Plantronics Demos Upcoming RIG 500 Family of PC Gaming Headsets at E3 2015

We dropped by the Plantronics booth earlier today at E3 2015 to take a look at their new PC gaming audio products, the RIG 500 series of gaming headsets. The three headsets frontlining the series are the RIG 500, RIG 500HD, and RIG 500E. Built entirely from the ground up to satisfy the various needs of eSports gamers of all types, the RIG 500 series focuses on comfort and adaptability through modularity. The earcups can be detached from the elastic floating headband and the Dolby 7.1 Surround adapter can be plugged along the breakaway to enable virtual surround sound.

The most basic package is the RIG 500 headset which features cloth earpads, a detachable microphone that auto mutes when flipped up, and a 3.5mm analog cable.

The RIG 500HD headset has nearly the same features as the RIG 500, but replaces the analog cable with the USB Dolby 7.1 Surround adapter that plugs along the breakaway. RIG 500 owners who want to upgrade to the RIG 500HD’s feature set can buy the Dolby 7.1 Surround adapter separately.

Finally, the RIG 500E headset has all the features bundled with the the RIG 500 and RIG 500HD, but also includes an alternate set of leatherette earcups for audio isolation. Additionally, the RIG 500E headband and earcups feature ESL logo themes.

The RIG 500 series PC gaming headsets will be available this upcoming Q3 with a timed exclusive through Amazon and later through other major retailers. The prices of the RIG 500, RIG 500HD, and RIG500E are $59, $79, $149 respectively.

Optional standalone headbands in alternate colors and the Dolby 7.1 Surround adapter will be available for purchase from the Plantronics product website. Plantronics is also making available an audio adapter for the original Xbox One controllers sold separately.