How to replace Corsair Virtuoso Ear Cushions (10x Better)

[@mrepicpanduh]

Oh my god this has been my main complaint with the headset and I always wanted gel earcups. Even considered selling them just to get a different headset. So glad I found this video. That's a huge perk to being subscribed.

[@Xidrion]

Same, I didn't quite like the cushions and was thinking about returning the headset, but I gave these custom cushions a try and my experience improved vastly. Not thinking about getting a refund anymore!

[@mrepicpanduh]

@@Xidrion you should try doing what I did to make them even more comfortable. I also added an elastic band so the top part doesn't press into my head so hard and it is now the most comfortable headset I have ever used.

[@Xidrion]

@@mrepicpanduh may I ask which one you got? My only complaint left with the headset is the top part being a bit hard. I can sometimes feel uncomfortable even with the extra padding this headset has compared to the previous Virtuoso models.

[@cooperthereseller]

@@mrepicpanduh how did you do this?

[@samk7500]

After having owned the Corsair Virtuoso for over a year now, I'm surprised it was so highly recommended on this channel. After about 2 months, I started having many days where I was using the headset for 4+ hours a day and found it pretty uncomfortable mainly due to the round ear cushions that are too shallow and small for me (average adult male). I had a mix of female/male visitors try on my headset when they visited since they were in the market for a headset too. The women found it too heavy, and the men found the comfort to be below average compared to other headsets they've tried. Sound is ok and the mic is solid, but the comfort is pretty bad for longer sessions.

[@Jscribner87]

Literally got my Wicked Cushions for my Virtuoso XTs yesterday... Holy Crap what a difference. Spring for the Cooling Gel, absolutely worth the extra few dollars

[@Peppeblackmetal]

After how long did they break? Didn't last 1 year for me.

[@BilltheBrewer]

I just got these and love them once I figured something out. Just wanted to post here in case anyone else has the same issue I did. On the old pads, the little plastic tabs that lock them in place broke and stayed inside the holes, blocking the replacements from locking in. Once I removed those, the new cups fit perfectly.

[@Benziemane]

The covering of the pad started to peel off after 6 months of use for me, about 3-8hrs a day depending on the day. Love these replacements, have the cooling gel version and enjoyed them but the fact they only lasted 6 months was kinda disappointing. Reached out waiting for a response for warranty replacement possibly but if there isn't one, I will most likely buy them again because they are actually really good. Just sucks they started to peel apart after a short time when the OEM pads lasted 2 years. Update: they sent me replacements under the 1yr warranty and they got to me in 2 days. Awesome customer service and company.

[@FronYxTreme]

Was the purchase through Amazon or their website? Also I note this comment was 8 months ago, did the replacements last longer or still 6 months?

[@Justmeandmy20cents]

Got the pleather upgraded ones and now these headphones went back to my top 3 gaming headphones. The sound so MUCH better its honestly a big question why Corsair delivered these with the OG pads. Thanks for the demonstration man!

[@byrondavis4494]

You sir, Are the GOAT for this recommendation, I can't thank you enough; You just earn yourself a sub

[@JusLivnTheDr3am]

I just ordered my wicked cushions for my virtuoso XT. Thank you for the recommendations! Can't wait to get them on the headset!

[@pusheencat7722]

Thank you so much for that code! I know I said I was going to wait a month to order the wicked cushions to ensure I will keep the headset. However, so far, I am loving the xt, but I agree that the earcups could be more comfortable. So I decided to pull the trigger and get my wicked cushions now so I can love my headset even more! Thanks!

[@pusheencat7722]

Just got my wicked cushions today for my Virtuoso XT. I have to say, I agree, get them. THey are thicker, more plush, and the material doesn't make my ear sweat. I got the hybrid material/faux leather/cooling gel.

[@Evil_Pixl]

I got me some several months ago and they are pretty good. It’s difficult to get them on but definitely worth it. I was also surprised at how much they increased the quality of sound.

[@manbajari]

I got some about 5 months ago, comfort absolutely fantastic fit feels great, as for the cooling at first great about a month in i notice it very little anymore, 5 months in the the fabric is pulling away from the cup and exposing the cushioning in the earcup itself.

[@martinbang7632]

been looking for a new headset for the past year now, and decided on the Virtuoso in the end, have had them for 2 days and i remembered this video, now im waiting for a set of "Cooling Gel Earpads" im looking forward to them

[@all-waysgaming6059]

My first video of yours... And I gotta say, I love your energy lol. Will definitely be coming back

[@JB-qq1xz]

These are a GAMECHANGER... got 2 pairs of VIrtuosos now... (found the 2nd pair $60 off and couldn't resist!) Picked up a black pair for my black regular edition. The SE that I have are the brown/silver pair... wish they had plain brown replacement pads, but the white marble might be the best bet

[@Nubsauce]

Hey Techne! Just wanted to let you know, you have converted me to Wickedcushions for LIFE! I first bought them for my ATH-M50X and they made a WORLD of difference! The stock pads are nice...but after a while, they would warm up and my ears would start to touch the driver-wall and cause fatigue. My ears would be pretty sore on the top of them after of only a few hours of use. Once I bought the Cooling Wickedcushion Pad upgrade for them...it changed EVERYTHING! My ears no longer touched the driver-wall after a while. There was no overheating or sweating, even after 5 hours of use! The clamping force was eased with the increase padding on the Wickedcushions, which was a godsend. And the best part...it didn't ruin or drastically change the sound profile of the ATH-M50Xs at all! (Being somewhat of an audiophile, that was a huge worry when purchasing the pads). I have the Virtuoso SEs for my work, and the BIGGEST gripe about them is the lack padding for the weight of that headset...My ears instantly touch the driver-wall, and due to the weight, it really gets annoying after an hour. I can't WAIT to get the Cooling Virtuoso Pads for them and finally be able to be comfortable at work!

[@Isthathim]

How are they now that you got them if you don't mind me asking ?

[@GamerGavin04]

Its been 3 months. How are they holding up on your virtuosos? I heard someone say it kinda messes up the audio quality and volume when using these on the virtuoso. Did that happen for you?

[@Nubsauce]

@@GamerGavin04 Just now seeing this. They are more broken-in and seal better than they did brand new. You actually feel the Cooling gel as you put them on, and continue to feel it every so often. My ears have never once gotten "spicy" with them on. My ears used to touch the drivers with the stock pads, and literally made me hate the headset, but with the wickedcushions, they are even better than the new HS80s from Corsair. As for the sound quality. I wouldn't say they messed anything up with it. It all depends on the TYPE of cushion you purchase. I bought the cooling gel with the sports mesh against the head mainly because I just wanted my ears not to touch the driver. The sound profile now has changed, but I would say for the better. With slighty more room between your ear and the driver, it physically opens up the sound stage of this headset. Making it even easier to position where sounds came from. The bass may have lowered a tiny bit due to the earpads being not 100% leatherette and with your ears being a little further away from the driver, however, I would not say this ruined the sound of the headset at all. Keep in mind, i you ever need more volume out of your headphones, wired or not, you can download PEACE EQ, and change the levels of the sounds without the headset lowering one frequency when you change another. All in all, I would say if you have a Virtuoso and are looking at these pads...no question, get them. Just decide what versions you want. The all leatherette will give you more seal and a fuller bass, but man...the cooling pads are absolutely glorious.

[@Nubsauce]

@@Isthathim Check my reply to iamgavin!

[@MonkPain]

@The Techne I did buy these, because of your videos, so far I like em' you can feel the difference. Thanks for the advice.

[@saltylemon4436]

Man I've had my pair of virtuoso se's for about 2 years now and the seam in the pad has already come apart these replacements are just what I needed.

[@The_Coolest_Sock]

Thanks a ton! Loving my new Wicked Cushions

[@pusheencat7722]

i just got my virtuoso xt. I am going to wait until the return window is over (a month) to ensure they work well and that I love them. Then, I will get the wicked cushions! I do find that the ear cups are a bit hot, so definitely know what I will be getting! Thank you!

[@dynastyxl]

Thanks i just noticed my headset had peeling and i just ordered using your affiliate link and code

[@charlvanstraatenproductions]

THANK YOU FOR THIS :) deffffinitly going to get me the pads, my pads is done :D

[@JoshuaM17]

I upgraded my ATH M50X with a pair of WC Cushings, and I love them, can't wait to upgrade my virtuosos

[@maker7901]

just ordered mine yesterday. looking forward for the replacements because my stock ones where beat up to hell and i also ordered the head band cooling gel part as well since the leather is pilling off.

[@iSpenC]

LETS GO!! Put wicked cushions on everything

[@K-----]

The gel is 100% worth it. I got a set and love them. My only minor complaint is that I find the stitching from the gel to the pleather on the inside of the cushion stops my glasses from going on all the way. As in the ends of the frame gets stuck on the seam. Not a huge problem if you don't take your glasses on and off a bunch and it could just be my frame style, but it is something I noticed. I also wish the gel was on the outside as well just for the pure squish factor. Very satisfying.

[@TheTechne]

weird man, my glasses don't have any issues with the. I use straight arm Oakley frames

[@K-----]

@@TheTechne It could just be a mixture of my frames the the stitching tolerances. One pad only seems to do it with one side of my frames reliably, while the other works just fine unless I smush it in the right area before putting my headset on. Again, a really minor complaint that could just be due to my own frames and cushion set. Definitely not enough for me to dislike them in any way. They are awesome and will be going on any headsets I can get WC for. I wish they had more gel offerings for all of their cushions like the sony XM4s. Also with their new airpod tips, it would be cool if they could put gel in their too. It is just such a great feeling.

[@tendo1313]

Just taken the plunge & ordered a set. Had to settle for the standard replacements though, as the cooling gel would have been 3 times the price due to needing to be imported. Will keep an eye out for when they finally get stocked in the UK too though. Thanks for the XT recommendation by the way, very happy with them.

[@tito88191]

I just ordered the regular one too because I didn’t know about the gel ones 😅 but have you received yours yet? If so how do they feel?

[@Tony_zr]

@@tito88191 I just got some regular ones and they’re amazing super comfortable and way thicker then the stock ones.

[@MrNobodylikesyou]

I have quite a few headsets and have Wicked Cushions on pretty much all of them .. massive improvement!

[@WickedCushions]

Its been a long wait but it was worth it!

[@SavaJeZz]

been using wicked cushions ever since ur first review of em! love those things 💯

[@Beat_Rag]

Hoping they come out with brown ones to match my headset. I am sick of feeling sweat around my ears from the stock ear cups so I might just cave and buy a pair of the gel ones anyways. I absolutely LOVE that they send them with the bracket already installed, I've never wanted to try to do it the old way.

[@PvtRyan_]

Just ordered a set of pads. They are on Amazon prime now got next day shipping. Excited to try these out.

[@tristanjager4112]

OK, but could you explain to me the purpose of the paper sticker covering the driver outlets?

[@jimfisher9749]

Just ordered a pair for my Virtuoso Xt...i have big ears and this is the only headset that is comfortable....Hopefully the better replacements wont affect the comfort 🙏

[@roboto9008]

Just got mine, thanks for the video!

[@L30N_M]

YOOOOO can I just say how dope this is. I've been looking for ways to replace my old cushions after they broke, tho I figured out a sort of macgyvered set-up for em with a semi recent replacement I did. These honestly throw it out the ball park with look and quality, PLUS they got the plastic ring bit that lets ya attach em right back onto the headset.

[@notsoelusive]

My right hand cushion is starting to fall apart. I know where I’m going. Thanks for this video.

[@jukkapaanala8748]

Just ordered from Wicked Cushions the gel ear pads, backup plan heading my way from Brainwavz Audio :)

[@Josh-jk1sq]

I've been reading that after 15 minutes the cooling gel disappears, and they loose audio Quality for music is it true? I live on a very hot country tho

[@jukkapaanala8748]

@@Josh-jk1sq Brainwavz Audio earpads were utter crap, no plastic ring so no way to insert em. Never again trying those. Wicked Cushions ones are really really comfortable. Cooling Gel feels nice, they isolate sound better than the original ones and they feel absolutely great to wear. With the better isolation it feels, at least for me, that sound has a tad more kick to it.

[@abud7m569]

First of all, thank you. You helped me choose my headset and the blackshark v2 x is very good. I want to ask you what is the best 3.5 or USB on the ps4 Is it worth buying an adapter because the sound is not so much

[@abud7m569]

Yo?

[@breast112-ol5kz]

which material is best to choose? Full leather wicked cushion, or the one with cooling gel fabric?

[@moi712]

I need a new set of cushions cus my bracket locking mechanism broke on the stock ear cushions. Now they're stuck inside the channels. My cushions are literally hanging on by one clip. Might give these a look. Do they really stay cool?

[@joncastillo2740]

You were right. Thanks a bunch and appreciate the coupon code. Total thumbs up.

[@chevron-vw5rn]

Just bought this headset and these earpads from amazon will get them tomorrow. I hope they are comfortable as I can't handle to much pressure on my head but I am sick of my current Astro A40 TR wired ones with their cable getting in my way all the time. So far I have tried two, the Astro A50's which were excellent but i had the issue of the Head band popping off and had to return them the next day of only a few hours use and then I tried the Razer Blackshark v2 pro 2023 model but the passive noise canceling was a bit much and the earpads were too small for me but wicked dosent make ones for the 2023 model yet so hopefully 3rd times a charm!.

[@gamesnroses85]

Just bought my first ever set of wicked cushions with your discount code for my Virtuoso XTs. They arrive today. Got the cooling gel cushions. Hope they’re as good as you say, I’m trusting you Techne!

[@Josh-jk1sq]

I've been reading that after 15 minutes the cooling gel disappears, and they loose audio Quality for music is it true?

[@gamesnroses85]

@@Josh-jk1sq here’s my true take on them. Very comfortable no doubt, far more comfortable than the stock ones. They also do lose their full cooling gel quickly, I’ve had them less than 2 weeks and noticed that right off the rip. When you first put them on the cooling SO noticeable. Took just a couple of days to lose that feeling. BUT I also just did a 6 hour stream Saturday and found them still cooler than than the stock ones when I’ve played the same length of time in the past. Likely because your ears are further from the actual speaker than with the stock ones. So still an improvement. I think where they suffer, is they definitely cause loss of audio quality. Both in volume and overall audio. Bass and mids really suffer imo.

[@Josh-jk1sq]

@@gamesnroses85 thanks for the feedback

[@kayla.rogue.]

I bought the all black pleather/fabric cushions with cooling gel for my hyperx cloud 2 Wireless and they are AMAZING, I wish they would make all fabric cushions, even tho they have cooling gel my ears still get a bit hot because of the pleather that's on the inside of the cushions. I'd still highly recommend these to anyone who wants to get that next lvl comfy 👍

[@jason75418]

I had just ordered the same ones you just put on there. So it's nice to actually see a video about them. I'm really excited about the new cushions now.

[@andrewkoestl8533]

Man I didn't even know you could remove the ear cushions on the virtuoso. I gotta get some of these new ones

[@bking1400]

Techne thank you been waiting for those got mine today now if we can get the XT's updated smiles

[@amazingspiderc]

Great review Techne👏🏻👏🏽👏🏿

[@Jpilgrim30]

I just ordered some for my virtuoso xt’s. I think with these cushions the virtuoso’s will fit like my lucid sounds Ls35x headset and they feel amazing.

[@emptybucket1988]

Dude i am so Happy i can just twist them off and replace them but then again one kinda expect that after paying so much money

[@Shade1283]

Does it help this the Corsair Virtuoso PRO wired open bac please it is so unconfutable but it is the best quality audio I has ever had.

[@jamesworley8737]

Just ordered the WC Freeze with your code. I'm hoping you're right.

[@Enclosure_2k]

Is the size of the circle the same has the stock ones? It looks smaller and that's a no go for me. Can some one tell me if its the same or not?

[@benjaminalexsanderhansen2462]

Do you think dt 990 pro vs Logitech g pro wireless are better too gaming now i have steelseries 9 wireless så what you think its better for me?

[@leemoerkerke4375]

love your vidios order pair of them got them this weak feels 10 x better thank you :p

[@xlt.bryan9]

Y’all don’t make the red ones anymore?

[@timothykrohss2430]

Hey Techne the other day I asked about what headset to get for call of duty on my ipad. You recommended going for something with a wireless receiver. Im looking at the arctis 7+ but because your the man when it comes to headphones I wanted to ask before I pull the trigger is that my best option in your opinion?

[@TheFirstExelion]

Weren't you reviewing the HS80's?

[@TheTechne]

I was going too, but decided to pass em up

[@wasabiwaxy5748]

Can you do a cushion replacement on the blacksharks? Also ur the reason I got the blacksharks and have been loving it. Keep grinding it tech dad of the internet

[@its_alex1621]

Hi, I'm looking for an open gaming headset with the best possible microphone. Do you have any recommendation for me?

[@TheTechne]

epos

[@its_alex1621]

@@TheTechne Thanks for the answer, do you have a more precise recommendation from „EPOS“? I had actually already EPOS in my view, but could not decide for specific one.

[@adamalward3450]

I ordered a pair. I purchased the virtuoso headset last year, and in the spring of 22 I needed to wear glasses. Noticed the headset was quite uncomfortable to wear for long sessions. I was always adjusting my glasses, or the headset etc. Eventually the stock cups began to degrade, the pleather was flaking off, stitching giving away and just looking terrible. Hoping these hold up and are more comfortable. seeing the clamping force being more where these are thick, I'm a skeptic. Ill be sure to update. I'd love to here more from current users with glasses

[@joshwhitener]

any update?

[@alsurya4953]

I like the way you bring the Content, Informative and with passion.. I hear some bad review about Corsair Virtuoso that Prevent me to buy this,..Is it still worthed?

[@ReconWarrior26]

That's super cool that they made them for the Virtuoso's! I'd love to see them make some for the Logitech G733 (I would love to have thicker cushions with cooling gel)!

[@Sin3xtreme]

i just got some of these i wanted the red camo but they were out of stock on amazon au so i had to settle for the black, ill get the red camo when they are back in stock

[@edwardguidice5819]

Used your link!! Thanks brother.

[@TheTechne]

nah thank you

[@razinor]

it works with cloud stinger core for xbox ? and with roccat elo 7.1 Air ?

[@Mark-mu4pj]

I'm going to have a look at the Wickedcushions 👍

[@MrDoctorBryce]

Ear pad changes can drastically change the sound signature of a headphone if it is different materials or a combination of materials. It’s quite interesting

[@Josh-jk1sq]

I've been reading that after 15 minutes the cooling gel disappears, and they loose audio Quality for music is it true?

[@azwolf0429]

Yo I can 2nd what our boy is saying 100 percent. I tried them on my Audeze Penrose and man... they're a solid upgrade over what the stock ones were, and with these, you don't even need to hack anything up like I had to with the Penrose install 😅🤣.

[@schnaz22]

Which one fits audeze? And how you instal them?

[@azwolf0429]

@@schnaz22 techne has a tutorial i followed. It was the universal cooling gel ones I used. They came out awesome but it need a bit of patience to do it right ✅

[@doom2469]

Would they fit the Razer v2 black shark head set

[@KOJI_THE_ICON]

New Corsair Hs80 2022 video?

[@joshuathefirst]

Can you do same video for Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX?

[@PubEnemy]

Hey, Can you make a test from the Acer Galea 350?

[@supersayianz]

Yes they done an amazing job for the ear cushions, now what about the flaking headband hahahaha

[@0mnikron702]

Got these for my Corsair SE with cooling gel they make a big difference the feel better and ears don’t get tried from wear also the sound change bass feels more alive sound stage feel wider as well

[@kifter4254]

Did this and the headset is too small now. Doesnt extend enough to fit my head anymore.. probably going to return these

[@AssassinGG]

When you do a Review on the New corsair HS80, please do a bluetooth Latency test. It would really help some of us

[@svenderhaag6415]

Does changing the cushions not worsen the sound?

[@Kxrbo]

it makes it better

[@hades1303]

Please make a vid on how to replace corsair hs50 ear cushion , thanks!

[@adambooker205]

any idea when these will be coming to the UK?

[@WickedCushions]

About a month :)

[@adambooker205]

@@WickedCushions thanks for your reply :D

[@r5turn251]

but i live in VietNam how to buy that for my hyper x cloud 2 and Hs80 T_T

[@olli6265]

We need these cushions for the Steelseries Nova Pro Wireless. Stupid mics on the drivers pinching the inside of my ears

[@faiello19]

Idk if I have a very small head or if there was something wrong with my virtuosos, but they were so loose on my head. Virtually no clamping force. I was really disappointed because they sound great, have Bluetooth and good mic. Maybe these wicked cushions would have helped a little idk. Also even the headband didn't feel comfortable. While my arctis 9s aren't quite as good they're solid all around, fit on my head and are pretty comfortable

[@edgarcmtz]

I wish they had an all fabric option like on their regular cushions (for steelseries and such). I’ll settle for the gel pleather lined but all fabric would make them 🤌

[@MercyCEO]

Ah it sucks that it took this long for wicked cushions to come out for the Virtuoso XT, had that headset months ago but returned because my ears could'nt be comfortable. I have the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro now and waiting to see if Wicked Cushions can hook me up with some gel cushions eventually.

[@WickedCushions]

We are working on V2 PRO, but it takes us some time :(

[@shikhasrivastava9705]

Hey man do they ship to India?

[@danigaming7278]

is it just me or does someone else have static noise w the virtuoso se-s i looked iut up and they say its bcs of icue

[@simonrockstream]

that thumbnail tho

[@KingV98]

Quick question, what would be your top choices for comfortable and good sounding gaming headsets under $200?

[@TheTechne]

video coming soon on that

[@EmperorGreymon]

I didn't just replace the ear cups I replaced the whole headset 😭

[@circassian3771]

Now that's stinkin awesome

[@cross-hairz800]

Waiting for that video on the hs 80 when can we expect it??:)

[@TheTechne]

the USB version?

[@cross-hairz800]

@@TheTechnebelieve so the newest 1 in the video of all 3

[@oluna8369]

I gotta try these 🧐

[@TheTechne]

100%

[@adamb416]

I got a pair of the cooling gels 💙💙💙

[@darkrevolution783]

Greetings great video love the info just recently sub to the channel. I am looking for a great wireless headset to use for Xbox gaming something with great sound clarity any suggestions would be much appreciated. I currently have beyerdynamic MMX 100 wired headset they have good sound quality but do get hot although ear cups do deteach.

[@DaBomb5309]

my issue is that the innder diameter becomes too small

[@justinwilson3866]

I’m still waiting on them to drop the ones for the sennheiser 650hd

[@TheTechne]

many more in the works ;)

[@RpgAddict325]

I replaced my virtuoso ear pads with oval shaped ones. It’s much better for people with big ears.

[@DaSpoon]

Which ones did you get? The roundness of the cups is the only downside for me so far...

[@RpgAddict325]

@@DaSpoon I got Jessvit oval fake leather on Amazon. I think it’s $16.99.

[@DaSpoon]

@@RpgAddict325 Thanks a lot! Really appreciate the fast reply!

[@Jeff-fo3ck]

Please do the HS 80

[@TheTechne]

the USB version?

[@TheDubRoller]

Techne will these work with the HS80???

[@TheTechne]

no

[@camtoczynski1891]

I know I'm not Techne but these will not work with HS80. The Virtuoso has a perfectly round earcup, whereas the HS80 a bit different shape so they wouldn't be able to fit

[@0mnikron702]

They are worth it