Looking for a new Headset HyperX Cloud or Cloud 2? Or completely different one?

[ti6al4v]

Hello,
I'm looking to upgrade my headset, now I got a Logitech G230. Right now I'm thinking of getting a Hyper X Cloud or Cloud 2. Will be used in Gaming, listening Music and watching videos. I want better audio qality than right now. However I'm not sure if the soundcard of the Cloud 2 is even better than my onboard Realtek ALC1150 thats why I'm asking if its even worth spending the extra money for the Cloud 2. 7.1 would be nice to get better audiotracking in games I think. Or would you recommend something completely different?

 

[Guest]

You can always give these a look? https/www.tomsguide.com/us/best-gaming-headsets,review-2710.html

My oldest seems to like the cloud series. Personally, I have the Logitech H880 but I don't game as much as I used to in my younger days. It's got decent audio and does well for voice chat and conference calls. Plus side for my is that it's wireless and has a 20 ft connection radius so I don't have to disconnect when I'm moving from the office to the kitchen and back!

 

[Gahl1k]

Unless you are fishing for a budget one (which Kingston HyperX Cloud/II is the best for), These are your options:

SteelSeries Arctis 7 (best for gaming);
Sennheiser GSP 350;
Razer ManO'War;
Astro A50 Wireless;
Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum;
SteelSeries Siberia 350;
Razer Blackshark;
Turtle Beach Ear Force Z60.

 

[ti6al4v]

Yes I dont want to spend that much thats why I consider the Hyper X Cloud. But still not sure of the 1 or the cloud 2.

 

[Gahl1k]

Then, it's either SteelSeries Arctis 3, or HyperX Cloud Stinger.

 

[ti6al4v]

Why the stinger? Isn't the Cloud 1 or 2 better?

 

[Gahl1k]

Stinger is the best bang for the buck you could ever have (better than Cloud). HyperX Cloud II is the best seller gaming headphones of Kingston, and for a reason. You can choose either one of them. IF you have the money to get Cloud II, grab it, but if you don't, Stinger won't disappoint.

 

[ti6al4v]

I have the money to get a Cloud isn't the the Cloud 2 exactly the same only different design with a cheap USB sound card? If so wouldn't be the Cloud be better? Or is the sound card that good?

 

[Gahl1k]

Cloud II sound card is improved, giving better sound quality than Cloud.

 

[ti6al4v]

Yes but is it better than the Realtek ALC1150?

 

[Gahl1k]

Yes, it is. This is quoted from a site compared the two:

"Virtual Surround Sound isn’t exactly my taste, and it’s usually a love and hate relationship. Love & hate, because sometimes, they do work, and sometimes, they do not. With the HyperX Cloud II, that is not entirely the case. The 7.1 Surround Sound USB Adapter from Kingston features a Sampling Rate of 16-bit 48000Hz which is plausible enough for a USB dongle. It outputs a clean, uncolored, and interference free amplified sound that is more than double than what a standard, un-amplified ALC 1150 sound chip could offer."

The link to the site: https/www.techporn.ph/kingston-hyperx-cloud-ii-gaming-headset-review/

 

[ti6al4v]

Ordered a Hyperx Cloud and a second Hand Asus Xonar DGX now. Hope this better than the USB Sound Card.

 

[ti6al4v]

I already got a HyperX cloud now. But for listening music I maybe get a HD681 EVO there not that expensive. Thanks for your answer!