RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 Headset Review
For years, the RIG gaming headsets have set the standard for what a low-cost headset should sound and feel like. NACON bought the RIG line in 2020 and has just introduced new and enhanced versions of some of the headsets in the last few weeks. These Gen 2 headsets have improved audio as well as more comfortable and attractive aesthetics. The RIG 500 PRO HX Gen 2 is exactly what gamers have been waiting for. It has a fantastic soundstage, is really comfy, and is reasonably priced. PRICE The RIG 500 Pro HX Gen 2 headset is available at $79.99. It is priced in the mid-range for a wired headset, and its closest competitors are the Razer Kraken Ultimate or the Razer Blackshark V2 X with the SCUF H1 at the top end of the category. The headsets can be inserted into any audio port, making it compatible with the PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC — albeit the branding and drivers are tailored to the Xbox and PC platforms. DESIGN The headset has a bea...