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Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless (Non-SE) Gaming Headset White $280.00 Delivered (Was $329.00) @ Amazon AU

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Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless (Non-SE) Gaming Headset White $280.00 Delivered (Was $329.00) @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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monk00 on 15/06/2020 - 22:25 amazon.com.au (344 clicks)
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Looks like price getting back to it used to be https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/510744

Best mic in comparison to the other wireless headsets, ideal for meetings wfh etc besides gaming.

Review from Chris Pratt below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXw_kI1tKvs

It is only available in white at Amazon, with carbon/black version exclusive only at JB Hi-fi $349 (awaiting stock) https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/corsair-virtuoso-rgb-wire…

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  • jasswolf on 15/06/2020 - 23:44
    +5

    It's just not worth spending this much money on wireless audio tech given what's on the horizon next year (Bluetooth 5.2, LC3, LC3Plus), but if you're going to spend in this range, this just is not it, at all unless you desperately need the microphone for a wireless streaming setup. The sound quality from the headphone itself is just not any good for the price bracket.

    For 99.99999% of you, when they're on sale, just look at:

    • SteelSeries Arctis 7 (<$150)
    • Corsair HS70 (<$120, may have been discontinued though)
    • HyperX Cloud Flight (<$140, again may have been discontinued).

    I'd expect all three to go on sale for Prime Day if there's stock. With the left over $150, you can invest in a nicer wired pair of headphones too, some sweet IEMs, or just put the money into another part of your gaming rig, like furthering a GPU or monitor upgrade. Or you can just deal with the cable while low latency Bluetooth gear emerges.

    Best mic in comparison to the other wireless headsets, ideal for meetings wfh etc besides gaming.

    I mean, the 80-150ms latency penalty doesn't matter for conference calls.

    • windwai on 16/06/2020 - 00:44

      Thanks, I am interested in buying a gaming wireless headset as well, looking at Plantronics RIG 800. No wonder why a lot of headsets is on sale now.
      But new models are usually full price at release. If the older model meets our need and at a much better price tag, it could be a better option. Not to mention, no need to wait for the old model.

        • windwai on 16/06/2020 - 11:14

          Thanks, but I am looking for a wireless one.

            • Suspect420 on 16/06/2020 - 13:07

              @jasswolf: Are you aware of when Bluetooth 5.2 will be available? When manufacturers will have implemented and released new headsets?

              I'm looking to buy a new headset (my previous Nari Ultimates were destroyed by my nephews a few weeks ago).

              • jasswolf on 16/06/2020 - 13:29

                @Suspect420: I would suspect headphones/TWS gear to come first, but I don't have any details beyond a couple of early releases. Headset product cycles seem to be Q2 of a given year, so don't expect anything there, but honestly, I think this change means that gaming headsets will become a bit of a relic. People will just buy an adaptor and use their existing Bluetooth gear with all their devices.

                Every mobile SoC from now on will have support (the Snapdragon 768G was first), and there should be dongles before the end of the year. There's already some chi-fi gear with some BT 5.2 support, but I'm not exactly sure if low latency is part of the minimum standard for BT 5.2, though I believe it is in some (read: lower quality) form.

                I would focus on LC3Plus in future audio gear (and related devices/adaptors).

                • Suspect420 on 16/06/2020 - 13:58

                  @jasswolf: Thanks for the reply.

                  Can you recommend the best wired and wireless Xbox one headphones ?

              • yacman on 17/06/2020 - 11:03

                @Suspect420: How did you find the Nari?

                Looking at going the NariWirless or RIG 800HD if I don't get these.

                My G933 (amazing headphones) got stuck on a firmware update and won't work anymore, can't buy them anymore so I'm forced to find something new.

                • Suspect420 on 17/06/2020 - 12:12

                  @yacman: The Nari ultimates were great and lasted just over two years. They take a while getting used to the haptic feedback (vibrations) which don't seem to have consistency. The same song/sound doesn't have the same vibrations so it seemed very ad-hoc.

                  I ended up buying the SteelSeries X9 Xbox version which works with PC and Xbox and I am extremely impressed. Soundwise they are a mile ahead of the Nari Ultimate's and clarity is exceptional. I haven't tried the microphone with friends to get feedback on voice clarity yet

                  • yacman on 17/06/2020 - 12:22

                    @Suspect420: Thanks for the feedback!

                    I was very on the fence about the Razors quality so to know you think the SteelSeries sound is much better is great knowledge to have. From what I'm seeing the Artics Wireless Pros would be the ultimate headphones to buy right now but at over $500 they are just way too expensive.

                    When you talk about the sound you do mean in-game though correct? because I notice you mentioned music playback for the haptic (but I presume that was just to describe your comparison).

            • yacman on 17/06/2020 - 10:59

              @jasswolf: As far as I'm aware barley any gaming headphone operates via Bluetooth?

              If someone was in the market for headphones now, implementing this new technology (if manufactures see it relevant to gaming headsets not music headphones) could be a while off.

              I think your advice about overspending may be valid but do you have any information on new gaming headphones coming out using this tech?

              • jasswolf on 17/06/2020 - 15:27

                @yacman: Nothing, but there are Bluetooth chips, Bluetooth SoCs and Bluetooth headphones that do support Bluetooth 5.2, so at least the core specifications. What's unclear is exactly what low latency modes are included in the core specifications. They're not all major releases, but they exist in retail products.

                I believe the LC3 base codec is designed to work with hearing aids, which need to be low latency for very obvious reasons, so there will at the very least be a low bitrate option that meets the criteria, but I'd recommend LC3Plus low latency for best audio quality.

                Gaming headsets tend to lag behind, but I'd expect a lot refreshed gear next year, but at that point why wouldn't you just get the best tuned audio and stick a wireless modmic on it? Those will get cheaper too.

    • monk00 on 16/06/2020 - 13:40

      Knowing the tech is just around the corner, I think you're right, maybe I'll just go with the cheaper option for now. Also I'm not entirely convince with this color, in the long run carbon version would preserve better.

      My current setup, webcam as a mic, kinda not ideal with the family running around during these time. Between SteelSeries Arctis 7 and HyperX Cloud Flight, which one you reckon would do the job better?

      • jasswolf on 16/06/2020 - 13:47
        +1

        Neither of these are going to really be a big step up in terms of mic quality (if at all), just the mic is going to be closer in proximity, and wired headsets will crap all over all of these.

        The Virtuoso does this better (possibly with a higher bitrate?) but it's a mild improvement, mostly through tuning the audio to disguise the lack of clarity. It is in no way shape or form worth $130 more for that, especially with the headset's audio quality. For that money, you can get desk mics that will take you to an entirely new level of microphone quality, while still having the mic on the headset when you need it.

        In terms of default sound signature, I would recommend the Flight, but longer term it would benefit from a pad change. The Arctis 7 needs an equaliser adjustment to get something nice, but you're getting smaller headphones that generally suit smaller heads better, so the Flight probably wins on comfort, while the Arctis has an edge with the weight.

        But if you want something for high quality music listening, wait for BT 5.2 for a wireless option. You can get good quality wired headphones for as low as $80 if you know what you're looking for.

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