Our Verdict

The Rig R5 Spear Max HD has a lot of clever ideas, and it represents a step up in material quality from other Rig headsets I've used in the past. However, while its magnetic modular system and USB Type-C DAC are highlights, the overall sound quality leaves something to be desired. It's decent for gaming, but for general day-to-day usage the R5 Spear Max HD isn't the most pleasant set to listen to. The microphone is also pretty noisy, and there's still the odd plastic-fantastic moment. While this is a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing headset with an interesting design, the drawbacks prevent me from wholeheartedly recommending it.

For

Comfortable

Precise gaming sound

(Mostly) premium materials

Modular features work well

Against

Wired

Not so hot at music

The odd plastic-fantastic moment

Noisy microphone

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