However, some EQ tweaks saw particularly sensitive introductions of distortion at specific frequencies.
Its competition is intense, but this headset does it all with some unfortunate audio distortion.
Huge amount of adjustability, very comfortable.
The box includes the headset, a detachable mic, a USB-C braided cable, a USB dongle for wireless connectivity, a hard-shell carry case, and the headset itself.
Looks fantastic, with premium construction and materials.
Great feature set, which includes Bluetooth simultaneous audio.
A potent and cinematic audio profile.
The Virtuoso Max scores big in the style department.
Carry case is a nice bonus.
Mic monitoring sidetone both max out a little quiet for me.
Fabric earcups give them a warm feel used indoors over long periods.
I’m not a huge fan of coarser fabric ear cups, preferring leatherette-style options, but they are comfortable.
It will feel a tad overpriced unless you’re going to very actively use all of its features.
ANC and certain audio frequencies can introduce mild distortion.
Corsair is back with a premium headset offering for Xbox and PC users in its Virtuoso Max.
The on-ear controls on the Corsair Virtuoso Max are very good, making it easy to control Bluetooth devices and your Xbox / PC sound mix simultaneously.
Price and specsFeatures, design, and comfortAudio and mic experienceCompetitionShould you buy it?
Active noise cancelling joins Bluetooth 5.3 simultaneous audio.
50mm graphene drivers meet RGB ear cups.
The omnidirectional mic here can be detached and has an on-device mute button plus a configurable notification LED for good measure.
Does the ratio of price-to-premium add up for the Corsair Virtuoso Max?
Will it land on mybest Xbox headsetslist?
Let’s review together.
There’s a huge amount of adjustability on this headset, and it should be suitable for most gamers' noggins.
This review was conducted with a Virtuoso Max headset unit provided by Corsair.
The company did not view the contents of this article before publication.
On the spec sheet, you’ll see a simultaneous 2.4 GHz wireless USB radio with Bluetooth 5.3.
The Corsair Virtuoso Max comes with a great carrying case to sweeten the deal.
The other version is identical but doesn’t support Xbox, likely owing to some licensing requirements from Microsoft.
First and foremost, it looks fantastic and might be among the best-looking headsets I’ve seen recently.
The mic is detachable to that end, too, if you’re going mobile.
The Corsair Virtuoso Max is a frustrating headset in the end because it’s incredibly impressive in so many ways but stumbles shy of perfection at the finishing line.
The headset has fabric ear cups, which I’m not always a huge fan of.
Although I have sensitive skin, I generally prefer either leatherette style or finer satin-style fabric on my ears.
I just wish they’d used the leather from the carrying case on the earcups instead.
Another impressively generous aspect is its adjustability.
However, on this, I only needed to go halfway before it was slipping off my head.
It hasDolby Atmossupport on board, too, which is a nice bonus.
The on-ear controls on the Corsair Virtuoso Max are more than adequate.
The action on the buttons is solid and reassuring, continuing the “premium” theme running throughout.
On paper, we have a ton of great features here.
We have a stunning visual design, we have a comfortable profile, and massive battery life.
How does it sound, though?
The Corsair Virtuoso Max has 50mm graphene drivers that offer a compelling soundscape.
The soundscape also lends itself incredibly well to tactical play, with strong separation buoyed further byDolby Atmos.
Still, I think that, for most people, they’ll probably be more than fine.
However, there are some aspects of the soundscape I think most people probablywon’tbe fine with.
Microphones on the headset record, analyze and then introduce a soundwave that cancels out the external noise.
When it works well, it’s great.
However, I think Corsair needed to make some tweaks here.
I found that certain frequencies can also trigger distortion and interference sounds, especially in the high-mids.
At this point, it’s hard to tell.
I will say that it’s quite subtle and something you’d have to listen out for.
Another downside is the sidetone here, too.
I know not everybody wants it, though.
It’s a shame that the Virtuoso Max misses out on top marks for audio.
Given the price ask, I had fairly high hopes for an immaculate sound experience, and it comesveryclose.
Corsair Virtuoso Max: Should you buy?
You should buy this if …
You want a headset that sounds and looks great.
You want to use it in every aspect of day-to-day life, beyond gaming.
You should not buy this if …
You don’t need active noise canceling or RGB lights.
You want to save money; there are more affordable options.
You are sensitive to electrical buzzing since this headset seems susceptible in certain sound scenarios.
It may also be possible that my review unit has some pop in of flaw or fault.
So it’s easy to compare and contrast sound reproduction on the fly here.
For the most part, the Corsair Virtuoso Max does absolutely everything right.
