Hello,
Just backing up Jaron780's statement. I also own a pair of HS70 and his description of the issue is very accurate. I tried with iCUE and without, same result.
To remind any Corsair employees reading this : Static noise in left ear only when headset on standby and paired, not receiving any sound. Playing a sound (even at lowest possible volume) will stop the static. Simple test : pair your hs70, click on windows volume bar (it makes a "ting" sound to indicate volume level), wait 1-3 sec. Static is low but once you hear it cannot be unheard.