| OFFICIALLY LICENSED FOR PLAYSTATION® CONSOLES WITH GRAPHENE DRIVERS AND NEW SNAP+LOCK MOD SYSTEM |
NACON, a leader in premium gaming accessories and parent of the RIG audio brand, today announced the latest innovation to the RIG headset lineup — the R5 SPEAR PRO HS. Officially licensed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for use with PS4® and PS5® consoles, the R5 PRO HS offers a studio-grade audio experience. Developed for audio fidelity and featured for competitive gamers, the R5 PRO HS is game audio Built Different.
“The launch of the R5 SPEAR Series underscores our commitment to delivering ‘Audio Above All,’” said Head of Brand Jack Reynolds. “Designed for use with PlayStation® 5 consoles, the R5 PRO HS gives gamers high-fidelity audio to help them play at their best. Combining the latest audio component technologies with our new SNAP+LOCK mod system, the R5 PRO HS delivers the experience gamers want in a wired gaming headset.”
The R5 PRO HS is custom-tuned for first-person shooters, featuring 40mm graphene drivers. Coated with a layer of graphene material, R5 PRO HS driver diaphragms are ultra-lightweight and incredibly rigid, eliminating virtually all audio distortion and producing detailed, clear audio. For gamers, this results in enhanced sound reproduction and the ability to localize in-game threats with pinpoint precision.
“Our goal with the R5 was to develop a headset purpose-built for competitive gamers, and graphene is at the heart of that promise,” said RIG Head of Product, Michael Jessup. “With a total harmonic distortion of less than 0.5% and an expansive frequency range, the R5 PRO HS is built for gamers seeking studio-grade audio for gaming.”
The proprietary SNAP+LOCK mod system allows for extensive customization. Using magnetic connections, the R5 PRO HS features user-swappable earcup ‘Mod-Plates’ and ear cushions. Future accessories will include exclusive, limited-edition ‘Mod-Plate’ designs and alternative ear cushion options.
With a 6mm precision boom mic with 50Hz–15kHz frequency range, the R5 PRO HS is engineered for crystal-clear team communications. Exceptional voice clarity, reduced background noise, and a flexible, flip-to-mute design for ideal microphone placement ensures your voice always comes through loud and clear. The in-line volume slider features max lock, which locks audio at max volume for use with controllers that have separate volume controls.
In Europe, the RIG R5 PRO HS will be available for purchase on October 10 via nacongaming.com. As the Global Headset Partner of Evo 2025, RIG will debut the R5 PRO HS at Evo France in Nice, from October 10 – 12. Attendees will receive an exclusive hands-on experience and will be among the first to purchase the R5 PRO HS.
In the United States, the R5 PRO HS will launch exclusively at Best Buy on November 1st. Additional models, including a dedicated PC version*, will be released in the coming months.
Availability and Pricing:
The R5 PRO HS will be available at selected retailers for the recommended retail price of US$69.99 / EU€79.99.
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