Corsair Void RGB Elite Wireless Headset Review

A Closer Look & Performance

The Corsair Void RGB Elite is a superb looking headset, even if it does feel a little bit like your favourite band doing a comeback tour. It’s extremely similar to the non-Elite model because they haven’t really changed the external look at all. Of course, as I said earlier, if it isn’t broken don’t fix it. It may be a two-year-old design, but it’s still every bit as fantastic today as it was back then.

The headband is very durable, as are the ear cup mounts. It features a cast metal design that gives it a really firm and stable mount. This means they can use a single pivot mount on one side of the ear cup rather than two. That means the headset feels less bulky, and it also doesn’t stick out the side of your head too much either.

Plus, having the pivot mount means that while you can adjust the ear cups a little bit vertically, they can also be folded in horizontally. When wearing the headset around your neck between games, having them fold flat like this makes them a lot more comfortable to wear. Plus, any movement also helps ensure a clean and flat fit around your ears. We all have different shaped heads, so this is a welcome addition to the ergonomics.

The actual headband is mostly plastic, but that means it has a good amount of flex and movement too. Plus, that helps cut the weight down quite a bit. Make no mistake though, it’s plenty durable, and I suspect there’s a metal band running throughout the whole thing.

I like that the length adjustment is integrated here too, rather than an exposed slider further down. It’s just a cleaner look overall. Plus, the range of adjustment is huge, so while it fits my kids, it even fits my massive head with room to spare; very few headsets extend far enough for me.

The headset is wireless, so you’re going to need some controls at your fingertips. There’s a two-way toggle here allowing you to make quick volume changes. However, you can also push it in to mute/unmute.

On the side, you’ll find the master power control. The headset will turn its self off eventually when not in use, but to save power, it’s always best to shut it down yourself when you’re done. Below that, a handy microphone mute button so your mates can’t hear what you really think about their gaming.

The ear cups are very nicely padded with a lightweight and breathable memory foam. They’re fabric coated rather than leather too, which makes them much more comfortable for long gaming sessions. Of course, it doesn’t quite lock in the sound as much, but it’s really a matter of personal preference on the feel and sound you get from cloth/leather pads.

You get the same memory foam and cloth setup on the headband too.

The microphone is “Discord Certified” but whatever that means, as any bloody microphone is. That’s like saying the headphones are ear certified. Regardless, it’s a decent size boom and the frequency range is pretty decent too. It cuts off below 100hz, so it’s not going to pick up too much bass tones and has quite an open and natural sound to it.

I do prefer a detachable microphone myself, as I so rarely use one while gaming. However, if you’re a big online gamer, having it ready to deploy at any moment is no bad thing either.

The real star of the show here, however, has to be the new drivers. I must admit, for many users and in many usage scenarios, they may not even notice the difference. The are better on paper, no doubt about it. However, you need to remember to configure Windows Audio to output the full range and quality the drivers can accept, and you need an audio source that delivers the range. They’re not quite Hi-Res, but they’re getting up there.

Numbers and specs aside for a moment, I loved the sound of the Corsair Void headset when I first reviewed them. This does sound a bit better, and I can’t say fairer than that. Despite the breathable ear padding, there’s still a good low-end “womp” to the bass when you need it. Plus, the drivers have a lot of texture and warmth you can dial in on the mid-ranges. It brings out a lot of detail in your games and sounds absolutely stunning when cranking your favourite music. The treble has the biggest boost though, it’s crystal clear and sharp, and lends well to voice chat and competitive gaming, without compromising the rest of the audio range.

Of course, this being Corsair, you can use their iCUE software. From here, you can tinker with those little RGB lights on the side. RGB on a headset? Yeah, I know, but this is small and tasteful as far as RGB goes, so I’ll allow it. Furthermore, you can tinker with the EQ and other profiles. I quite like the stock profile for a change, but a little push to the mid-ranges really worked well for giving more grunt to the sound; that’s all subjective though.