Customer Ratings & Reviews

Not too long ago, I got the Virtuoso Max designed for the Xbox system(s). And absolutely loved it! Since I have been playing Diablo IV on PC, I wanted a second headset dedicated to my Diablo PC runs. This is where this Virtuoso comes into play. But something feels “off” about this headset in terms of getting the same awesome sound experience that I experienced with my Xbox Virtuoso headset. Package and Set-Up: The headset comes with a hardshell carrying case, the headset, a detachable mic, and USB dongle, and a USB-C cable. You can technically start pairing the headset right out of the box, but I suggest that you fully charge it first just to be on the safe side. Go to the Corsair site and download the iCUE program that allows you to personalize your listening experience. There is an optional Sound ID feature that tests your hearing while adjusting the results to your listening levels. There is an equalizer that has a few presets such as FPS, Cinema, etc. It is up to you to discover what works for your ears. You can also (via PC) customize your Dolby sound experience. There are also RGB light options for the lights that line the outside of each earcup. You have the option to turn this off completely but I prefer the alluring pulse of the lights. Sound: When the Virtuoso works, it really delivers an insane audio experience. I run a Rogue build in Diablo IV, and hearing the barrage of arrows destroy the crowd of enemies trying to overwhelm me is a depth of audio that I have never really experienced on PC. Hearing the low echoes, the roars and the environmental sounds is a blissful comfort that comes with gaming. I also have been playing Metro Exodus and WOW! My character was in a lookout tower as it was raining outside and the direction of sound was immersive. This is what I live for in my gaming experiences. Since I watch movies on my computer, I used the headset while watching Deadpool and Wolverine. It rivaled my initial theater experience when I saw the movie. There is an issue with the Virtuoso Max that I currently find frustrating. It is the volume limit. There are times where I turn on the headset and the volume are too low despite me not adjusting anything from my previous gaming session and then there are other times where the volume is perfect. The main volume is controlled by the outer ring on the left ear-cup which I love because I do not have to fumble or accidentally touch the wrong dial like on other headsets. On the right ear-cup is the volume for the Bluetooth. It’s a shame that there isn’t a game chat mix control through the right dial. These issues can hopefully be addressed through a future update. Corsair really did a fantastic job with their microphone on the Virtuoso Max. My voice comes through clean and without any distortion. The sidetone is reasonable, preventing me from having to talk loudly to hear myself when talking to others or recording content. Comfort: I game for 4 to 6 hours on most days which means comfort is important. The Virtuoso never got hot around my ears nor did it feel heavy after a while. I did experience some pinch at the top of my head during one session but I will chalk that up to me toying around with the headband shortly before. If you wear prescription glasses or gaming glasses, the cushions comfortably accommodate. No pinching around the temples. Does It Work on PS5 and Others? Yes. I tested this headset out on my PS5 it is incredible. While the PS5 does not have the in-depth sound options or Dolby Atmos like PC offers, the sound direction and effects are impactful. In fact, as I played Black Ops 6, I felt that I had the advantage since I could tell which direction someone above me was running, allowing me to hang back, let them drop down in front of me, giving me the advantage of surprise. What about Xbox, you may ask? I already own the Virtuoso Max designed for Xbox which is the best headset I’ve owned for that system. There was not a need for me to try this headset out on my Xbox Series X. On the box for the Virtuoso, it’s stated that this headset is compatible with the Nintendo Switch but since I do not own a Switch, I cannot give my opinion on that. There’s no doubt that this Corsair Virtuoso Max headset is an elegant headset. It delivers remarkable sound and I feel like it’s meant for that serious gamer who wants the full sound immersion. I hope that the issues that I encountered will be rectified soon.

It is hard to go wrong with choosing this headset. Corsair has packed a high-fidelity audio system supporting Dolby Atmos in a solid construction that while bulky is not uncomfortable to wear during long gaming sessions. The headphones are compatible with pretty much anything you can think of to connect them offering a wired or wireless experience. Speaking to the structural dimensions these things are bulky. The carrying case they come with is going to take up a massive amount of storage space if you plan to travel with them. For a big head and big ears like mine the size is manageable. There’s a plethora of buttons to tinker with but the control worth calling out is that the volume is adjusted by turning the entire knob of the earpiece. I’ve grown to appreciate this feature though I can’t help but think that if this knob was eliminated the result would be a lighter headset. I mentioned its bulky and that bulk also adds weight. While not uncomfortable, the mesh webbing used to attempt to soften the cushion of these things pulling down on your skull while in use results is not ideal. My one complaint is that I wish these were lighter. There are subtle details that I love about these headphones. For example the labels used to identify Left and Right orientation are on the inner band just above the ear cups but an additional set are also etched into the mesh of the ear pieces in giant lettering. I love this feature. The microphone produces clear audio but I love that it is detachable as these days I’m playing more single-player games than multi-player. The downside of anything removable is that you have to remember where you last stashed it, and while the obvious choice would be the carrying case, I find I tend to scatter it around the house inducing minor panic attacks when I can’t locate it. Another detail that I greatly appreciate are braided USB cables which do a great job in extending the life of the cables as they suffer from the normal abuse that comes from porting them all over the place. On the software front, the ICE control app for Windows is a required install direct from the Corsair website. It would be helpful if this app was included in the Microsoft Store app but it is not. The first thing you will need to do is connect the wireless receiver to the PC then run through the firmware update process. Next do the same for the headphones. There’s a give minute sound test recommended to ensure the best audio experience and I would also recommend installing the Nvidia plugin for AI background noise removal. Tweaking the configuration is simple to do using the ICE control app where another recommended setting is to enable the active Noise Cancellation. The headset is full of lighting effects. Within each cup of the headphones are 4 distinct LED lights that can be individually configured or have patterns configured. These settings can be adjusted by the device hardware with things like Armory Crate, or hard coded by storing specific settings directly into the memory of the headset to ensure your specific lighting effects are not replaced. The lighting controls make for a fun visual when streaming online. There are a few hoops to jump through to enable Dolby Atmos support which works well on Microsoft Xbox and on Windows computers. For Xbox you have to register an activation code through the Microsoft Xbox app that licenses the Dolby Atmos technology. On Windows you have to install the Windows Store App named Dolby Access then run through a few checkboxes in the app for the best experience. It’s well worth the extra steps for content that supports Atmos. Overall this is a great choice for gamers looking for a higher quality audio experience.

Sound, Comfort, and the Mic quality is all horrible for the price. The overall look and feel is very premium but thats it.

Excellent sound quality and mic. The Virtuoso line has been a top sounding gaming headset and the Max further improves upon that. The Dolby Atmos inclusion and improved mic make this a much better option when compared to the Turtle Beach Stealth Pro, Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless, and even the Audeze Maxwell. I have used all these headsets over the past two years and the Virtuoso Max really shines. However, Corsair does not provide any manuals and the headset is a bit tight. People with larger heads may experience fatigue and some discomfort over prolonged gaming sessions. I noticed that I had slight pain after wearing the headset for more than 4 hours at a time, which is why I gave only 4 stars. Also not having a manual or even listing it on the Corsair website is a pain because I would like to understand all the features of this new headset. Regardless, overall an excellent headset and I plan on keeping these as my daily drivers.

This is really just a fantastic gaming headset, in line with what you'd expect from Corsair. Right out of the box, it was really easy to pair with my gaming systems and devices. I also was able to easily switch the connection mode between the wireless adapter and straight Bluetooth. Having both is huge so I can use it with even more devices. It also charged really fast and I've used it for a few days now and the battery still indicates it's over 80%. Others can me hear me loud and clear through the mic with no noticeable lag in audio or microphone, which is huge when gaming. The sound quality is also really awesome when combined with the active noise cancelation. It sounds almost as good as my TV speakers. It also has great range from the devices it's connected so you can move around in between matches and still talk to everyone you're playing with. The headphones are also very comfortable for long gaming sessions, so far I've used them for several hours at a time with no discomfort. Overall, I highly recommend this gaming headset.

I love headsets. I've said in other reviews that I hate having things in my ears. My preferred method of audio consumption is a big set of over the ear cans. I don't think I've ever been this impressed by a pair of headphones that incorporated technology so well while sounding absolutely phenomenal as I have with the Corsair Virtuoso Max. I usually hate having to install an entire software suite just to run one peripheral, but since I already had a Stream Deck (which is owned by Corsair), I figured I'd download iCue, since there were some setup steps that I could perform for the more advanced settings and I was curious as to what integrations there might be. Of course, this wasn't strictly necessary to be able to use the headset as it was recognized by my PC right away. But once I installed iCue and had it recognize my device, I was able to run a program that customized the sound profile based on some hearing tests that determined the sweet spot for the various EQ levels. After that, I added a button to my Stream deck that was a global mic shut off, which is a lifesaver during a Teams call. Speaking of the microphone, the Virtuoso Max has one of the detachable jobs. Usually I dislike this type of setup, since when I'm out and about it's silly to have a microphone sticking out, especially one with a glowing LED at the business end. I also don't like removing it and having to remember where I put it last whenever I actually have to use it. But since this headset is too nice to leave the house, and since I'm currently working from home full time and am in meetings all day, I'm perfectly ok with leaving the microphone in full time. The glowing LED is also something that I wasn't sure that I liked at first, but now find it to be a key feature. You see, when the mic is turned off, the LED glows red, and turns on when the mic is enabled. This is huge if you've ever had to double and triple check your mute settings before telling your wife what an absolute jerk your co-worker is being. I also like that muting from the Stream deck button will toggle the mic LED. I'm not as much of a fan of the fact that when the mic is off and I answer a Teams call, that it will automatically turn on. How do I know that this happens? Besides the visual indicator, a breathy female voice gently whispers the status. When I first put these headphones on, I thought that they felt heavy and that they pinched a little bit below my ears, and I was worried that I wouldn't be able to wear them for very long. However I have spent the last week wearing them all day during work hours, and not only did they not bother my ears in the slightest, but the top of my head also didn't feel any discomfort from the band. And when sliding the headset down to wear around my neck, the earpieces don't dig into my neck. The only annoying bit when wearing them this way is occasionally getting the mic in my nose. Oh, and I've only had to charge the headset once, and it has been going strong for about an entire week's worth of full work days. Using the customized settings to listen to music, I feel like the treble was just on the threshold of being too tweaked up, compared with the default settings, and that the bass was lacking. To test this, I went back to default and threw on some old school drum and bass tracks. The songs I put on had all the bass notes that were burned into my soul during that one rave in Iowa City beautifully recreated, every thump was so clean sounding it was like listening to it for the first time. I guess maybe I need to do some retesting, or the custom settings work better for gaming than for music appreciation. Now that the baseline stuff was out of the way, it was time to play. Jumping into Overwatch 2, I found the 3d sound helpful in locating where shots were being fired from. Then I unplugged the dongle, brought it to my living room, and plugged it into my Xbox Series S because at this point I had been sitting at my desk for way too long. Unsatisfied with the games I had installed, I set up a couple to download, then grabbed the dongle and plugged it into my PS4 (yeah, I don't have the new one yet). After a few minutes of swinging around NYC as everyone's favorite neighborhood webcrawler, I decided that I really just wanted to do some cozy farming, so the dongle got moved to the dock of the Switch. This headset also does Bluetooth, but I already have so many different audio devices paired to my phone. But yeah, having one headset (to rule them all) for gaming is pretty key. Most have been able to do PC and either Xbox or PS, but I'm glad this one does them all. Of course, the iCue stuff only works on the PC. The only thing I found to be a little bit clunky is the volume control. The big silver discs that adorn each earcup is actually the volume control dial, one side for regular mode and the other to control the bluetooth volume. At first I thought they were the coolest thing, and reminded me of the knobs on my dad's old hifi receiver. But using them on Windows, you have to turn them so much to much the dial so little. But this is super nitpicky and doesn't deserve any reduction in score. The accessories that come with are very high quality. There is a carrying case and a nice, long, braided charging cable. I do wish that, instead of a molded insert that takes up most of the room in the case, they would have left a hollow area to put the cable into instead of it living where the headband goes.

The CORSAIR Virtuoso Max Wireless headset is a very nice sounding, well-built piece of Corsair hardware. The design is really nice and it has a very rugged overall feel. As for comfort, I think they are pretty comfortable overall. I wear glasses and have big ears so I sometimes get pressure points where my glasses touch my ear. Usually, a quick adjustment fixes this issue. Sound is really good. To get the best sound you will definitely want to install the ICUE software if you haven't already. There you can adjust sound settings, rgb etc. You'll want to run this software to set up and update the headset as well. One thing I am not a huge fan of is the non-retractable mic. Maybe I have gotten used to other headsets but I like the option to just tuck away the mic without actually having to unplug it entirely. Overall, I definitely recommend this headset especially if you are already part of the Corsair ecosystem. They make excellent products and if you want a nice sounding headset that flows with your set up, look no further!

Overall this is a very good headset. I was very impressed with the sound quality, bass, and tone. The soundID profile provided and immersive and rich sound to anything i was doing. My biggest problem however is the weight. After only 2 hours of having it on i began to feel it pressing down on my head. After my game night 2 hours later (a total of 4 hours) my head was in pain and i couldnt find a good position for my headset that relieved the pressure caused by the weight of the headset. Like i said. I was very impressed by the overall design and sound quality of the headset but to have it go from comfortable to very uncomfortable in a matter of a couple hours was disappointing and frankly had me second guessing my purchase. Not worth the price tag unless you plan on taking breaks in order to keep your head from hurting.

I have owned a handful of wireless headsets over the years, both for console and PC gaming. While I generally prefer wired headsets for sound quality and the fact that there is no battery to charge, there is something special about finding a quality wireless headset. The convenience is unmatched, and the lack of wires in headphones/earbuds is something we have all grown used to. This new Corsair Virtuoso Max headset has been great so far. The build quality is superb, being made out of a lightweight metal. It feels solid in your hands, with no plastic creaks or noise. The headband and earcups have high quality memory foam under a durable fabric covering. The scroll wheels on each earcup are easy to operate and feel smooth. I have also been impressed with the sound quality. Punchy bass and plenty of detail for a wireless headset. While I normally prefer flip-to-mute microphones, I haven't had an issue with this detachable boom mic. The mute button is easily accessible and easy to use. The mic quality is on par with other premium wireless headsets. It's not crystal clear like some wired headsets I own, but the sound quality is plenty good for multiplayer chat, discord, etc. Overall I would highly recommend this headset for anyone looking for a comfortable, premium built, premium sounding wireless headset.

Over the years I have had a TON of the over-the-ear headphones & earbuds too. I have had everything from cheap $50 pairs all the way up to multi $100 pairs. I had my perfect set that had ANC that you one ear rotated the ANC and the other ear was for the volume. I loved them dearly, but they got wet and they went out :( Fitment Getting to test & have these I find myself constantly reaching for them instead of my earbuds (which hurt my ears after extended usage) and I don't have any ear or head fatigue wearing these. They are lightweight, adjustable, and fit very nicely. Noise Cancelling The noise cancelling is great. It cuts out whatever I am doing (typing away on my loud mechanical work keyboard, cleaning our cars, pressure washing the house or the deck, etc) but also allows me to easily go back to hearing what is around me when my significant other needs to tell me something. I wish it was a little easier to know in what mode it was in (much like my prior set with it's rotating ear piece) and also the different mode switching feels a little clunky at first but I am getting used to both. Sound Quality The sound quality of these is really good. I love how they pack a punch & don't sound flat. Whether I am listening to a Podcast, or a YouTube video, or even music, these are adaptable and make the most of their price point. Conclusion With Christmas coming up and my kids needing new headsets for their various gaming platforms I am going to be looking at the Corsair to see if it will fit their needs like they have mine. I think they will. They are 20 years old now and so not at home full time and so when they are in town for Thanksgiving I am going to have them try them out and tell me what they think. If they fit the bill then I'll be going to Best Buy to pick up two pairs and getting them for them for Christmas. Anyway, in conclusion, should you get these? I think my review lays out how I feel about them, and so I think I have made that plain and clear: yes, absolutely. These are GREAT!

Im coming from a $99 xbox headset and didn’t really think it could really get any better but man was I wrong. This thing is definitely worth the money. First game I fired up I was hearing things I’ve never heard before, no joke! Make sure you do the custom audio profile in icue, its no gimmick it actually works. Its like doing a hearing test but the audio improved tremendously after that.

I got this headset as a replacement for my (very comfortable) Virtuoso XT headset I've been using for awhile. One of the ear pads had completely split in half, all the way around - almost impressive in the failure really. Anyway, I assumed this set would be a good replacement and probably an upgrade. IN some ways it is, in others it definitely isn't. First tip for anyone buying - get your phone out and head to the QR code at the bottom of the box. If you don't, you're probably not going to understand the (for me anyway) not intuitive controls. I thought I had it all figured out without doing so and that just led to frustration (note my lack of reading the manual is not part of the score...). Obvious thing: hooking up the mic - check (I can hook it up on either side, great!); mute button is right there on the mic - check; looks like a power button - check; what the insert-expletive-here are these buttons and why can't I do anything with the volume?! Cue the need for the manual. Connectivity-wise I didn't have any issues, both for my PC and iPhone. The sound is nice and clear, but I'm not aware of any mechanism to mess with the equalizer settings. Set comes with a very nice carrying case, and nice charging/wired connection cable. In Discord, my friends said there no discernable difference in mic quality from my XT set. Yes it does LED flashy things, as I've said before I don't acquire things for that. Onto the negatives: I don't know what it is about the iCue software, which I have had installed for a LONG time at this point, but it's just outright elusive on my Windows 11 machine. It's there, then I update it, then it's gone. Maybe it will show up randomnly again, who knows! I still don't know if I updated the firmware on these things, but I'd like to try! This headset is just not comfortable, which is pretty much all that matters outside of connectivity. They feel heavy, and the bar on top comes off as very unforgiving so far. The ear pads feel PLENTY large enough even to the point of feeling a little comical, and I have a pretty big head. It will take some adjusting to get the set to just sit 'right' on your head, and you're probably going to end up with what feels like a bruised melon after hours of gameplay. I really don't recall if my XT pair felt this way when I first got them, but I doubt it. I guess the one benefit over the XTs is that the ear pads don't get AS sweaty.

Pros: Sounds great for the most part Like the way it feels Cons: Constant disconnecting from my PC A "gurgling" sound keeps popping up during gaming and watching videos.

Overall, this is a great headset if you need something that can listen to two different devices. However, the major limiting factor is that you have to use ICUE 5. It is annoying that you can't use 4 with it, as the audio drivers that come with version 5 are still broken despite being out for a few years now.

would not recommend any Corsair products to anyone I like. after spending over $700 on a variety of components they all fail in the same way and eventually just stop working right after their warranty is up. If the mic comes loose while your using it the whole headset just shuts down, same with any of the usb connections. If you need to charge your mouse while you play this can be catastrophic and the same will happen with the keyboard! Coupled with the eventuality of the battery not holding a charge after 1 year of use the long term value just isnt there. Ive had $50 headsets last longer.

Headphones fell apart slowly after 3 months never seen headphones break apart so fast and i treat my stuff good always make sure its hanging on my headphone stand when not in use. really disappointing