Wer für sich also ein gutes Headset primär für das Spielen von Computerspielen wie beispielsweise Ego-Shootern oder anderen Action-Spielen sucht, sollte das Plantronics RIG 500 in die engere Auswahl nehmen. Allerdings ist die Konkurrenz gerade in diesem Bereich groß, was die Entscheidung nicht unbedingt leichter macht....

The RIG Surround is strongly influenced by the RIG and therefore has the easy-to-use Mixer. Unfortunately, though, we've lost the in-line mic cable that made the RIG useful in other situations. Sound isn't bad at all, but it's typical of a gaming headset, i.e. unbalanced. These little drawbacks means we'd have to recommend the original RIG over the 7.1 surround-sound version.

The Plantronics Rig is a great headset that, because of its included USB amplifier, is a versatile one too, suitable at home and on the move. However, a few little grumbles mean it isn't quite a resounding success, though still well worth considering.