Customers often highlight the superb sound quality and comfortable design of the VIRTUOSO XT Wireless Gaming Headset, along with its convenient Bluetooth functionality and long battery life. However, some users mention the headset's weight and that the bass response may not appeal to everyone. A few also point out limitations in wireless range and suggest the price point could be lower, while others note some software issues.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great after initial configuration
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming headphones
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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I have a big head and this fits me perfectly plus the audio and mic are great!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great headphones
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Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gaming Headset
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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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!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Headset!
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
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Great Headset. It has held up very well to constant use and sound amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass, Software, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Clean Look, Great Sound Experience
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Im amazed
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just buy this one!
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Corsair Virtuoso XT
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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These are the nicest headphones for gaming I have ever used
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Charging port broke in my last headseat so i headed over to best buy and purchased this, i definitely dont regret!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
perfect
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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we love this headset!! it works really well for playing on a pc
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Okay
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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They work amazing the features are amazing One complain, seem not to be loud enough overall recommend them
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
DO NOT BUY!
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Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
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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.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Corsair
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Sorry to hear about this, do contact our team directly right on our site for assistance.
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Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Ultimate Utility Tool in Sleek Headphone Form
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Bluetooth, Comfort, Sound quality
Cons mentioned:
Bass, Range, Software
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So close to being perfect
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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
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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I’m very happy with my purchase. It was expensive, but it was well worth the price. I highly recommend this product.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best All-in-one headphones for Windows PC
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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.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Comfort, Sound quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
To buy or not to buy
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Corsair Virtusoso Wireless headset claims to offer gaming quality sound, with 4 different ways of connection. On top of that they claim to be one the most versatile headsets out there, allowing you to take them on the go with the ability to connect to just about any media device you may own. The real question comes down to rather or not they can live up to some of the claims and quality that they have been known to produce. I hope this review serves you well in your buying decision.
First off i want to talk real briefly about first impression and what you can expect to receive out of the box. The headset packaging is done very well and gives off the illusion of a very high end headset. Out of the box you get the main headset, usb-c cable, mic, wireless usb plug, and 3.5mm cable. They also provide you with this very nice travel case which almost looks like microfiber suede. The packaging and travel case gave off such a good impression i was already expecting to be blown away by sound and design quality. Before we dive in to the likes and dislikes lets get the basics out of the way. Charging is done via the usb-c cable which allows the headset to be used while charging. A full charge took a little under a hour and yielded me about roughly 20 hours of run time all pending your settings of course. This headset does come with two available apps to help set up your settings. You can download Dolby Access which allows you to set up your headset for Dolby quality sound and gives you a real basic equalizer, however i personally do not recommend using this app as the app does not allow you to adjust your equalizer on the fly. Meaning every time you adjust your range settings you have to keep hitting apply in order to hear pitch change. This becomes annoying and was the main reason i ditched the app. The main program your going to want to use is Corsair's iCue software and yes you will need to make sure you have the latest update or the headset will not appear in your menu. Through the iCue software you can adjust your equalizer, mic settings, the rgb lighting on the side of the headset and you also have access to your wireless usb which at this time allows for no settings adjustment. One good thing i will say about the iCue software is the equalizer setting works really well and i was able to get all the adjustment necessary while being able to adjust on the fly. This headset offers slipstream connection which simply put means you can connect wirelessly with super fast speed and long distance. The distance part i can verify as being true as i was able to get about 60 feet away from my usb connection and still have connectivity. The speed part is a little questionable as i experienced multiple drop outs while being only 3 feet away from my wireless usb. In the course of a hour i experienced about six drop outs which lasted about three seconds each. This got annoying fast as it kept taking my attention away from the game. I eventually got annoyed and ran the 3.5 mm cable for better stability. With the ability to run multiple connections this means that you can connect to your pc through the wireless usb and to your phone via Bluetooth. What this does is allows you to be in a game chat and talk to your team while being able to stream music off of your phone and adjust both volumes and outputs separately. This is a nice feature as it allows you to listen to music while you game and gives your teammates some common curtesy as they don't have to listen to your music streaming in through your mic as background noise. That's about all i really want to talk about in the way of some the basic settings. Most info can easily be found under Best Buy's Spec tab. As of right now iCue settings for this headset is very basic but im sure that will all change with future updates.
Let's dive in to the real meat of this unit which is design and function. Let me start by saying i focused on testing this unit being a gaming headset and not a audio device for streaming music or movies, even though i did try it under those categories as well. Let's talk design. The unit appears to be very robust and comfortable, and by some aspects it kind of is. In fact this headset is probably one of the most comfortable headsets i have ever owned. Rule of thumb i was always told when it comes to headsets is if you forget you have it on then its comfortable. This headset fits that category perfect however the earcup design and frame feel very flimsy and cheap. The cushions don't seem to create a good seal around the ears and frame feels and sounds hollow. The reason i say this is due to the fact that i got a lot of outside noise pollution getting in. I have three kids so my house can get loud and noise pollution is a really big key factor especially when you are in the middle of a match with other team mates. The weird part about this was that the noise didn't sound like it was bleeding through the earcups but rather it actually sounded like it was bleeding through the back of the frame in to the actual speakers. I could literally hear sound bleeding through the frame on the other side of the speakers which i have never experienced before in any headset i have every owned. Now this headset claims to pretty much have 360 sound which is supposed to give you the upper hand in battle as you can clearly pick up which sound footsteps or bullets are coming from. While this headset does do this, however it does a sub par job at it. Simply put, yes i can hear someone running up on me from the southeast side which is translated to the lower corner of my left ear piece however there is very little to no depth on the sound quality. The volume and quality stay the same all the way to the point to where the other person is actually up on my position. So thanks for telling me that i have a enemy coming in from the east but even bigger thanks for keeping the sound quality the same almost making it impossible to judge distance and time giving me very little advantage. Speaking of sound quality this was another area that fell flat or was rather just average. So let me start by saying do not buy this to listen to music or movies as the drivers in this headset struggle to push out the different ranges necessary to create proper immersion. Your high band frequency are great and give off ample sound as bullets wiz by you however the mids and lows are weak. I like to tweak my bass so that i can hear and feel the vibrations of tanks rolling by or big explosions from a payload kill however these drivers just could not keep up. With my bass setting set to three quarters of the way i still got lots of reverb and static distortion to the point where i had to make sure my setting were not maxed. I honestly thought i was going to blow my speakers out as the drivers pushed hard but struggled to keep up with the very little demand i was asking for. If you wish to try to imagine what im talking about think about cheap subs in a car that rattles everything and has so much static discharge that you can barely pick up the lyrics. Im not saying its that bad but that's about the best way i can describe it. Now mic quality is great. My teammates all came in good and everyone could hear me perfectly. Mic output and controls can all be done through the iCue software. As of writing this review i was not able to find any gate controls for the mic but im sure that will all be added later on.
Here's my final take away from this unit. At the end of the day you need to ask yourself what type of gaming you plan on doing with this unit If you plan on doing a lot of FPS competition gaming such as COD, Battlefield, Apex and other such games then yes this headset is going to be a great fit. I say this because chat audio was so crisp and clean that it honestly sounded like i had my buddies in the room with me. Probably one of the cleanest sounded headsets in the way of chat quality. Now if your big in to immersion or mmo's such as WOW, FFXIV, Cyberpunk, Medium, or such games as those, then your gonna want to pass on this unit hard. Immersion is not this units strong suit as audio quality is not the same through the different ranges and frequency bands. The unit will not put out good quality bass, mid rifts are average and do not sound rich. Distance will be hard to judge in horror type games as your never going to truly know just how far away your threat is based off sound. The fact this headset has lots of bleed through and drop outs when used wirelessly means this will constantly break your immersion and pull you back in to reality. I would never consider this headset for a VR set up, EVER. And just to give you a little you a little insight, i am a huge Corsair fan. I have a corsair rapidfire keyboard, crystal series tower, vengeance ram, all my fans are corsair QL and my aio is a corsair as well. I really wanted to fall in love with this headset but owning a lot of Corsair products showed me just what they are capable of and im sorry to say this headset does not live up to what they can do. I also have 5 other wireless headsets that just flat out outperform this unit so its not like im testing this unit blindly. At the end of the day most people may not notice a audio quality issue, especially if you are new to gaming. But if you are a avid gamer or a audiophile then you will definitely notice a difference, especially if you ever owned a quality headset. Im not sure what this price point is going to come in at but if you can get it for a $100 or less then do it. Anything over a $100 i guarantee you can find a better sounding unit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My Last Headset?
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The Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT Headset might be the first wireless headset I have had that gave me a wireless experience equal to a USB powered alternative. No pops. No distortions. The wireless audio performs just as you'd hope. In a home with numerous Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices, the Virtuoso Wireless XT provides amazing sound over wireless. The Slipstream Wireless Tech along with the 50mm neodymium audio drivers creates great sound. A battery that lasts fifteen hours, a travel case, simultaneous Bluetooth aptX HD phone connection, a USB cable, and a 3.5MM cable with inline volume controls for Nintendo Switch or X-Box controller makes this truly the only headset you need. This is a great headset. Minor quibbles aside, this headset is very easy to recommend.
I should say upfront that I received the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT headset for purposes of providing a fair and unbiased review.
Setup: Wired connections are pretty straight forward. Make sure your headset toggle is switched from wireless to wired and then connect via USB or the included 3.5mm cable.
Pairing with a phone is pretty straight forward. On the second set of volume controls there is a pairing button. Once paired, you can take calls on your phone and adjust your phone's volume. The pairing button lights up and changes colors to indicate connection with the phone. You can pause / play music or answer phone calls from that button.
Set up on PC is easy. The first time you plug in the USB cable or the wireless USB dongle, Windows will install the Dolby Atmos spatial audio app / plugin. You can further configure Dolby Atmos settings from the Dolby Access app. Note, if Atmos Spatial audio is activated, you will be unable to change audio equalizer settings within iCue.
The headset will work without any additional software, but if you wish to change lighting, adjust equalizer, update firmware, or change a dozen other settings, you will need the latest iCue Software. I was provided iCue version 4.11.274 for purposes of testing this headset. I can speak from experience that early versions of iCue will not work or detect the headset. So far, lighting choices selected in iCue have synced between computers.
Dolby Atmos is a spatial audio toggle setup in windows. Easiest way to turn it on is to right click your volume icon in Windows taskbar, then left click spatial audio, then select Dolby Atmos.
Experience: Audio has been impressive with every device I have tested. As stated above, I never noticed any difference between audio quality of wireless or USB wired. Battery life has been very good. I keep switching back and forth between USB and wireless for purposes of testing the set, but so far, the battery has lasted quite a while. Corsair states that the headset should work for 15 hours and that would be consistent with my experience to date.
The spatial audio worked well. In FPS games like Titan Fall 2, I could easily pinpoint the location of enemies.
The omni directional microphone has done a good job during my calls and online chat sessions. People on the phone have said I sound very clear. Although, I did need to adjust the positioning of the mic more towards my face to keep from sounding a bit muffled to others. The microphone will glow green when on and red when off if you have iCue installed. You can turn the microphone light off in iCue if you find that light a distraction.
Speaking of lights, you will need iCue to set up the RGB lights to your liking. You can use color codes to match the RGB lighting to other devices. There are a few built-in lighting options and you can customize a few options within the app. I don't think the lights will wow anyone, but they work. I wish there had been an audio visualizer toggle, but so far I don't see one. I didn't have any problems or conflicts with other lighting software on my PCs.
Comfort: These headphones can start to feel a bit warm. The ear covers don't breath as much as a mesh material might. I never found it too distracting, but I wish it breathed a bit better. In USB mode, the USB cable connector keeps hitting my shoulder. It isn't awful, but I wish there was an angled USB-C connector instead of a straight connection. Also, while on the subject of the USB-C to USB-A cable, I wish the cable was a bit longer. Plugged into a USB hub on my desk or on my laptop, it wasn't a big deal, but if you tower is on the floor, you may find the USB cable a bit short.
But, these are nitpicks. The headphones adjust well to fit various head sizes. The cushions are pretty thick. they cover my ears well and create a good seal.
Other quirks / Bugs: I had problems with iCue on a laptop with a scaled font display. The app would over stretch the display space and was unusable. I tried running the app in compatibility mode, but I couldn't get it to work. This could just be a bug in the version of iCue I was using. I only encountered the problem on one laptop. But, it was a pretty annoying problem. Hopefully a fix is in the works.
Conclusion: Nitpicks aside, these have been really nice headphones. I can't get over how well the wireless audio works. No pops. No distortions. No interference. Hours of use and no pops. The added Blue-tooth phone connection is a feature I have only seen on a handful of headsets and I think the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT is the first headset I have used that actually got it all working flawlessly.
Really impressed with the audio quality, the build quality, the battery life, and the compatibility with a wide range of devices. I have been enjoying this headset for a week now. Really want to thank Corsair and Best Buy for giving me the opportunity to review the Corsair VIRTUOSO RGB Wireless XT.
Easily Recommend: 5/5