Corsair Vengeance 2000 Headset Review
Taking a look at the Corsair Vengeance 2000 Headset can wireless make the grade?
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I have never used a Corsair headset before, being limited to only their RAM in previous system builds. This time however I have decided to get a new headset (after my last one broke) and to finally go wireless. Without any further ado I decided to look at the new Corsair Vengeance 2000 Wireless 7.1. I am hoping to find something which is both comfortable, capable of producing top quality audio and have a clear microphone that is easy to use.
Looks
The first thing I should say is that the headset itself looks both professional and comfortable to wear. Its brushed metal effect on the 2 sides nicely complements the signature black and blue Corsair colours on the headset, resulting in a very good overall first impression. The electronic lighting is well positioned and subtle, with only minimal branding from Corsair visible on the outside.
Comfort is a factor also and has not been overlooked. The headset features fairly large head and ear supports in the form of a padded and smooth liner, which allow the user to wear the headset for long durations of time without undue fatigue or discomfort. The microphone easily moves down from its rest position and is very quick to set-up and use without any undue hassle or problems.
Sound
The second main point is the excellent sound this headset produces time after time. On a number of both modern and antique games in my collection the sound is fantastic, being both crisp, clear and full of bass when required. The positional sound is excellent in modern games, letting the user know where things are occurring quickly and accurately. Whilst virtual audio is no replacement for a true home theatre set up, it is a very decent contending headset against true surround sound headsets, even out-performing some of them I have had the pleasure to use over the years. It certainly performs a lot better then a number of headsets I have owned over the years and is a lot comfier and sturdier to boot.
Battery & Range
The battery life is good for a wireless headset. In personal use I find I need to charge them every 2-3 evenings worth of gaming. The headset handily reminds you when it is running low on charge by emitting a beep sound every minute roughly and requires plugging back into its lead. The wireless range of the set is also very good, having tested it up to 20 to 25 feet away through 2 to 3 structural walls the sound was still produced cleanly with no delay. Although the battery is larger and therefore heavier it allows a lot of output from the speakers without a repeat, frequent charging.
Overall Thoughts
I was very impressed with the Vengeance headset overall. It is an excellent peripheral with good bass, clear and crisp low, mid and high tones for sound. Its design is very good and stylish with a decent battery and a very good wireless range in a domestic setting. The price is higher then average to reflect this, with the average RRP around £110 in the UK. I would personally say that if you are looking for an excellent wireless headset that both looks, sounds and feels great you should certainly get yourself one. I did this and have not looked back since!
Ben 'Elye' Antliff