Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT Headset Review
Today Christina takes a look at the latest Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT Headset weighing in at a whopping £250 price point in the UK. How does it compare against its predecessor - we find out today! read more here: bit.ly/2TP97Jx
00:00 start
00:15 Introduction and pricing
00:55 Unboxing, cups and buttons
05:00 Mic Sound test
05:54 How the headset feels, comfort
06:41 Sound quality - presets
07:46 comparison with non SE version of predecessor
08:32 Volume levels and quality
09:43 Dolby Atmos / Access app
10:52 Frequency Range
11:32 iCue Software & battery
14:44 Closing Thoughts
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would you pay £250 for a gaming headset? let us know your thoughts! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 start 00:15 Introduction and pricing 00:55 Unboxing, cups and buttons 05:00 Mic Sound test 05:54 How the headset feels, comfort 06:41 Sound quality - presets 07:46 comparison with non SE version of predecessor 08:32 Volume levels and quality 09:43 Dolby Atmos / Access app 10:52 Frequency Range 11:32 iCue Software & battery 14:44 Closing Thoughts
I have the regular Virtuoso and it already feels luxurious. Can't wait for these to get to my country officially.
Best trest that i found so far. Even showed how to use Atmos. Thank you.
Thank you for the feedback about comfort and the headache problem! Nobody mentions this in their reviews, but most headsets give me headache, so I can only use earbuds (HyperX Cloud Buds are the most comfortable ever). It's impressive how flexible the headband is, I didn't know you could twist a headband like that without breaking it! Awesome review in every aspect!! 🥰
What a fab review, top notch the review is. Thanks Christina ❤
Incredible review. Amazing.
great review - thanks
Great review Christina 🥰❤️👍🤯🎉🥳 always love to hear your/KitGuru in-depth reviews 🥳👍 as you always manage to bring up points or interest or concern NOT raised by other US base pc tech review channels! These new Virtuoso headphones with hot pink look sweet…..oh sorry that’s you Christina 🥰😉, the headphones though with the metal finish look more premium to the original. The price thou put me off them and I ended up ordering the Drop Sennheiser HD58 Jubilee for USD $150 and getting them shipped to here in Australia as I play lots of single player games and being open backed headphones, the Drop HD58, offers a rich open world experience over closed back headphones such as the Virtuoso. Great work again! Looking forward to seeing your next review. Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺 🍻👋😎😉
Creative g6 dac will improve the sound and conections to this headphones?
I jsut got the SE version ( the kind without Bluetooth) for Christmas and they do seem to be really good headset. I might upgrade to these XT ones (if they get a bit cheaper. Or I find that I could really use the bluetooth.
Sounds like they maybe going after the Steelseries Wireless Pro but for me being able just to change out the battery and having another in the dock was a game changer. Expensive yes but well worth that price alone. Very Good Review BTW.
I LOVED my Arctis Pro Wireless... until they broke. The plastic earphone is fragile where it connects to the headband and this seems to be a common problem. Glad I got the extended warranty on mine so I can trade them from the Virtuoso XT!
When I connect them via USB wireless, I do not take the audio automatically from the headset, I must select it manually if I want the sound from the PC or the headset. This issue did not happen to me with the previous RGB version. When using the XTs with the usb type C cable, it does so automatically. Does anyone else have the same thing?
had teh se for 3 days now i can not hear side tone with my yeti i can onyl use it if i plug it into teh mic witch sucks so i have to use on board yeti sound wit ch is awesome thoe the older yeti has a awsoem sound card build in for gaming but i wish i could use them wireless with teh yeti mic and hear my self still there ok so fare
This looks like a premium set. I have them coming today. These are a potential replacement for my Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless which I like very much. But the mic quality has seemed to deteriorate over time. I figure I will try the Virtuoso XT for a little and send them back if I don't like them.
Ooh I was looking into the Arctis Pro.. Do you have the Virtuoso? How do you rate both of them? Thanks :D
@DarkAvenga I had the virtuoso. Ultimately I sent then back because after about an hour they would hurt the top of my head. Sounded good though. What I ended up with was Razer Kraken v3 pro wireless. They sound good and they have so much padding I can wear them for hours without problems.
Can you post your preset please
I've got the original non SE version and like them well enough. My one complaint would be that the mic monitoring function isn't loud enough. When gaming you can't really hear yourself.
You can adjust the volume in the iCUE software. Was it not loud enough at full volume?
Same story for the corsair HS80 rgb wireless mic monitoring function isn't loud enough. When gaming you can't really hear yourself.
Still loving the heck out of my astro a 50's that I bought two years ago.
I just received a pair of these and had high hopes but... They audio qualities a bit below my Bose QC35ii's and I find there's so little clamping pressure there's massive sound leakage and basically zero bass. Disappointment :( Also, there's no software for the Mac, so how can they say they're Mac supported? :(
Great headset but for a lot of people (me included) you’ll need to buy aftermarket earcups to stop ear pain after 2-3 hours of wearing them For the price tag, comfort shouldn’t be such a big issue
Which cups did u get for them?
@@DJESHGAMING brainwavz pads were really good. Any of them should do.
I've worn them for 16 hours straight with no issue so it really must depend on the wearer. They really should have thickened the pads if so many are having that problem, though.
@@damienlbphant You are right, i bought aftermarket earcups alongside with my virtuosos because of people saying this, and i can't stand the aftermarket earcups. The original are really good for me.
I bought this headset and love it. However, I needed to buy new fatter more comfortable ear pads and a pad for headband that zippers on pretty easy. Both were available on Amazon and probably added maybe $40 in addition to the cost of the headphones. Well worth it to me
can i know whats your earpad and the pad for the headband?
@@FreddyTanusina_ I’m not sure the names of them. I looked up Corsair Virtuoso earpads and headbands on Amazon. Should say if it’s compatible with the earpads. The headband I just measured to see what would fit
These my favorite headphones
Question - If price is no object, is this the best sound and mic of a wireless headset?
Took the plunge and ordered a pair. They were back in the box on the same day. This is probably the most uncomfortable headset I've worn. I was going from DT770 headphones and a mod mic to this as I wanted to go wireless. I was prepared to pay for good audio and mic but also comfort which these failed on.
Hello @KitGuruTech to charge this headset i just turn the headset into wired mode and then connect it with the usb cable to usb port ? Its been pulsating green for awhile now im just waiting for that solid green 100% full battery but it takes so long :P am i doing it right?
Glossy plastic should not be a thing anymore...
she is allowed to look like plastic if she wants to
Excellent review, but coming from the Sennheiser 58x, the sound quality on the Corsair is just not there.
That makes sense, it's Sennheiser hehe.
Great review❤️, Love from india 🇮🇳
That price yet no game/chat volume mixer, also audio is meh out the box?? Are you paying for BT or audio when buying a gaming headset. I’ll stick with my GSX1000 and 598s for gaming, wired but delivers in audio out the box.
I came here for headphones and got mesmerized by her nails. Lovely.
this review is so fucking professional.. goddamn
For me it always comes down to sound quality. If the sound quality matches the price I am interested, no matter the brand or marketing. If the sound quality isn't there then no amount of features will sell me on it. Unfortunately, this particular product doesn't justify it's price.
I agree, for 250 you could get something from Sehnheiser or Beyer Dynamics with better sound quality. But this looks like gamer oriented - RGB, no cable and a removable mic are all the features a lot of gamers are looking for. Because the Corsair brand is known they can go for prices like that, although I would say that it is a bit expensive. Pads look a bit cheap. A lot of plastic - Beyer for the same price offers a metal frame. And when it comes to sound, very individual thing, but mic quality was very good. Would say that the bluetooth features are a great feature though.
@@Belznis I don't GAF about RGB on a headset its pointless especially on wireless headsets since it eats up the battery and you don't really notice it but most of the other features are compelling and for a gaming headset which this marketed as it is one of the best wireless gaming headsets out there ESPECIALLY for wireless headset mics Yes there are headphones or headsets that may sound better for £250 but non of them are wireless with ultra fast sub 1ms response and a detachable mic which is a feature I REALLY LIKE about these since you can be 100% assured no sound is being transmitted through the mic if you have some shady applications running on your PC/phone or if you accidentally turn on your mic unintentionally and record yourself and so on also if your mic breaks it can easily be replaced
@@zahidshabir4038 This is pretty spot on. I don’t think this headphones should be compared to a wired audiophile oriented set of headphones because this is not what they’re intended to be. In terms of gaming headsets, which is, in my opinion, the market these headphones are oriented at, these seem to be at the top of the food chain. The only thing they may be lacking is, as another commenter pointed out, a chat/game scroll wheel to focus more on the game or the discord conversation.
@@zahidshabir4038 check out the audeze Penrose , incredible gaming sound with very large 100mm planar magnetic drivers, they have the richest gaming audio I've heard fro ma headset before, I've had lots of beyer and sennheiser headsets and headphones before, only headPHONES I have had which were the best gaming sound was the beyer t5p 2nd gen, but because they needed some good amplification to get the best out of them I got frustrated with all the cables etc. The Penrose is a good substitute though and the wireless and no cables is a massive win.
On point comment. I, for one, greatly value the Bluetooth dual connectivity and functionality so I guess it really depends on what your needs are. It has been quite the educational process as I have dug into the specifics of selecting the right headset for me.
Does anyone else get that static clicking in the left ear when it's plugged in. Or, what sounds like an open line in the left year when using bluetooth only?
Ever find a solution to this? Worried about possible Bluetooth issues with this headset
@@766Bandit Not yet. At this point, sending it back to see if maybe it was defective...
Looks like a premium product with a lot of finish, but between the minor discomfort and the ambient sound leaking, there's no way I'd consider this for myself.
If you’re already paying for a premium might as well get some nice aftermarket cushions plenty of options on Amazon.
@@Desolous09 suppose you're right tbh
£170 now on amazon
Too bad there is this little bit of important info...ICUE and it is a no go, coming from a reforming Corsair ecosystem builder, I have spent the last year ditching everything that needs it. However the this action still continues.
I don't touch iCUE, it gave me enough headaches for a lifetime.
Perhaps Corsair can explain to their UK customers why they continue to rip them off with a near 1-1 $ to £ exchange rate pricing, when the exchange rates is currently above $1.40 to the £. Even taking 20% VAT into account this thing is still WAY overpriced.
Because its Corsair they still think they're worth it but hasn't realised the market has moved on without them you can get everything they offer for cheaper and higher quality
@@MegaCazzam Agree. Their mice are now appalling quality, just replaced a 10mth old RGB Glaive mouse, which crapped out on me with a failed left button, with a HyperX RGB Pulsefire Surge, and the quality of the button clicks and chassis materials, is clearly far superior.
Razer are the same, I avoid ALL rip off companies that charge a 1-1 dollar to Pound exchange rate, some even charge in excess of that rate.
Ngl a lot of prices are being compared to USD which really sucks. It's like a main currency where everything is based on, not the equal price on that country. This is why I hate the US. How much they can control and ignorance that it affects everybody and they think they're the only people in the world.
No, that’s ridiculous, I have a pair of Corsair HS60, and I can hear sound, has virtual surround sound through icue, and a pretty good Microphone and they are perfectly acceptable at a price if .£49.99. I don’t think these new ones are worth the £250 asking price.
Depends. I find certain headsets very uncomfortable, and the idea of being able to plug these into my switch and play on one monitor whilst having it wirelessly connected to my PC at the same time for discord sounds really useful. Also, being able to hear sounds doesn't mean the quality is the same. Being able to distinguish between different sounds with a headset that has a bigger range is bliss when playing things like FPS games. Hearing footsteps whilst gunfire is happening etc.
Just bought these for £190 from Scan
I can't understand why people find the Arctis Pro's swappable battery packs a win... Yeah it's cool, but how many people are at their desks more than 15 hours straight in a day (XT battery life). You have to sleep or take a break at some point, and they charge fairly quickly.
I'm torn between these and steelseries arctis pro wireless....
i would choose this because of the wayyy better mic and cheaper price
im the same haha both seem good
I'm the same. I'm going with these because I use my mic button alot and this one is much easier to access than that on the arctis pro wireless
I love your make-up, it looks beautiful
The frequent usage of "Bluetooth AND Wireless" in this video is a bit awkward.
I am like 151
1st
thats a RGB head band with sound.
This is by far the worst headset I ever owned . And it's 270$ there are many cheaper ones in the market. Think wisely before buying this headset.
These and the steelseries arctis pro wireless are big disappoints. Sounds is alright, but comfort for both are bad. And this is coming from someone who thinks that the corsair void pros are way more comfortable than either of those. I'm either going to get the astro a50s or logitech pros, because those two headsets are not worth the money.
No .... headphones are the latest rip off item. They pretty much all made in a Chinese sweat shop for pennies.