Customer Ratings & Reviews

You'll see a lot of negative reviews around horrible sound quality; I, too, experienced this and was initially disappointed. When I pulled these out of the box, I started off by pairing them with my PC via Bluetooth; however, using Bluetooth only resulted in the device not showing in iCUE; thus, you're not able to update the firmware or configure. Only after plugging in the USB wireless receiver did the device start working as designed. I was fine with this as my plan all along was to use these while I game on my Windows PC while also listening to music/streams from my mac. The dual input is such a cool feature, and the fact you can adjust both volumes independently from the headset is a game changer.

Very good quality while wireless. The wired connection cause a serious issue and the battery life is alright I do definitely prefer something with a bit more life

Great headset especially with Dolby Atmos app. The only bad thing is the Icue software

Great sounds and work with dolby atmost you can hear the surrounding in the game but i with this was like a noise canceling headphones

This headset has been a game changer for me. I was using a razer nari essential and when i swapped to this, it was such an improvement

Before I start with the review here is a TL:DR - Sleek Look (Not too gamer) - Great sound and tunning through either ICUE or Dolby Acess - Can be connected through Bluetooth, slipstream(receiver), USB, or 3.5mm - Comfortable Earcups and adjustable headband - Nice sturdy metal finish on the body (which makes it a little heavy) - Volume Can be Controlled through the headset - Microphone can be detached. - You get about 12- 16 hours of battery nonstop - Microphone sounds great (discord tested) All right now let me get started with the review. First, the shell of the headset is made of aluminum, making the headset a little on the heavier side. Honestly i did not feel any discomfort after using the headset for several hours. On the other hand the Earcups feel a little small on my ear. The earcups are made out of what i am guessing is foam with PU leather on the outside. Surprisingly there is enough ventilation for your ears not to get hot after having them on for several hours. The reason I said that the they hurt on my ear is because my ears a little on the bigger side, I have seen bigger ears, and the cups fit in a weird way on to ear. Also the headband applies a lot of pressure on the cups making that weird fit, hurt after a few hours of use. Other than that issue that i had, i would say the materials used are premium quality and the design is clean but not the best ergonomically. On the headset you can find several things going on. On one side you can find the microphone port, connection/battery LED indicator, a 3.5mmm port, and the USB/Charging port. On the other side you have the Volume knob, a wired or wireless switch, and the Bluetooth connection controls. I find it strange why there are separate volume controls for the wireless and Bluetooth connections but I am sure they had their reasons when designing the headset. Anyways, wireless connection is great, I did not find any noticeable latency when playing games on either Bluetooth or through the receiver. The range on the receiver is pretty far (about 20-30 ft), so if you want to hear what the boyz have to say while you go get a snack, you will be fine. on Bluetooth is great as well but range will vary depending on the version of bluetooth your device uses. Now lets talk about the sound. The 50mm neodymium speakers produce clean and very crisp sounds but does not have the deepest bass if that a purchasing factor for you. If you use the EQs from either ICUE or Dolby Access you get a phenomenal sound experience. I used Nier Automata as a test mostly because of the music, and honestly I just sat there for like 30 mins listening to the music. Anyways, let me talk about the software you use to tune your Headset. If you are just going to play FPS games you could use either one since there is not that much of a difference. But if you are going to be playing single player games, Watch a Movie, or use any type of editing software I would probably go with Dolby Access. If its only for music i would use ICUE for that. The only thing that I found annoying is that you have to enable or disable Windows Spatial Sound every time you switch from one to the other. Lastly let me talk about the microphone. As I mentioned the Mic is optional and you can attach it or detach it from the headset. On discord it sounds pretty good from what i have been told. other than that i mean is just a headset mic. If you are trying to do other things with it like recording videos or voice clips, it will work with a little software cleaning. But if you want better sound in general i would go with an XLR set up. Overall this headset is good balance of great sound and functionality. Battery is good, you get Dolby Atmos support, and can use different types of connections. I mean if you have big ears i would say try it first and see if its comfortable but other than that I would recommend this headset

Coming from an avid PC gamer, this is literally the best headset I’ve ever owned. It was a bit more expensive than some of the others I looked at, but it is definitely worth it.

Im amazed on how good the headphones are like the sound and customization is wonderful, but not for a average gamer manly for a comp player

Great Headset. It has held up very well to constant use and sound amazing.

One of the greatest headsets I've ever bought mainly cause it came from Best Buy there services are always amazing! Thank you to this headset and Best Buy as well!!

Easily THE most perfect headset on the market! Comfort Style Performance User ease

These are the nicest headphones for gaming I have ever used

Charging port broke in my last headseat so i headed over to best buy and purchased this, i definitely dont regret!

They work amazing the features are amazing One complain, seem not to be loud enough overall recommend them

we love this headset!! it works really well for playing on a pc

The quality of these is terrible. It's flaking apart on head support and ear pieces, started at only 2 or 3 months. At 6 months the head support broke...not even a noise, just cheap plastic with a fairly clean break. Outside of quality, the mic picks up audio from all directions and distances no matter the settings. Mic us useless if there is any noise at all near or far, low or high volume.

I've been looking for the "perfect" headset for a while now. Well, really, since I got my PS5. I've tried a few and had settled with one as the current "best" and really...I do love it. I have a wireless headset for my gaming laptop (Alienware M15 R4), but what I really wanted was a great all around headset that I can use with both the PS5 and my laptop. I seen that Corsair was upgrading their Virtuoso line of headsets and I had to give them a try. So glad I did! Unboxing this thing was a pleasure. You really feel like you got your money's worth. You get the headset, displayed beautifully inside the box, along with the USB transmitter, a USB-C to regular USB charging cable, a 3.5mm wired cable and a really nice quality "bag" type case. Now, normally with these type of headphones, you can only use them in wired mode on Console, which sometimes decreases their quality. I hadn't intended on using these for the PS5 at all and just keeping them to my gaming laptop. I was pleasantly surprised to find out the USB transmitter was also compatible with Playstation! After installing the updated version of Corsair iQue, I immediately started messing with the settings. I also downloaded the Dolby Access app on my PC, as you get a free Dolby license with this headset. I noticed as long as Atmos is enabled, it locks you out of the equalizer and presets in the iQue program. So, really the only thing I changed was making the RGB lighting brighter and changed the speed of it - really the only RGB options. The RGB doesn't get very bright, tho. It took about 3 or so hours, I believe for it to fully charge. One thing that confused me was the fact that the light on the headset blinks. Constantly. It doesn't stay lit. I thought this was indicating a connection problem or something, but resorting to the manual, it explained that it's supposed to blink either green, amber or red (I believe are the colors), based on battery level. It's advertised as a 15 hour battery life and I'm still in the green. Not had to charge it yet beyond the initial charge. The audio quality is well...OMG. Music sounds "Ok", but these things are really tuned for gaming! I started up some Cold War and was immediately blown away by the sounds of all the in game actions, from the explosion to footsteps and voices. Everything was pristine, clear and loud. I did want to add the fact that I do have a small hearing disability and I have ZERO problems with volume on these cans. Maybe about 3/4 volume is as loud as I can get them and be comfortable. Now, in my past experiences with other cross-compatible headphones, the audio quality suffers pretty bad, as does the volume, when connecting to the PS4 or PS5. I am HAPPY to say that these DO NOT suffer from that. I was ecstatic to hear that the sound levels on the PS5 were the same as what was on my PC...the only thing that was lacking was Dolby Atmos. Other than that, it sounded exactly like it did on my PC in all the games that I tested. WOW. I'm impressed with these 50mm drivers. The omni-directional boom mic is also, hands-down, one of the BEST mics I've ever used on a gaming headset. It's advertised as broadcast quality and that is true to form. In the multiplayer matches I've tested with friends and household members, everyone can hear me loud and clear, with minimal background noise. The mic does have an LED status ring that lights red when muted. I did find this a bit annoying to see it in your peripheral vision, but thankfully, there is an option in iQue to disable it, if you'd like. I also love the fact that this headset has bluetooth built in as well, for connecting to your phone or other devices. And for the price, well...it should. I works as any normal bluetooth device does and you can answer a call while you have them on, gaming or even listen to music from your phone while you play your game. It's fantastic and super low latency. I never once had any dropouts to either my phone or the transmitter. Everything stayed connected with no static, cracks or pops. The build quality is also top-tier. These seriously feel like they could easily be a $500+ pair of headphones. They have some heft to them, but they are not heavy during use. The also have about a "medium" clamp force. This will, of course, vary depending on the size of your head. But for me, they're super comfy and I have no issues with my glasses OR ear gauges (00 size). They stay put, but have just a little bit of wiggle if you were to shake your head with more force than normal. I wouldn't exercise with them or anything, but they are great for regular day to day NON-gaming use, as well! Just keep in mind that the more devices you have them connected to at once, the greater toll it takes on your battery life. The take-away: GET THESE. These are a fantastic all-around headset for PS4/PS5/PC/Mobile gaming, in addition to regular bluetooth use when connected to your phone for music, movies and calls. I literally have no complaints on this headset other than...I kinda with the mic folded in somehow or upwards, to go out of the way. But it is detachable very easily, so you can just remove it if you plan on gaming or whatever and don't intent on talking. 5/5 stars all the way - the BEST gaming headset I've owned in...well, ever, really.

The Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT High-Fidelity Gaming Headset is an impressive addition to anyone’s gaming setup. With the amount of connection options offered, I think of it like the ultimate utility tool of headsets. You have the standard USB dongle to connect to your PC, but then you also have the 3.5mm option to connect to devices that have that jack, a Bluetooth option, and a wired USB option. That’s unheard of and just simply awesome. As someone that likes to utilize a single item as much as possible, this totally helps out. I can bluetooth to my phone, USB dongle to my PC, and use the 3.5mm connection to the Switch without even having to think hard about it. Impressive versatility! Clearly, I am impressed by its versatility, but there’s so much more to love. The appearance, even without setting up the RGB logo in iCUE, is so elegant and classy. The slate/aluminum appearance doesn’t scream like some gaming headsets with tons of color, but it catches the eye with an appearance of simplistic quality. I am big fan of peripherals that universally go with everything like accessorizing for a night out. I’d have no problem wearing these on a plane while jamming away or sitting at home during a business video call (that detachable mic will definitely have them hearing me clearly too). I think the look will definitely turn heads. Let me back up to the RGB logo for second though. This is certainly a subtle display of color. Obviously, the controls in iCUE allow you to change things up like setting it to a solid color or different patterns. Some may want a little more color exposure for their RGB accessories, but I don’t need it to overpower the other key features. Not only does this headset boast a quality appearance, it also brings the quality in its superior sound. I thoroughly enjoyed my experiences while watching videos, streaming music, and gaming. I was even able to utilize the equalizer within iCUE to adjust it to my preferred settings on the PC. Even in the default setup, things were crisp and you can really tell CORSAIR invested a lot in this headset. The drivers produce some of the best that I have heard while gaming. I spent ample time playing Star Wars: Squadrons and hearing the smallest sounds is so impressive and definitely helps in the game. I can’t wait to test out on some other FPS and MMORPG offerings. I think it will greatly aid in my enjoyment and my in-game performance since I can hear things more clearly. Another great feature is the detachable mic. Some may think this is just a novelty item, but it brings even more to the performance of this CORSAIR Virtouso headset. I was able to use it for a few calls and the folks on the other side had no problem hearing me and didn’t hear much of my background noise. That is great to know. The fact that I can detach it and put it away for later use is very nice. I’ve had the others that allow you to flip it up, but that’s still leaving a little weight for your head to absorb. Staying on the topic of the weight, I thought this headset sat nicely on my ears with the memory foam pads. I didn’t find them to be uncomfortable at all and the weight wasn’t overbearing. It’s certainly a transition from wearing earbuds, but compared to other headsets these are nice and light. Lastly, let’s talk about what’s in the box. There’s the headset, the USB dongle, USB-C connection/charging cable, detachable mic, 3.5mm cable, setup guide, warranty information, and a carrying bag. From the moment you open the box, the quality and elegance is evident. As I mentioned, it continues the trend with its connection options and sound quality. I think any gamer, or multi-media lover, would love to have these in their possession. I highly recommend them as I know they won’t disappoint.

This headset is so dam close to being perfect. TLDR: The earcups that come with the headset as others mentioned are a tad on the shallow side so my ears do touch the driver wall. But you can buy aftermarket earcups that remedy this. Comfort: They've definitely improved the design. The top of my head used to hurt after wearing the virtuoso rgb se for more than an hour. However now there isn't enough clamping force on my ears and if I look down I can feel the headset starting to fall. Once again tho, replacement ear cups really do help with this. Sound: They didn't sound too good out of the box, but playing with the icue software made them better. They definitely lack in bass compared to Astro A50's and Corsair artis wireless headsets. Other than that they do a really good job picking up the low end for me. I can hear footsteps and explosions accurately and trust the audio that's coming from the headset Software: This is where I removed a star. The icue software won't detect my headset till I force quit the icue app and then relaunch it. I checked for updates for everything. It'll always see the USB receiver but not the headset. Kind of annoying, but not the end of the world. Being able to turn off the LED for the mic and voice prompts is a nice touch as well Microphone: The previous gen (rgb se) actually sounded better imo. This microphone is still really good. I'd check Youtube reviews on this because I experienced the same thing. Build quality: Solid. Wish more headsets had this level of quality. Everything feels very premium to the point where I'd pay more for this than the actual cost. Bluetooth: Really nice to have! Makes bouncing between meetings and discord calls a breeze. Wireless range: Worse than my Logitech Pro X wireless by 5-10ft as well as my Razer Blacksharks. But this is pretty accurate to what is advertised Thoughts: The Bluetooth is great for meetings! Coworkers noticed the difference in my voice immediately and said it sounded great! Super convenient to have! If Corsair could swap out the leather case for a pair of spare ear cushions that would be amazing. Or offer them on their website? Overall I'd definitely recommend this headset especially if you're working from home and have to hop into different meetings

Let me cut to the chase. These are extremely premium not only that in construction but also in superior sound. I truly can’t believe how good the sound on top of being an all-in-one headphone that’s perfect for gamers. Why do you ask? Well, Corsair includes Dolby Atmos for headphones on Windows 10. This a heaven for gamers who crave sound from every single direction in the latest games like Gears 5, Call of Duty Warzone, CyberPunk 2077, and more. I was truly blown away by the next-generation sound. Another advantage to the Virtuoso XT I like to talk about of these headphones is the fact that they can connect to your PC and your smartphone simultaneously. This is truly one define feature that’s totally worth the price of these headphones. Playing music from my phone at the same time while Forza Horizon 5 was amazing. Without opening up another music app in Windows or just answering a phone call while you game…Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT delivers a cross-compatibility experience I feel every headphone maker should head towards in the future. Speaking cross-compatibility they work for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and It’s Bluetooth. I’ve tested PC and PS4 along with Bluetooth. Construction is phenomenal. It’s heavy in the hand but light on top of the head. Every inch feels premium and crafted extremely well. I’ve been using the Corsair VOID Elite series and this goes way beyond the plastics of that model. Chamfer and just give it a look that just looks beautiful near your PC or gaming laptop. More so if you turn off the RGB lights they can have a business appeal to them where you can take them to work or use them in travel. There actually isn’t a lot of setup to the headphones no matter what connection you decide to use. Even the unboxing experience was awesome with these headphones; the box feels good with a easy presentation to you on top of a leather case. The mic feels like it was strand a lot of damage as well but even that has chamfered edges / LED Indicator. The mic sound really good on phone calls with BT as well Zoom calls; everyone could hear me clearly with little to no noise in the background. Buttons on the headphones are right where you need them to be. My concern for some people will be two different volume rockers. One controls the Windows 10 PC volume and the other controls the Bluetooth Volume. I understand why does has to be done as there are two separate connections but some people might accidentally hit the volume rocker instead of the Bluetooth volume on some occasions. There is a Wireless and USB switch; You can switch to Corsair’s Wireless “Slipstream” or just use the USB provided for direct connection. It is USB-C for charging and connection to a PC, AUX port is here Mic mute button, and Bluetooth button to turn on the Bluetooth. They sound truly amazing when listening to…well anything on Windows 10. Such clear sound with the right amount of bass. Here everything just had a really clear sound. There isn’t much to say but just that. Bluetooth sounds really nice and about as good as any manufacture now doing headphones. No complaints with call quality either. The spatial audio sound was jaw-dropping, especially for my first use. The battery lasted me countless hours gaming and charges at a good rate. First off, I recommend that you download the Corsair iCUE software, this is software that will “enhance” your experience with the Virtuoso XT. Here you can set things like the lighting of the headphones and also the EQs. There is a lot here to dive through in the options but you can do much here. Updating the headphones and checking the battery is much easier to observe with the software provided online. The next thing I would recommend you doing is download Dolby Atmos on the Window 10 App Store. This is where the spatial audio comes into play. Of course Resident Evil: Village was the first game I had to test with these headphones. The grin across my face when I can hear every single detail in the castle around me. One of the main villains walks around in the castle with footsteps hitting you in all directions. This really amplifies the intensity I was having with the game. On top of that, you can hear the wind outside the castle in certain locations. These headphones pick up everything the sound team wanted you to hear. One thing I’m curious about with the Virtuoso XT that Corsair doesn’t explain; that these headphones may work for Xbox Series X and Series S due to the fact that that system now supports Dolby Atmos/Vision. I wish they would give a statement for true cross support on this but otherwise, the headphones are good on their own. I can use it on just about any gaming device I own due to BT being implemented. This is something I will be using while gaming for a very long time. I 100% recommend this product to gamers looking to just have an all-in-one. This is the best I’ve use gaming so I’m extremely satisfied.