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Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Gaming Headset High Fidelity 7 1 Surround Sound Memory Foam Earcups 20 Hour Battery Life Carbon
Last Updated: February 2, 2020 (Refresh Now)
6.9
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Body
72headset, headband, uncomfortable, head, fit
+65%
-35%
" ... Either softer cups or less on ear contact would fix the issue. ... "
" ... The ability to wear the headset for a long time due to the light weight and comfy ear pads is a huge plus. ... "
" ... As for the mic, it is really good quality and seems durable. ... "
" ... Good quality and premium feel ... "
" ... After about an hour of gaming, the headband started to dig into my head. ... The clamp pressure, if perfect, and adjustment are plenty. ... The soft leather-like cushions, while comfortable, made my ears sweat. ... "
" ... If your ears fit in the cups, they feel fine. ... As long as I pay attention and ensure my ears are inside the earcups, and wear my pillow, I can wear the Virtuoso SE comfortably for hours. ... It feels like a quality unit. ... "
" ... It's comfortable, easy to use, the sound is pretty decent, and iCUE doesn't totally suck with it. ... "
" ... Right out of the box, these are pretty great headphones, but I think there are a few things that really set it below some of its competition (and others that set it above the competition. ... The second largest flaw of these headphones is their ability to actually get loud - but luckily there is an easy fix for this. ... "
Body / Comfort
66headset, headband, uncomfortable, head, fit
+58%
-42%
" ... Absolutely amazing like seriously I love Corsair but their headsets have always been lacking but not with this headset If doesn’t feel cheap and the sound quality is top notch ... "
" ... Price: After watching review after review of Yotubers comparing these to other headsets that are significantly more expensive, I had a feeling these would be worth it. ... Comfort: Comfy but a bit too snug. ... "
" ... It always felt like the band was crimping my head. ... They look great and you will get some compliments, but because they are headphones, they are pretty bad for the price you pay ... "
" ... The headphone feels like when worn which give it ease to use considering the fact that it has a metal shell. ... "
" ... They are comfy ... "
" ... If your ears fit in the cups, they feel fine. ... As long as I pay attention and ensure my ears are inside the earcups, and wear my pillow, I can wear the Virtuoso SE comfortably for hours. ... "
" ... First, these headphones feel, fit, and sound great. ... "
" ... These headphones sound great, and completely isolate sound, so be careful as i find myself yelling while wearing these. ... "
Usage
44gaming, volume control, volume, game, volume wheel
+64%
-36%
" ... I normally don’t review but these gaming headphones from Corsair was fantastic! ... This is a gaming headset so on music it’s not up to par but way better than most headphones. ... When you put it on, you can barely hear ambient sound but just enough for you to hear someone calling you name ... Conclusion : I have no regret purchasing this gaming headphone! ... "
" ... Not much to say thus far, this is what I've noticed about the Virtuoso after a solid six hours of gaming usage in Destiny 2: ... No complaints from my friends regarding voice clarity or distortion. ... "
" ... Great Gaming Headphones. ... "
" ... I play a lot of shooters and these are perfect for that. ... I can hear people very clearly as well as footsteps. ... "
" ... Bought these for my son he loves them for gaming. ... "
" ... Superb quality build about 8hrs of continuous gaming. ... "
" ... BY FAR THE BEST LOOKING,SOUNDING,FEELING WIRELESS HEADSET IN THE GAME RN, ... "
" ... I find myself playing loads of FPS games like CS:GO, PUBG, Overwatch, etc. ... "
Body / Build Quality
28metal, headband, band, padding, head
+89%
-11%
" ... the case is plush and luxurious. ... "
" ... Build Quality : Well made and has some weight on it. ... I like how it’s flexible and let you know it’s on or off. ... "
" ... Build: Quality build. ... Sturdy while looking really clean and cool. ... "
" ... It feels like a quality unit. ... "
" ... I got the non LE version - very sturdy build. ... "
" ... - The build quality on these is awesome. ... They feel *very* well constructed with premium-feeling materials. ... "
" ... All the cables and dongle have nice metal accents on them the bag feels a tad Gotti but it's really nice. ... The rgb is actually kinda amazing looking bleeding through the holes in the aluminum shell of the cups even though you can't see it when they're on its a great touch. ... "
" ... The clamp pressure, if perfect, and adjustment are plenty. ... "
Usage / Gaming
27headset, game, ps4, games, gaming headsets
+96%
-4%
" ... Best mic I’ve heard on a gaming headset. ... "
" ... I have used the Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Se Gaming Headset for about a month now. ... "
" ... Out of the box, the sound is decent for gaming (EMPHASIS on gaming) ... "
" ... Believe me I don’t think you will find a better pair of cans for sound quality listening to music on any other gaming headphones. ... "
" ... I used this headset on ps4 and rainbow six siege was the game i used to base my review on. ... "
" ... My 18 year old gamer LOVES these headphones. ... "
" ... I never really owned a wireless headset but these will do the job, quality is amazing and definitely good for gaming headset. ... Used it for desktop and PS4 ... "
" ... I must say that this is the best gaming head phone i have ever used. ... "
Connectivity
23wireless, headset, pc, connection, wired
+52%
-48%
" ... It's wireless too. ... "
" ... The sound quality is a lot better with the USB mode than the wireless or jack. ... "
" ... Btw headset works perfectly wireless with usb-usb c adapter on my Oneplus 7 Pro. ... "
" ... Used it for desktop and PS4 ... "
" ... One Thing I Could Note, Wish It Came With Double End USB Type C For PC's That Have USB-C Ports. ... "
" ... Well, when I pay for a high-end headset, I do not want to have to pay for an additional 'dongal' or Wireless receiver USB (like the nari ultimate for Xbox). ... "
" ... It's good if you exclusively play on PC, using the included dongles and everything. ... "
" ... There is also a wired mode (to charge it) so if you don’t want wireless you can plug it in with a USB C or the 3.5mm. ... "
Sound
18volume, cancelling, sound, cancellation, cancelation
+67%
-33%
" ... The noise cancelation is great almost too good for whaat I use them for! ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is great. ... "
" ... They have great sound & cancel out background noise. ... "
" ... I boosted my volume using Equalizer APO and now they can actually get the volume levels I desire. ... "
" ... I like how you can turn the volume underneath the headphones. ... "
" ... The snugness does help with sound isolation though. ... "
" ... When gaming the surround is great and the noise canceling is one of the best. ... "
" ... And the noise cancelling is actually insane, I cant hear a thing around me. ... "
Price
18worth, price point, worth the price, headset, best
+94%
-6%
" ... The build quality is fantastic and the audio is excellent for the price. ... "
" ... $210 vs. $350 the Virtuoso is actually lot better value. ... "
" ... I think it has the best bang for you buck compared to others. ... "
" ... Not the best on the market, but really good for the price. ... The audio is not as great as on something like my Sonys or Sennheisers, but it's pretty impressive for the price point, and the versatility makes these my most used pair by far. ... "
" ... The sound is very good, worth the investment. ... "
" ... Worth the price and worth the wait! ... "
" ... Great for the price. ... "
" ... - The sound stage is great for a headset in this price range. ... "
Usage / Controls
17volume control, volume, volume wheel, mute button, button
+18%
-82%
" ... Volume wheel feels very nice ... Volume wheel controls system sound instead of the headset volume [Subjective] ... Can't enter actual numbers into the EQ settings so tuning EQ for audiophiles is more difficult (only a slider) ... No easy way to turn off RGB ... "
" ... The volume wheel does not work as expected. ... "
" ... Mic mute button no longer works, volume scroller doesnt work. ... "
" ... The first issue is that there is no on and off button just an on button and my second issue is the headline above^^^ ... "
" ... The mute button doesn't work ... the volume button doesn't work ... "
" ... - Volume wheel is hypersensitive and buggy, not working as intended ... Volume knob is both mushy and hypersensitive and throws your volume level all over the place, if you adjust it too fast it lags up your computer. ... "
" ... 3 major complaints are the very slow volume control wheel on the headset. ... "
" ... The mute button on the mic also does not work which is very annoying when on discord and you want to mute yourself for whatever reason. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
16wireless, headset, connection, xbox, wired mode
+50%
-50%
" ... 5) If you encounter an error along the lines of "Not enough USB resources for this controller" try a different port. ... I got this error on my PC and discovered I have a bad port. ... "
" ... And last but not least, I unplugged it from my PC and switched the headset to USB mode, BUT ITS STILL STUCK ON WIRELESS MODE! ... "
" ... The USB C Cable comes off at a 45-degree angle towards your shoulder (when using it wired, you hear it constantly) ... "
" ... Supposedly, you are meant to just disconnect the cable, and switch to wired mode, in order to turn it off. ... "
" ... GSP 670 had usb dongle disconnecting issue at startup. ... Only thing I didn't like is that wired mode is only through usb 3.1 I just have to buy a 3.1 hub because all my USB 3.1 ports are in use. ... "
" ... Wireless audio would do nothing but crackle and distort no matter which USB port I would use. ... "
" ... For Xbox use, they are hobbled by severely limited functionality when connected by the 3.5mm plug. ... "
" ... Since I had to charge the headphones, I plugged in via USB cable after assembling the piece. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
12ps4, headset, wireless, dongle, exclusively
+42%
-58%
" ... They would lose connection frequently when less than 20 feet away when using with my PS4. ... "
" ... On a few occasions, the dongle lost connection with the headset. ... "
" ... ICUE will detect it when used via dongle, but will say ‘unavailable’ in the software. ... "
" ... Why don't more companies use it for their peripherals/devices? ... "
" ... Tried troubleshooting-- Windows, replugging things in. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
11cancelling, sound, cancellation, cancelation, sound quality
+91%
-9%
" ... And the noise cancelling is actually insane, I cant hear a thing around me. ... "
" ... They have great sound & cancel out background noise. ... "
" ... The noise cancelation is great almost too good for whaat I use them for! ... "
" ... When gaming the surround is great and the noise canceling is one of the best. ... "
" ... As far as noise cancellation and sound quality, the sound quality is decent but not adjustable and the noise cancellation seems ok, not the best and not the worst. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is great. ... "
" ... The snugness does help with sound isolation though. ... "
Service
8returning, packaging, accessories, nice
+38%
-63%
" ... I am seriously considering returning this. ... "
" ... After a week of trying to force myself to like these things, I am just going to have to return them today. ... "
" ... Amazon refund and return. ... "
Body / Design
8feel, rgb, metal, design, se
+100%
" ... Good quality and premium feel ... "
" ... The construction feels sturdy and durable (The metal and faux leather feel great) ... "
" ... The metal shell outside compliments the look as well. ... "
" ... the case is plush and luxurious. ... "
Usage / Calling
7voice, friends, talking, microphone, echo
+57%
-43%
" ... This allows you to better hear what is going on around you, since the closed design does isolate you a bit. ... "
" ... No complaints from my friends regarding voice clarity or distortion. ... "
" ... I can hear people very clearly as well as footsteps. ... "
" ... When you put it on, you can barely hear ambient sound but just enough for you to hear someone calling you name ... "
Sound / Volume
7turn, loud, volume control, volume knob, sound
+29%
-71%
" ... Side note that was probably a defect in my headset, but it would inexplicably turn the volume all the way down during use occasionally even when fully charged. ... "
" ... Volume knob is both mushy and hypersensitive and throws your volume level all over the place, if you adjust it too fast it lags up your computer. ... "
" ... However, I wish it could get louder than what it does. ... "
" ... I have to do that often, too, because constantly moving my head, even for a little bit, kills the speaker. ... "
Product Reliability
7week, update, bad, worked, stopped
+29%
-71%
" ... Worked amazing for a week, then wireless mode stopped working. ... "
" ... They stop working every time the software has a pending update . ... once a week they simply stop working until you do the software update. ... "
" ... So it’s been a little over a full month of use. ... "
" ... It may just be my headset (as variables do happen) but, sorry, returning this defective item kills my faith in buying a replacement. ... "
Service / Returns
6returning
+17%
-83%
" ... I am seriously considering returning this. ... "
" ... After a week of trying to force myself to like these things, I am just going to have to return them today. ... "
" ... Amazon refund and return. ... "
Body / Cable
6usb, cables, wired mode, virtuoso, type c
+67%
-33%
" ... Even the USB and charging cable are high quality. ... "
" ... Pros: 7.1 surround, compatible with Console via 3.5mm audio cable, addressable rgb thru icue software, aluminum construction ... "
" ... All the cables and dongle have nice metal accents on them the bag feels a tad Gotti but it's really nice. ... "
" ... The audio is great when its in the wireless mode and its even better when you use the Aux cord. ... "
Usage / Ease of Use
4easy to use, sound, pretty, icue, headset
+100%
" ... The software, while easy to use not impressed with the sound quality while plugged in. ... "
" ... For the headset, it works well and is pretty easy to use, but I doubt anyone will ever say they LIKE the software . ... "
" ... It's comfortable, easy to use, the sound is pretty decent, and iCUE doesn't totally suck with it. ... "
" ... Plain and simple. ... Easy to control with ICUE software. ... "
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