Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- RIG 500 PRO HX
- |
- SKU:
- 6258496
Customer reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 987 reviews
(987 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.1
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers value the RIG 500 PRO HX headset's superb sound quality and comfortable, lightweight design. Many appreciate the convenient retractable microphone and find the headset to be reasonably priced. However, some users report issues with the volume control and a lack of bass, while others experienced occasional connection problems. A few customers also had difficulty with the Dolby Atmos feature.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Left speaker went out in 2 days, definitely disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hi! Thank you for your review on our RIG 500 PRO HX headset, however, we are sorry to hear about your experience. Our intention is to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we thank you for bringing this to our attention. If you are experiencing some audio issues with the left side of the headset, please make sure it is properly set up under your gaming console settings. Also make sure the headset is connected properly into your gaming console. Last but not least, try connecting your headset to your mobile to completely isolate the issue. If for some reason you still encounter the same issue, then it means the headset has an actual problem and it is best to replace it. Remember this unit counts with a limited warranty since the first day of purchase, and if you need a replacement you can click on the following link for further instructions: https://bit.ly/2N637EC. Please note the life span of the product depends on the usage but on many cases they last for way past their warranty period. Please feel free to contact our Customer Care Team at https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/contact if you require assistance!
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A Good Budget Headset
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset is good when you want a balance between the basic headset for Xbox and some other $200 headset. The over ear headphones create an immersive experience and the audio delivers fairly crisp sound for a cheaper headset. The mic works well and clear and my teammates had no problem hearing me. It also worked for PC, though it took some setting adjustments. I don't recommend using it to connect to an Xbox controller that is plugged into a computer via USB. The mic did not work well for this.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfort, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awsome headset
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Awsome headset for the price. Lightweight and very comfortable.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good quality headset, sound/range
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones fit well and have good sound quality. They are easy to install, plug and play. They work for XBox One. The range is as far as your remote will reach. (They are not wireless, they are wired and plug into your remote) They are very good but still 2nd tear to Turtle Beach. Very good for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A nice direction for gaming headsets
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Lightweight and comfortable Conveniently placed microphone Easy access to mute mic Con: Cable is a bit short. Sound quality suited more toward gaming, sounds underwhelming when watching the Atmos demo videos.
I would recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Volume control
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent Headphones
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Headphones are ok. they do have good sound separation but lack volume to have a good impact while gaming. You also have to purchase the Dolby Atmos app for the xbox one to take full advantage of the Dolby Atmos sound. Racing games is what I mainly play are good sound separation but lack as volume impact. the cord is standard thickness and has a nice touch for plugging into the controller. Even in the setting for the headset on the Xbox one X to turn the volume to max it still lack the impact many would look for. If looking for an immersive gaming headset I would go with a true powered headset.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our RIG 500 PRO HX Headset. Please note the Dolby Atmos is a free code that provides 3-dimensional sound on your headset but not for a complete surround system. All of our headsets All meet and exceed OSHA standard regulations/requirements. None of our headsets exceed 118dBA. Thank you for your comments, they will be shared with our Product Development team, as we appreciate feedback based on customer use to create the best possible products. Feel free to contact our Customer Care Team at: https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/contact if you have any questions!
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Nice sound but uncomfortable
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Getting this headset up and running was relatively easy with the self-explanatory, picture-based guide. The volume control using the dial is a nice touch. Sound quality is nice and feels like you're immersed in the game. However, these felt relatively uncomfortable for not only me but my children as well. Both of my sons felt like the headset was unncecessarily bulky and cumbersome. So, at least for us, we would prefer something else.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hello and thank you for your honest review! We have sent your feedback to our product development team for consideration, comments like yours really help make a great product for everybody. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Plantronics Customer Care at 855-765-7878
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset is lightweight and comfortable to wear and easy to use. The sound quality is amazing. Excellent value.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hi! Thank you very much for your honest review and for your kind comments; we really appreciate you taking valuable time out of your day to give your feedback. We will continue to provide our valuable customers like you the best of our products and services. Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Care Team at https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/contact if you require assistance.
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent and good value
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these gaming headphones as they are comfortable. The mic is very clear when I talk. There is a volume knob where they plug in. Also it is nice to be able to use the same headphones when on my Xbox or Windows PC when gaming. Negatives would be they are not wireless.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset for the Money
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This headset is comfortable and sounds great! I compared this to another headset that I was interested in purchasing (HyperX Alpha), and I really could not tell a difference in sound quality. I'm really impressed with the headset, especially with the dolby atmos on Xbox! Again, comparing it to the Alpha, the surround and accuracy just sounded better on the RIG 500. It's a great headset, and happy with my purchase. This is my first RIG purchase, and I'm glad I took a chance with Platronics! Can't wait to play Black Ops 4 with the RIG's.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
NO MIC MONITORING
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Got this headset a few days ago and I was really pleased with how great it looked, and how comfortable they are. Sound quality on these are awesome too. However, there is no mic monitoring at all. This might not be a problem for you and if it's not, then great this headset will be awesome. But, if you're like me and you want to be able to hear yourself and make sure you're not screaming into your mic, I'd get another headset.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hello! Thank you for providing your feedback regarding our RIG 500 PRO HX headset. Our corded gaming headsets do not have active microphone monitoring or a native side-tone feature. The latter is usually provided by the device the headset is connected to.
Please feel free to contact our Customer Support regarding any matter.
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice design and function
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These headphones are amazing the sound and physical quality are good. It comes with 2 adapters for the plug on the connector. It will work for both ps4 and xbox one. The mic is attached but can be moved out of the face which makes it easier to keep the mic clean and not loose it.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:ComfortCons mentioned:Connection
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Cracklings noise
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Comfy headset. Looks cool. But this annoying crackle noise and drops. I'm playing Tomb Raider Shadow and at first it works great, then every ten minutes its distorts badly and disconnects my controller two times in a row. These are my second pair and right away it does the same thing.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Thank you for your honest review on our RIG 500 PRO HX. We're sorry to hear you've had trouble with your unit. It is not common to find two consecutive units with the same issue. Please make sure that the sleeve is set according to the appropriate game console. You might also want to test your headset with a different controller making sure that it is genuine manufacturer's brand. Please try testing the headset with a different device without the sleeve (mobile phone/tablet). This can help to isolate the cause of the issue. In case you get the same results, please note that this product has a one-year limited warranty from date of purchase. We will forward your comments to our team for consideration. Feel free to contact our Customer Care Team at: https://www.plantronics.com/us/en/support/contact if you require further assistance.
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Stopped working randomly
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I upgraded from an Xbox one x to an Xbox series x and now I can’t get any sound from the console to my headset. No chat or game volume comes through. Yes it’s plugged in to my controller securely and yes I have checked all volume settings on the new Xbox. Smh. Another company trying to force new products when you upgrade!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Too Small for Big Head
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good quality, excellent sound too tight and does not fit on my big head correctly. Gives me headaches, and doesn't fit over ears correctly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
not bad
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like them they can soun a little better but can't complain to much plug does come out of headset sometimes.
I would recommend this to a friend- Cons mentioned:Volume control
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Amazing at first, but short lifespan.
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So I got this headset about 3 years ago and like all of the other 1 star reviews here I must say that the adhesive for the cushions don't last. They were the first thing to go and in about 4 months I completely lost the adhesive on one cup. The sound quality tanked after that and my friends complained that my mic echoed terribly. I would hear static trying to change the volume using the knob and most times one cup was louder than the other, or both were completely silent/flat. The flip mic broke about a month ago and while, yes, I should have replaced the headset with something better but I didn't have the money so I tried to see how long it lasted. It just died today. Get a better headset than this cause it's really bad.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend - Cons mentioned:Volume control
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Honestly, a lot of problems
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had this for 8 months now - what isn't wrong with this headset... To keep this short I am listing below all that has broken, and I keep really good care of it. - Aux cord only plays audio on the left side - Mic doesn't always mute when upright - Left earcup foam is hanging on by a small piece of glue - Mic works 30% of the time - No volume on TV, people say they hear feedback really bad - Mic also has static sounds to other players I am someone who does a ton of research and thought I was getting a great deal. Totally missed. Really like the look and feel, but wish I could just get my money back at this point.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Great Mic, Poor Lifetime
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought my mic March 1, 2019. I was excited to try it out, and for the first few weeks it worked great. Shortly into April, the headset jack started acting up. At first it was a small annoyance where i would occasionally have to fiddle with the volume on the jack to get it to play through both ears. A few weeks following that and there is no volume coming through the headphones and the other people in my party can not hear me. I believe there to be faulty parts in the jack, as I fiddled with it I was able to regain sound for a short time. I never misused the headset or yanked it out of the controller via the cord or dropped the headset. Unfortunate, as it was a good headset while it lasted.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our RIG 500 PRO HX; however, we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. Our intention is to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we thank you for bringing this to our attention. If the volume wheel from the cable seems faulty, our Customer Care Team may be able to replaceable if we have this part available. In any case the unit does have a one-year warranty from date of purchase and you can request a replacement through our website if your reseller is not able to replace it. Thank you for your comments. We will share them with our team for review and consideration in the future. Get in contact with our Customer Care Group at: 855-765-7878 for further assistance!
- Pros mentioned:ComfortCons mentioned:Volume control
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Crappy mic
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s comfortable but you can get better mic the volume isn’t the greatest but the worst part is the mic piece it’s detachable and cheaply made
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from PlantronicsRepresentative
Posted .Hello, thank you for submitting your feedback for our RIG 500 PRO HX. We are sorry to hear the quality of its microphone attachment did not meet your expectations. Please know that we take our customers' comments very seriously. Your remarks will be forwarded to our team for future reference. Please feel free to contact our Customer Support regarding any matter.





