STACK #256 February 2026

GAMING FEATURE

The RIG people are experts at creating a great range of ear gear for all gamers’ budgets. With their feature-packed, PlayStation branded R5 SPEAR PRO HS gaming headset, they just may have released one of their best yet. Words Amy Flower visit jbhifi.com.au/stack WEAPON OF CHOICE

NOW HEARTHIS! Clear communication is essential everywhere in life, but especially in competitive gaming, and to this end the R5 SPEAR PRO HS features a 6mm broadcast-grade microphone. It utilises a unidirectional polar pattern to focus on the player’s voice while minimising background noise, and a 50Hz to 15kHz frequency response captures speech clearly. Meanwhile, a flexible boom arm and handy flip-to-mute function allow for quick and natural control during gameplay. THE COMFORT FACTOR Designed to handle extended gaming sessions, the R5 SPEAR PRO HS features a super-comfy

ENGINEERED FOR PLAYSTATION

The aim of designers when creating this hot new wired gaming headset was to deliver studio-grade audio performance in a feature-packed, yet affordable, headset. Officially licensed for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, it ticks all the boxes for competitive multiplayer gamers. DRIVER TECH At the heart of the R5 SPEAR PRO HS lie 40mm graphene-coated drivers. The strength and low mass of graphene allows the drivers to respond quickly and, even better, accurately, reducing annoying vibration and distortion. They’re designed to enhance 3D audio accuracy, to help players better identify

memory-foam-lined headband and ear cushions, the latter of which also act as a foil to much outside noise.

• The RIG R5 SPEAR PRO HS gaming headset is available now

the direction and distance of in-game sounds... Behind you! Behind you! And with total harmonic distortion rated below 0.5%, the headset outputs clean, detailed audio even

Adjustable size sliders ensure that the headset sits securely on your bonce, while the lightweight frame helps minimise fatigue. The headset weighs in at 336 grams with mod

at higher volumes. WHAT’S THE FREQUENCY?

plates (more on those shortly) attached, and just 288 grams without. MOD-PLATES!

The R5 SPEAR PRO HS supports an extended frequency response from 20Hz to 40kHz, wider than typical gaming headsets. When

The R5 SPEAR PRO HS supports RIG’s cool SNAP+LOCK mod-plates system, which lets users personalise the headset’s appearance. The included magnetic mod-plates feature the PlayStation logo and are universally compatible across the R5 Series, snapping on and off securely and quickly. Additional mod-plate designs are available separately, and you can customise them with whatever designs or branding you wish. CONNECTIONS Connecting the R5 SPEAR PRO HS is a doddle, as it features a 3.5mm cable with a 32-ohm impedance, making it easy to drive directly from PS4 and PS5 controllers. Plus, with a generous 1.5-metre cable that houses a neat volume control (which even goes one louder via a click switch) embedded, there’s plenty of room for players to move.

combined with a high dynamic range and 117.5dB sensitivity, this allows for precise audio reproduction across the full spectrum. So, low frequencies retain impact for explosions and other bassy sounds, while higher frequencies remain clear for more

subtle in-game details. TUNED FOR FPS

Fraggers rejoice! The audio tuning on the R5 SPEAR PRO HS has been specifically optimised for first-person shooters. A boosted upper mid range accentuates sound cues like footsteps, reloads, and movement, for more instinctive sonic awareness during play. The headset is also optimised for Tempest 3D Audio on PS5.

PSSST!

You may have guessed this already, but despite the PlayStation branding, the R5 SPEAR PRO HS has another ace up its sleeve… As it connects via a 3.5mm cable, it’ll work with any device with a 3.5mm audio jack. That could be a mobile phone, portable music player, or, of course, a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.

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