Despite my early disappointment with Gears, Overwatch is where the potential of this technology came through fully. While I certainly could hear more depth in the gun fights and close up encounters, showcase sequences featuring powerful explosions felt drowned out and weaker than their 7.1 surround sound counterparts. Gears of War 4 didn’t blow me away like I hoped. Out of my massive games library filled with hundreds of titles to choose from only Overwatch and Gears of War 4 stood out as Atmos compatible, so they will take their solemn place as proper test subjects for the RIG 800LX. However, with the added bonus of included Atmos compatibility, the value sways in favor of Plantronics. The drivers feel punchy during intense cinematic sequences and deliver great quality for the dollar as a Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound headset in a majority of titles. I would compare the performance to one of my favourite headsets in this price range, the SteelSeries Arctis 7’s. Unlike my past experience with Plantronics’ budget aimed headset, the 400HS, the RIG 800LX proves that investing in a quality headset makes a major difference in the audio quality. “The RIG 800LX proves that investing in a quality headset makes a major difference in the audio quality.” The final major sell of the RIG 800LX is its efficient 1500mAh battery capable of delivering a full 24-hour charge of quality latency free wireless audio. The headset also features a crisp sounding flip-out chat mic and built-in audio controls to mix your audio on the fly without needing to get out of your chair. The unique flexible frame and self-adjusting headstrap has become a trademark of Plantronics’ headsets and works perfectly in tandem with the memory foam drivers to adjust to the user’s head shape with ease. The surrounding oval shaped memory foam encapsulates the ears comfortably with cushioned material to isolate audio and relieve pressure from the user’s head during lengthy gaming sessions. At the core of this audio experience are two 40mm drivers with built-in bass tubes capable of delivering a frequency response range of 20-20,000Hz. Before we tackle performance, let’s look at what’s under the hood of the Plantronics RIG 800LX and its unique design.
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