Instead, the ear cups are simply snap-fit to the frame along three vertically arranged slots. I should also point out that the height adjustment isn’t ratcheting or sliding, since that would have likely added to the weight. Bear in mind we haven’t entered our warmer months either, so consider where you plan on using these. My ears weren’t feeling hot per se, since the material is fairly breathable, but the cushions were getting a little too skin-sticky for my taste. The ones of the RIG 800HS work great in air-conditioned offices and hold up well in living rooms too, but if you’re cooped up in a warm bedroom then it may get uncomfortable by the second hour. The faux leather did raise some concern given our humid weather. To be fair, I haven’t tried Sennheiser’s gaming line yet, but those are all wired. The RIG 800HS confidently sits among mid-fi headphones, and that alone is worth the price tag. I’ve tried supposedly full-sized headsets that pinched and trapped your ears, while others may as well have been a latched-on headcrab with how tight they get. Then I put the headset on and felt my doubts melting away.Ĭomfy cushions aside, the over-the-ear cups are a perfect fit, with just enough clamping force to stay on. I was pretty skeptical upon seeing the thin headband and plastic frame, and certain design decisions were a bit off-putting too. The magic comes down to the memory-foam ear cushions, cased in soft pleather, and the lightweight construction (290 grams) of it all. Made specifically for the PlayStation 4 (there’s also the RIG 800HX variant for Xbox One), this is one of the most comfortable gaming headsets I’ve tried by far. I’d long though we’d just have to settle for what’s out there, and then the Plantronics RIG 800HS arrived. While I’d still recommend headphones paired with something like a ModMic for PC, that combination falls flat when it comes to console gaming. Wireless gaming headsets often feel like a compromise, where questions of price, comfort, and quality get obfuscated by battery life and convenience.
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