Plantronics Announces Global Availability for Their Dolby Atmos Gaming Headsets

[Chino]

Plantronics, an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, today announced the worldwide availability of its new RIG LX family of gaming headphones featuring Dolby Atmos. This special audio enhancement for Xbox One and Windows 10 lets gamers hear sounds with three-dimensional clarity - from above and below, in front and behind - giving them increased advantage in nearly any gaming scenario. Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation is available with Plantronics RIG 400LX, RIG 600LX and the wireless RIG 800LX, which was recently revealed to be a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree in the gaming category.

This is the tenth consecutive year that Plantronics has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for its innovative audio solutions. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting-edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories.


"I've never met a gamer who wasn't looking for some sort of competitive edge," said Tanguy Leborgne, Vice President of Consumer Solutions at Plantronics. "Our newest RIG line with Dolby Atmos enables multi-directional, fully immersive audio cues like nothing else in the market today. Combine that with a long-lasting battery life and signature lightweight design, and the choice becomes obvious. If you want a true 360ᵒ competitive edge, Plantronics RIG with Dolby Atmos has you covered." (Change per region as needed)

The new RIG 400LX, RIG 600LX and the award-winning RIG 800LX give gamers three different headset options that all bring the heightened realism of Dolby Atmos for Headphones to life. Individual headset features include:

Plantronics RIG 800LX Wireless Features

• Dolby Atmos for Headphones Activation: Provides gamers with full, 3-D audio by changing the way developers treat sound in-game. Instead of placing audio in a flattened 2D circle, Dolby Atmos technology creates a full sphere of sound that moves around the gamer - above and below, in front and behind.
• Performance Audio: Amplified audio with matched 40 mm drivers brings the soundstage to life. Low frequency resonators reinforce bass and limit distortion. When done talking, just flip up the mic to mute it.
• Precise Controls: Analog dials help you quickly adjust the balance between game and chat audio, as well as master volume. Choose an EQ setting to isolate pure highs, intensify the mid-range, enjoy seismic bass or enhance vocal focus.
• Advanced Battery: Wireless headset with a 24-hour battery life that allows players to focus on gaming without worrying if the headset will lose power. When the headset needs to be charged, the enhanced quick-charging battery provides three hours of gaming per 30 minutes of charge.

Plantronics RIG 400LX and RIG 600LX
RIG 400LX and RIG 600LX also feature Dolby Atmos for Headphone activation. RIG 400LX features 40 mm drivers which deliver explosive game audio that puts you right in the middle of the action. The noise-cancelling boom mic is always ready for chat and ensures your teammates hear you loud and clear. RIG 600LX delivers a balanced soundstage with distortion-free bass that helps you immerse in the experience without masking the subtle audio cues you must hear to stay in the game. Both models include the RIG LX1 pro level amp with three audio EQ modes, dual analog control-wheels for game/chat balance and an aux input for music.

Dolby Atmos requires an Xbox One or Windows 10 compatible device, and a Microsoft account and login. Activation for one device only.

Availability and Pricing
RIG 400LX, RIG 600LX and RIG 800LX for use with Xbox One and Windows 10 are available at plantronics.com and major retailers for $99.99, $129.99 and $149.99 respectively.

RIG 800LX will be on display in the Innovation Showcase in the Venetian Ballroom at CES Tech West 2018, which runs January 9-12, 2018, in Las Vegas.

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[TheLostSwede]

Hmmm.... So what you get is this https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/dolby-atmos-for-headphones/9mv4jdrvqtnv
It's an $11.99 retail value and works with any headphones on a PC...
The PC versions of the 600 cost the same, but the 400 is $10 cheaper without it, with no version of the 800 available without. I guess it's at least not a con if you look at the MSRP, but hardly a huge saving either.
Oh and it's possible to test for free in Windows 10 for a week or 10 days or whatever it was.
Judging by the reviews, it's not for everyone.
Oh and you have to enable it every time you power on your computer, as Windows turns it off when you shut down, just as it does with Windows Sonic (which is free).

Edit: I should've mentioned that I own the older Rig headset that looks like the 600, but without leather parts. I spent a lot less on it than these are going for though.

 

[chr0nos]

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Oh and you have to enable it every time you power on your computer, as Windows turns it off when you shut down, just as it does with Windows Sonic (which is free).

I have Dolby Atmos and its always enabled even betweeen multiple devices. I Still have a Gamecom headset from almost 8 years ago that works amazing, it may not be the best of the best but i really like them.

I currently have a corsair H2100 that is falling to pieces (worst headset ever), nice sound but mediocre materials.

 

[TheLostSwede]

I have Dolby Atmos and its always enabled even betweeen multiple devices. I Still have a Gamecom headset from almost 8 years ago that work amazing it may not be the best of the best but i really like them.

Fair enough, I couldn't get it to work without enabling it every time I booted, but maybe that's the test version only then. I've had the same problem with Windows Sonic as well though.