfortable to wear.
Very clear
Only con is they come apart easily as they are modular. They are meant come apart for easy storage and travel but they tend to occasionally come apart when you remove them from your head.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Son loves them
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Son actually purchased these with a Christmas gift card. He can't stop talking about them. Sound quality for the price is perfect, he also likes the built in microphone for use with computer games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Gaming Headgear
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My 14 year old son says these are great! He's on the computer sun up to sun down. He says they're comfortable and the sound quality is excellent.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headset for the price!
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This is a great headset! Better than alot of the top headsets out but at half the price. Light weight and comfortable. I bought 2 sets for myself and my son.