Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The RIG R5 Max HD is a $150 wired gaming headset, using graphene drivers. It comes with a Hi-Res certified DAC, a mic-free swappable headphone cable, and swappable Snap Lock ear plates.
Using a special audio tune, backed by low-distortion drivers, does the R5 Max HD do enough to earn the $150 price tag for a wired headset?
Purchase Links:
RIG Direct - riggaming.com/r5-spear-max-hd
Amazon (Non-Affiliate) - amazon.com/Spear-Wired-Gaming-Headset-PC-Xbox/dp/B0GN5QL7X5?th=1
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:03 - What's Included and Design
04:46 - Build Quality and Pad Dimensions
06:35 - Graphene Drivers and Specs
07:57 - Comfort
09:37 - Mic Tests
11:13 - Dolby Included with DAC
11:33 - Objective Audio
15:10 - Gaming Performance and Comparisons
19:34 - Final Thoughts
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DISCLAIMERS:
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#gaming #headset #audio
The RIG R5 Max HD is a $150 wired gaming headset, using graphene drivers. It comes with a Hi-Res certified DAC, a mic-free swappable headphone cable, and swappable Snap Lock ear plates.
Using a special audio tune, backed by low-distortion drivers, does the R5 Max HD do enough to earn the $150 price tag for a wired headset?
Purchase Links:
RIG Direct - riggaming.com/r5-spear-max-hd
Amazon (Non-Affiliate) - amazon.com/Spear-Wired-Gaming-Headset-PC-Xbox/dp/B0GN5QL7X5?th=1
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: headphonedatabase.com
My IEM Measurement Database: iemdatabase.com
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow me on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:03 - What's Included and Design
04:46 - Build Quality and Pad Dimensions
06:35 - Graphene Drivers and Specs
07:57 - Comfort
09:37 - Mic Tests
11:13 - Dolby Included with DAC
11:33 - Objective Audio
15:10 - Gaming Performance and Comparisons
19:34 - Final Thoughts
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
#gaming #headset #audio
