Corsair Virtuoso Pro Review - A great sounding open back headset with two flaws

Prawn here with my review of the Corsair Virtuoso Pro. This is a flagship open back gaming headset from Corsair which promises "true to life" audio thanks to a natural soundscape and "state-of-the-art" graphene drivers.
In this video I'm talking about the highlights and lowlights of this headset with my thoughts and feelings on it while I show off what I like and don't like. I am also using the microphone throughout the entirety of the voice over so you can get an idea of what that sounds like and I'm pleased to report that it actually sounds really good.
The Virtuoso Pro certainly ticks a few boxes. Highlights for me:
- Durable build quality
- Superb microphone capture quality
- Lightweight finish makes it comfortable to wear
- Great soundscape and decent bass
- Loud and capable drivers
Lowlights:
- Earcups are too small and squash my ears
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Features
1. Hear What Matters: Open your world to a new audio experience tailor-made for streamers, gamers, and creators. VIRTUOSO PRO reproduces sound with incredible accuracy, clarity, and spaciousness.
2. Airy Open Back Design: Creates a natural, expansive sound stage, enhances driver performance, and takes pressure off your ears.
3. State-of-the-Art 50mm Graphene Drivers: Enjoy exceptionally clear, precise sound reproduction for rich, detailed audio.
4. Works With Elgato Wave Link: Fine-tune sound settings in Elgato Wave Link via Wave microphones, Wave XLR, and Stream Deck +.
5. NVIDIA® Broadcast and VST Software Compatibility*: Integrate a variety of VST plugins, and NVIDIA® Broadcast for real-time background noise and echo reduction.
6. Radically Clear Uni-Directional Microphone: Talk to your audience with exceptional vocal clarity, or remove to use an XLR or USB mic instead.
7. Cool and Light Listening: Keep your ears cool and comfortable during long streaming and playing sessions with soft, breathable cloth ear pads, memory foam, and airy open back ear cups
8. Premium Construction: Stream and play with trusted CORSAIR build quality. Sturdy aluminum-reinforced construction lasts through years of use.
9. Wide Plug-and-Play Connectivity: Easily connect to amps and DACs in your pro setup, as well as a wide range of consoles and devices via 3.5mm cables with and without the mic boom, included Y-splitter cable, and optional 4.4mm balanced cable (sold separately).
Specs of the Corsair Virtuoso Pro:
Audio Driver Custom 50mm Graphene
Frequency Response 20Hz - 40kHz
Impedance 32 Ohms @ 1kHz
Sensitivity 117dB (± 3dB)
Mic Type Uni-directional
Mic Impedance 2.2k Ohms
Mic Frequency Response 100Hz - 10kHz
Mic Sensitivity -41dB (± 3dB)
Dimensions 225mm(L) x 195mm(W) x 48mm(H)
Weight 338g
Warranty 2 years
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[@snownation]

The flat notch on the Left side is to prevent the mic being rotated.

[@YooBigAl]

Very helpful video! You covered everything! Thank you

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Broba_Fett]

I bought this headset after the release and I have enjoyed it. I really love the design and the sound is really good and loud. I do agree with the ear cup discomfort. I have larger ears and I have to position them a certain way so my ears don't get pinched. I do wish the ear cups came in a mesh or more comfortable fabric but I'll see what Wicked Cushions has to offer. As for user error I unknowingly put the R connector into the L connector and was wondering why my audio was so off. I'd hear things on my left but they were to my right. I almost returned them until I noticed that 😅 Overall I think Corsair did a great job on their first open back headsets.

[@KenHorror_]

Hey, there. Great video! I have a question about the mic. I currently use Astros which have "sidetone" built in. Playbacks your voice in real time so you can hear yourself speak. Do these Virtuosos have this feature?

[@alialmheiri2277]

How is it compared to H6pro open headset ,, what’s the best open headset you recommend for gaming and movies , thanks for the reviews as always .

[@minhn2888]

Would you recommend them if they were to come out with third party ear pads that are thicker?

[@3_kids_one_shot726]

i bought this headset. I've been a fan of open back compared to closed back. I had the PC38x for a while and couldnt do it anymore. The fit and the clamping was terrible. I have really enjoyed this one over the Pc38x. Apparently Corsair has a balanced 4.4mm cable for this headset but i cant find it anywhere. I might try the H6Pro open back.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I asked and apparently Corsair is going to have the 4.4mm cable available in November.

[@3_kids_one_shot726]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you sir!

[@vxspectrexv]

I agree with you on the PC38x clamp😂 I have these now and its super nice. The earcups on these feels meh but once Wicked Cushion comes out earpads for these it’ll be soo good!!

[@AzKat69]

okay so the biggest issue the virtuoso had (comfort) are still there with the round ear pads. Next version please.

[@WavyVaporizers]

These or the senheiser 560s?

[@axelguadalupe8770]

Should i buy a mixer for tbis headset? Im asking cause you cant adjust the volume and different mixes like astros a50's

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You could use software for that like SteelSeries Sonar

[@Koyote2033]

I do want to ask how youd compare them to the A50/A40s? I was looking at them and the HS80MAX a lot when these came out and I really liked the design and got them. I was really looking for a quality fps like headset, which i think this has filled. But I've seen the A50X leaks (am hoping for an A40X too), and was curious how youd compare them to the current Astros. Thank you for any advice you may have.

[@natechapa9596]

Did u get the a40s or these? Which is better

[@Koyote2033]

@@natechapa9596 I got the Corsair Virtuoso Pros. I like em. Don't have the other ones and can't offer a comparison

[@natechapa9596]

@@Koyote2033 glad I just ordered them. Do you play games competitively. And if u do are they good for that?

[@Kryptix0III]

wicked cushions are releasing gel pads soon for these and they're deeper so your ears don't touch the drivers

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

👍🏼

[@elgrifolorian]

No more Bluetooth or slipstream connection?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Not with this model. Maybe they'll do a wireless version

[@poiple34gt57]

This headset is the worst I’ve ever owned it’s loud when watching videos or listening to music but when I load up a game it’s like the volume is cut in half

[@poiple34gt57]

Despite being branded for gaming

[@MrStrange1984]

How well do you hear yourself talk when gaming and wearing these? Im a streamer and the headset i have isn't with open back so i find it hard to hear myself talk sometimes which can get annoying. Will these solve that problem? Thanks!

[@klever891]

Open back is always the way to go if you stream my friend, no problem in hearing yourself talk or sound around you :)