Customer Ratings & Reviews

These actually don't suck. Corsair virtuoso special edition wireless and wired (usb or 3.5mm). I've tried usb and wireless. There is a small difference in loudness between battery powered and usb. The usb is about 10 to 20% LOUDER however not as clean or clear as in battery. It appears to be the bass levels are higher on usb vs battery power. The surround sound actual works too. Never had a headset that it was as advertised until now. Usually it's a gimmick that hardly works for me personally. (Logitech g35, razer kraken te, void pro) I was able to very easily determine footsteps directions and pre fire or pre aim enemies in FPS games. It's design makes the ear clamping force minimal because the weight is evenly divided across head contact. It does however kind of annoy me that the head band material is a bit stiff. Not so comfortable for the top of your head, which is why I deducted 1 star off this review. That's a pretty big problem during long sessions wearing this. It makes my head hurt. I am trying to pad it with my own cushioning materials, will update review later if it works. The lesser clamping around the ears makes wider / thicker frame glasses more manageable to wear while using the virtuoso. The earcups are very comfortable with glasses BUT the space between the felt over the drivers and my ears is far too small. Not a deal breaker for me since my ears bump every driver of all headsets I've ever owned but these are especially thin amount of space. This is the other reason I deducted 1 star. The mic is God tier. Most clear mic I've ever owned. It sounds very natural. Higher quality than my Audio Technica ATR2500, louder and more clear than my Corsair void pro mic, and worlds better than my Razer Kraken TE mic. The detail of sound layers is also easy better than the Corsair void Pro. You hear more noise at one time with no clipping or cut off or distortion. Usually on FPS games with my voids, the sound distorts or cuts off into crackle during lots of big fights. The virtuoso clearly separated every sound so I could know what it was. I could even hear the shotgun shells clinking around in my load gate each time they're shoved in. Distant sound queues also work just as well as closer ones. Everything is so clear. This gives you a massive advantage in games. They sound incredibly clear for music too $209.99.... Never spent this much on a gaming headset in my life. I usually stopped around $100 but after years of mediocracy and products w/ false advertising, I gave this a shot after careful research of "best gaming headset for glasses wearers". I'm never going to buy or use anything less than these again.

Great sound quality and rest perfectly on head. No problems whatsoever.

Excellent sound quality and great battery life. Highly recommend.

I spent a week researching audiophile level headphones and gaming headsets. This headset is the best of both worlds. I have had a few senhieser and audio technica headphones and these blow them out of the water in terms of clarity. Plus you can eq them with icue if you are on pc. A few things to note are For me I bought different ear cups becouse the ones on it were not deep enough for me. Take a bit of finesse and a blow dryer but they are used replaceable. Use the bass boost profile in icue In short, buy it! You wont regret it

Product it is a described, you need to do couple of changes for the sound. Sometimes the dongle start blinking red. I used it wireless for games with friends and Wired for work. The Connection USB-C is hard to unplugged from the headset, feeling kind of scared to break the connector but i think i can find some solutions. If you are into Corsair ecosystem this should be a good add. I like corsair products except mouse. Overall Good product

Great head set . A little pricey. The icue software is a bit buggy. But over all im happy with my purchase.

Great Gaming Headset! It offers downloadable software to control positional sound and RGB functions, a sturdy yet lightweight frame, 50mm drivers, and a very good mic! I recommend this model!!

While these headphones perform overall above average in every category, I don’t think they’re worth the 200+$ you’re going to be dishing out for them. My personal favorite thing about these is the microphone, it is impressive, it outperforms every other microphone I’ve had on a headset. The audio quality is great while you’re connected via usb or 3.5mm jack, if you’re using wireless Bluetooth, they sound pretty awful, even after you’ve fiddled with the equalizer settings in icue. I even tried Dolby atmos, and even then, they sounded ok, I wasn’t impressed. I have a pair of classic turtle beach headphones that blow these out of the water, and those were only a fraction of the price. The rgb is a nice touch, but, to me, it’s just more battery wasted, and as it is, these headphones have a pretty short battery life compared to others in its price point. While the headphones are structurally sturdy, and aesthetically pleasing to look at, they are really uncomfortable after an hour or so. They will feel like a clamp on your head, and might even induce a headache for those sensitive to the weight. So, consider these things before you buy, are you looking for a luxurious pair of headphones that perform above average and don’t mind the cons listed above? Go right ahead!

Love the way they look and sound especially when you set the right EQ settings at your liking for top gaming sound, to some good bass boost!

nice sound with plenty of options for the equalizer. comfortable to wear for long periods of time. superb and stylish build quality. great for music or games.

I ended up returning the Razer Blackshark v2 Pro's for the Virtuoso SE and glad I switched. These sound a lot better despite the complaints about Corsairs iCuE software. These have real clean sounding bass that the Blackshark does not have, no matter how you try to configure razer synapse. For PC gaming and music these are outstanding sound. I uploaded a screen shot of my settings for music. For gaming, the surround sound is pretty awesome in Cold War. I find the FPS competition setting is great for accurate footsteps. The microphone is top notch, and the side tone sounds crisp. I even use these for work 8 hours a day and then another few hours of gaming in the evening. I stopped looking for headphones, thanks Corsair!

The Corsair Virtuoso RGB SE Wireless 7.1 Surround Sound Headset is the best headset I owned. It's built very solid, has a nice look to it and the sound is incredibly crystal clear for music and gaming. The microphone is broadcast quality and everyone can hear me clearly through it. Best feature is the Slipstream! Multiple devices setup to one dongle! Defiantly recommend this for anyone looking for a nice headset and wants to splurge for themselves. You won't regret it!

Some of the best headsets I’ve used for my Gaming PC

Ill start with the microphone quality, amazing. One of the best mics I've heard from ANY gaming headset, I'm sure there are some that could go against it in terms of quality but really really nice microphone. The side tone is a really good touch also better than most headsets I've tried that offer side tone. The sound quality of the headset themselves out of the box was pretty bad not gonna lie. I spent the first 2 weeks trying to narrow down a good preset.

No doubt about it, the build quality of these are superb. There were moments where I've accidently dropped them over the years and not one time did they show signs of wanting to break. The only build issue I've ever came across were the ear muff's glue wearing down and losing it's adhesive properties. Thankfully, Corsair's design allowed me to easily remove the old ear muff's bracket with a simple twist, and install a new aftermarket pair of a much better muffs that offer more comfort, and zero sweat. Which gave me 0 issues for the rest of this headset's life. Sound. It is subjective, but in my experience coming from Logitech after grabbing these, noise was okay, nothing to write home about as I expected more of a punchy bass yet was only met with, what I felt, muddy audio. No worries however! If your focus is more on competitive gameplay, these definitely get the job done with footsteps. Corsair's iCue software is available for tuning frequencies to your heart's content! The software, sure had some user-friendly issues in the past. However over the years as they've updated it, it became much more bearable to use and tweak along with my other corsair products. With my use-case however, I just tuned it to have an alright, all-around profile with bass and treble, and left it alone after that. Connectivity. Corsair's USB slipstream dongle (at least newer models as of writing this review) is capable of connecting multiple wireless corsair product with just one dongle. a great feature if you're rocking other Corsair brand wireless devices. There will be connectivity issues if you walk away and come back after stepping out of range (which can very, depending on your PC placement, and how many walls the signal needs to fight with). My solution however remained consistent and simple, yet a little inconvenient, but does not sway my opinion on these otherwise. A simple unplug and plug back in always got them working again. Comfort. These things are subjective, but fit a wide range of users. The ear muffs are something to definitely replace within the first 3 months as they can wear down quickly in hotter climates. The headband on top of your head is flexible, the headphones themselves are adjustable and can swivel. Using these in bed (if you fall asleep to a movie or watching videos) can be cumbersome if on your sides. They've got some weight to them which helps build the sense of durability, so use of these for kids are unlikely an ideal circumstance. Durability. As mentioned prior, I've definitely put these in the wrong places from time to time, as a clumsy user myself, I accidently sat on them and dropped them (however usually on carpet or padded surfaces) where they've experience unusual high tension. These things never gave way. The material used are very durable, especially headband, which is a contact point to experience lots of friction over long durations of gameplay. They've shown signs of wear in my instance, but majority of it is still together. The volume slider (at least on mine) has gone out. It still works, however it's very sporadic and random if I want to raise or lower the volume, something I experienced in the past with other headsets, however it doesn't change the volume on its own if I'm moving too much or jamming out. The reason I'm having to retire these, is because one of the speakers (left) has blown out, still playing audio but at a very low level. They do experience high volume at times, but majority on a comfortable, mellow volume. Battery life. In my experience, I've had consistent results as I used them over the years. Where I noticed that I've been on my PC for awhile, I'd usually predict when my headset's battery life is low before receiving a heads-up from corsair's virtual assistant. For the average user that has a 9-5, from full charge to depleted, could last up to 2-3 days before needing to charge. The RGB does play a big impact in battery life, so I usually have it turned off. I'd recommend these to anyone that is looking for longevity, simplicity, and durability. Every wireless headset will always have their issues. The Virtuoso was by far, my longest lasting headset that stood the test of time of life expectancy. Connectivity issues is common among all headsets, but by far the easiest to fix should you come across any. Sound for me was growing dull, wanting more punchy bass out of them. If I'm not happy with other headsets, I will definitely come back and grab a fresh new pair, or a newer model!

I haven’t owned the headset for a year and the ear cushions have fallen off due to the cheap plastic lock rings breaking. Corsair made them to be removable, but with occasional adjustment of the headset, the plastic snap locks ended up snapping themselves. I had a Razer headset prior that I have owned for 2 years and I still have them. Going to use those while I work to get my money back on these. Another issue with the headset is the terrible battery life after the period of time that I’ve had it. It won’t even last me 3 hours before telling me that the battery is low.

The sound and range is great but the earpads have only lasted about a year before the covering started coming off. For $200+ I would expect that they last longer.

Excellent headphones for gaming! My high school age son chose these for his birthday gift. While pricey, totally worth the expense. Benefits are clear crisp sound, outside sound cancellation and a microphone, all excellent quality. Rave reviews coming from a teenager, so highly recommend for any gamer.

Best quality wireless headset Corsair has. Highly recommend.

Excellent quality and range when afk, microphone ok