HyperX Cloud II - Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Durable Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works with PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One – Gun Metal
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Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
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- 15-25kKhz Frequency Response.Headphones fit type:Over-Ear
- Designed for comfort: Exceptionally comfortable memory foam ear cushions and padded leatherette headband help keep you focused on gaming
- Supreme audio quality: Large 53 millimeter drivers provide high-quality audio. Hear in-game details better and get the in-game advantage on your opponents
- 7.1 virtual surround sound: Truly immerse yourself in your games with hardware-driven virtual 7.1 surround sound for precisely located audio
- Passive noise cancellation: The closed ear cup design blocks out outside distractions to keep you in the game
- Built to last: The solid, durable aluminum frame is built to withstand the blows of daily use
- Detachable, noise-cancelling microphone: TeamSpeak and Discord certified so you can chat with your friends and your callouts will be heard loud and clear
- Compatibility: 7.1 virtual surround sound on PC & Mac. Stereo on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices
Description
HyperX Cloud II features a newly designed USB sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal Hi Fi gaming experience, so you can hear what you’ve been missing. Open up a world of detail other gamers will never know — the rustle of a camper’s boot, the scuttle in a distant vent. This next generation headset generates virtual 7.1 surround sound with distance and depth to enhance your gaming, movie or music experience. The headset must be selected as the default audio device in your sound settings. For Windows: 1. Open up Control Panel and select Hardware and Sound and then select Sound. 2. If the “HyperX 7.1 Audio” is not currently the default audio device, right click on the option and select “Set as Default Device.” 3. This should place a green check mark next to the default audio device. Repeat the same steps for the microphone portion of the headset, located under the “Recording” tab (also found in the Sound program in Control Panel.) For Mac: 1. Click the Apple menu and select “System Preferences” from the drop down menu. 2. In “System Preferences”, click on the ‘Sound’ icon. 3. Click on the Input tab and select “HyperX 7.1 Audio” for default sound input. 4. Click on the Output tab and select “HyperX 7.1 Audio” for default sound output. Note: The headset may appear as "USB audio" instead of "HyperX 7.1 Audio". Hear the rich, impactful sounds of your games with clarity and precision.
Brand: HyperX
Color: Gun metal
Ear Placement: Over Ear
Form Factor: Over Ear
Impedance: 60 ohm
Brand Name: HyperX
Model Number: KHX-HSCP-GM
Model Name: HyperX Cloud II
Built-In Media: Gaming headset, Detachable mic, Detachable headset cable, PC extension cable, USB Charge Cable, Quick Start Guide
Age Range Description: Adult
Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging
Number of Items: 1
Series Number: 2
UPC: 196188048429
Global Trade Identification Number: 29
Manufacturer: HP Inc.
External Testing Certification: Não aplicável
Headphones Ear Placement: Over Ear
Headphone Folding Features: Over Ear
Earpiece Shape: Rounded tip
Control Type: Volume Control
Control Method: Remote
Controller Type: Wired Controller
Battery Charge Time: 1 cycles
Battery Average Life: 2 years
Impedance: 60 ohm
Noise Control: Passive Noise Cancellation
Frequency Response: 25000 hertz
Sensitivity: 60 ohm
Audio Driver Type: Dynamic Driver
Audio Driver Size: 5.3 centimeters
Enclosure Material: Aluminum, Faux Leather
Specific Uses For Product: personal, gaming, business
Antenna Location: Indoor/Outdoor
Compatible Devices: Cellphones, Mac, PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, VR, Xbox One, Xbox One S
Cable Features: Retractable
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Additional Features: Microphone Included, Noise Cancellation, Surround Sound, Volume Control
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm Jack
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Wireless Technology: Wired
Color: Gun metal
Style Name: Wired
Theme: Video Game
Subject Character: no subject character
Item Weight: 11.29 ounces
Unit Count: 1 Count
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Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
This will actually be the first Amazon review I've ever wrote. I’m writing this because of how strongly I feel about what happened to me with these headsets. You get allot for your money with these. They come with a removable noise canceling condenser mic w/ pop filter, both leatherette and velour ear pads, a 3.5 MM cable to allow you to plug into mobile devices, a nice carrying bag, airplane adapter (not sure who still needs that) and a 7.1 USB sound card. The sound signature is similar to my Sennheiser 558’s but with a smaller sound stage and a little more base when wearing the leatherette pads. As expected, wearing the leatherette gets a little warm but still not as hot as most headsets I’ve worn that use leatherette. They were still very soft and comfortable with not too much clamping force. Depending on head size, mileage may vary. Switching to the velour pads took away some base but opened the sound stage a slight bit and were a little cooler to wear. They also were not as noise isolating It did well in microphone tests. I used them with my built in Realtek sound card and a USB sound card from the Logitech G330. The sound was clear but had a slight hiss to it. That is most likely due to the noise cancellation. My Vmoda Boom Pro mic produced a richer sound but it also picks up the hum from my computer fans. Believe it or not I got the clearest sound when used with my Nexus 9 tablet. This just goes to show you that no matter how good your mic is, it is very dependent on the sound card it is connected to. Speaking of sound cards, you are probably wondering why I didn't test it with the included sound card or reviewed the 7.1 audio that this has. That is because mine would not load its drivers. I am using Windows 7 x64 and after plugging it in I got a message saying “USB device not recognized”. I called Kingston support and they were very friendly and helpful. He asked if I had another machine to connect it to. I just happened to have just reloaded my old gaming rig with a fresh copy of Win 7 x64. So we tried that. I didn't get the same message but it was still showing as an “Unknown Device” in the device manager. He deemed that the adapter was broken and sent me over to the RMA department. I was told there that I was going to be sent a cable extender, a splitter and a mouse pad. Confused, I made sure we were talking about the same product. She apologized and explained that this equipment was only yo get me through until I received the replacement adapter. Unfortunately she said that it was going to take 2 MONTHS to get that replacement. In conclusion, these are some very good headsets that have audiophile grade sound to them. I am very disappointed though at the manufacturing issues that they seem to be having and can’t give this the 5 stars that I really want to give them. A two month wait to get a replacement part that was broken out of the box is unacceptable to me. (UPDATE) So, I spoke with Jewel from Tech Support and she already had a new sound card adapter shipping out to me. That being said I happened to take the headset to work so I could try them out on a third computer. Lo and behold, they worked! As soon as I got home I tried them out using the USB ports in the back of my computer (previously I had used the front ports) and the drivers began to load. That's when I spoke to Jewel and had her stop the RMA shipment. We are figuring in that the front ports don't supply enough power to drive the adapter. I am changing my stars to five. They are a comfortable headset with great sound. I even enjoyed the 7.1 now that I could hear it. And although very good, I'd like to see an improvement in the microphone. It would be nice to see an audiophile grade headset with a mic that is the level of a ModMic or something that doesn't cost $300. But hey, there's always the HyperX Cloud III. Great Support, speedy service. Thank you Jewel and Kingston.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2015 by Gregg
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
I've owned a few other turtle beach and other headsets to compare to give this feedback review. There are things you know about the hyperx kingcloud: 1) it's wired. For PC and movie users you do get 7.1 surround sound using the sound usb card given in the package. However for Xbox 1 and ps4 owners it 3.5 jacks right into the controller, and because of this I don't believe you get 7.1, but probably 5.1 Dolby or even analog. The wiring is quite nice. It's laced in a vinyl cording making ideally better than any other wired anything that I owned before. 2) it comes with an extra earmuffs to switch out from the pleather feel to a velvet type, which I don't believe is worth switching out, but that's just my opinion. 3) noise cancelling: the memory foam covers your entire ear and I have big ears. So while you're playing your game or movie, I want you to know you don't hear anyone outside the headset. 4) extreme comfort: so I binge one day of gaming...like 12 hours on my days off. With my other headsets I get slight headaches and sometimes my ears hurt. Not with these. They are incredibly comfortable and no pain after hours of gaming. Extras: For the console, since you jack it into the controller there's no volume or mix amp controls other than going into your sound menu, so once you're in the game, that's it. It is possible to plug the usb portion into your console, but I'm not sure if it gives you 7.1 surround, and when I tried this method the mic doesn't work at all. Conclusion: The $100 I paid for this item is worth the buy. I could see why it is highly reviewed. I'm usually skeptic and find something wrong with the headset. I suppose time will tell. I'll update this next time in case something happens. I'm actually satisfied with the performance. *update 12/23/15 So I'm an idiot. The usb sound card does work for console. I just tested the mic this time around because I was tired of the black out noise when connected to the controller. All the parts work, so now I'm enjoying the 7.1 surround. Also I tried the extra ear cushions that come with the headset. The original ones are faux leather and the extras are this velvet soft memory foam material. They are extremely comfortable compared to the faux leather. If you ever tested A40s, that's pretty much how they feel like. But there's a drawback with the velvet cushions. They don't block out as much noise as the faux leather. I play in a noisy house, and noise cancelling is a must rather than comfort.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2015 by W Akiro
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
EDIT: Regarding my issue of the sound not working, I think I have determined the problem to be using Chrome Remote Desktop and TeamViewer. Whenever I use those programs, and sound plays on the PC with the headset plugged into it, it seems to bypass the headset and sound comes to my PC accessing the remote PC. Going back to my PC with the headset plugged in (and closing CRD and TV completely), that is when no sound comes out and I have to unplug the USB control box and plug it back in for it to start giving sound. I do not intend to stop using either of those programs, so unless I find a fix, I am OK with having to do this. I will not knock a few points from this headset that I already think is an awesome product; as it is an issue with a program and not the headset itself and as such I will change my rating from 4 *'s to 5 *'s. These have also been great for long periods of gaming and streaming. No headaches or sore spots on my head from wearing these, even with glasses on. My voice from my stream and recordings sound great, and playing Alien: Isolation is truly a terrifying thing when these are cranking up the noises and you hear metal clanking from the alien like it is right there above you! Things sound crisp and clear to me, like voices, even in movies and YouTube videos. END EDIT I bought these several weeks ago from Amazon Warehouse, thought I would save $5. I know $5 might not seem that much, but having just spent $1400 on new PC parts for my build, every dollar counts! Anyway, I am new to PC gaming, been with consoles for years. I wanted to find a good headset that would give me good sound, good mic, good fit, good build quality, and cheap. I found these actually by accident, as I was searching for Logitech's headset, initially. Now, these things are awesome... (The following is updated with my edit above) When they function, which to be honest is quite often. However, sometimes when I go to use these, they sometimes stop outputting sound. I go into my playback devices and I see that it is registering them active and that sound is being transmitted, except nothing comes out of the speakers. I have to unplug the USB control box from my PC and plug it back in for them to get back to working. I also have quite a bit of trouble getting these to work consistently with my HTC M8 (more so than with my PC). I sometimes have to reset my phone for these to work and I am not sure why that is. I am not sure if it is these that are just not very compatible, as I have earbuds that work every single time. That leads me to believe that these are defective in some way. It could be that by trying to save $5, these may have just been defective from the start. The mic is pretty good too. I like that it is detachable and flexible enough to get out of the way if I need it to be. You can hear yourself when you speak, you just need to make sure that, in your recording devices, you set it to listen. I really don't like this though. There is quite a big delay (maybe around 1/2 second) in you talking to hearing yourself from the speakers. The first time I tried this, I gave myself a headache. Just try to talk, expecting to hear your voice, and as you are saying one thing you are hearing what you just said, it gets very confusing for the senses! My speech became confusing, something my brain couldn't reconcile, which led to my headache (yes, an actual headache!). I am not sure if this is something that is expected when you have to do this, but I would not recommend doing this (of course, your experience may vary). There is a little rubber piece that goes over the exposed port of the mic when you detach it, from the headset, that I see being lost quite quickly. It is a nice touch to be able to cover that port, I just wish that it could have somehow been kept on the headset, so it wouldn't get lost. I still do have mine, and I keep it in the bag that comes with this headset (more on that below) so maybe I just need to keep it there unless I use these on a trip or something. The fit on these things are one of the best things about this. Very snug, very comfortable and when I have my glasses on, they don't press those into my head. You can either use the leather ones or the velour. I prefer the velour, they just feel very cozy and warm and plush! The build of these things, to me, do not seem to equate to a $100 price tag. That is a good thing, as these things feel like I am stealing something from Kingston! I would honestly expect to pay quite a bit more for how well these things are built. 'How can Kingston sell these for what I paid?' I keep asking myself every time I put them on! They are built with metal along the top, padded underneath to rest comfortably on your head. With several hours of gaming, they don't feel heavy on my head. The stitching in these things is fantastic, it is a nice detail, that while it may not improve the functionality, it just proves my reasoning of thinking I am stealing something from this company, but I am glad I am not! The cord quality is great, it is braided so it doesn't tangle or get easily caught on something. The cord is standard length, from the headset to the end, which can plug into many things to be used for listening. However, it is short for having it just plugged into your PC (this is not using the USB control box). If you do use the control box, which I recommend, then it adds a lot of length, letting you sit quite a distance from your machine. The control box has a clip on the back that allows you to attach it to your pants pocket, shirt, anything else, really. This is nice cos now I don't have to figure out where my controls are when I quickly need to mute, decrease/increase volume/mic, enable/disable 7.1 virtual. So with these things not functioning properly for me at times, I am not sure if it is the control box, or the headset in general (like I said earlier, I have problems getting this to work properly on my phone too. This could all be due to the fact that I ordered from Amazon Warehouse instead of brand new). I need the control box to add the extra length as my PC sits farther away than some might have theirs. The carry bag that comes with this looks to be great quality too. I expect to use it for the first time in a couple days when I go on a trip and bring these along. It is large for these to fit and keep everything that comes with it, all in one space. Now onto the 7.1. I cannot comment on how well this works. Let me give you some background information. I have a hearing disability. 95% of my left ear is not working and I need a hearing aid in my right ear, which is around 70% deaf. I use these things with and without my hearing aid. I cannot use the functionality of the 7.1, which is not that big of a deal for me as I have come to terms with not being able to hear very well in general. It does, however, seem to increase the volume, which sometimes I need when I listen to movies or TV shows on my PC. So read what others have to say about that, I'm sorry I cannot do this in this review. I will say though that these things can get LOUD. Which is why sometimes I use these without my hearing aid. They really do deliver a lot of sound to my ear that works. There is an audible tone when you push the controls and it is different when you reach the max and minimum. This is a nice touch as well. Finally. I am writing this review for the product I purchased from Amazon Warehouse a couple of weeks ago. Last night (3/24/15) I initiated a return for these. Do you want know what I did after that? I purchased a brand new set of these, for the original price I was trying to avoid weeks ago! That should tell you what I think of them, flaws and all, that I actually want these again. If the new pair doesn't work correctly, or like these things did, yes I will be disappointed, but it will be a minor issue for me because all of the other benefits of these things! Plus, having looked over the reviews, I see quite often that Kingston will reach out to those who aren't satisfied with this and offer help. Not many companies care once they have your money. But when I see a company go this far for those who buy their products, being a small business owner myself, I greatly appreciate this large company for acting the way they do, even if the issue isn't resolved. It speaks volumes to those who love the products of a company and to those who may not be aware of what a company offers. But offering great customer service is another great feature of this product, and one you may not find from many others. Now keep in mind, all of these things are coming from someone who just got into PC gaming, there may be others out there, others that are better, cheaper, more expensive, whatever... But I am glad I stumbled on these when I did, cos I don't really want to go to another product, I love these things! One last thing, Amazon is amazing! I contacted them about these and when I order the new pair last night, they offered one day shipping free! There are a lot of bad companies out there, but Kingston and Amazon are among the elite in my opinion!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015 by Quinton
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
TL;DR: If you're thinking of buying this headset specifically because it comes with the 7.1 dongle, you may want to read about it a bit first (not just my review, read some professional reviews). First, the good. I really like this headset for it's comfort and sound quality. I've never really considered myself a bass snob or audiophile, but it has a really strong bass signal and the overall clarity is noticeably better than my other headphones even without looking for the difference. When I first opened them up I put some music on as a test and ended up just listening to it for a while because it sounded so good. Mic quality is also quite good, enough that people I game with regularly noticed right away that I was using a different headset and asked about it. I can really tell the difference when I do one of those mic tests that plays your voice back with a delay. Nice big cushy pads on the earmuffs and the headband, and it holds onto my unusually large head without squeezing it. Stout-feeling braided-jacket cables everywhere. Now, the bad. I had problems with the inline sound card. I originally wanted a headset with a USB connection because it was convenient with my existing setup and, after comfort, that was the major reason I selected this one. The usb connection is actually an external sound card dongle that the headset plugs into with a 4-pin 3.5mm connector. Additionally, the "7.1" is a digital effect that is applied to a plain old 2.0 stereo signal, so if you have an actual 7.1 source this won't use it. That said, it IS a pretty neat effect. I had a few issues with it cutting out for about a second at a time while gaming that didn't seem to be correlated to bumping or touching it. During these brief interruptions the sound would come through my speakers and my mic wouldn't work. I also had two incidents within the first week where my mic stopped working suddenly and I had to disconnect the USB and reconnect it to make it come back. Each time something like this happened, I moved it to a different USB port, trying both 2.1 and 3.1 ports and even running it through a powered 3.1 hub in case my motherboard USB power was flaky. I did a little bit of research (I know, going a bit out of order there) and found that these are not uncommon problems, and that many of those reporting them said that getting a new dongle didn't fix it. I opted not to contact support since I don't like the idea of an inline sound card and would have preferred a "dumb" connection to the nice card in my PC in the first place. Ultimately I purchased a 4-pin to 2-pin 3.5 mm splitter and a 4-pin 3.5 mm extension and eliminated the dongle altogether. Since then (so far) the headset has had a perfect operational record. It still sounds great on both ends and I don't miss the "7.1" effect much. I'd have preferred a USB connection, but overall I'm quite happy with what I ended up with. The quality of the part that I used justified spending a little more money to replace the part I didn't use. I'll just try not to think of how much of the overall price must have been for that dongle... Four stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020 by emaletk
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
I love when a product seems too good to be true, but then somehow exceeds expectations.That's the case with the HyperX Cloud II headset. These headphones work with PS4, PC, and Xbox One (provided you have a stereo headset adapter or a new controller with a 3.5mm jack built in). Unfortunately the 7.1 virtual surround sound module only works with PC through the included USB module, but I haven't tried it on a PS4 as I don't own one. The surround sound for PC gaming and listening to music is honestly incredible. Some reviewers have said they don't notice much of a difference. I don't know what they're listening to; the difference is astounding and measures up to some of the more high-end headsets I've had in the past with "true" 7.1 surround sound. Having said that, the audio quality of the standard 3.5mm jack without the USB module is still incredible. The sound quality is staggeringly good, particularly on some of the more bass-heavy first person shooters on Xbox. I recently sold some Bose AE2i headphones that I had used for a couple years and decided to pick these up. I expected the quality to be, well, average. I thought there was NO WAY something this cheap would be better than my Bose headphones. I was absolutely blown away when I first listened to music with these on. The sound quality EASILY surpasses the quality of my Bose headphones. Another aspect I was looking for was comfort. I play a ton of video games, and I wanted a headset that I could wear for 3 to 6 hours at a time without much discomfort. After all, anything you wear on your head will hurt after a certain amount of time, right? Yet again those expectations were shattered. I am not only able to wear this for 6+hours at a time, but it's actually somehow MORE comfortable to wear these headphones than to not wear them. The faux leather ear pads completely surround my ears and are thick enough that my ears don't rub against any part of the headset while they're on my head. The microphone quality was also something that was important to me. I wanted to be heard clearly and without any "fuzz" in my voice that you can get with other headsets. I'm pleased to say the microphone quality is outstanding as well. On Xbox chat, my voice sounds similar to Skype-call quality. On Skype calls, my voice sounds like I'm next to the person I'm talking to. I'm not sure what other qualities people look for in a headset, but it exceeded every expectation I had. I would have GLADLY paid $200 for this headset, and if the person reading this review is on the fence about buying it, just pull the trigger. You will not regret it. It's easy to ramble on about the quality of this headset, so I apologize for the stream of conscious thought that is this review. This is my second Amazon review, as I only like to write about the products that truly blow me away. 10/10 Michael
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016 by Mike
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
UPDATE (03/16/17): I ended up giving my pair of Cloud II's to my son for his birthday. I now had to make a decision whether to purchase another pair of Cloud II's or try something else. SO, I ended up buying the Beyerdynamic DT770, Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds. I bought all four from Amazon and sat down and tested all of them over a period of 4 months. First off, what I love in headphones is a full sounding, deep bass and some ambient surround sound. I like hearing the boom of a grenade or thump of a stealth take-down of a long-neck in Horizon Zero Dawn. First off, Don't believe in the 7.1 surround sound hype you get from any "GAMING" headphones under $200. I have now tried 3 different actual gaming headsets and all of them gave the directional sound but at a cost... These gaming headphones that declare 7.1 surround achieve this by diminishing the sound levels of other ambient sounds. I'm not a audiophile or pro so bare with me... The Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds all sounded tinny and the mid-range seemed distant. It hyped up the surround but in order to achieve that it lowered the other sounds to make it happen, including bass. For example, in Horizon Zero Dawn, when Aloy shoots an arrow it sounds like it's far away, when it shouldn't because she's directly in front of you and if you shot off that arrow it should sound like the release happened in your face. It doesn't. It sounds like your Aloy let go of the bow about 20 yards from where you are standing. If that makes sense. YES, the gaming headphones with 7.1 do give you directional but it just lowers everything else. Which is why I assume pro gamers love them because they want to hear if someone is sneaking up on them. FOR ME though... I'm not a pro gamer. I want bass, a thud. I want a overall strong sound that makes me feel like I'm right there. SO, I did more research online and youtube and came across the Beyerdynamic DT770's. They are not gaming headphones but many claim the bass is awesome and the sound in games is even better. I just received these today and within 30 minutes I packaged them back up and returning them. Although, I will give them this much. The directional sound was WAY better than any gaming headphones, Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds. No joke, the directional sound was dead on with these. The low bass was also good but wasn't enough and the mid-range sounded distant just like the Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds. If you want directional sound that mimicks 7.1, with a low bass that isn't overwhelming I would buy the Beyerdynamic's. SO saying all of that. I know this sounds funny but I'm basing this all down to shooting an arrow. I switched back and forth between the Beyer's and the Clouds II's in Horizon Zero Dawn. I would shoot an arrow at a grazer (metal animal) and the Cloud II's sounded like I shot that arrow from my shoulder next to my ear. It also enough bass to where you felt like you actually shot an arrow. The Beyer's and the Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds all felt Aloy (character in game) was 20 yards away shooting an arrow. Only way I know how to describe it. The Cloud II's also have way more base then the one's I've mentioned. It's punchy and you feel it. Felt good when I slammed the ground with my spear. The Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds and Beyer all felt weak. When I slammed the ground with my spear it again, felt distant. Not really immersive. I stood on top of a Long Neck. When a Long Neck walks around the map it's feet create a ground thump that should sound heavy. SO I stood on top of a Long Neck and switched back and forth between the Beyer and Cloud II's. The Beyer again felt like the sounds were distant and didn't feel the Long Neck walking very much. The Cloud II's at the same sound level I could feel the Long Neck walking, it felt like I was right there on top of the Long Neck and could feel every step it took. Also, the Cloud II's do have directional sound ... So if you walk up to someone talking and swing your camera around in a 360, the voice will swing around your head as it should. Is it true surround, no. Does it do the trick, yet. Now in the Beyer and Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds, the surround does sound more ambient and sounds around you but again, it diminishes the bass and mid-range it feels like. So saying all that, I'm a casual gamer that wants good bass, I want to feel like I get hit rather than hear someone walking up behind me. I want to feel the game. The Cloud II's in my opinion after trying all the headphones are awesome. I can honestly say that and feel comfortable suggesting you pick up a pair over any other's I've suggested. They really are good. I can also attest to the 7.1 feature the Cloud II's do provide with the packaging. You can plug it into your PS4 and your controller and I can honestly say it does provide 7.1 BUT it then turns into the Beyer and Logitech G633, Turtle Beach Stealth 500P and the Playstation Golds and diminishes the mid-range and bass. I don't plug my Cloud II's into my controller. I purchased a two speaker with sub-woofer sound system for my desk that comes with a volume control and headphone output. I plug my Cloud II's into this setup which allows me to turn it up as loud as I want and in a way acts as a amp to push out even more bass and volume. You can't get that by just plugging into the PS4 controller, it can only pump out so much volume and your maxed out. Not very loud going directly through the controller. By a desktop sound system with subwoofer and volume control with headphone output.... Trust me it changes the sound output and bass levels. SO there's my updated review. Other's will probably disagree with my review but this is COMING from someone who doesn't need 7.1 or games heavily online in COD or Battlefield 1. I love games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Last of Us, Dying Light, Metal Gear Solid 5, Just Cause 3, Nioh, Dark Souls, BloodBorne, Evil Within, Dishonored, etc. I should also mention I've also owned the X12's, PX24's. Previous Review: OKAY, SO FINALLY, after buying the X12, PX24, TB 500p, Sony Gold Wireless and returning all of them, I purchased the Cloud II. Before I bought the Cloud II, I was almost going to settle with the X12's or PX24. The 500p and Gold Wireless you'd think are superior BUT THEY ARE NOT. The surround sound on the expensive gamer headphones are just a gimick. Most of the surround sound gamer headphones are made for gamers who primarily play FPS. It tones down quite a few sounds including bass and other environmental sounds to pump up footsteps and reloads. This allows the FPS gamer to hear what's around him. Sounds cool, YEA BUT, again, it drowns out other sounds to make that possible. Saying that, I'm a casual gamer and I love bass. I love feeling the thump of the explosions and gun fire. The 500p and Gold Wireless sucked at this. IN fact, the 500p did have good bass but ONLY when I switched it to the mode called, "Bass & Treble". Great right? NO, because that's basically what the X12's and PX24's do. Even the x12's simulate surround sound. I've had a pair of x12's for 5 years and I can honestly say they simulated surround just as good as the 500p and Gold's but kept the bass and overall depth of sound. More balanced. This is where the Cloud II comes in... Very skeptical and was almost ready to return them before I got them. Was just tired of buying and returning. Before I begin, a few disclaimers... 1. I game on a PS4 and I don't plug my headphones into my controller or through USB. I actually bought a device online that allows me to plug in my toslink directly from the output on the PS4 to the adapter which is where I plug my headphones into. This gives it way more depth and power then plugging into the controller or via USB on the front of the console. 2. The 7.1 on this particular headset doesn't really work with PS4. Saying that, it actually works but doesn't. Bare with me on this... In order to get it to work, you have to plug it into the front of the PS4 via a USB. Then you plug the headset into the 7.1 mixer. I tried it with and without and quite honestly it sound MUCH better without the 7.1. Mainly because the 7.1 mixer is designed for PC and MAC. It wasn't designed to use with the PS4 even though you can get it to turn on. SO, I actually don't use the 7.1 mixer. I put it back in the box. 3. DONT plug the headset into your controller or via the USB. A lot of people don't realize they can buy a very cheap setup that allows you to use the toslink which pumps out the 7.1. I'll do my best to link my set up below. I've been using it for years and won't go back. Only because when I plug these into the controller it loses something, can't put a finger on it but it doesn't sound as good. Same with using the mixer. I highly recommend the Cloud II. It has really good deep base, the mid's are clear and sharp and the high's as well. It's a very well balanced sound, as well as, it does simulate surround sound even without the 7.1. I switched back and forth between the Gold's and these while playing NO Man's Sky, Dying Light, Dark Souls 3, BloodBorne, Just Cause 3 and these really sounded good and very good balance of sound. Best part, I own a Nvidia Shield and plug the headset into the controller that comes with the shield and watched a couple movies with it and it blew me away. Awesome sound and even simulated surround sound. FINALLY satisfied with a headphone purchase after using my x12's for 5 years. Both my sons are sold on them as well comparing them to other headsets they've owned. Worth the purchase in my opinion. OH, they are comfortable!!! Although, be aware... It comes with a leather or fake leather material and it comes with a replacement that is cloth. I noticed a huge difference in sound when I used the leather over the cloth. Mainly because the leather is air tight and keeps all the sound in and out. The cloth I noticed I could hear outside sound more and it leaked the sound coming from the headphones. Wasn't a big deal but the bass felt deeper and stronger with the leather padding. Both are awesome and sound good though. USE THIS DEVICE to hook up your headphones using the Toslink output on the PS4. I've used these for the past 3-5 years and they work great and pump out way better sound then plugging into the controller or using the USB on the front of the PS4. A lot of people don't realize you can use this with any headphones whether they are made for Xbox or PS4 or PC. It's makes it to where you can use any headphone and uses the Dolby surround from Toslink. PORTTA PETDTAP DIGITAL COAX AND OPTICAL TOSLINK TO ANALOG AUDIO CONVERTER: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DIRI6I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2016 by RedmondIvy
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
TL;DR: For the price point, these headphones (HyperX Cloud II) are fantastic. Good sound quality, both speaker and mic. Supple padding while not being too heavy will allow for hours of use without fatigue. Pros: + Comfortable padding + Relatively lightweight + Huge ear cups + Great passive noise cancelling + Great low-end sound Cons: - No pass-through sound - Boom mic can be troublesome to position to get the right sound - Wired These are my second pair of this headset—I got a pair from work ages ago when I desperately needed a headset+mic and the standard issue headset was sold out. These worked even better than the standard issue Jabras, both in sound quality and in wearing comfort. Being in a noisy work environment, the oversized ear cups worked great in muting outside sound, while the cushy padding and light weight allowed for hours of fatigue-less wear. I especially like the oversized ear cups as it accommodated those of us with larger ears comfortably. A note on the ear cups—because they are great at passive noise cancelling, they lack the ability for pass-through sound, so if you need to be able to hear around you, these headphones will hinder that ability. Another potential issue is the wired boom mic: while it works well when you position it correctly, it takes a bit of finagling to get to the optimal position (for me it was just under my bottom lip, above my chin). If you don't take the time to find the right position, the incoming sound is lackluster (sounds real distant and echo-y).
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Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024 by adchan
Color: Gun metal
Style: Wired
Pattern: Headset
They were a grest price. And still going strong. Had them for a little while now. Sound is grest and mic works well. Love the color as well.
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2026 by Emily Wolf