Customer Ratings & Reviews

So I received my new RIG R5 Spear Pro Wired Headset for my PS5 about a week ago and have been putting it through its paces. First off this is my first time trying a RIG headset, so I’m hoping it lives up to the hype. Unboxing: * RIG R5 Spear Pro Wired Headset w/Non Detachable Mic/Mute Arm * Mod Plate Set * User Documentation Now I must say as I unboxed the headset, I was thoroughly impressed with its build quality. Feels solid and sturdy and not cheap. The top part of the headset as with many other headsets is extendable to fit those of us with larger domes. The earcuffs I feel could have been a tad bit larger to accomdatoe for those of use with larger ears, however, its not a dealbreaker. The cuffs did feel somewhat comfortable on my ears during gameplay, however, a tad bit larger and they probably would have been even more comfortable. On what I assume is the left earcuff is the attached mic/mute arm. When it’s down, you can speak to others while playing games and raise it up to mute. I said I assume it was the left earcuff, due to not necessarily seeing any markings to differentiate between the left and right earcuffs. They’re both the same, with the exception of one having a mic attached (which is not removable). Once I plugged the headset into my PS5 controller it automatically started working. While it wasn’t the loudest headset I’ve ever used the volume was nice and clear. I could hear things off in the distance that I would normally probably not hear. You could hear footsteps creeping up behind you. Something I noticed about the headset is that the ear-cushions actually come off, which is pretty cool, I guess if you want to like clean them with a soft damp cloth. Also included in the package are Mod Plates that go on the outer sides of the earcuffs. From what I can tell they don’t provide any other purpose than to maybe cover up the RIG branding which is on the sides of the earcuffs and replaces them with the usual PlayStation “PS” logo. All in all I think this is a decent set of wired headphones for anyone on the market looking for a decent set.

For today’s headsets, it has gotten to the point that even budget headsets have good sound. The RIG - R5 Spear Pro HS wired headset squarely fits in that category but takes it up a notch in terms sound quality. Let’s take a look at the features and how the pros and cons stack up: Build quality and comfort – This is where you have to set the proper expectations – this is a budget headset. It is all plastic with no structural metal. While the overall feel is solid, I would question the long-term durability. I do not think it would break from normal everyday use, but I could see it not surviving being sit on, over stretched etc. I think maybe that would only be any issue for younger children. The earpieces are on the smaller side but fit my ears fine. The foam on the earpieces I very comfortable and does block out a decent amount of ambient sound. Performance – I was not expecting a lot from the sound but I was wrong. Even without a software driven equalizer or sound mode, I found the sound to be clear and there was no distortion at high levels. Compared to 20 years ago, a headset in the budget category would become terrible at high volumes; definitely not the case here. The R5 is lacking in bass but it is fine for games. It is not designed for dual duty of a music headset and gaming headset. The mic is clear as well and I like the basic design of muting by flipping the mic up. It worked well with no issues. RIG states the mic has noise cancellation but that it was hard for me to test other than the mic was very clear during use. A note on the volume and controller for the level. There are a few reviewers that found the control to be clunky. The control is located on the wire and it is slider that clicks into place at the highest level. Below the top volume, you just slide to the desired level. I found no issue with this at all. Cons – There is not a lot to like at this price point. I could see people with large ears and heads having an issue with comfort. I know that sounds like a joke, but the headset is on the small side. During use, I did get some crackling coming from the 3.5 mm connecting turning but that settled down it I made sure it did not move around a lot. One thing I definitely did not like and felt it was a gimmicky waste was the "swappable mod plates." That enables you to put customizable plates on the earphones. No one is going to do that and certainly not on a budget headset. RIG should put that cost into a removeable 3.5 mm cable (because if the old one gets damaged, you will have to buy a new headset.) In conclusion, the R5 Spear Pro HS a great value headset. It certainly does not compare to the expensive headsets, but it checks off all the boxes for a perfectly good budget headset. It reminds me of the old X-Box One head set but with much better sound. RIG does market it the R5 Spear as Playstation headset. However, the 3.5 mm connections allow it to work with other gaming systems. I tried it, it definitely works. One thing that should not be overlooked is the simplicity. There is something to be said for just plugging in a headset and it works. No set up, no software – just plug and play.

I have been using the Nacon R5 Pro HS for a few days now and it's impossible to find fault. First, I tend to prefer wired headsets with my PS5, as it's one less thing to charge. Unboxing was a bit of a surprise, as there is a box with what RIG calls "Snap Lock Plates". So the black PlayStation outer shell magnetically attaches to the outside of the R5's. These are easy to snap on, when I was checking out why, RIG actually have the 3D Print STL files on their website so you can make custom ones - kinda cool. Also, worth noting, the earcups themselves also can be easily removed and changed, they connect using magnets as well. But what really matters is the comfort and sound. The foam earcups are comfortable with incredibly good sound isolation, but the audio... wow wow wow. Crystal clear audio, warm sounds, and incredible fidelity. I'm hearing background ambient audio in Battlefield I never heard before. This is kind of surreal. In terms of the microphone, I use Discord and the microphone quality seems solid. I'm not a huge multiplayer gamer on the PS5 (prefer my PC for that) but the microphone does flip up to mute. FYI, it's a left hand only microphone. There's also inline volume control on the cable, may seem odd to call out, but it's smooth and firm (not rattly like some cheaper headsets). Overall, the R5 is a great headset and I'm looking forward to a Thanksgiving Weekend of PS5 gaming!