Plantronics availability of it's Dolby Atmos® enabled Gaming Headsets

Three-Dimensional Sound Gives Xbox One and Windows 10 Gamers an All-New Competitive Edge

Johannesburg, South Africa – December 2017, Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), an audio pioneer and communications technology leader, announced last week the availability of its latest RIG family of gaming headphones featuring Dolby Atmos. This special audio enhancement for Xbox One and Windows 10 lets gamers hear sounds with three-dimensional clarity – from above and below, in front and behind – giving them increased advantage in nearly any gaming scenario. Dolby Atmos for Headphones activation [1] is available with the Dolby Atmos editions of Plantronics RIG 400HX and RIG 600 and with the wireless RIG 800LX, which was recently revealed to be a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree in the gaming category. Products chosen as CES Innovation Honorees reflect innovative design and engineering in some of the most cutting edge tech products and services coming to market. (This is the tenth consecutive year that Plantronics has been recognized by the Consumer Technology Association for its innovative audio solutions. Products entered in this prestigious program are judged by a preeminent panel of independent industrial designers, independent engineers and members of the trade media to honor outstanding design and engineering in cutting edge consumer electronics products across 28 product categories).

“I’ve never met a gamer who wasn’t looking for some sort of competitive edge,” said Gregory Morquin, Gaming Segment Manager at Plantronics. “Our newest RIG line with Dolby Atmos enables multi-directional, fully immersive audio cues like nothing else in the market today. Combine that with a long-lasting battery life and signature lightweight design, and the choice becomes obvious. If you want a true 360ᵒ competitive edge, Plantronics RIG with Dolby Atmos has you covered.”

The new Dolby Atmos editions of RIG 400HX and RIG 600 and the award-winning RIG 800LX give gamers three different headset options that all bring the heightened realism of Dolby Atmos for Headphones to life. Individual headset features include:

Availability and PricingCheck with your local Plantronics authorized distributor for pricing of RIG products which are coming soon to South Africa. More information about authorized distributors selling the RIG product range can be found here www.plantronics.com/africa/

About Dolby LaboratoriesDolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) creates audio, video, and voice technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For more than 50 years, sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and powerful in Dolby. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.

About PlantronicsPlantronics is an audio pioneer and a global leader in the communications industry. We create intelligent and adaptive solutions that support our customers’ most important needs: experiencing and facilitating simple and clear communications while enjoying distraction-free environments. Our solutions are used worldwide by consumers and businesses alike, and are an optimal choice for open office environments. From Unified Communications and customer service ecosystems, to data analytics and Bluetooth headsets, Plantronics delivers high-quality communications solutions that our customers count on today, while relentlessly innovating on behalf of their future. For more information visit www.plantronics.com/africa/

[1] Dolby Atmos® requires an Xbox One or Windows 10 compatible device, and a Microsoft account and login. Activation for one device only. 

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