Corsair Virtuoso Review - ALMOST The Best Wireless Gaming Headset!

The Corsair Virtuoso SE and Virtuoso are designed to be the best wireless gaming headsets on the market in 2019. But in this review we decide to take a critical eye towards their microphone, comfort, wireless range of SlipStream techology and overall performance.
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[@KabutoRyu]

smaller mic is better THIRD mic sound like you got influenza

[@notgonnahappen7899]

Nah, that's just how he always sounds. Like his nose is stuffed up.

[@therealist2000]

@@notgonnahappen7899 nah I think he's right

[@affinity601]

Wow ur right, the smaller one is 10x better

[@ShuffleToExpresss]

The smaller one sounds pretty good for a wireless headset, like the hyper x flight, no way in hell I would pay $189 for this thing though

[@affinity601]

@@ShuffleToExpresss same. I would never buy a gaming headset to begin with. Rather us real open backed headphones with an mod mic and an amp

[@jarrodfutter4833]

Thanks for the review! The fact that you did a back to back with the normal vs SE was a massive help, especially regarding the microphone!

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

If the Sennheiser sounds good to you, then my friend you have a lot to hear in terms of quality. The "small" mic from corsair actually sounds natural and decent

[@MarceloTezza]

YEP

[@MrAnderson2744]

Pedro Silva you do understand about sound compression that KZbin uses by the time it gets to your ears right?

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

@@MrAnderson2744 Even with compression it's very easy to understand that that mic is subpar compared to the others. If dimitri didn't mention them as being his "go-to reference mics to be tested against other headset mics" I wouldn't say anything. Regarding compression, I do understand what it does, but it wouldn't make a good sounding mic sound like a 10$ mic from ebay...

[@brumby92]

The small mic sounds the most nasally. I'd hate for a teammate to have this mic.

[@MrThetechmaster13]

100% agree with this

[@JayFiRExX]

Holy cow, I am now glad I went with the white version instead of the SE. That microphone literally dropped my jaw. It sounds absolutely amazing, especially with it being in wireless mode.

[@tace4982]

hey could you send me a link with the white version that you went with instead? i cant seem to find it anywhere

[@MentLeee]

@@tace4982 try eBay, they have a bunch

[@Sevan_UP]

youd think the se would be the better overall version

[@fasd538]

You know what is the best though? Your sound reviews. I really love them and think you're doing a wonderful job with reviewing headphones etc. Two thumbs up!

[@MalakithSTL]

i guess im just not a mic guy but to me the gsp500 sounded terrible compared to the corsairs

[@Satsujiin]

Yea the gsp500 sound worse imo

[@recreant359]

You just have a discerning ear. If you got Walmart ears like the reviewer then you might like the airy, overly large soundstage, and bad peaking of the regular or Sennheiser. It’s like saying a yeti ball is better than a rode.

[@Khragor]

@@recreant359 You're hilarious. What is wrong with your ears? The Sennheisser was the only one with clarity. The rest sound like he's speaking with a fucking pillow in front of the mic. I bet you like Beats, don't you?

[@badgercunt2589]

Dan Bavin the gsp500 sounds like ass compared to the little Corsair mic

[@TekkitForTheFunOfIt]

​@@Khragor ​ It depends on what headphones *you* are using to watch the video. On my Sennheisser PX550 -The Standard Corsair mic is the clear victor. -The Sennheisser GSP500 sounds pretty bad in comparision. -The SE Corsair mic sounds terrible. On my Corsair Void Pro -The Sennheisser GSP500 sounds amazing -The Standard Corsair mic sounds a little tinny. -The SE corair mic sounds bad.

[@JakeLikesTech]

Only Corsair would make the better product cheaper on accident lol

[@Thunterise]

In basically every other review, the SE version with larger microphone sounds miles better than in this review, and definitely better than the smaller microphone of the non-SE. HardwareCanucks either did something wrong or got a defective unit.

[@UnfocusedRacing]

@@Thunterise it's possible there was a software update that corrected this.

[@PjCFenix]

@@UnfocusedRacing I can confirm, now SE version is incredible. Wired mode is easily good for streaming of something like that.

[@tepidlost]

And if you listen to VarsityGaming he using this mic and it sounds so good

[@UnfocusedRacing]

I picked up the SE and no issues here. Love it!

[@sirheisenberg5990]

The smaller mic is literally the best headset mic I've heard wired or wireless, what the hell. Did you deffo use the right audio track haha, I cant believe your not making more of a point of the smaller mic if so.

[@wangchong94]

and the thing is he tested the SE version wired and not the non-SE, meaning it could be even more clearer! something fishy going on i think

[@pko_0x7c7]

You can hear the difference it is definetly not the same audio track but what I wonder is that he just switched the mic not the headset itself. He uses the non SE mic on the SE Headphones. Maybe that makes a difference ?

[@danielgrawert213]

@@pko_0x7c7 No, the headphones are basically the same - the only difference is the carrying bag, the metal earcup covers and the bigger mic. Everything else is exactly the same.

[@Heisenberdy]

I guess you've never heard an audio technica or beyerdynamic microphone Both of them have better sound quality than my studio mic that cost me 120 bucks

[@Jousten16]

Indeed! There was not that much of a difference between the small mic of the Corsair headset and his regular microphone for recording the videos.

[@chaoticPERFECTl0N]

just a update for anyone watching this review recently, the SE mic got updated at some point and is now as good as, if not better then the regular one. just got my headset today from a black friday deal.

[@wintercame..itwasdisappoin3949]

Non-SE Corsair mic makes the other two sound like shit bro. I'm super impressed.

[@ivanoliver8465]

U explain so clear direct to what info i need and even tho it's my 1st time watching ur vid i subscribed without hesitant, Thank you so much.

[@hhectorlector]

I watched a lot of reviews on this headset (some several times) but ultimately used your affiliate link as your review made the biggest impact on my decision. Thank you!

[@Kullervo456]

Wonder if the mic on the SE is defective? Had similar issue with hyper x cloud s which was fixed after getting new mic

[@gerryabbott]

Thanks for the review. How does it compare with the HyperX Cloud Flight which I really love ?

[@nobodyspecific2527]

Great review! We LOVE this headset. We just had to grab it.

[@TheCaptainsSkate]

LOVE the review man as well as all your content, I am watching this for a 2nd time as i am planning on buying my gf the virtuoso i know she will prefer the wireless option and solid sound quality/mic quality on the non SE white version. I however like 2 years ago purchased the Sennheiser gsp 500 from your reviews. Which made me laugh when you directly referenced it in the video as being the "best" mic quality. Ill try to hide this video from her lol. Thanks for all the great content over the years.

[@eternalnostalgia6826]

WOW I was just looking into wireless headsets too! What perfect timing

[@eden1925]

The normal one sounds better, even when compared to the Sennheiser ones. And these need changable batteries, an extra would be using standart AAA size and voltage ones.

[@willmasonmoses9563]

The Arctis Pro Wireless has swappable batteries and it's probably my favorite feature on them.

[@LazyxRey]

@@willmasonmoses9563 too bad the sound is lackluster

[@carstenhilbert5472]

At first I thought the same. I was listening to them on my phone. Then I put on my Sennheiser PC 360 and could hear what Dimitri meant. I agree with Dimitri now.

[@eden1925]

@@carstenhilbert5472 Hmm, maybe I'll try some different headphones then, I currently use Sony MDR-RF895RKs.

[@carstenhilbert5472]

@@eden1925 I guess the difference between our headphones is not that big. It's more likely you just disagree.

[@jacooosthuizen3593]

amazing i have watched jays two cents video and his mic quality is great on the big mic, and jimsreviewroom mic was really impressive it did sound like broadcast quality.

[@psymax8000]

Heyyy the cans pouch is exatcly the same as the pouch for my B&W P5s. Great video as usual , very informative. Spasiba tebe Dimitry!

[@HardwareCanucks]

Glad you enjoyed 🙏 -D.

[@orangenod18]

The Non SE mic is better than GSP 500 IMO

[@Warfalcon]

Too bad I can't get the small mic with the SE model. How do they release a SE model with a mic that sounds worse?

[@shadmansajon6091]

O man you video editing is mind blowing man 😯😯 keep the good work 🤘🤘

[@loon313]

Thanks for the review. Just got the regular version of these headphones with out even knowing even knowing about the special edition. Seems like I made a good choice!

[@davidbrenner4161]

Can you confirm that the mic demo for the non-SE mic was actually using the mic? Granted im not an audiophile or anything but i'm having a hard time telling the non-SE mic form your regular studio mic. Nvm, I can hear it now, but wow, why do you think the sennheiser mic sounds better?

[@qwertyuiop1854]

David Brenner Corsair definitely sounds better. Just a tad bit though, because the Sennheiser has some more compression

[@gijsroge]

3:12 Microphone review

[@MorpheusLoopYMCMB]

Great Review! Would the Virtuoso gain better improved audio quality from connecting to a Dac/Amp using the 3.5mm jack or from the 24bit/96KHz audio from the USB cable? Sorry for the specific question. Thanks

[@TheMrjonv]

Watched many of your vides. You do a fantastic job. Thank you so much!

[@ryukjoga]

The normal version mic is really impressive, best i've heard from a gaming headset. I really like this headset, but it's pretty damn expensive...

[@RymeofDawn]

The non-SE model sounds way better for a lower price lol

[@LRRPEXILE]

RymeofDawn Go watch other reviews they sound really good, he’s doing something wrong, I mean you can tell he prefers the Sennheiser Mic and they sound shitty compared to both Corsair’s Mic.

[@Wylie288]

@@LRRPEXILE They are bluetooth. They sound like shit.

[@Athasin]

LRRPEXILE Those other reviews don’t do back to back comparisons and one in particular that I watched where the mic was sounded great the reviewer was using them in USB mode, not wireless mode.

[@abdelquinonez9521]

@@LRRPEXILE I searched for another reviews but I can only found the SE or normal version NOT SE vs normal

[@NorthernLaw_]

It is dont get either

[@baileyemmer2404]

You CAN enable battery percentage in the system tray in the settings of the headset on iCUE. It’s on the right column of choices, second from the top

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Considering the price, I was very excited for this review. Bummer, it wasn't as positive as I would have liked. Nice, blooper there Dmitry. I enjoy seeing them when you all leave them in. (:

[@tristan5236]

Are the earpads replaceable? I like to use third party brainwavs memory foam earpads on all my headphones.

[@truthtimetv4575]

Have you gotten an answer to this yet im also curious?

[@tristan5236]

@@truthtimetv4575 no lol

[@jaenimabrick7069]

thanks for letting me know about the brainwavs!

[@Vt0702]

They are removable but I don’t think brainwave have circular earpads

[@falsecatalyst3936]

XeN Vidhaan very late, but they do sell circular ones

[@nicholashadweh5710]

Can we see a comparison of these to the hyper x cloud flights?

[@JoaoSilva-gs5jb]

and the hyperx cloud mix

[@ShinMike]

Bought the none premium version or whatever, last month. Could not be happier, battery life is great (most important feature for me), nice wireless range and microphone is good. Thanks for the video

[@XamuraiLive]

@HardwareCanucks What are your top 5 wireless headphones? As of January 2019 and up until now?

[@ncKetsui]

The smaller mic sounds like a wired mic, similar to my Cloud II's mic. All the others sound too compressed/nasally.

[@SullySadface]

Personally I think the non-SE microphone sounds better than the SE *and* the GSP. What game is that at 5:00? Nvm, found it. It's Control. I thought it looked a lot like Quantum Break, now I know why.

[@DizConnected]

The black non-SE version is on sale right now for $159 so I ordered me a set, that mic quality of the non-SE really sold me on it!

[@pedrosantiago2345]

Quick question, and I hope you can answer. When you recorded your audio using the smaller mic, did you use them on the Corsair RGB wireless (the headset that the mic belongs to), or did you use them on the RGB Wireless SE?

[@Athasin]

Please review the Audio Technica ATH-G1WL Wireless Gaming Headset!

[@what123321]

i bought these about a month or 2 ago and here is my opinion on the Virtuoso SE. The mic is great, i dont know how the non SE actually sound but everyone hears me loud and clear. For $200 i think the quality and comfort is reasonable, especially when looking for something that doesn't scream gaming headset, the design is very minimal and somewhat low profile with the tiny bit of RGB. The sound quality isnt AMAZING but its good, it works. I've had instances where i would think the sound is coming from my monitor or outside my window cause the "surround sound" is actually that good. I rarely even use iCUE to change the settings and mostly run it with Windows spatial sound and im able to hear footsteps and pinpoint which direction they're coming from in COD/Warzone, better than the people i play with who use some of the other options people have listed below. If you really care about audio quality that much you're better off spending the money and getting a Arctis pro wireless, which right now will probably set you back 600. The mid range pricing and design is what sold me on these mostly, as most gaming headsets are laced in that typical gamer red/ green colors and the somewhat clunky / bulky designs that make you look like you're a pit crew chief. I mean seriously most gaming headset designs are just UGLY. I find it to be pretty comfortable, i usually wear it for about 3-5 hours and it doesn't bother me too much, though prolonged wear could make it feel a bit heavy but the build quality to me is great so ya know. Cant have EVERYTHING you want unless you fork over the extra cash especially if you're into aesthetics. So take this with a grain of salt but for an everyday average consumer they're worth it. The whole not having an off button is pretty annoying but the battery life is good enough to where i dont have to plug it in every night and i just set it to USB mode unplugged and the RGB lights will shutoff.

[@tomasverny4640]

Hey, thank you for your nice video. I am currently looking for a new gaming headset. My basic question is 7.1, is it possible to listen only via cable? My second question is which headset would you recommend? Corsair Virtuoso and my other options are Game ONE Sennheiser, XPG Precog and Audio-Technica ATH-G1, there are so many headsets and reviews are sometimes quite different :) I play FPS with my friends on PC

[@Movie_Games]

No charging dock? No way to plug 3.5mm or optical into it for sound from consoles?

[@DevonHumpert]

Nailed it at the end. There are some shortcomings with this headset but at $180 this headset is half the price of the other high end wireless competitors.

[@KahlDragonborn]

You lost your mind it should only be 100 to 120 max. These are not Sennheisers here.

[@brumby92]

Still too pricy when the m50xb exists.

[@kaarelk274]

@@brumby92 Stop it, you're too funny

[@DerTodesSamstag]

Finally, Type-C makes its way to peripheral companies. Me, as an absolute Logitech fanboy, I am now considering getting this instead. Awesome!

[@gelul12]

DerTodesSamstag maybe wait what Logitech is gonna make ?

[@ForeverHumble101]

I'm in the same position, I absolutely love Logitech, but after their new headsets using Micro and not Type-c, that really put me off.

[@LazyxRey]

@Jakie Jo last product Logitech release that was wireless was in beginning of the year. They most likely have a wireless Pro series headset in the works so never know

[@maratpirate6343]

The new mx master mouse had usb-c, so they will move to usb-c everything pretty soon i think

[@Wylie288]

HyperX Cloud Revolver S. Best sounding headset in the

[@furkanaknc397]

Nice video keep it up man i wish you had more views you deserrve more than this

[@davidlewis9863]

Great video, really wished you explained about compatibility. I'm looking for headphones that work in all consoles. awesome video though

[@raybarrios1783]

Great sound, but I wouldn’t recommend. I’ve had problem after problem with these. Even when the mic is off, there’s a constant buzzing, when charged there will be no sound from my mic, and a lot of times when connected there will be no sound at all. Terrible, but when they are working, the sound quality is phenomenal

[@XiGlove]

0:54 What is that sponsor transition What are you... Linus?

[@XiGlove]

Thibault Vlacich it's just a meme and also @ don't work on yt

[@Scott.Hadley]

@@thibaultv How on Earth are you getting a credit card privacy service advertisement confused with the stereo headphones being reviewed? Let alone your basic understanding of how content creators make money to let them keep on creating content for you to watch.. for free. I keep forgetting how dense some people really are. Thank you Thibault for the reminder.

[@XiGlove]

dank memes wut

[@ordoordo8917]

I actually watch all of HardwareCanucks sponsor segments (same goes for Linus' terrible segways) because its what makes them able to produce quality videos without having to charge us money. I'd rather watch their sponsor segments rather than put up with youtube's unskippable double ads tbh.

[@XiGlove]

@@ordoordo8917 ikr,he is so creative

[@lasthopelost9090]

Thanks very helpful video your the guy I run to for my audio decisions

[@expressMP7]

Hi Dmitry. What do you think about the case? Is it sturdy enough to put it in my backpack during traveling?

[@BranZHamZ]

I was literally looking for your review of these headsets 12 hours ago. Only question I was hoping you would answer is console compatibility.

[@robertthomson1994]

3.5 mm jack on the headset to put into a controller he said.

[@ImCooks]

Xbox with the 3.5mm ps4 with usb wired or wireless

[@MollucaBoyz007]

How much seinheisser paid you to say that every time? lol The smaller mic sounds better even closer to your recording mic when you're hearing it through speakers.

[@highgeargx]

Hi. Thanks for the review. Do you consider the sound of this headset better than HyperX Cloud Alpha S?

[@xaneybert]

can you please review the SE again? I heard a software update fixed it. I wanted to know your thoughts now that it has been updated.

[@maman89]

Whats up with the SE mic ? I think they messed up and forgot to put the bad mic in the cheaper version.

[@LRRPEXILE]

maman89 The Corsair SE Mic sound really good, go look at every other review, I believe he’s doing something wrong, just look how talks about the Sennheiser as if the Mic sound much better...

[@Peaches-yj8xk]

Look at Jims review room channel for his mic review. A priper review unlike this one

[@EposVox]

WHAT OTHER RELEVANT CONTENT, DIMITRY? IT DIDN'T GIVE ME ANY END CARDS

[@HardwareCanucks]

Woops... will add. Thanks 🙏 -D.

[@EmilyMeganX]

can you stream with this? are you able to use the mic, hear music from spotify and also have that music being streamed all at the same time? my current new BT kitty razer headset cant do this :(

[@get2thebands]

That segway intro to your sponsor was clean!!

[@LRRPEXILE]

You can tell he always praise the Sennheiser, yet clearly both Corsair Mic sound way better.

[@hak9786]

Cuz the mic on Sennheiser was way better than the Corsair mic

[@kgraebes88]

i heard a firmware update fixed trhe mic quality between the 2, can we get an update? im on the fence between the SE and non SE, if the mic is fixed then i will get the SE

[@realHenryBayman]

How does this stack up vs the Corsair HS70? I got a pair last year & really like it. I feel my mic quality sounds a bit better than this SE..

[@duckychan6100]

I could be wrong but was that borderlands 3 footage ? also i main zane and recently got this headset its going to be here in a few days can't wait to try it out. Thanks for another great review

[@WhatThisVideo-WTv]

I give a trick to you all as I did with my Logitech pairs (G533 and now G935). I bought cheap magnetic cables from amazon and put their micro USB connector in the headset and left them there. Whenever I want to charge them, I just throw the magnetic cable to the headphone and the cable connects itself(magical magnets) and headphones start getting charging. No fiddling around, no searching for USB port for put cable. :-D On top of that, it even works in a pitch-black room. :-P Hope this helps anyone who owns a wireless headphone. :-P

[@obdulrahman]

wtf that's a brilliant idea how tf I haven't thought of it before! thanks man

[@Shinychicken1000]

3:12 mic test

[@HasselNoff]

@HardwareCanucks How do these compare to the Corsair Void Pro Wireless 7.1 RGB? Trying to determine if it warrants an upgrade.

[@lalokx7577]

Which your prefer sh70 or virtuoso? In thinking in change my headset but im looking for somenthing new. Was thinking in a sennheiser but i dont want a wired.

[@XiGlove]

I think we all can agree the smaller one (mic) sounds better

[@xninefoxx8874]

Well it is only available on the 189$ version so why even bother to buy the 219$ version only for the aluminum....come on...

Actually, something with his recording went wrong. The SE mic sounds way better in other reviews than in this one.

[@apricotmadness4850]

Luca Dario Bützberger Which ones?

[@RicstasTech]

@ wich reviews did you find I am trying to find a definite answer on wich is better please help me

[@qwertyuiop1854]

Luca Dario Bützberger Which reviews?

[@laddz6554]

The smaller mic sounds fantastic

[@zombiehs]

Nice review. Really liked it.

[@Metovic]

Would you recommenced the regular one over an Astro A50 Gen 3?....I’m debating on getting one simply because this is easier to switch from PS4 to PC (wired) but don’t want to sacrifice if you think the A50s sound better (mic and overall) Thanks!!! Great review!

[@Infinite_03]

They made SE cups more beatiful so everyone would pay extra 30 bucks

[@ImperiaGin]

Consumers are gullible

[@Dontmindmeisnotoriginal]

@@ImperiaGin Hi I'm gullible

[@Dontmindmeisnotoriginal]

Well, that's weird, but in France, SE version is cheaper than the classic version... bruh

[@Athasin]

@Félix Sanz He's right though, if they had different mics but same look more people would go with non SE version.

[@LilacFPS]

@@Dontmindmeisnotoriginal Hi gullible I'm dad

[@ruhtraeel]

I personally find the GSP 500's microphone quality is MUCH worse than the Virtuoso non-SE mic.

[@housemood8235]

Do you think these ones are better than the HyperX you've reviewed a couple weeks ago, made in cooperation with audeze?

[@PjCFenix]

Nice video! Is the sidetone strong enough? I have Logitech G935 but sidetone is really low, i end up screaming in my apex nights xD

[@cerbus1851]

Would You recommend this or the cloud flight?

[@riantalamati7865]

using flight for 3 months and i can say that it really comfortable on the head, also the battery life is so long that i never had an issue where i wanted to game but the battery is empty, charging between session and you gonna good to go...

[@Kevin-vg5uw]

I have the clouds for about 8 months they were brilliant, comfortable and light, could charge while using them if you needed to, not super loud but it has enough. These may be better tho

[@BumbleBeeBiH]

@@Kevin-vg5uw Now they are very koud since the last firmwarebupdate.

[@chelmical]

I hace the cloud for almost 4 months and im very happy whit them, the only issue is the mic, os just not good, but sound quite like this corsairs

[@4FYTfa8EjYHNXjChe8xs7xmC5pNEtz]

GSP600 + GSX1000 plus make sure Windows audio settings are at 32K

[@hippopotamus86]

I bought this headset after watching this review. I wish I didn't. I've had so many issues with these and they're finally going back. The volume control is terrible, turning the wheel causes the volume to jump all over the place, sometimes it will go to 100% when you're at 30% and trying to turn it down. Sometimes the battery will last 4 or 5 hours from a full charge, sometimes they will last all day. Last night they completely spazzed out, and kept disconnecting and reconnecting to my PC over and over again. Only after leaving them turned off for a while did the problem stop, but then they would jump to 100% volume without me even touching the volume. Now, the right side is much louder than the left, even with Windows 10 sound settings showing they're balanced. Shockingly disappointing for £150 headphones, especially when so many people are reporting similar issues.

[@PatrickHanford]

I bought the near $300 USD version. Same complaints, and the design is just ..whose head was this designed for? I can't even look at my Start button on my monitor without it creeping off.

[@ryanmakiola6995]

Agree with you on those earpads man. I find these are super uncomfortable after a few minutes of gaming because the ear pads are just not thick enough. the sound also sounds more hollow compared to my Arctis pro's. when I put my Arctis pro's on they also feel far more comfortable! I also took for granted how comfortable the skie strap is on the top of your head. Was hoping these virtuoso's would be my wireless gaming headphones but going to return them, they just too uncomfortable. BTW I have medium size ears (by no means are they large). I also thought they sound horrible with the default EQ's compared to my Arctis pro's

[@marklynch7988]

Wow, wired that SE sounds beautiful!

[@ericstorm8277]

I like the Virtuoso's small microphone more than the Sennheiser O__O

[@hak9786]

Sennheiser sounded way better

[@DJ-Vixo]

@@hak9786 you have weird headphones, the small mic sounds near studio quality, the sennheiser mic sounds tenny and a bit conpressed

[@davidepannone6021]

@@DJ-Vixo nah he's just a Sennheiser fanboy lol. Whoever says that the gsp sounded better clearly is either lying or a fanboy. It literally has zero bass and ultra compressed.

[@Laserbabz]

$30, right? Or do i need my school money back :b?

[@callmelito1824]

It clearly displays the price in the video

[@jamesbuchanan6508]

Its 30, he made a mistake

[@kyle_monster118]

Can you do a few comparisons ? Like maybe other flagship headsets?

[@remuriei]

I'm glad that u have a good ears. it's very true that the non-SE version is so much better than the SE one and saved your money instead. Nice video.

[@danut05]

Dimitry, wake me up when i have something to replace my GameOne's with

[@rudyromero582]

How do you turn it off for charging? Notice when I leave it at the usb mode, the light is green. But when I put it back to wireless it flashes red. Any answers?

[@thej.m.p.mcleverchannel9487]

I'm planning to buy the non se version because of its more natural mic quality compare to se version. But, my main question is does the overall sound quality of the non se and se version the same? I mean like when it come to listening music, watching videos/movies, and specially when gaming. Also, does the sound effect of 7.1 virtual surround sound in non se and se version when it comes to gaming the same? Please, sir I really do need some answers to my question before buying this headset. Thanks and God bless.

[@SchroomMetanoia]

for those checking this now, Corsair released a software patch for the SE and now that mic sounds even better then the nonSE version

[@Wawasjohn]

Much of a difference tho? I mean the non se one is 60 bucks cheaper.

[@CanopusInfinity]

Source? Could you please provide a link?

[@yami4593]

@@CanopusInfinity did you find out anything about that statement? If so please let me know

[@grom3]

Thanks for the update bro! I really appreciate it

[@thatmartinlau]

0:40 "Price difference of 40 dollars" 219-189=30 I'm proud to raise my abysmally low ego by correcting someone.

[@HardwareCanucks]

Yeah... I’m a noob at times 😅 -D.

[@thatmartinlau]

@@HardwareCanucks oh no the creator replied... My ego has shot up too high!

[@teiermyler4926]

@@thatmartinlau Anton Ego

[@TheLessard71]

Hardware Canucks do you think this sound is good for directional sound? I play a lot of Escape from tarkov & warzone etc

[@Starsiphon]

God damn im glad i found this video the Non SE version mic sounds incredible

[@jackapc4727]

Me: How do I, you know, HEAR THINGS with it? Corsair: iT's bUrIeD iN tHe iCuE SoFtWaRe

[@akshathk.]

Why do you keep ignoring the Arctis 7 wireless

[@izorion6443]

I picked up the Virtuoso SE edition today. They are clear but i'm not blown away by the volume or the bass. Do you think the Sennheiser 670 sound $150 better?

[@Fuinhaa]

I'm using a Blue Yeti mic, so I won't be using the headset mic at all, in that case which one would you recommend ? Normal or SE ?

[@FcoEnriquePerez]

"ALMOST" Because that price.

[@KHROMATICxKHAOS]

Really? I think that's a pretty fair price even for the aluminum structure. I think they're right where they need to be, though I will never argue that a lower price is far more appealing but compared to my astro a50's that I bought at a discounted price(open box) its WAY better and now I'm considering making the switch just based off that microphone sample on the non-SE and the fact it's usb-c. I'm worried about the sound quality, battery life and the performance of its connection. Every bluetooth headset I've ever owned will always have that random "crash" and goes silent for a full second and the Astro's have performed the best in my opinion. Just my 2 cents I guess?

[@sage8634]

Wdym lmao, the arctis pro is almost twice the price.

[@djmalic3]

Is it possible to order the smaller mic for the SE and have it work the same ?? I just bight the SE cuz the sleek look, love them so far , like your review

[@jaenimabrick7069]

Being told about the shallow earcups, I took the chance with this headset, it is ok, it is confortable on that matter. The thing I can not get used to yet, is the head support, the foam is very thin and this headset is very heavy... after 2 hours, the spot where the headset rests on your head will hurt.

[@Mutio86]

Wow the non se mic sounds pretty good, especially for a wireless headset mic!

[@lukeskywalker868]

Do you guys have a round up of under $50 headsets? I found this EasySMX and I am kinda intrigue with the mic review of their ESM-G291. Its kinda decent but not sure if it will pass your taste :D. Sorry I always follow your standard when it comes to headset and keyboard :D