The popular Corsair HS60 has been replaced by the Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND. These wired gaming headphones work pretty well overall and look almost the same as the last model, but the padding on the ear cups is a little bit thicker. Because their padding is thicker, they create a tighter seal on the head.
This makes the sound more bass-heavy. Overall, their boom microphone works pretty well, and even though your voice sounds thin, it’s easy to hear even in moderately noisy places. They are comfortable enough to wear for long gaming sessions, and they look and feel very well-made and durable.
The idea behind this headset is that it should be easy to use. The Corsair HS60 PRO SURROUND isn’t for gamers who want every bell, whistle, and gadget under the sun. It’s for people who just want a simple audio solution that they can plug in and start using. So, from that point of view, it’s pretty damn good.
The HS60 PRO SURROUND is a sturdy gaming headset with a light metal frame and big leatherette ear pads. The leather cushion on the headband is studded, and it presses down with just the right amount of force.
The headphones sit on hinges that let them tilt a lot. This means that this headset will fit most head shapes comfortably. The control scheme of the Corsair HS60 PRO is the same as the previous version and is sub-par overall. The volume is controlled by a scroll wheel, and the mic can be turned on or off by clicking a button.
The wheel stops at minimum and maximum, which makes it easier to know what volume you’re at. The Corsair HS60 PRO headphones aren’t easy to carry around. Like most gaming headphones, they are big and don’t fold up into a smaller size. The Corsair HS60 PRO feel stable enough on the head to game on the couch or at a desk, but they move around when you move your head slightly.
They are tight enough that they should stay on during light jogs, but they aren’t the best choice for the gym or a more intense run. The fact that they are wired also makes it easy for them to get caught on something and fall off your head.
Here, as the name suggests, you can choose between stereo and 7.1 virtual surround sound. The latter is available through a USB Type-A micro-sound card dongle supplied with the headset, which also allows it to interface with Corsair’s iCUE software. Virtual surround has been on trial longer than the characters in “Twelve Angry Men,” and this headset won’t change that.