Following our overview of the RIG 600 Professional HS wi-fi headphones, it’s time to overview one other gaming headset from Nacon: the RIG 900 MAX HX. What separates the 2 fashions, and is the worth distinction value it?
For starters, let’s check out what you get within the RIG 900 Max HX field. You get the headset, after all, however there may be additionally a docking station, a wi-fi connection adapter, and a 43” USB male to USB feminine cable, with a small Bluetooth receiver like those used for a wi-fi mouse. The RIG 900 MAX HX was designed to attach with Xbox (Xbox Collection X|S, Xbox One), however it is usually suitable with Home windows 10/11 PC, PlayStation, cell gadgets, and, after all, Nintendo Swap.
Not like the RIG 600 Professional HS, the 900 MAX HX is accessible solely in fundamental black (extra Batman accepted gear).
The aforementioned docking station serves a few functions. It holds and fees each the USB-A wi-fi adapter and the headset. There’s a 4 level magnetic connection port on the underside of the fitting can (much like a MacBook magnetic cost port), that helps the headset sit readily, and a full cost on the dock ought to solely take 4 hours. A full cost utilizing the micro USB cable will solely take two hours.
Connecting the gadget is dealt with by way of a Bluetooth button close to the highest of the left can. Press and maintain this for six seconds and it’ll begin the pairing course of. I paired as much as a few gadgets and it was fairly straightforward each occasions, however you may hold the Fast Begin information useful in case you neglect the method. The left may also sports activities a multi-function button, the amount management knob, the facility button, and the micro USB charging port.
The 900 Navigator cell app for iOS or Android permits you to customise your sound a bit. It supplies a three-band equalizer (bass, mid, treble), and the flexibility to regulate your mic sensitivity. The app can retailer three profiles, making it straightforward to alter settings by supposed use or by particular person person. Dolby Atmos settings can be adjusted by way of app. That doesn’t apply to the Nintendo Swap, after all, however is nice in case you’re additionally utilizing the headphones with suitable programs.
In fact, sound is what issues most, and the RIG 900 MAX HX does a very good job right here. Even with out the Dolby Atmos tweaks, these sound a bit higher than many headsets on this worth vary. I do counsel utilizing the app to tweak the settings to your private preferences. The punched up bass could also be applicable for video games for action-heavy motion pictures, but it surely clouds up the listening expertise when switching over to music to dialogue-driven exhibits. Even nonetheless, the general sound is clear, with good illustration throughout frequencies even at low volumes.
Audio specs:
- Wi-fi – 2.4GHz USB-C wi-fi dongle and Bluetooth 5.1
- Headphone Frequency – 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Impedence – 32 ohms
- Headphone Sensitivity – 111 dBSPL/V
- Headphone Driver – 40mm bass boosted drivers
- Mic Frequency Response – 100 Hz–10 kHz
- Mic Sensitivity – -45 dBV/Pa
- Mic Choose Up Sample – Unii-directional
- Mic to Sign Ratio – >42 dB
Visually, the RIG 900 MAX HX could underwhelm these on the lookout for flash and excessive type. The one accents are some mild grey (sliver-ish) pinstripes on the can housing, the phrase “Rig” on the ends of and throughout the highest of the headscarf, and a brief line underneath the can attachment factors.
A spotlight of the bodily options is the retractable mic arm. Within the up/closed place, the mic is muted; within the down place the mic is scorching. Toggling between two produces a brief pair of beeps (greater tone when scorching, decrease tone when muted). Within the up/mute place, it appears to be like a bit like there may be an antenna in your left can, however you in all probability gained’t care since you’re targeted on blowing away the baddies in your crosshairs anyway.
The scarf is a light-weight spring metal affair with a padded sleeve over a stretchy band to suit the unit to your head.
The cans have a fake leather-based wall and a fabric interface to your head. The grip is agency, however mild, and the padding could be very effectively executed. As a result of I put on glasses, the long run consolation issue is a selected concern. I discovered it straightforward and cozy to put on these for greater than an hour or two. Whereas the interface materials doesn’t breathe effectively sufficient to maintain the lobes actually cool, they’re additionally not noticeably scorching. The scale adjustment is achieved by snapping the cans into considered one of three slots on the ends of the headscarf. The design indicators are just for Small, Medium, and Massive, however there’s a little further wiggle room in case you use totally different dimension notches between the left and proper can (one M and one L works effectively for me).
One design function I discovered lower than thrilling is the port on the dock for the USB wi-fi adapter. There isn’t any undercut to permit a spot to seize the USB stick, and the tip of the stick is even with the tip of the dock. This leaves the person ready of pulling on the stick in such a approach that it might bend the connection level.
As a mid-range gaming headset, the RIG 900 MAX HX is kind of succesful. The disadvantage is that you just’re paying for Dolby Atmos when that’s not out there suitable with the Swap. Due to that, the RIG 600 Professional HS would be the option to go contemplating that unit is $150 inexpensive. Or, you may spring for this higher-end mannequin with higher development and sound with the hope that Nintendo rolls superior audio into the brand new console we’re all anticipating in 2024.