CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB SE Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Over-the-Ear Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Espresso

Name: CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO RGB SE Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Over-the-Ear Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Espresso
Brand: CORSAIR
SKU: 6431057
Rating: 4.2 (1793 reviews)

Model: CA-9011181-NA

SKU: 6431057

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Key Specs
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Mode: Surround 7.1
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- 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: 60 feet
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: 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.)
- Compatible Platform(s): Mac/Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- 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
- Product Name: VIRTUOSO RGB SE Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Over-the-Ear Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile
- Brand: CORSAIR
- Model Number: CA-9011181-NA
- Color: Espresso
Audio
- Noise Cancelling (Active): false
- Sound Isolating: true
- Sound Mode: Surround 7.1
- Driver Size: 50 millimeters
Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- 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: 60 feet
- Detachable Cord: true
Features
- Water Resistant: false (Resists some degree of water penetration.)
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Carrying Case: true
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Controls: Volume, Mute
- Lighting Type: RGB
Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Style: Gaming
- Adjustable Headband: true
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
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Mac/Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
- 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
- Headband Material: Memory foam, Aluminum
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: Not provided
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: Not provided
Other
- UPC: 843591019170

The CORSAIR Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE delivers a high-fidelity audio experience for the most discerning players, combining uncompromising sound quality with all-day, all-night comfort from its premium memory foam earpads and headband. Connect to virtually any device with ultra-low latency SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY, 3.5mm wired, or 24bit/96KHz USB wired. Make yourself heard with superb vocal clarity thanks to a broadcast-grade, omni-directional detachable microphone with wide dynamic range. Lightweight aluminum construction ensures long-term durability, while up to 20 hours of wireless battery life and 60ft of range give you absolute listening freedom. Micro-perforation RGB lighting on each ear cup creates refined visual flair as you listen. CORSAIR iCUE software enables custom audio equalizer settings, immersive 7.1 surround sound, RGB lighting control and more, making you the maestro of your gaming experience.

Uncompromising Sound Quality: A matched pair of precisely tuned 50mm high-density neodymium speaker drivers deliver immersive 7.1 surround sound with a frequency range of 20Hz-40,000Hz – double that of typical gaming headsets.
Comfort is King: Premium memory foam earpads that conform to the shape of your head, along with a lightweight headband deliver pillow-soft, long-lasting comfort, enabling you to play for hours on end.
Hyper-Fast Gaming-Grade Wireless: High-fidelity, ultra-low latency audio, with an exceptional 60ft signal range using SLIPSTREAM CORSAIR WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Broadcast-Grade Detachable Microphone: A 9.5mm omni-directional, high-bandwidth microphone provides wide dynamic range and superb vocal clarity with excellent low-end response.
Premium Lightweight Construction: Built with machined aluminum throughout, from the headband to the ear cups, ensuring both maximum comfort and long-term durability.
Wide Device Compatibility: Connect to virtually any device with wired 3.5mm, USB, or SLIPSTREAM WIRELESS
High-Fidelity 24bit/96KHz USB Audio: Experience true high-fidelity sound via USB wired connection
All-Day, All-Night Battery Life: Game for up to 20 hours at a time thanks to a custom, high-capacity lithium-ion battery and an accelerometer-based smart-sleep/wake function
Dynamic Dual-Zone RGB Lighting: Micro-perforation RGB lighting on each ear cup allows for virtually unlimited color options and customization to match any style.
Intelligent Control, Unlimited Possibilities: CORSAIR iCUE software offers a range of pre-tuned audio profiles or custom tuning of your equalizer settings, immersive 7.1 surround sound, sidetone control and RGB lighting synchronization with compatible CORSAIR peripherals, coolers, fans and more
Storage Pouch Included: Keep your Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE in a cross-stitched and padded pouch sealed with a magnetic clasp.

Whats Included

CORSAIR VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS SE Headset
Wireless USB Adapter
USB Charging Cable (1.8m)
3.5mm Stereo Cable (1.5m)
Storage Pouch
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card

Product Manuals

Warranty Manual

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: Can I connect to an iPad Pro? And if so, will it be to it’s full potential?

A: Hi Crystal, To connect to an iPad Pro, you would require a 3.5mm adapter. You will not be able to connect to a mobile device wirelessly. However, our recently-released VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT does have Bluetooth 5.0 if you'd like to connect to your mobile devices wirelessly. If you have any additional questions, we'd be happy to help: support.corsair.com -Albert

Q: Does the 7.1 surround sound work on PS4 for this

A: Hi Ivan, It wouldn't, I'm afraid, 7.1 only works on a compatible Windows/Mac PC. If you have any other questions, please reach out: support.corsair.com

Q: Can I have this wirelessly connected to my PC to hear game audio and simultaneously plug the 3.5mm jack to talk to people on the phone?

A: Hi Drew, Yes, you could both operate wirelessly on PC via the wireless dongle and have the 3.5mm connection at the same time. You may get some audio clarity issues with both sources playing at the same time, so we typically like to recommend a single connection at a time. -Brian

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the superb sound quality and comfortable fit of the VIRTUOSO RGB SE Wireless headset. Many appreciate the long battery life and wireless convenience, although some find the headset heavy and the bass lacking. A few users also noted concerns about the software and price point.

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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 4 years ago by NickV
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 4 years ago by PSgamer
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Incredible product, small flaw from iCUE
Headset fits incredibly well, has fantastic sounds, and holds a significant amount of charge when used wirelessly. The only complaint I can make is that if you install iCUE to control anything RGB and EQ related, the “Enhancements” tab will be removed for this device in Windows sound settings. Very niche issue so overall an incredible headset even at the premium price.
This review is from CORSAIR - VIRTUOSO SE Wireless Gaming Headset for PC/Mac, Game Consoles, and Mobile - Gunmetal
Posted 2 years ago by Will