VIRTUOSO RGB WIRELESS XT High-Fidelity Gaming Headset

Yo, I just went through this process. Unfortunately, all the wireless gaming headphones are lack luster in some way. Maxwell was the closest to what I wanted but went through two broken pairs so there's quality issues with the current versions and they're heavy. Corsair Virtuoso XT are great for FPS shooters and with an EQ actually have decent sound for media consumption but they get blown out of the water by professional headphones, and the battery is really bad and have to charge 1-2 times a day, mic imo is decent. Astro A50x is good with everything but sound. In FPS games I was missing so much detail compared to other headphones with them. I bought myself a Fiio BTR17 portable amp and now settled with Sennheiser HD 490 pro with a 4.4mm balanced cable. The portable amp makes the wired headphones into a wireless setup. I keep the amp in my pocket with the wire down my side, but Im thinking of even other methods like attaching the amp to the side of the headphone and using a very short cable. I added a Tonor microphone: [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DG2RSR77](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DG2RSR77) attached to the side of the headphones which has great sound quality. Also got a bluetooth USB that makes the wireless range ridiculously good. I like this set up because it's the best sound and microphone quality while keeping it wireless. I should throw in that the HD 490s are insanely comfortable and light headphones. People praise them for the comfort and I absolutely agree, you sometimes forget you're even wearing them because they fit like a glove. You can't even compare the sound quality of gaming headphones (apart from Maxwells) to professional headphones like the 490s. I can hear details, subtelties and separate sounds with them that you can't with most gaming headphones. Only draw back is having to charge the microphone and amp separately, and having to turn bluetooth on/off in windows settings at launch so it pairs with my amp (but could probably fix that with a script that launches when windows starts). I tried the MMX 330 pro before the HD 490 and that is very good if you don't mind wired.

I always use my headphones. Corsair Virtuoso XT. they're ok, have a relatively great mic (only compared to other gaming headsets), but absolutely overpriced an kinda uncomfortable. if you want speakers, either go for the Edifier R19BT 2.0 or if you have enough space for a subwoofer (under ur desk, gotta be not pressed against the wall or anything really) get the Creative Pebble Plus 2.1. the Pebble will sound overall better at a lower price (should be around 40) . But it needs extra space under your desk. the Edifier R19BT sound a little worse at a higher price (around 50), but doesn't need the extra space. I got the Edifier R19BTs for my roommate just last week. it's honestly overkill for just YT video watching. But yeah either option is great for their price. edit: I used to have speakers, but they're busted. it's just that I don't want to ALWAYS have a headphone on my head. sometimes it's bothersome. can't tell you what I had, doe. some no name shii, that was gifted to me (like the owner wanted to throw them away and went: yo u need speakers?) they sounded terrible, but if you chillin, it don't really matter. imma get the pebbles one day. or something better if something better comes out or drops in price by the time I actually buy one

I can recommend my Corsair virtuoso XT - the latency and the wireless quality is top notch - only downside is the weight of the headset. If you're looking for a lighter one, I definitely advise to choose one with usb-c dongle connection and not bluetooth to avoid latency issues

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I loved them, until i bought a pair of Corsair - now i would not buy Pro x again

Corsair Virtuoso XT

I think this is largely dependent on head shape/size, and ear shape/size. I can wear my XM5's for 8 hours a day, but others find them uncomfortable to wear for longer than an hour at a time. I have corsair virtuso xt headphones and i've given up on wearing them around my head and just wear them around my neck, otherwise 30 minutes in, i'll get a bad headache

I've recently acquired a set of the new and sparkly Evolve3 85's and I was excited to get going with them. I've got a set of Evolve 2 55's, a set of 65's and two sets of the 75's. I really love these headsets and they fit the bill in every way, apart from they are on-ear and not over ear which is what I really wanted, for comfort. I open the box to the new 85's, get them all connected, make sure they're updated etc and I was instantly unimpressed with the active noise cancelling ability of them. I gave them the benefit of the doubt, with the thinking that maybe it changes based on environments... Nope. I'm currently sat in an office with people talking (not very loudly) roughly 15m away, a radio on, printer going brrrr every now and again, people making tea/coffee, typing, tapping on the table - I hear it ALL. Even while listening to music. I'm not sure if it's just the ones I have that are defective, or whether an update is needed or that's just what this model is like, but these are poor compared to my other Jabra sets. "Find focus literally anywhere with our best ever noise cancellation. **Jabra Advanced ANC™** adapts to your individual fit and surroundings to block distractions for both music and calls – something most headsets can’t do." This is what Jabra have on their website, but so far, I do not believe any of it and actually, it's totally the opposite! Does anyone else have these? If so, how have you gotten on with the ANC functionality?

If there was an available update, I would, but the Evolve3 generation are only a month old. The 85 series was supposed to be refreshed with removal of boom mic, but instead integrated microphones. In terms of microphone clarity, comfort, sound quality itself, they are phenomenal - best headphones I've had in regards to those areas. But (and it's a very voluptuous but), the ANC is ridiculously weak. I'm typing on my own keyboard in front of me. I've got my Evolve2 75's, Samsung Buds 4 pro (I know they're in ear, different fit type etc) and some Bose QuietComfort Ultra - all of them, I can only hear about 5-10% of the total noises that go above the noise threshold. The Evolve3 85's - I hear about 70% of all noises - they're really not good.

I've tried everything and over the last week or so, I've really put them through their paces. In some niche circumstances, they really are fantastic for ANC. I was sat below an AC unit and I couldn't hear a thing from it, but a little adjustment of one of the cups around my ear and all of a sudden, I could hear everything for a few seconds.... So there's definitely room for improvement regarding the 'AI' functionality. It would be fantastic to have an option to use the AI ANC. Toggle between ON or OFF - if it's OFF, allow a low/med/high scale. I am in touch with Jabra support already :D

I've tried with both sidetone on and sidetone off - absolutely no difference in ANC levels from what I can hear. Though when in a call and the headset is connected as the main communication device, then it does work and can hear my own voice. I've got a pair of Corsair Virtuoso XT's that have sidetone and they operate a lot differently to this set