{"id":251,"date":"2023-01-17T07:08:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T07:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trittonaudio.com\/blog\/?p=251"},"modified":"2023-01-17T07:08:23","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T07:08:23","slug":"corsair-virtuoso-wireless-se-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trittonaudio.com\/blog\/corsair-virtuoso-wireless-se-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Corsair Virtuoso Wireless SE review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Corsair Virtuoso Wireless SE<\/a> is a high-end gaming headset offering a premium build, advanced microphone, and a suite of software features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The construction of the headset is made of aluminum with a leatherette-covered headband and ear pads made of thick, soft memory foam. It offers a weight of 372 grams and has a comfortable fit and well distributed heft. The frame is built almost entirely from aluminium, with a leatherette-covered headband, and hinges that rotate to lay flat in either direction. There\u2019s no creaking or otherwise reverberating noise when you make adjustments while wearing it. The ear pads are made of thick, soft memory foam wrapped in leatherette\u2014they\u2019re very comfortable, and establishing a decent seal is easy, though heat buildup is definitely an issue. Gamers with glasses may prefer something with velour earpads instead, as leatherette can cause issues around the arms of a pair of glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The headset offers multiple connectivity options including a 3.5mm cord, USB cord or wireless connectivity using a 2.4GHz USB RF dongle. It\u2019s pretty standard stuff, but appreciated all the same. Despite all the options, the headset is ultimately a straightforward plug-and-play affair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Onboard controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The onboard controls are all laid out pretty well, too. Many headsets fall into the trap of having a bunch of dials and buttons that look and feel basically the same, but the Corsair Virtuoso Wireless SE <\/a>doesn\u2019t have that problem. There\u2019s one switch, one dial, and one button, so no matter which you touch, you won\u2019t be confused about what\u2019s going to happen. The dial controls headphone volume, the switch toggles between wired and wireless modes, and the button mutes the detachable microphone\u2014it\u2019s actually part of the mic itself, so unplugging it gets rid of the button too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Microphone: The microphone is rather unique among gaming headsets. Corsair calls it a \u201cbroadcast-grade\u201d microphone, and it connects to the headset using mini-USB, rather than the typical 3.5mm jack. This means the mic, and its button, is actually capable of more complex things when paired with Corsair\u2019s iCue companion app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n