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The stem is flexible, but since it’s sheathed in rubber, it has a slight tendency not to hold its shape, unless you don’t bend it very far.

The microphone is removable, so you can get it completely out of the way when you don’t need it.
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And it features virtual 7.1 surround sound for PC gaming, which you can toggle from the desktop software. That reaches much further into the high end than the typical gaming headsets, which often emphasize bass response to the exclusion of all else. That said, the headphones boast a very generous dynamic range of 20Hz to 40,000Hz. There are plenty of less expensive headphones with the same drivers.
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The 50mm neodymium speaker drivers are welcome, but at this price range, they’re table stakes. What differentiates the Virtuoso from the rest of Corsair’s lineup, though, are the high-end aspirations of the audio components themselves. It sets up in seconds with no additional drivers required. To make Slipstream work, you need to plug the included USB dongle into either your PC or PS4. In principle, this should avoid the many problems with traditional Bluetooth audio. Corsair has built these headphones around its new, proprietary 2.4GHz “Slipstream” tech, which uses intelligent frequency shifting to keep the signal strong regardless of ambient RF activity at a range of up to 60 feet.

Wireless connectivity is the signature feature here. The other ear includes the USB-C charging cable and 3.5mm audio input, as well as the socket for the detachable microphone. The dial rotates smoothly but stiffly, so you won’t spin it by accident - a nice detail. The right ear has a wired/wireless switch and a finely knurled volume dial easily accessed around back with your thumb. The cups also swivel to sit on your ears more comfortably. The headband is marked with numbered detents that make it easy to keep the two cups extended symmetrically, and both the ears and headband are surrounded by a thick helping of memory foam. There are some plastic components, but they’re built around a lot of machined aluminum, both in the band and cups. Eschewing bright colors and aggressive styling, the Virtuoso looks pretty mundane, with a color palette of muted silver, black, and grey. Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless SE - Design and FeaturesĪs mentioned, the Virtuoso’s design leans away from an aggressive gamer aesthetic.
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Without even trying them on, you get the sense that Corsair know that these are understated headphones that have more in common with, say, a high-end Beyerdynamic than Corsair’s own VOID Pro RGB SE headphones. At that price, it we’d expect it to be an all-around great set of cans, something you could wear all day long for music before switching roles for gaming in the evening.
