AntiNeutrino Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 (edited) Just picked up the HD2100 headset last night. I own several Corsair products. Top notch. The headsets themselves fit, feel, function great. The software does suck. I have only managed to get into it a couple times. When I try and run it it locks up. Think it has something to do with NVidia and SLI. Update, I've managed to get the software to at least load/run. I think it has issues with Nvidia, SLI and possibly multiple monitors.... I updated video drivers and disabled sli to get it to run. Edited November 9, 2014 by AntiNeutrino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icabod Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Similar to other people, I have just installed the new drivers and it's markedly worse than my previous version (2.0.27 I think?). A shame, as my 1500 headset itself is lovely. Previous version, I kept the volume on about 8/100, and it was about right for most games. Now I have to have the volume on 2/100 and it's about the same for me. I've done the usual steps of disabling various "audio enhancements" in Windows. The really unusual thing for me is that having the volume on 0/100, I can still just about hear the game I'm playing. Pressing "mute" actually does mute it. System spec is Vengeance 1500, Windows 8.1 64bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdns Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I just got my 2100, but I can't install the software. It freezes my PC (Windows 8.1, most recent update), I have to force shut down the computer mannually. Anyone else facing the same problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Have you tried turning off Smartscreen? Does it help? Do you have the latest drivers installed? (Chipset, GPU, peripheral devices, etc) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gratefulpoke Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Downloaded the software and extracted the zip file and then installed. When I go to open, the icon flashes but program does not open. Also having issues with my mic. Just bought the Corsair Vengeance 2100 yesterday. Other than these issues, the sound is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gratefulpoke Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I was able to get software for the headset control panel to work. Still can't get my mic to work. On left side of the Corsair software headset control panel there are two different control levels; one for speaker volume and one for the mic volume. The mic volume will not toggle on and remains in off (bottom)position. I can interact with the rest of the control panel, just not the microphone. I have checked in my windows control> sound and have everything enabled. I have windows 7 64bit. I selected recording tab>right click on microhpne>properties>Levels (it is set at 100)>advanced (1 channel, 16 bit, 48000 DVD quality) (both boxes are checked in Exlusive Mode) I have tried unchecking these boxes but to no avail. My ultimate problem: how do I enable my microphone? Another note, when I have selected the "Listen" tab I no longer receive sound through my speakers. Any advice or help would be much appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apoex Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 anyone know were to get h2100 driver 1.1.1.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 The v1.1.1 audio driver was only for the V1500. The H2100 driver is 2.0.35. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apoex Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 ahhh that sucks, iam playing assassins creed unity, but the sound is so ff horrible the game isnt much fun anymore, footsteps muffled. Like iam listing in trew a cup or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris134 Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 So i just got my vengeance 2100 and the audio quality seems really poor. Even with 7.1 it sounds like stereo, just louder. Using the Razer audio drivers helps i guess. And sometimes it is louder than it should be. I am coming off of a G930 and that was crap. This is proving to be even worse. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythril Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 Since the day I bought my 2100's I've had nothing but BAD sound from them. It's down to the terrible drivers that Corsair create. It's amazing that I have to use a competitors driver, Razor to get some sort of sound out of these headphones. I'm amazed Corsair has not done something about this. They know that this product is terrible and choose to keep their heads undercover. I have given Corsair a year to sort out their drivers and they are actually worse today than a year ago. Hard to believe I know. These will be going on Fleabay over the weekend and I will never buy another Corsair product as long as I live. Their support is nothing short of terrible... But hey, you have my money now and that's all that you care about !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternalchaos Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 After updating the driver my V2100 has both lights on it solid blue and amber, any fix for this problem? I would of gone back to the older driver but I cant fins one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Let the battery drain then fully recharge it before use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternalchaos Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Let the battery drain then fully recharge it before use. Thanks I did that and it is working again but it would be nice to have a warning that this is a problem ;): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 A button which would reset the device would be the most suitable fix for it. Hopefully it will be added in a future headset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealWitblitz Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 (edited) Would it be "OK" if I ran an older driver for my Vengeance 1500's? The blinking light on mute is really annoying. Edited November 30, 2014 by TheRealWitblitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Yes it is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverine690 Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I just received my new Vengeance 1500 Headset & installed the software discussed in this thread & doesn't work at all. it loads up but I can't access it at all. I can see the icon in the system tray but no options other then exit and double clicking on it does nothing. I've uninstalled & reinstalled it 3 times no luck. Using Windows 7 64bit Could use some help thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardwyn Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 This lastest driver dosent fix anything on windows 8.1 64bits .....shame on you corsair !!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightowl Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Just go a set of H1500s, and they are the most comfortable of four gaming headsets I've tried recently. But, they are WAY too loud (have to keep the volume at six, and can still hear audio at zero), have distorted low end (presumably because of the loudness issues), have a constant buzz and the blinking mute light. What are the odds these issues will be fixed with a driver update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FALE Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Corsair has best in class hardware, but lowest bidder software. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_yogi Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I've just rebuilt my system, clean install of Win8 then upgraded to 8.1. I installed these drivers for my Vengeance 1500 and they are now almost unusable, even at 0 (yes 0!) volume I can hear sound clearly. With the volume at position 2 (the next position) the level of output is getting uncomfortable when watching you tube videos. This is with the source type set to 7.1 (which is what I use most of the time for gaming), with the source set to 2.0 position 2 on the volume control is just about ok and 4 is uncomfortable. Gaming isn't much better. This is an absolute joke, who is QAing these drivers? They were bad before (also Win8 upgraded to 8.1) with a maximum usable position of maybe 16 or so, but to be able to hear sounds clearly when muted is appalling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Try this and see if it helps. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=123956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_bertilak Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Just replaced my vengeance 2100 with the H2100 I have noticed that they sound better and there is more base. My volume knob stopped working on the 2100. I like the new H2100 better. I have no problem with the new drivers. The foam over the ear fits better. over all In my mind they are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiquidSpikes Posted December 26, 2014 Share Posted December 26, 2014 Try this and see if it helps. http://forum.corsair.com/v3/showthread.php?t=123956 You shouldn't have to use 3 party software to make these headsets work. I bought the 2100 headset for my girlfriend last christmas, and the drivers are still way to freaking loud. I am going trash these POS and get some razer headphones. What a freaking joke.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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