CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4, and Mobile - Carbon

Name: CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4, and Mobile - Carbon
Brand: CORSAIR
SKU: 6380318
Rating: 4.2 (2482 reviews)

Model: CA-9011185-NA

SKU: 6380318

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Connection Type: Wired, Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Radio Frequency (RF) (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Maximum Wireless Range: 39 feet
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: false
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: false
- Battery Life: 20 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Android, Mac/Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
General
- Brand: CORSAIR
- Model Number: CA-9011185-NA
- Product Name: VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4, and Mobile
- Color: Carbon
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Isolating: false
- Minimum Frequency Response: 20 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 40 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Impedance: 32 ohms (Describes the resistance of an electric signal throughout the system. Devices with low impedance require less power to deliver optimal signals but are more at risk for damage from overloading. Higher impedance requires more power but is more protected from overload damage.)
- Sensitivity: 109 decibels adjusted
- Sound Mode: Stereo
- Driver Size: 50 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired, Wireless
- Wireless Connectivity: Radio Frequency (RF) (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: false (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Maximum Wireless Range: 39 feet
- Connector Size: 1/8 in. (3.5mm)
Features
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: false
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Controls: Volume
- Body Metrics Measured: Not Applicable
- Customizable Lighting: true
- Lighting Type: RGB
- Maximum Talk Time: 20 hours
Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Style: Gaming
- Adjustable Headband: false
Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Battery Life: 20 hours (Battery life will vary depending on the product configuration, product model, applications loaded on the product, power management setting of the product and the product features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.)
- Charging Accessory Included: Cable
- Charging Interface(s): USB (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Android, Mac/Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Not Applicable (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
Material
- Ear Cushion Material: Memory foam
Dimensions
- Product Height: 7.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 6.7 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 0.82 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Other
- UPC: 843591019224

Establish clear communication and enjoy high-quality audio with this carbon CORSAIR VIRTUOSO RGB wireless gaming headset. The lightweight aluminum construction and memory foam earpads provide comfort for all-day gaming, and the LiIon battery offers up to 20 hours of use on a single charge. This CORSAIR VIRTUOSO RGB wireless gaming headset has a detachable omnidirectional microphone for crisp sound pickup.

Uncompromising sound quality: These precisely tuned 50mm high-density neodymium speaker drivers provide immersive 7.1 surround sound with a frequency range of 20-40,000Hz.
Hyper-fast gaming-grade wireless: High-fidelity, ultralow latency audio with exceptional 60' signal range using SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.
Clear 24-bit/96kHz USB audio: Experience high-quality sound via USB wired connection.
Dynamic dual-zone RGB lighting on each earcup: Allows for numerous color options and customization to match any style.
Intelligent control, so many possibilities: The CORSAIR iCUE software offers pre-tuned audio profiles or custom-tuning of your equalizer settings, amazing sound, sidetone control, and RGB lighting synchronization with compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers and more.
All-day, all-night battery life: Game for up to 20 hours at a time owing to the custom high-capacity lithium-ion battery and smart accelerometer-based sleep-wake function.
Wide device compatibility: Connect to wide variety of devices using SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, wired USB or wired 3.5mm.*
Broadcast-grade detachable microphone: Its 4mm omnidirectional, high-bandwidth microphone enables a wide dynamic range and superb vocal clarity.
Convenience is everything: The premium memory foam ear pads that conform to the shape of your head and lightweight headband deliver pillow-soft, long-lasting comfort, letting you play for hours.
Premium ultralight construction: Built with machined aluminum, ensuring both maximum comfort and long-term durability.
Uncompromising sound quality: These precisely tuned 50mm high-density neodymium speaker drivers provide immersive 7.1 surround sound with a frequency range of 20-40,000Hz.
Hyper-fast gaming-grade wireless: High-fidelity, ultralow latency audio with exceptional 60' signal range using SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY.
Clear 24-bit/96kHz USB audio: Experience high-quality sound via USB wired connection.
Dynamic dual-zone RGB lighting on each earcup: Allows for numerous color options and customization to match any style.
Intelligent control, so many possibilities: The CORSAIR iCUE software offers pre-tuned audio profiles or custom-tuning of your equalizer settings, amazing sound, sidetone control, and RGB lighting synchronization with compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers and more.
All-day, all-night battery life: Game for up to 20 hours at a time owing to the custom high-capacity lithium-ion battery and smart accelerometer-based sleep-wake function.
Wide device compatibility: Connect to wide variety of devices using SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS, wired USB or wired 3.5mm.*
Broadcast-grade detachable microphone: Its 4mm omnidirectional, high-bandwidth microphone enables a wide dynamic range and superb vocal clarity.
Convenience is everything: The premium memory foam ear pads that conform to the shape of your head and lightweight headband deliver pillow-soft, long-lasting comfort, letting you play for hours.
Premium ultralight construction: Built with machined aluminum, ensuring both maximum comfort and long-term durability.

Whats Included

CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
USB wireless receiver
CORSAIR Gaming VIRTUOSO RGB
USB wireless receiver

Product Manuals

Q: Can you hear yourself in the headset when you talk. Does it have Mic Monitoring

A: yes, im not sure if its enabled by default but if you install the i-cue software from corsair they have the "sidetone" feature which makes you hear yourself through the mic even if the mic is muted.

Q: Can the microphone be muted mechanically such as placing the microphone in the up position or pressing a button? If not, is there some other way to mute the microphone? What about volume control? (mechanical option vs. user interface)?

A: There is a button you can press on the microphone to mute it. And a scroll wheel on the headphones to change the volume. The microphone can be taken off completely as well. I love these headphones.

Q: What is the charging port connection? Is it micro-USB, USB-C, or something else?

A: The charging port is a USB-C that connects to the left earmuff

Q: Does this hook up with Xbox one also?

A: Does it "work" yeah. does it function properly right out of the box? no. you have to reformat it on your pc first. if you plug the dongle into your xbox first, it corrupts the headphones and the dongle works with nothing

Q: Does the headset come with a USB to plug into the computer to make it wireless?

A: Yep, it's a USB dongle. I as a little upset at first (since my motherboard has an awesome bluetooth range) but I'm very pleased with the range.

Q: Does the “bass boost” functionality apply to the microphone or just the headphones?

A: The "Bass boost" is strictly for the headset speaker sound output in the form of a software EQ (using the Corsair iCue software), which when tuned adds to some excellent and needed depth to the baseline for sure. If it helps, I have tried countless headsets and this by far is the best on headset microphone I have ever had. A key is the 44,100 Hz 24bit depth including when in wireless mode which is studio quality and results in an amazing level of clarity. If your interested in adding bass tone shifts in your microphone and plan to use this on PC, the application named "Voicemeeter Banana" can do that with any mic as well as a lot of other advanced sound management potential.

Q: Does This Headset's bluetooth work with an Xbox One S

A: Wireless will not work with Xbox but if you plug the chord it comes with into the controller it will work.

Q: Does the Virtuoso have/use mic monitoring?

A: Yes, this unit has mic monitoring feature.

Customers are saying

Customers love the superb sound quality and comfortable fit of the VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless Gaming Headset. Many appreciate the long battery life and wireless convenience, although some find the headset heavy and the bass response could be improved. A few also noted that the price point might be considered high by some buyers.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great, but with some hurdles
My use case: - I use a laptop, and along with gaming/discord calls spend most of my day using my headphones to listen to music. I also have a bit of a larger head and ears, so I tend to use the most extended headband adjustment. For those looking to get these for a similar setup: - allow the Corsair USB receiver to have it's own port instead of a shared hub or next to one that will be used. I faced some connection issues due to this, so to avoid misattributing problems to the headset, it should have it's own port to power it. Verdict: - I would recommend these headphones to those looking for a simple, easy to setup/charge headset that feels premium and sounds great (provided you don't mind spending a few minutes changing the EQ). While I have more cons than pros in my list, I'd say half of them are pretty negligible in the scope of the experience you get out of them (price, portability, iCUE software and discord). Corsair did a good job here, though with the price you're paying you'd expect the software to have less hiccups. Hopefully fixes come out soon, but it's still a very solid option for those looking to buy them now. ---- Cons: - Pricey at $200-210 compared to competitors. Would recommend getting these on a sale or discount if possible - These headphones do not fold/collapse into a smaller shape to fit into bags, and instead only become flat by turning the ear cups. For those looking to streamline their carry, these headphones could take up more space than you'd like. - Out of the box, you need to adjust the EQ for these to sound good. It may have pre-set profiles that could fit your taste, but more likely than not you need to fiddle around with the EQ in the Corsair iCUE app to have them sound as good as they can. - The iCUE software has odd issues with apps like Discord, but not in ways that prevent me from being able to take calls. There can be a large 3-4 second delay on sound effects like muting, or sometimes they just don't play those effects at all. I'm unsure of how this happens, but I would like to think because forum posts suggest it's a software issue that this can be resolved down the line. - As far as I'm aware, you cannot buy 3rd party ear cushions like Wicked Cushions to get better padding/comfort to swap with these. Some may have a problem with the thickness of the cushions included. - For bigger headed people like myself, it may take time to break them in for a good fit since I had to fully extend the headband and allow for the tension/grip of the headphones to lessen over a few days of use. Pros: - This mic is probably one of the best you could be getting as part of a dedicated gaming headset. While there's a lack of adjustment options for your mic sound, the sound is pretty close to my former setup using a ModMic Wireless, which was clear and high quality. This mic is removable, and fits using a shaped and recessed port that ensures it won't slip out if you jostle the headphones around. The gooseneck style mic has a solid hold and doesn't feel flimsy in the slightest. Along with the quality, there is also an audio cue where a voice tells you when you mute + you can see either red or green for muted and unmuted. You will likely be in fewer situations where you don't know you're on a hot mic, or can prevent it altogether by taking it off the headset. - The build quality is great, and while reviews online claim these are fairly heavy (if you are used to other lighter gaming headsets) I think the weight isn't much of an issue personally for daily use. Very solid and premium feeling, and I haven't had any issues with heat in the ear cushions. I use these for upward of 8-10 hours a day with some breaks between, and haven't found there to be any issues like pressure on top of my head or heat/pressure on my ears. While I haven't dropped them yet, I feel like these are definitely capable of withstanding a drop with very minimal damage. - The connection range is great. I've been able to walk through my house and have a wall between the room the receiver is in and myself while listening/talking fine. Obviously, thicker walls or multiple walls play a role here, but what's great compared to my other wireless experiences is that the headset automatically reconnects without me having to turn it off or manually do so from my laptop. I would say the consistent connection range goes up to 30-35 feet at most (with no walls between you and the receiver), and it could get spotty from there on. Situations may vary though. - The ease of setup and charging made this purchase worth it for me. Coming from what I thought would be a nice, long lasting setup using Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT wireless headphones and a ModMic wireless, I sorely missed the ease of charging one thing with USB-C compared to using 2 micro usb chargers on both my mic and headset separately. The Corsair iCUE software, while it may cause minor delay issues in sound effects for Discord (but not the calls), is pretty much set-and-forget as far as EQ adjustment goes and disabling the RGB to prolong the battery life. If you have a phone or other electronics that use USB-C this headset works seamlessly into using minimal cables to charge everything. - The quality of the included accessories out of the box is in my opinion top tier as far as gaming headsets go. Braided USB-C charging cable, a very premium feeling and lowkey carrying bag, and the USB receiver following suit with the premium quality and feel. While one of the cons is the price, at the very least Corsair delivered in ensuring you didn't feel like they cheaped out on anything here.
This review is from CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO SE Wireless Gaming Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Gunmetal
Posted 5 years ago by NickV
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful and Comfortable
I started off with the wireless Void Pro RGB headset (white) because all my friends talked about how the quality was great. I liked the way I sounded with the mic and the sound was nice, but it fit my head too big (I’m a small-sized girl). I liked the headset but was worried about how it didn’t fit me properly. But then I saw this one and I exchanged the void pro for this one and boy am I soooo happy! The first thing that made me get it was the color, since it matches my keyboard and mouse perfectly (they’re both the same color scheme: aluminum and white). I was also interested in the shape of the ear cuffs, and was hoping it would fit me better. I’m really happy with the fit because it fits my head so perfectly!! My ears fit comfortably in the cuffs as well, and the cuffs are so soft so it’s much more comfortable than the void pro’s. Since these fit me properly, I also noticed that the noise cancellation was pretty good for it as well. It’s not 100% canceled out, but it does a great job at it. I also enjoy the fact it has the 3.5mm jack as well, in case I want to use it with my PS4! The only thing that I don’t like was that I can’t really turn off the RGB from the iCUE software so I’m afraid it’ll drain my battery. The upside to that is that it comes with a Type C charging cable so at least it’ll charge very quickly. So far, the battery life seems great, my friends say the mic quality is still really good, and it’s overall very comfortable on my head and ears. It’s a bit pricey but I’m very pleased with the upgrade from the Void Pro!
This review is from CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO Wireless Gaming Headset for PC, Mac, PS4, and Mobile - White
Posted 6 years ago by Esme
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset
It’s easy to set up and use. I use it for both my PS4 Pro and for Zoom conferences on my PC. Sound is clear for 7.1 for talking and hearing game play. Charge time is great -just 45 minutes. Nice carrying case to keep everything together. It’s comfortable for about 4 hours at a time with Memory foam lining. Custom side adjustable to fit most head sizes. A bit on the high $$$ price range but overall I am happy with it as compared to other high end headsets.
This review is from CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO SE Wireless Gaming Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Gunmetal
Posted 5 years ago by PSgamer