Corsair - VIRTUOSO MAX WIRELESS Gaming Headset (PC/PlayStation)

I love my Corsair. It’s pricy, but it’s really good and has lasted me, like…4 years with 0 issues https://www.bestbuy.com/product/corsair-virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-for-pc-mac-ps5-ps4-and-mobile-carbon/J39TSCH7YQ/sku/6594136?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

Tbh if its immersion, I love the playstation pulse earbuds.  They feel comfortable and the sound is great for me.  Outside of that. Can't go wrong with a pair of corsair virtuoso max's, they are super comfy.  https://www.corsair.com/us/en/p/gaming-headsets/ca-9011372-ww/virtuoso-max-wireless-gaming-headset-carbon-ca-9011372-ww

I like my Corsair virtuoso max but I know there are better for less. Just had the money and saw them in store at best buy when I was there

I originally had a st of virtuoso xt rgb had them for nearly 2 years before they developed a fault. Which were replaced via warranty virtuoso max silver. Personal I consider virtuoso a massive improvement in comfort over the xt the headband is a bit bigger and the ear cups despite still being round are slightly bigger and it makes a big difference. The clamping force has been increased, so headset dosent slip, & i dosent feel uncomfortable. The Bluetooth sound has been massive improvement with anc working nice haven't been able to. Try wifi as my pc is down. So far very pleased. It's a bit bigger but headset is better for it

Loving my Corsair Virtuoso Maxs

A solid 8. The range could be better & in 2025 they should be compatible with all platforms. There’s currently 2 separate models for pc/ps and xbox/pc. The pc/ps version(the ones i have)has access to a few things the xbox version doesn’t like the pause & skip buttons. Something about the sound control and maybe other features I’m forgetting. The boxes look *extremely* similar so i bought the “wrong” but still better pair as an xbox/pc player & i just don’t think that should be a thing anymore.

Im a corsair guy for sure. I own the XT RGB with wicked cush and have mained them for a couple years. Haha not like i had another pair or anything. Anyway i just picked up the Virtouso Max on 1/25. Updated firmware and im fairy Tech savy. Amazing sound over the XTs once i played around with dobly and sound ID. Truely fantastic. I have a big head and I do notice clamping force on my head but it fits will. ANC is crazy. I didnt think i would need it but damn its goodtransparancy mode is good not amazing. I have zero sleep to wake volume issues Side tone works barely <---- frankly worthless also trans mode is not a work aroundMic is good just like XT

I have read similar comments. I think the mic is good. I have zero complaints about the mic quality

I had a chance to use my headset with my friends last night. I initially had to lower my sensitivity in icue. After about 5 mins of how this questions to my friends they seem to prefer the new mic. Hope this helps.

I tried so many headphones and headsets it's crazy. The Maxwell is fine but really heavy and meh mic Rog Delta 2 has a good mic now and easy to EQ, but too expensive for what it is Razer is just average at best for most of them. Astro is great, but f the dock. JBL Quantum series sound is very average. Great bass Corsair Virtuoso Max audio quality is insanely below others at the same price point. Alienware Pro is 100$ too expensive, ears gets hot unde an hour and mine lasted 4 days. I heard good things about the Atlas Air.

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 just got these yesterday and I love them. Except... The pads. After 30 minutes of gaming, my ears are burning. Ok, I thought I'll just buy some thicker pads with gel cooling. Nope. Corsair using a proprietary pad mounting system with no pad replacement is a deal breaker. I know these are newer but the Virtuoso pro's use the same system I think. There is no pad replacement for them still, so these are going back to Best Buy.

Noooo! I absolutely understand from a business perspective, but I'm also sad because I specifically bought the headset with the mindset of definitely replacing the earcups and headband with yours because the features are what I need. and I only heard good things about your work. I bought the headset in early January and it's honestly not that uncomfortable as I expected but the headband is objectively, actually bad. I'd still buy earcups for several reasons even though I like the originals. I've been refreshing your site and also following your comments to see when they pop up. Do you know if the non-Max Virtuoso WC headbands work with the Max because they doesn't seem too different?

Ive had the max for 2 weeks now. They sound great, build and noise canceling are awesome as well. They hurt the top of my head after about 30-40 minutes and no chatmix is crazy. I feel they could easily update through the IQ software to replace the Bluetooth wheel with chat mix but we'll see.

i got the corsair virtuoso max's a while back and haven't regretted a thing :)

I have an Arctis Nova Pro and I'm currently looking to replace it. The DAC knob died **right** out of warranty and only works in one direction, and now, periodically the headset cuts out and just emits a super loud buzzing/white noise until I turn it off and on again. For a $350 headset to last less than 2 years is ridiculous, IMO. Currently testing out a Corsair Virtuoso Max, but idk if I'm gonna stick with it. The audio is fine, but damn is it uncomfortable (at least out of the box.) Was thinking of trying the Kraken 4 pro, but looks like this one isn't great either.

I actually ended up keeping it. It felt more comfortable after breaking it in. I agree on the Chatmix part though

Yep. I’m using the Corsair Vertuo Max now and it’s pretty good. Lasts for DAYS on a charge

I have gone through all the premium/best-reviewed ones and the Corsair Virtuoso is the best overall in my experience. I didn't like the weird headband on the Steel Series Arctic line. For me it was not comfortable at all. I had a previous version of the Arctis with the little dock and hot-swap batteries, and I LOVED that battery switch feature.

Corsair HS80 max or virtuoso is my rec Don't get the pulse it has poor build quality and underwhelming battery life

Never buy a Razer headset. I have the Corsair Virtuoso and it’s been great for me. Wireless but an insane battery life, really good, detachable microphone. Fairly comfortable but not the most, sometimes have to adjust the ear pads.

+1 for the Virtuoso. It's a solid headset, great mic and has the benefit of using both wired and wireless channels simultaneously.

I’m very happy with my Corsair virtuoso. Solid build, good sound. I have younger kids who use and abuse it and it’s still trucking. Only thing I didn’t like is the headband and cups. The spray leather deteriorated, so I opted for valour fabric instead, very comfy

OW subreddit isn’t the best resource for this, YouTube and review sites are. I think, imo, $200 is a better budget for a high end headset, and even then you can get something that’s quality between $100-$200. My own anecdotal experience, my Corsair Virtuoso have been solid for the last 4 years. My brother recently got Astro A30s and he likes them but he paid the premium for them for their ability to easily switch between console and PC. Both headsets go on sale often, as they have been out for a while now, so I wouldn’t buy either at full price. HyperX, also, has some good headsets but I’d look at reviews of the specific headset you’re interested in.

I'm replacing my virtuouso with the nova. The v's cups are too small for my ears and the headband fatigues my skull, they are super heavy aswell. I did like the build quality and the detachable mic though. Battery has been dieing much quicker after a year but that could be my fault.

Really didn't like it. Quite dull sound imo + USB micro. Still love my Corsair Virtuoso

iCue constantly explodes, requiring a reinstall to fix, and the settings you put on the headset REQUIRE iCue to reapply every time the headset connects. I have the Virtuoso, and I HATE the green "not muted" light, and I hate the lack of control over which voice prompts they use. The cups degraded to shreds in under 2 years, the plastic holding one cup broke from an accidental drop onto the desk. The volume wheel has a mind of its own, can adjust system volume randomly, and may or may not skyrocket to 0 or 100% on its own. Needless to say, I have regrets, hence why I'm on this forum looking for alternatives

I should clarify, \*SOME\* options revert to factory. There are two ways for me to turn off the logo lighting, turning the color to black, and setting the brightness to zero. If I set it to black, it will restore its color when not running iCue, if I set brightness to zero, it holds that setting. The same cannot be said of the "enable green light while active" setting. There is seemingly no way to turn that green light off without having iCue running.

I was told to go back to Corsair Virtuoso headset because Maxwell mic sucked so bad. I disagree. And if I have to spend MORE money on a pricey headset to make it work well, then it has shit value

These are great, but with the right EQ settings, the Corsair Virtuoso easily outclasses them. Of course, that comes at a steep premium.

The mic quality on the virtuoso is on a whole other level compared to other headsets in the same price range, goes from muddy to crisp and crystal clear with the virtuoso I will say my only complaint at the beginning was the comfort, it felt a bit too tight on my head but maybe that's just me

My absolute favorite headset of all time is the Corsair Virtuoso. Has a good program to adjust the eq and great mic.

i use the corsair virtuoso and connect it to DOLBY ACCESS for terrific in game audio queues. not joking when i turn on the game mode i can hear footsteps so far away and so accurately that i can still be useful when im dead because of my comms.