Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless Review
Aesthetics & Build
If the Virtuoso RGB Wireless does anything correctly it’s in the aesthetics department. This headset is easily one of the best I’ve seen and most certainly the best I’ve used here. Decent building materials can go a long way into making a product look premium and that’s the case here. There isn’t anything I can point to in particular that’s an overt design element, but it’s in the little finishes and touches where it all comes together to create an unusually appealing appearance. In as far as gaming headsets go, the Virtuoso RGB is second to none. Of course, when one attaches the microphone it looks more traditional, but for gamers such as myself which rarely need to speak to anyone during gameplay, these look incredible.
Solid construction, with a symmetrical circular design, it looks serious and demands to be taken as such. Regardless of its sonic abilities, with these aesthetic qualities and high quality (for a gaming headset) finishes you’re mentally prepared for an above average audio experience. Those that would not bother with gaming headsets because of their garish designs should at the least take a second look at these with some serious consideration.
In terms of construction materials, the headset has some heft to it, however it isn’t as much as you’d think form the pictures. The aluminium frame wrapped in a myriad of soft touch materials and what seems to be treated plastics works exceedingly well. I can’t speak to what the headset will look like a year from now, but right now it all feels robust.
Of all three models in the family, I believe this Carbon model is the least visually striking. Not because it lacks anything per se, but simply due to the other models looking even more exquisite. This same headset in white looks phenomenal and the SE model elevates itself above the ‘Gaming headset’ market.
