Customer Ratings & Reviews

I consider myself an avid gamer and audiophile--in the past 8 years, I've bought, auditioned, kept, sold, donated, or returned more than three dozen budget to truly summit-fi gaming and "serious-minded" headsets from the likes of Focal, Meze, Sennheiser, Audeze, Kennerton, Oppo, Denon, V-Moda, Razer, Hyper X, RIG, Astro, Logitech, Turtle Beach, JBL, Corsair, and SteelSeries--just to name a few. Above everything else, I always rank comfort as the number one priority--if you can't stand wearing a headset for more than 20-30 minutes at a time, what is the point in keeping them no matter how wonderfully sublime they sound? After that comes sound-quality...most everything else is just window dressing from there. Now, I am not a bass-head, but I do appreciate an articulate, fast, and palpable/chest thumping low-end. That said, mids are where most of the music lives, so I might often sacrifice just a hair of bass "quantity" so long as the bass "quality" is still apparent behind a slightly more pronounced or engaging set of mids. I also listen to a lot of female-fronted and acoustical music so I put another premium on airy, detailed, and sparkling highs, but not to the point where they are so hyper-detailed or clinical as to come off as somewhat fatiguing or just--boring. It has been unusual for me to find a single headset that happens to be exceedingly comfortable AND does well in all three of these sonic performance dimensions without making other sacrifices along the way (higher price, lower build quality, fiddly controls, poor mic, etc.), so imagine my surprise when Corsair rolled out a budget headset that just so happens to pull all this off. Mind you, the performance it turns in is totally contingent on the quality of the signal you feed it--there is no included USB dongle, so whatever you use for signal processing, analog conversion, amping, etc., is what you're stuck with--but if you don't put garbage in, I think you'll be incredibly happy with what you get out of the HS55s. Construction feels surprisingly robust, yet these cans are still lightweight clocking in at just around 275 grams with the cable. The matte and satin-finish plastic shell is smooth and thus should not easily pick up and retain dirt and oils. And despite being plastic, it feels very solid and high-density, while the metal headband helps keep the fit reassuring tight and stable on the head. There was absolutely no creaking or cheap-feeling catches or plastic-on-plastic snaps during my bending and twist tests. The rotating mechanisms on the earcups are smooth yet provide enough friction that they stay in place once situated on the head--they fold to a full 90 degrees to allow the headset to lay flat on a table or in a bag/drawer (though no storage bag or sack is included--probably to help keep costs/prices down). Headband sizing is accomplished with a click-stop set of sliders that allow the earcups to move through about 1.5" of vertical travel. The earcups also have a small range of forward/back tilt on their hangers--maybe five to ten degrees or so--to help dial in the comfort for what I'm sure is a wide range of head sizes. Thankfully, the curvature of the headband is not so extreme that it creates undue clamping force that results in hot-spots on the top and sides of my head or causes ear fatigue and pain. This is what usually gets a set of cans I'm auditioning relegated to the "reject pile" because so many headsets today seem to have unyielding construction that doesn't allow the headband to comfortably conform to the natural shape of my head, or the earpads to rest comfortably on/over my ears. The bottom of the headband and earpads are covered with a very soft synthetic leather that actually feels somewhat thick and substantial. In general, I'm not a huge fan of synthetic leathers because they can crack and flake over time, but these actually feel like they'll hold up fairly well to repeated use with just a bit of reasonable care. The flip-to-mute boom mic does not stow neatly into an integrated slot in the earcup, but it does fold up completely out of the way when not deployed which is nice when I'm playing a solo game or just listening to music. The smooth, rubber-coated headphone cable is captive on the left earcup (unfortunately). This is about the only real complaint I have with the HS55s because it means I cannot replace the cable alone if one of the connectors starts to go bad down the road. The cable has a combination 3.5mm tip but Corsair included a mic/audio breakout adapter in the box if you need it. At the back of the left earcup is a single rotary volume dial with raised nubs around the edges to help with grip/operation in the blind. That is all there is to the controls on this headset--no fancy RGB and no buttons for EQ selection, 3D sound activation, or a chat/game mixer...you'll have to rely on your console or PC to make any such adjustments. The boom mic is a bit of a curiosity compared to the standard round wire-style mic on most gaming headsets. This one is a thin ribbon-like arm with some very strong memory-wire inside to help hold its shape and position (forward or back, not up and down) even after long gaming sessions. At the end of the arm is a mouth-facing omni-directional mic pickup to help ensure decent performance regardless of how high/low it is placed relative to the mouth. In practice, I found voice quality to be exceptionally clear and lifelike in my recordings without any hint of unnatural, watery, or overly DSP-sounding voice compression or cutoff. I cannot speak to its performance in a crowded room with other heated conversations going on, but I did not hear any signs that the mic picked up and amplified nearby droning PC fans or HVAC blowers. Finally, getting down to audio performance, this budget headset really blew me away with how well it rendered complex and multi-layered musical tracks and game soundscapes without getting smeary or feeling slow and imprecise. Bass performance fell along the lines of my preferences--powerful, fast, and accurate but not so overwhelming that it was bordering on painful. Similarly, strings, piano notes, and other highs were reproduced with a great deal of delicacy and definition without getting screechy or sibilant. Thankfully, mids were forward enough that they didn't seem hollowed out like you might get from some headsets' extreme V-shaped EQ. Sure, the Focal Utopias or Meze Empyreans sounded more detailed, accurate, and maybe a bit "fuller," but at the Corsair's bargain-basement price, I was shocked at just how nice and FUN the HS55s still sounded in comparison. Again, however, their performance in your rig is going to be largely contingent on the source in use. For my audition, I leveraged the 3.5mm USB dongle included with my Logitech Pro X headset, as well as the 3.5mm unbalanced jack on my Questyle M15 USB DAC/amp. I was immensely satisfied with the results from both--though the HS55s *were* resolving enough that I could easily discern the significant bump in audio quality and performance on the same musical passages when using the M15 (the ability to move up from 16-bit/44Khz to some 24-bit/192Khz and higher HD sound files may have had something to do it with, too). Bottom line--these headphones are surprisingly light and comfortable yet still offer solid build quality, pleasing ergonomics, and dead-simple usability. You will also enjoy some truly exceptional microphone performance and simply wonderful audio quality that is well-suited to music, videos, and even the most active and bombastic game soundtracks. I am pleased to give Corsair's latest offering such a resounding recommendation, especially given their budget-oriented price tag.

This is an excellent, easy, straightforward gaming headset that performs. There is something to be said about wired headset, especially one made like this one. It is comfortable (I cannot tell you how many headsets I have returned due to discomfort during long gaming sessions), sounds good, and the mic is excellent. In the box, you get the headset and a Y-connector (to ensure the headset can connect to other devices, which is nice). Setup is simple……just plug and play. On the left headset, there is a volume knob which is easy to reach. For the mic, it has a flip to mute function, which I LOVE! This device is also Discord certified for those Discord users out there. The sound will not blow you away, BUT it is perfect for all the games I have thrown at it. Hearing footsteps for online games is easy and you don't get crazy bass that you can get from some headsets. As I said before, the mic is great. The flip to mute is so easy to use and SUCH a handy feature, I am always baffled why more headsets don’t have this feature. It becomes second nature unlike a physical button which can be hard to locate at times, depending on the placement. I have had zero issues with people being able to hear me in game or discord. As far as the looks go, you cannot go wrong with white, and gray paired together (imo). It doesn’t try to do too much but looks sleek.

Corsair never seems to disapoint. As a part of the new HS line, the HS55 gaming headphones are a great, affordable pair of gaming headphones. With a simple design that is still much better quality than a lot other brands around this price range, they fit comfortably on the head with 50 mm audio drivers tha don't look like 50 mm drivers. I honestly thought they where 40 at the very most. With that leatherett on the ear cups, wrapping the memory foam for all day gaming, that's a fact. I gamed all day (hours people), until my PC's battery went out twice. And if it wasn't for the cord (which could be a little longer), would've never taken them off. But I had to go get snacks. Playing multi-player games online FPS games, to be more precise, these things have surround sound feature where you can literally hear behind you. In the box, you'll get the headphones and a Y cable adapter for those desk top systems. Again hopfully, you'll have your Desk top close to you. Because that cord man. Dang. The omni-directional mic clarity is very good. It's made with material that can be bent your mouth. I'm telling you this thing is light-weight. Not to mention the flip up to mute feature is present. That's always good. The only minor problem I have is the color ( white) Because of the possible smudging. And that cord needs to be just a little longer. Other than that, these are some top-notch headphones. They work great on my Meta Qest as well. Just thought I'd add that bit of info. So yes, I wholey recommend these.

Corsair headset, a 3.5mm to usb adapter are all you need for a good set for gaming. Once I picked them up I noticed they were super light which makes me wonder how long they will last. Cord was decent length but not extra long. The ear cushion is decent as well. Cover my hubbys big ears. Lol. The foam isn’t leather but feels like plastic and will sweat on your head when you are hot. So stay cool my friends. Headset stays secure and don’t move too much but could be more stiff for a better fit around the ears. The microphone mutes when flipped up which is a cool feature. the microphone quality is really good. streaming quality maybe not and there is not lighting on the mic for functionality recognition. The sound quality was a 3.5 stars out of 5. Plenty of treble, little to no base and somewhat raspy. Nothing horrible but sound quality could be better and part of the reason for not rating it 5 stars. Overall these are decent gaming headphones especially for a starting gamer. Good entry level.

This is an excellent, easy, straightforward gaming headset that performs. There is something to be said about wired headset, especially one made like this one. It is comfortable (I cannot tell you how many headsets I have returned due to discomfort during long gaming sessions), sounds good, and the mic is excellent. In the box, you get the headset and a Y-connector (to ensure the headset can connect to other devices, which is nice). Setup is simple……just plug and play. On the left headset, there is a volume knob which is easy to reach. For the mic, it has a flip to mute function, which I LOVE! This device is also Discord certified for those Discord users out there. The sound will not blow you away, BUT it is perfect for all the games I have thrown at it. Hearing footsteps for online games is easy and you don't get crazy bass that you can get from some headsets. As I said before, the mic is great. The flip to mute is so easy to use and SUCH a handy feature, I am always baffled why more headsets don’t have this feature. It becomes second nature unlike a physical button which can be hard to locate at times, depending on the placement. I have had zero issues with people being able to hear me in game or discord. As far as the looks go, you cannot go wrong with white, and gray paired together (imo). It doesn’t try to do too much but looks sleek.

The reason I rated the HS55 headset only three stars is that because these are very simple basic headphones. I only had them on for about 10 minutes and my head already started to hurt from the padding. The "all day comfort plush memory foam" earcups are nothing to rave about. In fact, they provided me little to comfort. No matter how I adjust them I do not feel comfortable with these headphones. I do have to say though is that they are light and the speakers were loud and clear when being used on my desktop. This has your basic wired connections for pc, xbox, and PS5/4. Its setup with a 3.5MM connector so you can plug it into most devices like an xbox or playstation controller or even a phone/laptop with a standard headphone jack. It also has a y connector to split mic and speakers for your pc if it has two sperate ports. These are the only two ways you can connect these headphones. Basic. These headphones would be ok for a kid gaming but in reality I could probably see them being used for other needs like a zoom or virtual call. Although they fit my large head and are adjustable perhaps because my head is larger it makes the padding more uncomfortable. This is why I think the headphones would be decent for a kid. The MIC is the best part of this headset. Flip it up to mute and flip it down to start talking. This makes it easy because if its flipped up its out of sight and you know your on mute while if the mic is down and in your field of view then you know you are live.

They look good, and definitely match the white theme going on with the PC/keyboard. The headset is light weight and comfortable, It doesn't feel like you're wearing one, which is great for long periods of gaming. The ear padding is thick and comfortable, so you're not likely to experience discomfort after a while either. The top padding strap over the head is really good as well. There's quite a big of adjustability in the straps, so this should fit a wide variety of head sizes. The Mic is not the best. while playing online and using discord, the team kept letting me know that i was breaking up or fading in and out. made it very inconvenient for trying to strategize and communicate. while the mic is adjustable to some degree, it did not seem to help. This was on CSGO Volume levels were good, but clarity and stereo could use some work. while playing CSGO, i could hear foot steps clearly, but unfortunately, i couldn't tell what side they were coming from. Definitely a disadvantage when trying to stay alive. It's a decent headset for people starting out, or i guess depending on the games you're playing. if you're really intense gamer, its probably not enough for you.

Great sound. Great price. Clarity is good. Price for this quality was excellent.

I bought this for my son and is lasted a decent amount of time, but for the price I'd rather get the Corsair wireless headset, which also seems to last a few years longer. Same quality with mic and speaker content however.

These are awesome for gaming.. I love how u can set the volume and the are comfortable on my ears.

Good price , very comfortable, highly recommend !

Super comfortable! I can use these for hours without any earache. Excellent quality and sound. Perfect choice for budget headset.

With the Corsair name you know you’ll get a product that’s high quality and well made. With the HS55’s it shows even for their entry level models they don’t skimp on quality. When gaming for long periods of time the comfort of your headset is important, the HS55 ear cups and headband are very soft and plush. The headset itself is relatively lightweight, though not the lightest I’ve used. I think this is due to the more dense and higher quality plastics they use compared to other manufacturers. The headphone jack cable is robust but it can’t be removed. If you’re hard on your headsets this could be a problem if it stops working as it can’t just be swapped out for another. Sound quality is good though you won’t get the same situational awareness that higher end models can give you when playing FPS games. It will definitely be a better experience than you’d get from what some console manufacturers include. The flip to mute mic works well and provided clear game chat. Corsair also includes a splitter that will allow the headset to work with older pc’s . If you’re looking for a budget friendly headset that’s well made, these are an excellent option.

Overall this is a great pair of simple to use headphones. These are the old school connect to the PC via a headphone Jack or USB DAC to provide sound, so you just plug them in and use. Overall these feel super comfy to my head and wearing them with glasses didn't pose a problem. The weight of the headphones don't weigh you down either which is a nice change and you can use it. The faux leather on the headphones can get a bit sweaty in a hotter room for longer sessions, but that is normal for that material. The Mic is attached and auto-mutes when flipped up which is good and the sound carried fine for my gaming with friends over our discord channel and they didn't complain about my audio, my Aim, different story. Sound is good with these and even though a single plug for Headphone and Mic, they do include a splitter if needed for your setup. Overall I found the sound fine for gaming/chatting/watching content. Are these amazing 5.1 surround, no, but they give me the clear sound I wanted. Cord has a decent length to it so that is good and overall I find these a nice set of headphones for use with no complaints and nothing wasted on RGB. Also since these plug right into the PC via a Headphone Jack, never run out of power either.

I found this headset to be terrific. The design is sharp, solid and very functional. The audio was crisp and clear, the mic was easy to flip for mute and the earpads were heavenly. It is a wired headset, however the unit comes with a special Y-wire connector so you can be sure to be compatible with any interface. The headset is very lightweight and the cord is almost 7 feet long; allowing me to stand up if I need to reach something or just to unwind my legs. I used this headset on several game sessions of over 2 hours. I had no head pinching pain. I wear glasses so for me it is important that the earcups don’t squeeze in too much but still hold firmly to my head. This headset was very comfortable for me and had nice adjustment capability. I also snuck in a couple zoom meetings and the headset including the mic worked perfectly. At this relatively low price point, I think it is the best headset I have used. I would highly recommend this nicely designed headset that has great sound, super soft earcups, and is easy to wear for folks with glasses.

I have been using CORSAIR products for 12+ years, ranging from memory in w few systems to gaming mice more recently. I've (well, "we've" - now including our teenage boys) always been happy with those products, so I had wanted to try out one of their gaming headsets, since we do seem to need to replace headsets more often than we would like (and have tried out several other brands with hit or miss success). So, this time I went with their mid-level HS55 STEREO Wired Gaming Headset. The HS55 has a nice, smooth, simple design to it. While there is a "Carbon" colored version, the one I have is White (with a nice balance of gray). It does have the typical tilt up to mute boom mic, which is also flexible to reposition towards the mouth as needed. The volume wheel is located at the bottom-back of the left earcup. Size-wise, they are a little smaller overall (compared to our other headsets), at least with the headband. They are light-weight to hold (a little over a half of a pound). The earcups and headband padding are made with memory foam and leatherette covering, which feel soft to the touch, at least when squeezing with my fingers. So far, the only issue I have with the design is with the comfort level when wearing, which may be due to the smaller size, and the fact I have a larger than normal (but not too big) head. Even though the headset is really light, it almost feels heavy wearing and the headband padding seems to hit the top of my head wrong. This is strange to me with as soft as the padding is. I do seem to have had the same issue with other brands, but those have either been really stiff foam, or a very narrow pad, along with being heavier. I have been able to adjust it by pulling the earcups out as far as they will go and keeping the headband just off my head. The earcup padding is a little narrower than I would prefer as well. That, and the smaller overall size, has it feeling a little too snug and causing a little too much discomfort along the back jaw/jaw joint. I have tried different angles, but not with really any improvements. So, for comfort side of things, this headset may not be the best for grown, older adults, but could be fine for teenagers or younger (with smaller heads and probably less caring about comfort, of which, one of mine will probably end up with these). For sound quality, these are fairly good. These have their normal 50mm drivers. Now, if using Windows, you will need to have an equalizer app to get the best sound. I was able to test plugging into a controller we have that has a Dolby Access license, allowing use of the equalizer features of that app. While it doesn't quite produce the best quality, it isn't too bad. There is good bass, just not as rich as some of our other headsets. But overall, it is good enough for casual gaming. The omni-directional mic seems to work great, picking up my speech just fine. The audio qualities are probably helping save a star from me.

The sound quality is very good, very flat presentation, solid bass and overall just very clean sounding. The real star of the show is the mic quality. I've never heard a mic sound this good at this price point. This headset is replacing another corsair headset that cost 4x as much and I honestly think the mic is much better on this. It's not even close honestly. Build quality is fine. I own a lot of headsets and compared to those (many times more expensive than this) these just feel plastic and cheap. Because they are. This isn't a bad thing. This is very much an introductory set that's meant to give you everything you need to get started gaming without breaking the bank, and it truly delivers. But you might not care for the feel of them. The upside to being mostly plastic is that they're super lightweight. The foam on the earcups is very soft, and the overall shape of them makes wearing them for extended periods of time very comfortable. Even with glasses! The cushion on the headband is made of the same stuff and is equally comfortable. The only thing that really bugs me in the build quality is the mic. While the performance is great, again literally better than far more expensive headsets and even some stand-alone mics, the action of the hinge feels a bit rough. There's no tone or click or anything to indicate when you've muted your mic, which is a detail that I've come to expect on gaming headsets. Not sure if it's a cost-cutting thing or what, but I would've liked to have seen that as it's a very basic feature. Included is a Y-splitter which I'm using on my PC rear IO as it has dedicated I/O for input/output. Works a charm. Works equally as well on the front panel connector with the single cable. Overall I'd recommend these to anyone who's looking for a very good and inexpensive gaming headset. The audio is great for the price, but not audiophile quality let's get real, and the mic has no business being as good at it is. Seriously I don't know what corsair is doing over there, but it's embarrassing every other manufacturer on this front. One note - corsair's iCUE software is not compatible with these headphones. While it's sad that you can't customize your EQ without other software or an external DAC, this is great. iCUE causes a lot of issues with hardware from other manufacturers so I'm very happy that I don't have to install more bloatware on my system to access all of my product's features.

Out of the box, the Corsair HS55 Stereo Wired Gaming Headset was self-explanatory. Plug it in and go. At a glance, they seem very well constructed and are lightweight which is very appealing when using or playing with them on for long periods of time. When putting them on, you immediately notice the feel of the padding and extreme comfort. You can wear them for long periods of time and after a while, not even realize they are still on. The cushions are well constructed and should last a long time. I don’t consider myself an audiophile but I know what I like. As for the sound for this headset, I felt like it was lacking. While playing, I wanted to turn up the volume but found that even at maximum, it wasn’t where I feel it should be. It’s loud but for the max setting, not loud enough. Although the treble and tones feel somewhat crisp, there is very little bass. I like to listen and feel the vibrations and, in this case, there really isn’t any. Additionally, the surround sound was not what you’d expect at this point in headset options. You know its good when you hear those footsteps behind you or coming from a certain direction, although they were there, it wasn’t distinct enough and left me feeling like I could have more. Overall, the headset is okay for someone wanting a base or introductory set but for anyone that wants to be fully immersed, you can find better. It will get the job done, but for some, they will be left wanting more.

For an inexpensive headset the Corsair HS55 delivers some high clarity audio. The key to the extremely clear audio is the 50mm neodymium audio drivers. Neodymium drivers are among the best options for speakers. Neodymium magnets have more magnetic energy per unit of their weight than other magnets. Their sound definition and bass performance are eight times better than headphones with ferrite magnets. Neodymium is a rare lightweight metal. Originally, it was very difficult to use for audio purposes, and provided subpar quality sounds. Throughout the years with new technology neodymium offers some of the highest quality options in audio devices.  Couple that with a 50mm driver and you get a headphone that puts out extremely clear audio and great bass at higher volumes. Traditionally larger drivers generate greater volumes of air movement, which translates into better bass sounds. At lower audio volumes the bass isn't as prevalent, with this headphone because they do not come with an enhanced bass boost system. However, you can download any EQ app on your PC to be able to adjust these setting. The EQ I downloaded made an instant difference in the bass and overall sound, with a much richer experience. Unfortunately, you still need to adjust the audio volume to at least 50percent in order to really feel the Bass, but the rest of the audio is top notch at any volume. The headset doesn't offer surround sound, but the stereo sound does create some sense of direction.  Because the audio clarity is so high, and the bass isn't out of control at most volumes, this headset works great for most games. It keeps the important audio at the forefront and the explosions and bass sounds in the background. Which makes it easy to detect footsteps and other tell tale audio cues of approaching enemies.  The chat audio comes through perfect, nice and clear, with no distortions. The extended microphone arm bends so that you can angle it to the perfect spot for the best outgoing audio. The mic is omnidirectional, so you have a little bit of freedom when it comes to where to place the mic, instead of having to keep it directly in front of your mouth at all times.  There are only 2 controls on the headset, the volume dial behind the left ear cuff, and the mic's on/off control. Both controls are easy to find and use. There are no small buttons or tiny dials anywhere, so there is no need to  take lessons in brail to learn how to find and use those types of controls. The mic lifts to activate the mute, and lowers to resume your chat. The volume dial is big enough to easily find, and has several large indents along the dial to be able to feel when you are actually turning it. The audio cable is a little bit thick, but at least you know it's not going to break as easily as some of the thinner cables with other devices. The headset can actually be used with any device that has a 3.5mm audio output jack. So it should work with pretty much every video game console out there and a lot of phones. The cable is just under 6ft in length, so depending on where your pc is located, you might need an extension. The soft leatherette ear pads and headband cushion make it so you can wear this headset for prolonged periods of time.  The memory foam ear cuffs conform to petty much anything and work great for people with eyeglasses. Overall for the price this is a great pair of headphones, that can be used with virtually any device that has a 3.5mm plug: Pc's, controllers, consoles, phones and more??

These are decent but not my favorite. They are heavier than I expected for claiming to have lightweight construction. The memory foam ears are nice but the memory foam on the strap changes how it sits on your head. Sound is decent. I tried this out on several devices and it performed well with each of them. The headphones look sleek but the mic just seems out of place. The hinge is a weird design that looks kind of cheap compared to the rest of the headset. The cord is thick and feels sturdy and like it will last over time. Packaging was minimal which is nice and it was secure during delivery. Sound quality is good. Voices and music are crisp and clear. Bass is OK and the volume range is nice. Not sure this would be the best fit for larger heads but worked for me and my oldest son. The white is a nice bright white, matches my white controller nicely if that's important to you. The cord is a decent length too so you don't feel stuck while you're hooked up to it. Overall not a bad headset but not quite 5 star worthy.