RIG 400LX / HX Gaming Headset Review + Opinions + what is Dolby Atmos?

[@kenreed7653]

This is the best review I’ve seen on these headphones, thank you! Seriously I’ve watched all of them and this was very helpful.

[@charlieaf92]

Thanks Ken - glad it was helpful. I watched quite a few as well - Unfortunately it seems like most KZbin reviewers for these types of products are receiving all the gear for free from the manufacturers.

[@Davedeadly30]

I have the 400HX. I use my headset adapter that came with another headset to get louder volume. Works great with glasses.

[@Davedeadly30]

@Dylan Tucker good for you. Enjoy

[@americanmade422]

I got the 400hx headset. I couldnt be happier with them. I got 2yrs Dolby atmos with the headset. The only thing I dont like is no Noise cancelation. I can still hear stuff in the room.

[@Joe1120]

Mic monitoring does not bother me at all I love me RIG 400 HX Camo the blow Turtle Beach right out of the water

[@charlieaf92]

Hey Joseph - you're not the only one. I've talked to quite a few people that don't seem to care about mic monitoring. For me its a complete deal breaker though, I can't stand using a headset without it.

[@matthewfoxhunter]

I have the Rig 600LX. I already had a LX1 mix amp so I didn’t need the mix amp that normally comes with them so I just ordered the headphones themselves. The only problem I have ever had with them is the party chat on Xbox 1 and sometimes game sounds will bleed through/reverb. Now on XB1 mic monitoring is adjustable I believe (not 100% sure) but Plantronics said that the bleed through in party chat was due to the mix amp issue. So they sent me a free replacement for the mix amp. The one thing I found was that Plantronics support and customer service is by far top tier and one of the best. I want to try out the 800 esports pro and see how it does. I will say that Dolby atmos does make a difference especially in games like PuBG. One thing I have found is if you play Destiny 2 and use Dolby Atmos and are in game chat the players voice will be directional according to where they are compared to your character which I thought was cool. To be honest Dolby Atmos for headphones is great, but if you could get Astro 7.1 surround sound via optical and use Dolby Atmos in general for that, that would be best. But it is still great. The 600 also is made of leather, memory foam cups, more adjustability than the 400 and for long gaming periods they feel great. One thing about the amp I found contradictory is Dolby Atmos recommends disabling any audio enhancement on your headset yet that is not a function the LX1 can do. I found that odd since they are marketing for Atmos. Highly recommend the Rig 600. I purchased mine on Amazon about 8-10 months ago for 50 bucks. Sorry for the long comment just wanted to share my advice/history with Plantronics headphones and although there are some issues, I still will stick with them because of how great customer support has been. Forgot to mention I have had 2 new mic cables sent to me as well for them dev a short in them. No charge for shipping etc.

[@charlieaf92]

Awesome - thanks for sharing the info!

[@manny1164]

The 800 are amazing

[@superyamchama5659]

What do you think about the rig 700hx

[@charlieaf92]

I've never used them, but it looks like they support mic monitoring so that is an improvement over the 400s in my opinion!

[@superyamchama5659]

Thanks, appreciate the feedback!

[@javannidecordova]

Excellent on point review, saved me some money I appreciate the honesty.

[@charlieaf92]

Thanks - glad it helped you out! I've tried another set (HyperX Cloud Alpha) and will probably post a review soon. After trying both headsets, I can say that the Plantronics RIG 400HX (roughly $40) are definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a solid budget headset. They're lightweight and have good sound quality - PLUS they include the Dolby Atmos code. The only downside is that you don't have in-line volume and mute controls (edit: the 400HX DOES have inline volume mute).

[@clawson32104]

@@charlieaf92 ...the Rig 400HX I bought from Best Buy has a inline volume and mute switch right on the cable. It's even advertised right on the front of the box.

[@charlieaf92]

Hey Curtis - you're right! Thank you for correcting me.

[@SheffieldBornAndBred]

I have the same headset and mine leaks my in game audio when the mic is off.

[@hunterhai9048]

Great review btw... I would add some info on the 3 eq settings. As it took me a while to understand the difference... The manual says what the 3 are. But from a users pov when you change from one to the other. You cant tell the difference... Would be nice to know exactly what the 3 modes do other than just one liners included within the manual... But I would say out of the reviews ive seen. Yours is better than others... And I agree w the mic monitoring. I catch myself saying things twice and people think I stutter or scream etc. A+ REVIEW

[@Anub1sMenph1s]

By far the best and honest review about the different between the HX vs LX, thanks i was going to make the same mistake.

[@charlieaf92]

Glad it helped you out!

[@taitenrudd4834]

What is better turtle beach or rig 400lx

[@charlieaf92]

I can't say for sure because I haven't tried the Turtle Beach, and I don't know which ones you're asking about. Sorry.

[@clerus17]

That not even a problem bought this connected through my turtle beach px22 3.5mm amp and walaaaaa you can hear yourself

[@davidmata20]

Will the HX work with PS4?

[@charlieaf92]

Hey David. Yeah they should. BUT, I would buy them from a place that allows returns or look up a PS4 review for them specifically, because as some other viewers have pointed out, the OHM rating of the headphones dictates how loud they can get with certain controllers. Some people have trouble getting enough volume out of PS4 controllers with certain headsets.

[@davidmata20]

Ok thanks just bought it at Best buy for$30 on sale

[@PartyUpLive]

@@davidmata20 cool I'm looking at them on the Bestbuy website right now

[@johnson4A7Gaming]

I actually love this headset

[@Dodobag100]

Good looking out homie

[@lukebottomley3048]

You have A.D.D about the mic monitoring good review apart from that

[@memyselfnaye8282]

does its mic work for PC without the xbox controller for keyboard and mouse gaming? is it possible?

[@charlieaf92]

Yes - BUT the don't by the LX, get the HX instead. The LX includes an amp that is specific to the xbox one controller. The headset itself has a standard headset plug that plugs into the amp or a PC.

[@memyselfnaye8282]

Well I was gifted the LX and i do not do gaming on any other system but my PC and I use keyboard and mouse and am having trouble using the mic on the headset it seems to no be working with my PC so I thought it was not compatible with the PC, if you can use the mic and sound system without the amp on a regular desktop I'd like to know how?

[@charlieaf92]

Hey zz - I did a quick search and it looks like you need a y splitter to use it for PC. Here is a quote and a link to the review/article where it talks about it - " You need a Y-splitter if you want to use it with a PC that has separate ports for headphone and microphone; because the RIG 400HS is designed for use with the PS4, no splitter is included." www.pcmag.com/review/351804/plantronics-rig-400hs

[@memyselfnaye8282]

Alright thanks ! Ill make sure to buy one next time i leave the house You're lots of help im no computer expert Haha

[@charlieaf92]

Glad I could help! Good luck getting it working!

[@DonMazorkon100]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏. Very nice Review thank you

[@charlieaf92]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@HeyRachael_]

my amp dosen't work.

[@moedark4390]

The 400hx has inline volume and mute controls

[@aubreunbray5761]

I subscribed because you have a cat, I love cats.

[@kevinkeresztes1158]

I doesn't work when I try Dolby Atmos

[@charlieaf92]

Hey Kevin - what doesn't work? What headset are you using? Are you plugged in directly to the controller or going through some kind of amp?

[@ricardohernadez4525]

No Dolby Atmos code on the HX model. Just FYI.

[@charlieaf92]

Thanks for the heads up Ricardo! I've seen them with the code, so maybe they added it later or maybe it is hit or miss. I'll edit the video description to let people know they should double check for the sticker on the box before buying.

[@Davedeadly30]

I got one

[@goldo1107]

Yes they do. I just bought the HX model and it came with it.

[@johnson4A7Gaming]

I bought this because of the amp, it increases volume

[@charlieaf92]

johnson4A7 I liked the headset itself - and I too bought it for the amp. But, not being able to adjust mic monitoring while using the amp was a deal killer for me. If they’d spent a bit more time understanding the basic features needed for a gaming headset, this would be a great option.

[@krispykremeking2329]

Good review! I'll get the cheaper ones.

[@charlieaf92]

Glad it helped! Let me know what you think once you end up getting them.

[@danbooke2001]

Talks for 12.5 minutes about audio. States at the end, "I don't know, I'm not an audio guy." 🤔

[@charlieaf92]

;) - I guess I should have clarified, I'm not an audio quality connoisseur, but I did quite a bit of research about audio modes in gaming headsets.

[@danbooke2001]

@@charlieaf92 haha! Good to know, but I will say you helped me pull the trigger on these. The mic issue might have been a deal breaker, but I dont play many online games, so I figured for just a mid-range headset for my Xbox One, this would be perfect for all my single player stuff.

[@charlieaf92]

@@danbooke2001 Awesome! Hope you enjoy them. Having the amp volume/mix adjustment on the controller is REALLY nice. They're also super lightweight and comfortable.

[@Omega117spartan]

Fallow up vid???

[@charlieaf92]

I received my HyperX Cloud Alphas and they're really nice. They plug straight into the controller, but you do get an in-line volume and mute control. But, the volume knob and mute control are annoying to use and not intuitive - plus you still need to adjust game/chat balance and mic monitoring via the xbox interface. All in all, if you want a solid high quality headset go with the Cloud Alphas. If you're on a budget and you want the performance but not necessarily heavier duty build quality and in-line controls, the RIG 400HX would be just fine.

[@taitenrudd4834]

Recon 50

[@charlieaf92]

The 400LX come with the LX1 amp. Which is awesome, and a really nice thing to have, except you can't control mic monitoring - so I found it unusable. So basically you're left wit the 400HX (just the headphones without the amp) plugged directly into the controller if you want mic monitoring. In that case they seem to be pretty equal to the Turtle Beach X50. Pick the ones you like the look of the best, in the sub $50 price range I don't think you're going to have any significant difference in quality when you go with one of the main brands. My favorite headset at the moment is the HyperX Cloud Alpha. They're about $100, but definitely heavier duty and better quality than the RIG 400 series.