With a new spin on the original BlackShark's design - from eight years ago - the V2 packs brand new tech, a lightweight design, and Razer quality and stylings into a great value, exquisite PC offering. Only recently released but easily one of the best, if not the best, gaming headset I have tested in, well, ever, and a very worthy inhabitant of this top spot, finally taking the crown from the Kraken Tournament Edition. It might be expensive, but this headset does plenty to justify its price tag.

Subtle RGB lighting glows beneath the mirrored Corsair logos on either side. The craftsmanship of the Virtuoso XT simply shines through, with a high-quality design and build level, featuring durable machined aluminium and soft leatherette. Dolby Atmos provides excellent surround sound, and the battery is good enough for a full day’s use. The ‘broadcast-quality' detachable microphone performs excellently for voice chat with very minor compression, while the headset's multi-connectivity means you can use the Virtuoso XT with almost any device.

The sound quality is impeccable, with clear mids, loud bass, and unmuddied high notes in games, music, and movies. It's a PC headset for gaming that truly offers a premium gaming experience. Although the price tag is quite lofty, Corsair’s incredible Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT punches well within its price range and above, even trading blows with pricier audiophile sets.

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