RIG announces the R5 Max HD, a wired gaming headset aimed at attracting competitive gamers and audiophiles with a value proposition. Its launch price, set at $149.99, is positioned below options with comparable specifications. It includes a USB-C DAC dongle for high-resolution audio and a physical customization system called Snap+Lock.
GrapheneQ, USB-C DAC, and the Bet on Spatial Audio 🎧
The heart of the R5 Max HD is its 40mm transducers with GrapheneQ diaphragms, a material chosen for its rigidity and response. The external USB-C DAC dongle enables 32-bit/96kHz audio output and is key to Dolby Atmos support on PC and consoles, processing spatial sound. The detachable unidirectional microphone completes the technical package focused on clarity.
Snap+Lock or the LEGO Syndrome for Gamers 🔧
RIG bets on customization with its Snap+Lock system, which allows swapping earpads and headbands, and placing the microphone on either side. A feature for those who aren't satisfied with the factory design and need to modify their hardware. Perfect if your hobby is disassembling things and then searching the floor for that tiny screw that always escapes.