If you don’t think you’ll use wired and Bluetooth connections at the same time, you’ve got better options. Use a paper clip or similar thin object to press into the hole until the receiver's LED begins to blink. The CORSAIR HS70 BLUETOOTH Gaming Headset delivers both comfort and quality with memory foam ear pads, custom-tuned 50mm neodymium audio drivers, and simultaneous wired connection for game audio with Bluetooth® for chat.

This really is a terrific microphone for a headset mic and does a good job no matter what you throw at it. If you prefer a different sound profile, their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help tweak their sound.

They're compatible with iCUE software so you can customize their sound and their microphone offers a great overall performance. When charging, an LED on the right ear cup is red until the cans are fully charged, at which point the light turns off.

It's actually kind of disappointing there is no built-in mic, too, so you didn't have to use the removable mic. The microphone jack holds the microphone securely in place, while the arm itself is incredibly flexible and includes a pop filter. They also support Bluetooth so that you can use them more casually, and their boom mic offers a better overall performance. However, I always suggest serious streamers and podcasters invest in a USB mic; You can learn all about them on our Best Gaming Microphones page. Sound quality from the 50mm drivers is excellent and well-balanced out of the box, although you can tweak the audio via Corsair's iCUE software using the USB connection or your own equalizer easy enough.I switched it up a bit and listened to some Megan Thee Stallion, and when the bass line dropped in her song “Don’t Stop, “I had no choice but to chair dance to the thumping bass. Ocuk Limited trading as Overclockers UK is a credit broker, not a lender, and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. WCUK Online Ltd is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 824034) and acts as a credit intermediary. The grille on the outside of the earcups isn’t functional, but it’s a step up from a flat plastic backing.

The sound was recorded with microphone sensitivity set to 100% and not post-processed or edited in any way.

The SteelSeries Arctis 3 2019 Edition Wireless are slightly better headphones than the Corsair HS70 Bluetooth. Backbone and Kojima Productions have teamed up to create this special edition controller, and it comes with a free copy of Death Stranding.