NACON UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION OF RIG GAMING HEADSETS

Kirkland, WA – October 8, 2025 – 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.

RIG R5 PRO HS Features:

OFFICIALLY LICENSED FOR PLAYSTATION®: Licensed for PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 consoles.

BUILT DIFFERENT: The R5 PRO HS is built for competitive gaming, with a new lightweight design, comfortable memory-foam-lined headband and ear cushions, adjustable size sliders and a durable headset frame.

40MM GRAPHENE DRIVERS: Coated with a layer of graphene, R5 PRO HS drivers deliver explosive game audio with less than 0.5% harmonic distortion. Experience richer, more accurate game audio with enhanced 3D audio accuracy.

HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO: The R5 PRO HS features a high dynamic range and an extended frequency response of 20 Hz - 40kHz for accurate audio reproduction and ultra-low distortion across the listening spectrum.

TUNED FOR COMPETITIVE GAMING: Custom-tuned for first-person shooters, with a boosted sound signature in the upper mid-range that enhances game-critical details like footsteps and reloads.

OPTIMIZED FOR TEMPEST 3D AUDIO: Graphene drivers enhance audio directionality and localization, delivering immersive spatial audio powered by Tempest 3D AudioTech.

BROADCAST-GRADE MICROPHONE: 6mm flip-to-mute microphone, with a 50 Hz – 15 kHz frequency range, ensures your every command is loud and clear.

R5 MOD-PLATES: Personalize your R5 PRO HS with swappable Mod-Plates. Mod-Plates are universally compatible across all R5 Series headsets through the SNAP+LOCK mod system*.

*PC compatibility not tested or endorsed by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Exchangeable Mod-Plates sold separately.

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