Final words and conclusion
Final words and conclusion
I linked the review to this unit's little brother (the HS50) in the first page of this review, and we felt like (for 50USD) it delivered excellent value for money with regard to a basic gaming audio experience. In other words, 'it did what it said on the tin'. There is no doubt that the HS60's offer an expanded feature set over their little brother but is the extra 30 USD worth the outlay? There is no RGB... and, actually, that's really it, as far as I am concerned. You get a tried and very true 'big' headset experience with 2x 50mm drivers, a very comfortable wearing experience, and - despite the early access status - an excellent control suite that not only allows you to tailor your listening experience, but also control any other Corsair peripherals you may own. For 79.99, is it worth it? Well, you cannot say that it's 'cheap,' especially when you consider that the Void series of headsets are really not that much money when you stop and look. This puts the HS60's in an odd market position, even within Corsair's own range.
Wearing Comfort
I think I made my feelings fairly plain earlier on in this review, but I'll do so again. Top marks, here, absolutely zero complaints. It's not often I find a headset that I have zero complaints about in this department, but this is one of those rare times. There is plenty of adjustment available on the earcups (with improved rotation), and the padding below the headband is, in a word, very good. I had no ear or temple fatigue when wearing this unit, even after a significant length of wear time. If I could give scores out of 10, here, I would. It's a 10, no question.
Software and Use
This is one of those units where the addition of what the USB adapter offers is something you 100% should use without question. The default audio experience is absolutely fine, but to get the most out of the unit you should use the adapter. It's that simple. The iCUE software is good, and whilst I really dislike how many software suites we are expected to use in 2018 (fan control, RGB, audio, etc), this is one I will forgive for its ease of use and - according to my use case - lack of bugs, save the two I mentioned regarding number of active profiles and on the fly changing of sliders. It really didn't change how the software worked, however, so my reason for mentioning them is purely academic.
Conclusion
The big question, then, must be whether the extra 25-30 USD on the HS60's over the HS50's, and are they cheap enough to warrant a look over the Void series? Well, to my mind, it's a very easy 'yes.' Admittedly, the extra money spent on gaming peripherals could be used to spend on an overpriced GPU, but that is not the fault of the industry or Corsair. I have little issue in recommending these to any prospective buyer. Actually, I have no issue. What I appreciated about this headset was how remarkably consistent it was across a wide range of tests and angles of scrutiny. Comfort, software, quality, and - most of all - the audio experience. Now, these units are sent my way and what I do with them after the fact is up to me. Consider it a major endorsement, therefore, when I say that the HS60s are going to become my new daily cans. I liked them that much. I was not disappointed in any way at all with the unit, and given more time I could probably create custom profiles for each game I own. To be honest, I likely will. Do I have any complaints? Well, perhaps three (and one is the software's issue). I would like the cable to be braided. Sorry, but for 79.99 EUR, it should be braided. My second thought is the EQ slider 'issue'. Ideally, it needs to change on the fly, as I like to hear in real time what effect my changes are having. My third (and final) irk is that I think the unit should be 10 EUR cheaper. That would put it a mere 20 Euros over the HS50 and that - to my mind - would make it a much more attractive buy. 20 Euros extra for an adapter, better comfort, and excellent software is worth it, in my opinion. 30 is a slightly harder sell. For me, however, the positives with this unit so far outweigh the negatives that if this unit were a flat 70 Euros, it would be a no-brainer. For 79.99, whilst slightly harder to justify, I think they're still well worth the money. What is 10 Euros, at the end of the day? If you're an audiophile, you will not be looking at headsets in this range. If you have money to burn, see my previous point. Go on Massdrop and fill your boots. This headset will appeal to the mainstream or average gamer. One who has recently bought or built a PC, and - some months down the line - is looking to upgrade their audio experience. I think the HS60 delivers in that regard, and it does so easily.
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