Over the previous few years the RIG model have run quite a lot of headset ranges. They go from the 300 sequence (entry stage for these simply wanting noise thrust to their ears), proper as much as the 800 and – now – 900 sequence. These headsets value significantly extra however, like we discovered within the RIG 900 MAX HX, are stuffed with top-end options, guaranteeing you’re getting probably the greatest audio experiences accessible.
However what about these players searching for one thing in between? RIG have beforehand offered each the five hundred and 700 sequence for simply these events. And now they’re specializing in an area between these two with the RIG 600 PRO HX. Changing the sunsetted 700 vary, RIG are pushing the 600 to market with the same old audio staples, new little options and a cracking worth. We’ve been considerably spoiled by the chance to recreation with the 900 MAX HX in latest instances, however that’s to not say we aren’t totally onboard with the concepts behind the 600 too.
There’s no mistaking the 600 PRO HX is a RIG headset. Anybody aware of the model will know the routes the Nacon and RIG groups take with their merchandise and the whole lot is totally on present right here.
Meaning you’re getting a plastic skeletal outer body that’s not simply tremendous light-weight, however massively versatile. In actual fact, the 600 PRO HX is glad to have a little bit of twist thrown into it, good for these instances when chances are you’ll unintentionally sit on the factor. Bought with a ‘virtually-indestructible’ headband (we’d most likely query that ‘virtually-indestructible’ shout), there’s little doubt that it’s able to holding up properly beneath the extraordinary pressure of gaming classes greater than different manufacturers. We’ve actually not had any subject in years of utilizing RIG headsets and wouldn’t count on something much less from the 600 PRO HX.
That body additionally incorporates three push and pull changes, guaranteeing that after you have a match for the RIG 600 PRO HX, will probably be good in your head each time. It could imply that it’s not fairly as adjustable in sizing when passing the headset from participant to participant, with a sliding headband a lot simpler to shift, however for individuals who primarily recreation alone, the RIG system is nigh good. And truthfully, do you actually wish to cross a headset from sweaty head to sweaty head?
From there, oval ear-encompassing cups are discovered with 40mm drivers inside. On the entire, we’ve discovered that these earcups enable for some respectable squish, surrounding the ears properly. However on the similar time we’ve got discovered ourselves crying out for only a tad extra padding. Granted, we’ve come from the dual-materialed RIG 900 PRO HX – the vary topper – transferring right down to this mid-level level, however simply often we’ve discovered a little bit of stress on our ears from the inner drivers. It’s not an issue for brief, sharp gaming classes, however has seen us wish to take away the headset for a couple of moments each time taking in something too prolonged.
However the sound delivered is, as traditional, of excellent high quality. Once more, we’re preferring top-end RIG audio, however for a headset that – whisper it – is available in at beneath £100, then the audio is just about out of this world. It’s at all times clear and concise, greater than able to dealing with quite a lot of conditions and soundscapes. There’s not a touch of distortion, regardless of how far up the quantity ladder you push issues, and getting totally immersed in your video games is a cinch with the 600 PRO HX in your head.
That mentioned, out of the field we’ve discovered this to be somewhat bit tinny for our liking. That’s simply amended through the 600 PRO Navigator App (we’ve been utilizing the Google Play Retailer model on our Android cellphone), and so working via equaliser settings and the like has ensured a sound to our liking. Actually, as soon as we upped the bass ranges somewhat, we discovered the 600 PRO HX sounding simply as we prefer it. Full, wealthy, deep audio.
There’s some respectable mic utilization on the 600 PRO HX too. We very very like the flip-to-mute mic that’s discovered encased within the left earcup, and it slides away to virtually nothing in a matter of seconds. A strong piece of plastic, chances are you’ll suppose it’s a little brief for respectable comms, however via testing with occasion members and mates, have been advised that communication going out is about nearly as good as you’re going to get.
My solely actual want is that the mic could be somewhat simpler to seize in a rush. There’s a little bit of a knack to dropping the mic down into play, pushing on the underside of it with a view to launch. However that motion isn’t at all times quick. We’ve pressed left earcup located buttons by mistake when attempting to find the mic itself.
And as is just about commonplace throughout the board, the RIG 600 PRO HX comes with all of the buttonry you’ll ever want, all kicking round on that left cup. There’s an influence swap for, properly, switching the headset on and off, a quantity dial for audio controls, and a multi-function button that doubles with that dial to regulate recreation/chat balances. There’s additionally a USB-C port for charging, with RIG promising that this can go some eighteen hours between juice calls.
And there’s additionally a Bluetooth button located on the highest of the earcup. You see, the RIG 600 PRO HX runs twin connectivity, not simply partnering up together with your Xbox console, but additionally through Bluetooth to a laptop computer or cellphone.
The gaming console aspect of issues is roofed with a teeny tiny little USB dongle, working a USB-C finish. That’s clearly no use to us Xbox gamers, with only a USB-A port sitting entrance and centre on the console. Fortunately RIG have included a brief USB-C to USB-A cable for such issues.
Connection to console has been strong all through, straightforward to initially pair after which completely steady from there on out. We’ve not witnessed a single drop within the tens of hours of use both. Not that we’d count on something totally different to be trustworthy; trendy wi-fi connections are extraordinarily dependable.
And connecting the RIG 600 PRO HX to cell through Bluetooth is equally straightforward. With Twin, Sport Solely and Bluetooth Solely audio modes, regardless of the way you want to recreation, you’ll be able to. We personally want the Twin audio mode, guaranteeing that we’re not less than saved in contact with the skin world as we recreation away, however conditions will differ relying on the person.
For a sub-£100 gaming headset, the RIG 600 PRO HX for Xbox is a no brainer. But when there’s the chance so that you can splash out somewhat extra, we’d most likely level you in direction of the 800 PRO HX or 900 ranges as an alternative. The docking stations that they arrive with have confirmed to be killer for us, guaranteeing that the headset is at all times charged, regardless of the event. That’s to not say the 600 PRO HX isn’t succesful, for it’s, however remembering to plug this one in through USB-C has confirmed to be our personal downfall. Minor nitpicks surrounding ear cup cushioning and grabbing that flip-to-mute mic shouldn’t be sufficient to knock this new RIG mid-ranger from an above-average perch.
Large thanks exit to RIG for offering us with the 600 PRO HX for Xbox for assessment. Seize one for your self from Nacon’s web page.
