Corsair - HS80 MAX WIRELESS

i recently purchase the same pair on sale. it’s my 5th corsair type of headphone in my years of being part of the corsair crew. i can say without a doubt best headset yet. my only gripe is that they show allow for recoverable cushions for cleaning. . . gamers get sweaty

Just to add some clarity: It sounds like he's plays on pc, with a literal separate microphone. Gaming headphones are more of a necessity for console gaming - it's a microphone and headphone in 1.They are generally speaking worse quality than if you bought either separately. PC allows you the luxury of separating the 2. Seems like he already bought a microphone, so there is no need to buy a "gaming" headset. You're better off buying normal real headphones from sennheiser or something similar and get significantly higher quality for the same price as a "gaming headset". The only caveat is if he ALSO games on console and switches between the 2. If that's the case, then maybe a gaming headset might be needed. Yes, there should be "mic muting" features on the the gaming headsets but double check. I own the corsair hs80s and I can mute the mic on pc so I use my real microphone and then if I play on ps5 I use the headset mic.

Just to add some clarity: It sounds like he's plays on pc, with a literal separate microphone. Gaming headphones are more of a necessity for console gaming - it's a microphone and headphone in 1.They are generally speaking worse quality than if you bought either separately. PC allows you the luxury of separating the 2. Seems like he already bought a microphone, so there is no need to buy a "gaming" headset. You're better off buying normal real headphones from sennheiser or something similar and get significantly higher quality for the same price as a "gaming headset". The only caveat is if he ALSO games on console and switches between the 2. If that's the case, then maybe a gaming headset might be needed. Yes, there should be "mic muting" features on the the gaming headsets but double check. I own the corsair hs80s and I can mute the mic on pc so I use my real microphone and then if I play on ps5 I use the headset mic. Also , wait for black Friday. 

been so happy with the hs80 max. Incredible battery life, very good mic and pretty good sound with a "free" dolby atmos license? steal if you can find it on sale.

Hs80 max has been the most useful and great gaming headset I've ever used. Downside is ICUE but the hardware is fucking excellent with killer battery life

Corsair HS80MAX if you want a good mic, batterylife too

Meh sound that requires an EQ, bad sidetone, and forced iCue is awful. Comfy, good looking, and very well built though. Mic is solid too after the firmware update. Can definitely do much worse Moved to the Turtle Beach Atlas Air, which sound better (they are open back so not really a fair comparison), have a better mic, and actual clear sidetone, settings save to the headset so no forced software, and somehow are even more comfortable. Don’t feel as “premium” but haven’t looked back.

I had this with my HS80 Max’s and thought it was just them, but then the same exact thing happened on my Turtle Beach wireless ones I got to replace them. Turned out that using a USB extension cable to bring the dongle closer to the headphones was actually the cause of it. Having it plugged in directly to my motherboard fixed the issue for me, even though my PC is hidden behind my TV. At least on my Turtle Beaches. Don’t have the HS80 Max anymore to test

There is a wireless version. HS80 and the newly HS80 MAX. Both have prob the best microphone on a wireless headset. But the directional sound is good but not as good as beyerdynamic headphones.

There is a wireless version. HS80 and the newly HS80 MAX. Both have prob the best microphone on a wireless headset. But the directional sound is good but not as good as beyerdynamic headphones.

I switched mine out with earpads from Wicked Cushions with cooling pads inside. A little thicker too which makes it even more comfortable to wear. Love the HS80 Max, mic is suprisingly amazing too <3

My sister had one and let me use it when she was being sponsored by Logitech, and I really loved them. I play War Thunder a lot and the surround sound on it just worked really well for me. Much more than the Logitech G733 I have been using. Unfortunately the charging port just broke and came off her HS80. She also really liked it and now has gotten an Logitech G PRO X 2. I just ordered the HS80 Max for myself on prime days on amazon (as the G733 elastic band is loose and it hurts my head) should arrive tomorrow :)

My sister had one and let me use it when she was being sponsored by Logitech, and I really loved them. I play War Thunder a lot and the surround sound on it just worked really well for me. Much more than the Logitech G733 I have been using. Unfortunately the charging port just broke and came off her HS80. She also really liked it and now has gotten an Logitech G PRO X 2. I just ordered the HS80 Max for myself on prime days on amazon (as the G733 elastic band is loose and it hurts my head) should arrive tomorrow :)

Currently using corsair hs80max. Regular hs80s broke down but max seems to be better. Sound is very good for a wireless device

I don't know what your talking about, my hs80 keeps breaking every 6 months, every 6 months corsair sends me a new. I'm on the 3rd one right and this summer again I'm going to have to replace them. The battery life sucks, has less then 12 hours of life if lucky, the connection is very poor, and the earmuffs break off after 6 months. I wouldn't recommend the hs80 to anyone, I would personally stay away from corsair, and go with logitech instead.

The twesting mechanism is set to twist only 90 degrees, but what I experienced after couple months of usage is loosening and twesting more than 90 degrees. On my first pair it twisted 360 degrees both ways. In general stay away from corsair products if there is an alternative like logitech. Yes even I sometimes buy corsair products here and there, becuase there isn't any competitors, but I make sure to use my warranty, and switch my product every a year or so.

Yeah, love mine, too. The battery life is out of this world.

The HS80 has one of the best microphones too. I also replaced my ear cups with a different material on Amazon. I don’t like how the icue software doesn’t show battery percentage, only low medium or high, and it doesn’t last as long as it did when I got it a year and a half ago - but it’s a lightweight headset with pretty good sound, and a great microphone for discord or taking with teammates

I dont know why I havent tried the corsair headsets until now. I always stick with corsair products whenever it comes to pc gaming gear and components, the past 10 years Ive been trying to stick with one maker cause I dont want a bunch of proprietary software that is required for these devices. My motherboard and GPU are made by Asus and they have the absolute worst software Armoury Crate that is required for them, but i made myself stick with them and get Asus pc gaming gear so they can all function from one application

I was wondering about that cause i was thinking of switching out the cotton ear cushions, which feel amazing, with leather or something that doesnt get that dirty with continuous use. I can def understand how it can be a problem like that, im not necessarily a sweaty person but we all have stuff like hair and skin oil that smear on the cushions/headset normally. Thats why I usually get leather cushions for my headsets if they dont already have them

I use the Corsair HS80 MAX. It has long and rock solid range, great audio and comfort, and a very good build quality. The mic is decent, too. I don't think I will ever move away from this headset because of the range. I can use them while the PC/PS5 is in anothe room and it never looses connection. No other headset I have tried offered the same range.

Hmmmmm it’s not too bass heavy. It’s smooth but has presence. It’s not overpowering and leaves the mids quite clean for the most part. Explosions and other effects sound great to me.

I agree on the sound department. The mids are too low and the high end just doesn’t have enough detail. I did a comparison between the Corsair HS80 Max and the v4 Pro and the difference is massive to a point where I am shocked that such expensive headsets are tuned like this. The default presets are terrible. Low midrange performance, barely any detail, narrow soundstage and muddy sound. I have tried to EQ it but I simply cannot make them match the HS80 Max. Really disappointed because I do enjoy the haptics quite a damn lot.

I love mine. The battery life is amazing, I'm routinely shocked by how long they can go before I have to recharge.

i used hs 80 max and Blackshark V2 pro 2023, they both sound terrible out of the box. I think my only headset that doesn't require EQ is the PC38X.

Wait till the hinge buckle cracks. As much as possible do not stretch it widely when wearing. If only they made that part metal then I could say that its a perfect headset for me so far. But no.

I have the HS80 wired, and it's great, I just hate the wire, so I tried the MAX for a few days and returned it. It was amazing being able to get snacks without taking it off or laying in bed without needing to change headphones, but the sideline sucked on it.

My only issue is that they sacrificed enough mic quality for my friends to have noticed when I moved from the regular HS80

I used the HS 80 Max. Icue is the biggest pile of garbage software I ever dealt with and rendered the headset useless without it. I went back to the beyerdynamic mmx 300.

These are the most frustrating headphones I have ever had. THE GOOD: The sound quality is the absolute best I have used in any gaming headset. they are very comfortable and the metal construction gives me hope for a long lasting set. Flip-to-Mute mic is my jam and i love that feature. THE BAD: THE IS NO SIDETONE and iCue causes massive mic issues. First, you can not hear yourself at all when you're talking in to the mic. It's seriously like talking with your fingers in your ears.. This issue has plagued this line from Corsair for years and they will not fix it. Support literally told me to spend over $350 to get this basic feature. They said the sidetone on this model is "low". There's no setting that changes it I tried everything. The mic itself works pretty good, but I can watch the iCue software lower the mic volume by itself with out any input on my part. Nearly all of my computer's components are Corsair products and I love them, but these headphones are unbelievably frustrating and am returning them as soon as i can find a decent replacement.

of course i use it for gaming. I can send you a massive list of threads on this subreddit about tons of people bitching about this problem for years.

I picked up the HS80max and have to say to my untrained ears, the sound is good, mic from reports in chat etc is clear and fairly natural sounding. cant say I have many older sets to compare to but switching from Logitech ones the Corsair is a big step up in both fit and sound.

HS80 Max’s were my go to until I was given the virtuoso max at an extreme discounted rate, all of my peripherals are corsair

I love my hs80 max. I was turned off by wireless years ago . But these made me change my tune

I did a lot of research and ended on the corsair hs80's and have not been dissapointed. The mic is really good for a wireless gaming headset and no issues with the sound

I have a pair of corsair hs80 headphones, the mic quality is actually pretty good and on par with USB mics. The audio quality is fairly decent, and it overall feels comfortable. But I have a big head.

hmm. Arctis Nova Pro or Blackshark V2 Pro. I am currently using corsair hs80 and my bose qc35 II sounded better

One question I have is does the audio cut out? I have the HS80 and in wireless mode the audio will randomly cut out. It comes back but I have tried everything to get it to not. I have read it could be due to 2.4GHz wireless networks but not much I can do about that. Was considering going for these but didn't want to run into the same issue.

I have tried everything short of turning off my 2.4GHz network, can't do that as I have a lot of IoT devices plus there are my neighbors 2.4GHz bands to worry about. Nothing else I have from Corsair wireless (mouse) does that so it must be the channel the headset runs on. If only we could change that on the headset.

I had the donkey on the top of the PC which is right next to my head and it did it. I tried the motherboard just in case same thing. Have yet to try the dangle though. Might give that a shot to see if it makes it any better.

The Corsair HS80 has one of the best mics I’ve ever heard and the audio quality is good to. I love how clean and simple it is visually so I don’t look like a gamer on my work meetings. The AI noise cancelling is also amazing if you don’t mind downloading a 2gb file for it to work. I can literally have my wife cooking and banging around 10ft from Me and no one hears a peep in my work meetings. For around $120 with good wireless and battery life it beats out every $200-300 headset I’ve had and I’ve owned it for 2 years now

Yup the wireless one 😀 People think I’m in a recording studio or something when I join a chat. I’m with you. I used to hate wireless headsets and have tried many to utter disappointment. It’s also got the most comfortable head strap I’ve ever used for longer sessions and isn’t too heavy but still has great battery life. A family member bought me this headset as a gift as I couldn’t bear wasting money on one again myself. Goes to say I was impressed. I’ve had it 2-3 years now and it’s still working great

0 issue with that. I like loud too and I’ve rarely had these above 50-60% volume

I currently use Corsair HS80 (wired) with Dolby Atmos (yes, I paid for that shit) and I can't say I'm disappointed. Footsteps are clear and you can somewhat hear clearly from where the gunshots are coming

Corsair HS80. Great audio, great mic and its wireless. Unless he's some kinda livestreamer he doesn't need a giant mic.

nope, i have it and i dont recommend. the mic isnt that good and the top of my head hurts after using it

Corsair HS80. Extremely comfortable and wireless, ill probably never get a different headset again

The Corsair hs80s in 12th place is quite a surprise. My earpads failed after a year and the replacements are easy to replace but still

I have the corsair hs80 and it frequently loses connection and will randomly refuse to reconnect. I've moved the USB dongle multiple times including using an extender to get it closer to me, still has issues. Not to mention the usbc charging port is so low quality it won't hold the cable in. Never left a review but definitely don't buy a corsair hs80..seriously

I have the Corsair hs80s, they are just ok, the sound quality is good for both mic and listening. I honestly mainly use them for work meetings. They are uncomfortable for long periods of time however I can only wear them for about 90 minutes at a time.

Yeah just feels like a big pressure around my ears the entire time, the physical comfort is fine at least. Agreed battery life is good. No issues on sound quality it's well built and sounds great just the fits not for me

It depends. Open-back headphones with a vmoda boom mic are good for Audiophiles. However they also have some cons like significant audio bleed, they're somewhere between closed-back and speakers. Good brands that are recommended a lot are Phillips, Sony, Audio Technica, Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic. However, closed-back headsets can be just as good if you aren't really an audiophile and don't care too much about pitch-perfect accuracy. Plus there's a few cheaper decent options even with the "gamer" branding. Good brands here are a little more difficult, it's best to recommend good headsets rather than good brands. With that said, here are a few recommendations that I've been looking at myself: * HyperX Cloud Alpha - sturdy build, decent sound, a good mic, only problem is "leather" flaking off but that happens with most headsets/headphones. The most budget friendly option IMO. * Corsair HS80 - decent build, good sound, very good mic, fabric so less prone to flaking/peeling. Decently cheap too. * Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 - good build, good sound, so-so mic, comfortable headband and fabric so less prone to flaking/peeling. A little more expensive but not breaking the bank. I personally prefer wired headsets and I'm not an Audiophile. HyperX Cloud Alphas served me well for years now, but I am looking to get a pair of Corsair HS80's later this year.

I have these and I really love the sound quality and the mic. But....they've cracked in half 2x on me. Just putting them on my head. The plastic is really cheap.

Corsair hs80 my goat

The only downside of the hs80 in my opinion is the range.Many people have to buy an external microphone to have a microphone as good as this headset. What Corsair has achieved in this headset is fuckin incredible.

So Corsair HS80 is the best. Got it

i love my corsair hs80, after i used autoeq and equalizier apo they are perfect, both for gaming and music

have you tried them with ec from autoeq and equalizerAPO? i love mine with those

I came here to see if someone else was having this problem. Corsair support sent me a new headset and it had the same issue so it's not a hardware issue. For me, whenever there is a lull in sound in a game (goes quiet), the headphones",switch off" until their is sound again, but there is a delay in that sound so you miss the first second or so. Sounds minor, but it's quite frustrating when a cut scene starts and you miss the first word .. but happens all the time, and Corsair has no idea why. It could be a windows issue, but then why does it happen only with this headset. Who knows

My corsair HS80 is super comfy and sounds great

I own a Corsair hs80 and I approve this message

I used to be big on separate headphones plus mic setup. But I wanted to move away from wired, so I picked up a pair of XM3s and ended up having endless connectivity problems. They were the only bit of tech that I ever returned for a refund that wasn't an RMA issue. Ended up saying fuck it and going for a headset since I needed a mic for work as well and a headset was just the best wireless option. Ended up with the Arctis 7s from SteelSeries but later picked up Corsair HS80s and have never looked back.

At the time I did my research, i was looking for 2.4ghz wireless, high mic quality, comfort and good range. The Razer blackshark V2 pro 2023 turned out to be the winner for me, the hs80 were falling a bit short, and the razer ones turned out to be amazing tbh. I think the only negative I can think of is the pads getting a bit hot, and if you skip on the software, it's amazing really.

I have the Original HS80 replaced the stock ear pieces with something better and best headset I've used also. https://preview.redd.it/lz9wnerrktie1.jpeg?width=4284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=93219dd2f3af3781ffd74d232054fd14af5c8f76

I personally don’t recommend Razer, their stuff doesn’t last anymore. I went through 2 pairs of the kitty headphones in less than 2 years, they both started to deteriorate after 6 months with the pink paint and leather peeling off. Sound quality wasn’t great either and got worse, it had that crackly noise and constant hissing which was more noticeable on lower volume. Save your money if you want something that lasts. Definitely recommend Corsair though, I switched to the HS80 and they’re amazing. Miles better in quality. It’s just a shame Corsair doesn’t do cute colours. 😭

I love my Corsair HS80. #12 eeh?

I have HS80 without MAX and they are the best, only program for them is bad it just disappears and then I have to reinstall it.

It disappears from the desktop, a lot of people are complaining about it. U just need to reinstall it.

Interesting, I love them best mic on any headset, sound got way better when i downloaded Dolby Atmos app and tweaked the equalizer. I can wear them the whole day, most of the time i forget i have them on. Battery life is great to.

Have you tried putting the heads strap higher up, so that the headset sits a little lower? I noticed that I can have them at different heights and still fit me Pretty well. My strap is almost touching the head band that hold the headphones together. Otherwise maybe try to stretch them like have them around a pillow or something that is a little wider than your own head. Like walking in your shoes.

Every corsair headset I've owned has sounded great, but I found out the mic quality was so bad that I sounded like i was talking through a tin can on a string. I'll stick with my logitech headset. Love my corsair keyboard though. Wish icue would stop self destructing every few months

I'm an audiophile who owns dedicated headphones and gaming headphones, I would suggest the hs80 from corsair, it's on a good sale right now.

I know it's technically a bit of a downgrade, but I recently got the HS80s and regret nothing, most comfortable headset I've ever worn

Eh, I used to feel this way but now I just want to be able to put on a headset with a mic and call it a day. Don’t get me wrong gaming headsets stupid expensive but I like the convenience. I have a pair of hd6xx and a Samson Q2U mic but now I just reach for my corsair hs80

Just upgraded from the Sony Pulse to the HS80; 75 bucks refurbished from Corsair. Definitely a lot better than the Pulse but still a bit too much clamp force on my big head. I am also replacing the fabric ear cups with cooling gel fake leather because the fabric gets hot.

My Razor Nari headset is still going strong for 4 years now. I know it’s not the best, but I returned some equivalents like the steel series arctis and corsair hs80. They just sounded tinny.

Agreed. I’ve had some ungodly expensive headsets, and nothing has compared to the HS80 Max.

I personally think HS80's are garbage. The sound is horrible, sounds all muddy and shit the only decent thing is the mic it's also very uncomfortable. Got a studio headphones after discovering how garbage they are, couldn't be more happy after that. If you're not sensitive to sound quality, sure go ahead get them. But if you're sensitive to sound quality like me you're gonna hate them. 2/10 headset at best. Probably gonna get downvoted, but just saying the truth.