The Void offers solid stereo audio, but its weak surround-sound and assorted quirks prevent it from being a standout pick.
And that's just one of the assorted issues that remain constant. Regardless of which software version you use, the microphone sounds distant (though clear) to people you chat with if it's not bent in toward your mouth; if you do move it closer, then your breathing becomes audible. The Void's range also doesn't extend very far, as a solid wall or door can shorten how far you can wander quite dramatically; audio dies instantly once you cross an invisible threshold. It does, however, instantly reconnect the moment you step back in range.
There are lingering oddities, too—like Corsair's strange choice of having the Void show an initial rotating set of colors before CUE is installed, then switching over to a default RGB profile of blinking red lights once the software is active. If you don't remember to set the headset as your default playback device, you may mistakenly think the headset has an issue. And folks seeking a proper user manual have to head to the Void's dedicated webpage and not follow either of the two user manual links in CUE—they send you to Corsair's downloads page, which only offers CUE itself.
It's a pity that the Void feels like a work-in-progress. Its good points are solid, but its quirks and disappointments drag it down. The headset's software and firmware need more polish, and it appears that those tweaks will come in time, but currently, you won't get an outstanding headset. Some aspects of these cans may never change, too—like the overall mediocre quality of its surround-sound. At $140 for the standard model, and $160 for the special edition "Yellowjacket" model, you can find competing headsets in the same price range with similar features and stronger performance. They just won't glow softly in the dark, pulsing in time with a beat that you set yourself.