Customer Ratings & Reviews

they are good quality and have great sound but they are too heavy it even gives headaches sometimes and now one of the speaker cushion started to detach from the material after 10 months of use

As you see in the photo that’s one problem the other is that the battery doesn’t last

I haven't had it for a year and its already peeling. The previous corsair headset I had had cloth cushions so this was not a problem, but the mic stopped working so I decided to spend more money for these. Now this headset doesn't have mic problems but the cushions are peeling. I will stay away from any headset with these cushions since they just seem to peel over time.

Really awesome headset! Just the battery doesn't last over five hours though. So keep the plugged in.

Comfortable and wired/wireless. My son loves these for gaming!

This Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless headset looks amazing. From opening the box, how everything is so neatly encased, the brushed gunmetal look of the headset, braided wires with aluminum accents, the soft leather-like earcups and headband and the quilted looking carrying bag, just looks like luxury. They feel sturdy, even with a bit of resistance to rotating the earcups a full 180 degrees and the metal volume knob. The earcups are large in size, but not so much in depth. With the material and the pressure they add a fair bit of passive noise isolation allowing you to hear every sound without so much outside, unless you have the microphone and sidetone turned up. You can use these wirelessly with the included dongle or wired USB with PC and PS4 or you can use it wired with the included 3.5mm cable on pretty much anything else. Sound quality wise these can hit the full range of sound with good clarity. However, I found it a little lacking on deep bass as I could hear it, just not feel it like some other headsets. The biggest issue I have though is the sound quality while wireless. No matter how close I was to the wireless dongle I could hear the compression difference in audio. It was really obvious when listening to something that played the full range of highs and lows and it sounded like part of the sound was being dropped out. Something I would expect if I was hitting the 60 ft range, not 1-8ft in direct line of site. I tried it on different computers and the PS4 and it is obviously the wireless connection just has too much compression to keep quality sound. The other issue I have is that none of the advanced features work unless you have the iCue application installed and running. Like the EQ settings, the 7.1 surround or the RGB lighting settings, nothing other than the microphone settings are saved to the headset. As soon as the application is closed everything about the headset returns to default. This means that you can’t take the headset to another PC and keep your customization unless the iCue application is installed on that PC and not on the PS4. The EQ settings aren’t all that great either as the changes, even at the extreme ends, don’t sound all that effective. As for the 7.1 surround settings, it appears to be using something like Dolby Pro-Logic virtualization without using the Dolby name. This however leads to some sounds not being properly represented such as a sound only in one ear can now slightly be heard in the other ear. I found using Dolby Atmos for headphones on my Windows PC still worked nicely. As for battery life they claim up to 20 hours and with the auto power off after 10 minutes by default, configured in iCue, I was able to have several play sessions over 3 days before needing a recharge. However, if in a pinch you can always revert back to wired mode just without enhancements on 3.5mm. The odd thing is, there is no isolation between 3.5mm wired and wireless mode, so you can have an interesting mix of two inputs. Overall, the headset is nice and fairly comfortable with decent sound quality while wired, but the main feature of wireless falls short and all the other customizations only work with the app running.

Pros: 1. The feel is solid. These guys are built like a tank and are very flexible. I’d be shocked if someone broke them from normal use. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone ended up using these as a murder weapon. I’d rate this a 10/10. 2. Machined aluminum construction is gorgeous. Perfect for checking your reflection. Gotta look extra thicc for the ladies out there. 3. Microphone sounds good. It is removable and has a push to mute which feels wonderful to press. Having the microphone capsule light change to let you know if you are muted or not is a nice touch. Cable for the microphone is also highly flexible allowing you to move it to the correct position on your face easily. 4. Volume knob and the wireless/wired switch has a premium weighty feel. Some may say a bit too heavy. I’d rate a 10/10. These are the best I’ve ever felt. 5. I adore that there is a voice telling me what the headset is doing because then I can pretend my headset is my girlfriend. But I do wish it would tell me more such as wired/wireless mode, low battery, on and off, and if connected. Instead of doing that through beeps. As the groundwork seems to already be there. When she is talking it also doesn’t overbear whatever you are listening too so the balance there is perfect. 6. All wires that come with this are premium. They feel and look great. Which is rare. Usually they are on the cheaper side and make you buy externally if you want an upgraded version. 7. The ability to use this as wireless, wired using USB A to USB C, USB C to USB C, 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm and that it comes with a four pole which means microphone will work on mobile devices and Xbox. 8. The sound is great. I can hear the nuances of the game and the directional sound is precise. I can also pick up footsteps easily. When a lot of things are happening at the same time, I am able to hear all of them and where they are located. This makes them spectacular for competitive gaming. However, gunshots are not as full and crisp as I would like. The overall sound isn’t fully accurate but close. They don’t beat the Sennheiser Game One in this category but are still better than most other headsets. I used the flat preset for testing purposes. 9. Almost full adjustable EQ so you can better adjust the sound to what you prefer. 10. RGB looks good. They are able to show any color which sometimes they struggle with. Such as certain blues, purples, and orange. 11. This is a strange one. The smell is awesome. Like new shoes. 12. Ability to turn earphones posteriorly and anteriorly is great. Makes it more flexible to get better fit and reduces the chance of it breaking. 13. ICUE software requires a minor learning curve but does almost everything you want it too. 14. Allegedly each driver pair is meticulously hand selected and matched within +/-1 db of tolerance. 15. Side tone is great. Makes it sound like I don’t have a headset on and am talking. However, it does pick up your keyboard and any other sound in your environment so if you live in a noisy spot it could detract from the overall sound quality. But also, allows you to be aware of what your teammates may be hearing. Cons: 1. Microphone capsule light can be distracting as it is always in your peripheral vision. 2. Heavy. 3. Would have appreciated if it also came with a USB C to USB C cable. 4. Would have liked the voice inside the headset to tell me more information. 5. Comfort I struggle with. The first day the clamping force was a bit too much. After just three hours of use I developed a headache on the top of my head and around my ears. This is a first for me. From then on, I got the pain on the top of my head but they were very comfortable around my ears. I think the biggest difference here was glasses versus no glasses. This was my biggest disappointment. But they are loosening up over time which is a good thing. 6. No sound difference between 16-bit 48,000 hz and 24-bit 96,000 hz as this is purely marketing. Backed by science. I do appreciate the increased range of 20 hz – 40,000 hz though. 7. 24-bit 96,000 hz is only available via USB. Whereas, wireless and 3.5 mm is 16-bit 48,000 hz. 8. Battery percentage doesn’t show in app. They claim 20 hours. Likely with the lights off. I got about 8 with the lights on at 30% volume. 9. The wired connection for USB C comes out behind you which is not the norm. This could be intentional but makes it hard if you want the cord in-front of you instead of behind you. For the full review search Sir Galahad Corsair Virtuoso SE Review on YouTube.

I have to say, extraordinary! Sound is so much a part of what we sense. Feel every dimension above , below, in front and behind you. My experience: * soft ear cups cover my ears in comfort (memory foam center) * true DOLBY 7.1 experience, audio comes to life * sound moves around enhancing the visual experience The transmitter allows freedom from the usual corded headset. Long battery life means more time enjoying the gaming experience, always ready. Great for planes, offices, anywhere you need privacy. The magnetic connector on the removable microphone is easy to use. Great sound reproduction for clear speech communication either while gaming or for video phoning. Why loose out on clarity because of a cheap mic. Not here. Green and Red lit mic so you know its on or off 3.5 MM input jacks for true compatibility for all your audio players and game consoles. Switch on the ear cup to select transmitter connection versus wired USB. I'm very impressed with the black padded case with interior pocket for holding cables, transmitter etc.,. Makes transporting your new headset safe and easy. Quality metal components, lightweight and strong . Load the free iCUE app for xtra special features.

Terrible do not buy these this is after 9 months of of light use

I have been using wireless Void Pro RGBs for 3 or 4 years now and decided to upgrade since the mic doesn't stay up anymore and is just on my last nerve. I will preface by saying I did return these, but may still come back to them. After trying out several different brands and models. HyperX, Steelseries, Corsair, and Turtle Beach, I have discovered that purchasing an audio enhancer is a must. All the models I have tried so far, excluding the HyperX Cloud Orbit S model, were noticeably improved by using the HyperX Revolver S dongle in conjunction with either Dolby Atmos or DTS Headphone X. This conjunction adds much more body to the bass. I'm my humble opinion the iCue software severely handicapped the headset, so I just deleted it and all was fine. It made the bass sound very fake and flat to me. So if you get these, use an audio enhancer and the detail and soundscape you hear is awesome! Sounds very natural. Aside from the bass issues, the only other thing that falls short with the Virtuosos is the depth of padding in the headband and cups. I love the shape of the cups. They were ultra soft and had good isolation, but after about an hour of wearing them the top of my head was sore from the lack of padding and I constantly felt my ears rubbing against the pads on the inside of the cups. Aside from needing thicker ear and head padding, these headphones have great sound with a little help and look amazing. The wireless feature works perfectly with or without iCue software and the ability to go from wired to wireless at the flip of a switch is a godsend. Corsair, if you are listening, fix the comfort issue and I will definitely reconsider these.

Recently purchased the MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro. These do not work with M1 Macs. Corsair has had over a year to fix this problem and they have not. This isn't a matter of skill; it is entirely a lack of will as they claimed these would work with Mac products and have done nothing to get them to work on them; funny even a company like Razer managed it and their software is some of the worst in the industry. Having a step that says "see if the headset works" should never exist; especially when there are no addition steps should a $200 headset not work.

This headset is very comfortable, the mic and audio on calls sounds perfect. I do wish there was more bass to it out of box, but it stops sounds great with music and games. The volume nob can be touchy, which is annnoying when you accidentally bump it and it goes from 35 volume to 100. The battery life is the best part. Overall, they're good.

Once I saw this headset come out, I knew i had to get it. I had to do a little research before getting it. I browsed Reddit, YouTube, and forum to see which one is worth getting, The SE or non basic version. The basic version has a better mic after seeing the reviews on YouTube and listening to it. But it is all plastic and has a glossy back which is a finger magnet. The SE has a bag that i use every time I'm done using and a bigger mic. it doesn't sound as good as the corsair hs35. But it is built as a tank. No signs of plastic anywhere. The metal look looks and feels amazing. The fact the cups turns to the side either way got my attention. The unboxing was beautiful and wow it looked better than the non SE. I plugged it into my PC and wow it didn't sound better than I thought. However, no headset does without drivers and a few tweaks. After I updated the drivers, it was a lot louder but the mids was a little compressed. So I made my own EQ preset in the Icue software and BOOM. My $200 Gamerheadset sounds like a $2000 studio headset... lol jk but it was literally perfect. I will post a picture of my preset for you guys to try it out. But I am proud of this headset. The mic can be tweaked by going into mic settings and downloading mic software but I dont even use it as much because I have a USB mic. I bring this outside and listen to music on the go. I really wished it had Bluetooth like the Steelseries or even turtle beaches stealth 600-700 but oh well. The only downside is you cant turn off the RGB, However, you can just turn down the brightness to 0 and its completely off. The battery lasted me two full days of 8 hours gaming and charged pretty quick. I really wish you guys can try it out for yourself. If you don't want to spend the extra 20-40 for the SE, then the non SE is fine too. Better mic so there is no con there. I don't have any regret buying this beauty.

I have owned a virtuoso for about half a year now. I did a lot of research before picking up this model. It is a snug(potentially tight) fit, but I prefer that since typically gaming headsets are usually too large (example: Corsair void is too big for me; I have to adjust it all the way in and even then the earcups feel like they're almost sagging below my ears). The headset feels high in quality and well built and I like the overall look, even if it may feel a bit bulky; I personally like that. The mic is also removeable, and you can use the headset wirelessly, plugged in via usb, or via regular audio cable. Pros - Battery life lasts for a long time. I can go several days of heavy PC use before needing to charge. I actually haven't gotten the low battery notification, I just remember to plug it in for an hour or so every few days. There is a 2 year warranty from corsair if you buy brand new. If there are any issues, they will typically replace your headset for free. Adjustable RGB lights on the earcups that you can customize through the icue software, if you're into that sort of thing. uwu I like the audio fidelity of this headset. They're not the BEST of the best and out of the box they didn't sound quite how I would've preferred, but you can adjust it pretty well with the Equalizer in the Icue software. If you search the web, there are settings posted out there by people for the "best experience". Cons - The mic pics up everything. Unlike the Corsair Void, which I think has some kind of filter built in, it is hard to keep outside voices from being picks up by the Virtuoso SE model. I hear the mic on the regular virtuoso may be better, but I haven't been able to compare. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but for me it is because my partner shares the computer space, and I can't block him out if I want to! xD

Owned it for less than a year and no longer works. Always took great care of it and never overcharged it. I’ve had $30 headsets perform better not impressed one bit

this headset is fine for maybe the first few months. for my first pair, it wasn't even 6 months before the glue on the earcups came apart and made them unusable. yes, glue. they couldn't even be bothered to sew the earcups together on a $200 headset. on my second pair, a few months after a warranty claim, the plastic parts that hold the left earcup on broke off when i took the headset off. i'm gentle with all my electronics, especially ones so expensive, so this has to be another example of the poor earcup construction. The right earcup refused to twist off at all on either set i've had, and that's the one that the serial number is supposed to be under. Don't expect a proper replacement, they don't sell the earcups anymore. don't expect a warranty claim to be easy either, because corsair's idea of a properly refurbished headset is one that has only 6 hours of battery life instead of the advertized 20. the rest of the headset is passable, i guess. the audio quality is pretty good, but the bass is way too low until you configure it and the icue software is absolute trash, so good luck. the only good thing i can say physically about the headset is that it's generally comfortable and the main body hasn't fallen apart or cracked yet. don't buy this unless you can get it for less than $100 and it's your very last option.

Pretty comfortable. Not the best, but above average. Works great wirelessly and via USB on the pc. Sound is great. Would like to use Windows spatial sound (Atmos for headphones) but it is disabled when you have iCue installed. The iCue 7.1 and EQ settings work pretty well however. The only issue is when I want to use a 3.5mm cable (to xbox one controller, phone, or to an alternate DAC/amp such as mixamp pro) with the included mic. All headset sounds are reverted back to chat and all users on the other end hear an echo of everything. I opened a ticket with Corsair and they said it is a known issue with no solution at the moment. To work around I disconnect the included mic and use a 3.5mm cable with a mic, such as the vmoda boom mic cable. For this issue I took a star off the review. Might be worth two stars off, but I only took one off because I bought it primarily to use wirelessly on PC.

This headset certainly hits above it's price tag. The Virtuoso is leaps and bounds better than the Void pros in every way. Easily the best looking "gamer" headset available. Wirelessly the headset works fine but wired this headset really comes alive. Ultimately I did return it though. After just a few days the headset would pop any time a high pitch noise would come across the audio. That was fixed by just lowering the highs in the software. But the biggest problem with this headset for me was the lack of control to split game and chat volumes. This is a absolute must have in gaming headsets for me and not being available really just stinks. To me if you're looking for a headset in this price range you would be missing out if you did try the Virtuoso. Pros: Looks Wired sound Comfortable (I have a large head) Mic is very nice Cons Software Not feature rich

Sound quality is absolutely amazing once you tune the equalizers to your liking. Even though the fit is snug, they are really comfortable and help to drown out the background noise. For the battery to last, you need to turn off the RGB. The one thing that would make them 5 stars is a better range. I also had a pair of wireless steelseries arctis 7s which had a great range, however they tended to hiss once I adjusted the equalizers to how I like them. These range on these virtuosos did improve after i moved the usb slipstream to the keyboard passthrough USB. I'm not sure if the interference from my hardware impacted the range or not but having it plugged into the m70 keyboard has helped.

The old Virtuoso SE has incredible sound and mic quality...like best in class mic quality. It also looks incredible and feels very premium. All that said, it's lacking in a couple ways. This iteration doesn't have Bluetooth support, and there's no ANC. Since the earpads are heavily noise dampening, this results in nearly no noise isolation. These things are also quite heavy and, while comfortable, they will start to irritate the top of your head after a while. They also might be a bit small for larger heads. Lastly, the "pleather" material may FEEL very nice, but they wear out easily over time, and while the pads are replaceable, the headband cushion isn't. I'd say, these days, you might want to go for the newer XT variant , as it's virtually identical but has Bluetooth. Or, better yet, the new MAX, which I haven't tried yet personally, but I'd assume it's quality exceeds the other two options (plus it has ANC).