Reddit mentions of HyperX Cloud Alpha - Gaming Headset, Dual Chamber Drivers, Award Winning Comfort, Durable Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile Devices – Red
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We found 30 Reddit mentions of HyperX Cloud Alpha - Gaming Headset, Dual Chamber Drivers, Award Winning Comfort, Durable Aluminum Frame, Detachable Microphone, Works on PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Mobile Devices – Red. Here are the top ones.
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- Frequency response 15Hz–25,000 H
- HyperX Dual Chamber Drivers for more distinction and less distortion
- Signature award winning HyperX comfort
- Durable aluminum frame with expanded headband
- Detachable braided cable with convenient in line audio control
- Detachable noise cancellation microphone
- Compatible with PC, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Mac, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, VR
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 4.65 Inches |
Length | 9.2 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | September 2017 |
Size | Wired |
Weight | 0.75 Pounds |
Width | 8.25 Inches |
Camelcamelcamel says they've been $100 forever with one drop to $89. This is lowest historical Amazon price by $20.
25$ discount for the hyperx cloud alpha
30$ discount on hyperx cloud 2
that's what i've found till now and i'll keep updating u guys
You were probably looking at the package deal for the Scarlett an it was probably the one with 2 xlr inputs, here is one for $100: https://www.amazon.com/Focusrite-Scarlett-Solo-Interface-Plug-ins/dp/B015DR5HCA/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?crid=1EQR1D6PX93M7&keywords=scarlett+2i2&qid=1557261117&s=gateway&sprefix=scarlett&sr=8-9
Here is a link for $100 at2020: https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone-Balanced/dp/B01MSYF0BH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=at2020+xlr&qid=1557261263&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
And my bad on the dt990s, they’re 150 I didn’t price check em, but they are very good quality if you don’t mind spending an extra 50, if not here are some good closed back “gaming” headphones: https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=hyperx+headphones&qid=1557261406&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Most recommended options in that price range:
SHP9500s + VModa BoomPro
HyperX Cloud Alpha
Status CB-1 + VModa BoomPro
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I have the HyperX Cloud Alpha and I love them
I looked up the Cloud Alphas on amazon and I'm seeing them for $99.99 right now.
https://camelcamelcamel.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/product/B074NBSF9N
With in your budget and great reviews
HyperX Cloud Alpha Gaming Headset - Dual Chamber Drivers - Award Winning Comfort - Durable Aluminum Frame - Detachable Microphone - Works with PC, PS4, PS4 PRO, Xbox One, Xbox One S (HX-HSCA-RD/AM) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_l-lOBb5VD6AK0
FIFINE TECHNOLOGY USB Microphone,Fifine Plug &Play Home Studio USB Condenser Microphone for Skype, Recordings for YouTube, Google Voice Search, Games(Windows/Mac)-K668 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D4HTIOY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_I9lOBbKWTFKWC
Good luck
I've owned several over this generation. Turtle Beach XO Seven, Microsoft Stereo Headset, Astro A40, Sennheiser Game One, HyperX Cloud II, Plantronics RIG 800LX SE, HyperX Cloud Alpha, and beyerdynamic MMX 300. I keep coming back to the Cloud Alpha. $100, and it's the perfect blend of sound quality, comfort, and simple controls. I went a little further and added $30 Brainwavz HM5 earpads. Can't recommend it enough.
An audiophile's review of the Cloud Alpha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDeI4t7sR4g
I would return that thing even if it was in perfect condition:
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The only headsets worth anyone's money are the newer Hyper X models (Cloud, Cloud Mix) and the Coolermaster MH752. These are 70 - 120.
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=hyperx+alpha&psr=EY17&qid=1575091720&s=black-friday&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&sr=1-1 thanks i decided to get these cuz they have a pretty good design and seem to have good reviews
Up until a few months ago I had never used a gaming headset. Never needed one. But I got PUBG and wanted to game with friends and my Xbox headset was broken. I also quickly learned that if I wanted to hear what was going on around me in game I needed something better than the standard Xbox headset. Did someone research came up with a few options and then checked out the feedback. I wanted something premium enough to use in a competitive game like PuBG but no so costly that big feel silly considering I'm only using it for one game. In end I settled on the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro. Currently $99.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
Could just get the newer model the HyperX Cloud Alpha.
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1536251594&sr=8-2&keywords=hyper+cloud+x2&dpID=51HvfrXztQL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I've been quite happy with this one on PS4
A closed-back headphone is a headphone that has no vents on the outside of the earcup to allow air in or out of the sound chamber of the headphone. This has a tendency to emphasize bass. Closed-back headphones will also offer noise-isolation (not to be confused with Active Noise Canceling.)
An open-back has opening(s) - a grill, slots, holes, mesh, etc... behind the driver on the outside of the cup that allows air in and out of the sound chamber. Open-back headphones tend to not have the bass power of similar closed-back headphones - but typically are better at treble. Open-back headphones don't offer any passive noise isolation, as they are pretty much 'open' to the air in all directions. Sound will get in, and some small sound will get out.
The other major difference is in soundstage. Most closed-back headphones have very small soundstage, while most open-back headphones have wider sound-stage than most closed-backs, with some exceptions.
(closed-back) https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-HSCP-RD/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542919969&sr=8-3&keywords=HyperX+Cloud+2
(closed-back) https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=sr_1_2?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1542919988&sr=1-2&keywords=HyperX+Cloud+Alpha
(closed-back) https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GSP-300-Closed-Headset/dp/B01KV3BB0S/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542920285&sr=1-1&keywords=gsp300
(open-back) https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-sennheiser-pc37x-gaming-headset
(closed-back) https://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-GAME-ZERO-Gaming-Headset/dp/B00KNPYAEY?th=1
In terms of pure comfort, the Cloud II /w its' velour earpads are extremely comfortable (as my opinion), however of the above listed headsets it's overall sound quality is the worst/or tied with the Alpha. All of those have exceptional build quality compared to other gaming headsets I've ever tested (that's an extensive list, including Razer, Logitech, Turtle Beach, Sennheiser, HyperX, Corsair, SteelSeries, and whatever else they sell at Best Buy and Microcenter.) Now, that's not saying the Cloud II has bad sound quality, it's top tier among headsets - but the Sennheiser offerings are technically better, and have somewhat better microphones.
is this one?
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-HSCP-RD/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1542810071&sr=1-3&keywords=HyperX+Cloud+II
or this one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=emc_b_5_t
Since you are going to use them mainly for gaming then I'd recommend This headset which is $100.
Now for better quality and sound level then you may want to look into headphone amplifiers. I had the E1 Creative Sound which is pretty much the lowest option but it still works wonders so I'd recommend it any way.
Now you already have a headset, maybe all you need is to boost the sound. So I'd recommend getting an amp and try your headset with it first and if you're still not happy then you can go for the new headset as well.
Speakers: Edifier R1280DB.
Go with 2.0 bookshelf speakers, not 2.1 computer speakers. These have Bluetooth, optical, and coax. Oh, and they sound amazing.
Headphones are tricker. Will you also be using them with a console or a phone at any point? Want to keep them on while running to get a cup of tea or take a leak? Do you play FPS's?
You have few different options:
Convenience be damned you want awesome audio quality above all else.
Wireless PC and PS4.
Gaming headphones.
I have one of these and i use them for my PC, switch and PS4. They’re a bit expensive but they’re REALLY damn good. If that’s out of your price range, my little brother uses these. He says they’re pretty good, and they’re 40 bucks. You also have the way overpriced but optional stand for an extra 60 bucks.
I use the HyperX Cloud Alpha and I really like it!
Edit: it's pretty cheap on Amazon right now
Is it only for pc use or do you want headphones for outside usage and listening? Honestly I'd recommend the HyperX Cloud Alphas if you're a gamer. The headphones are actually fantastic, especially for the price. One of the best headphones I've heard under 200, plus they have a detachable mic too. Mic is decent, nothing special.
https://www.amazon.ca/HyperX-Headset-Nintendo-HX-HSCA-RD-AM/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520104654&sr=8-1&keywords=hyperx+cloud+alpha
I have the alpha's myself and put brainwavz HM5 pads on them, it really brought out the bass and soundstage. I also have DT-1990s amped out with an expensive marantz DAC and a mod mic 5, the Cloud alpha's more than stand their ground gaming wise. The alpha's also blow the M50x headphones I have out of the water which is in a similar price range.
Highly recommend the headset with the pads, just phenomenal for the price.
Hyper X Cloud Core $100 best headset I've ever owned, going on 3 years now.
Hyper X Cloud Alpha >$150 Currently saving up for these , cause I ran over the cable on my Core and had to tape it to get it to work.
Hyper X Cloud Alpha Pro
Getting one of these during Black Friday due to the sheer praise I hear about them.
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=pd_sbs_147_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B074NBSF9N&pd_rd_r=0d9f3d4b-e6ec-11e8-8227-afb9b27696c9&pd_rd_w=8r330&pd_rd_wg=NRlia&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=AD01NM8X377P8NN369AG&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=AD01NM8X377P8NN369AG
https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Gaming-Headset-KHX-HSCP-RD/dp/B00SAYCXWG?keywords=hyperx+alpha&qid=1540725943&s=Electronics&sr=1-3&ref=sr_1_3
Edit: The Alpha version you need to buy a additional attachment to use the 7.1 on PS4 but the audio is worth the difference. The piece name is the same attachment the Could 2 uses.
I would highly recommend going with the hyper x cloud alphas, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N , if you really want to get wireless go with the hyper x flights.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro vs Skullcandy Crusher Bluetooth Wireless
Both are available to me for the same price, which one is better overall?
HyperX Cloud Alpha - https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Headset-Nintendo-HX-HSCA-RD-AM/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519828039&sr=1-2&keywords=hyperx+cloud+alpha
SkullCandy Crusher - https://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Bluetooth-Headphones-Microphone-Adjustable/dp/B01DWH77GC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1519828288&sr=1-3&keywords=skullcandy+crusher
The reason the hyperx is so expensive is that they charge $90 to ship to my country vs $40 for the skull candy.
Thanks in advance.
I would call myself a moderate audiophile but I'm also not willing to spend >$200 on headphones. I currently have a pair of kingston hyperx cloud IIs and they are the best headphones by far for the price. Sound great and extremely comfy. They are also currently on sale for $120. A slightly cheaper option is the cloud core at $100, which is the exact same headphone, just without anything extra. The cloud II has a usb control box for volume, mute, and simulated 7.1. They have a new model, the cloud alphas at $142, which I want to buy. Sound better, has better inline controls, and a removable cord.
They will work with anything that has a headphone jack. The mic boom is removable and has a small plug to cover the hole when it's out. As for sound quality, the bass is loud and clear, even at high levels. The mids are a little weak but if you have access to an equalizer you can make the headphones sound all around awesome. Mids sound better on the alphas because of the dual chamber audio. They sound very good on my phone using poweramp's equilizer. I use them basically exactly how it sounds like you plan on using them, except with a bit of metal and rap mixed in.
So my recommendation is alpha if you want the best for under $150, cloud II if you want something cheaper with inline controls on pc, or the core if you don't need any of the extras.
Oh! You don't need to wait on the other stuff - well, unless /u/DMZ_Dragon says to, but like, nothing on the audio side is contingent on the PC setup.
I'm presently slightly grappling with how the recording and monitoring should work here - on a PC, you'd just route the audio output through your audio interface and live monitor your recording audio through the same device. However, since you want to do voice coms over the console, you'll need to use an input that works with it - which will either be a console-compatible ADC (if these exist at all? I'm not sure if such a market exists) or the normal input.
For a headset with a mic and TRRS output - let's say as an example Kingston's HyperX Cloud, because that's a fairly reasonable headset that's a common pick - [you can just connect it directly to an Xbox one controller so long as it's CTIA, which it should be in 2019] (https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/wired-headset-help). This means you'll only be getting whatever audio the game outputs, however, and you won't be able to monitor your stream mic. [Here is a very rough paint sketch of how things connect in that case] (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/244316047258288128/602717684538540032/unknown.png).
Ideally, then, you'd want to connect your headset to your audio interface/your PC, monitor the game audio (so you can hear what's happening), but connect just its mic to the Xbox. From what I can tell, however - ex [Antlion's support page for their modmic] (https://antlionaudio.com/blogs/faqs/how-do-i-use-my-modmic-with-a-ps4-or-xbox-1) - it looks like normal TRS mic pinouts aren't compatible with the CTIA TRRS port on the Xbox controller (which makes sense). To get around this, you could use [a CTIA adapter] (https://antlionaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/antlion-audio-y-adapter) with just your mic plugged into it. [Here is another very rough paint sketch of how that connection would work] (https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/244316047258288128/602718385351950347/unknown.png).
That there will be latency on the monitor audio is also a factor - that is, getting the audio output from your PC's monitoring of the recorded stream may introduce enough delay to be annoying to you. Only you'll be able to figure that one out, however, as I can't find much in the way of data on loopback time for this sort of chain - I recommend getting a headset with a TRRS output, however, to ensure that worst-case you can use the console normally.
Assuming you took my advice on that front, my recommendation would look something like the following:
Headset: A [Kingston HyperX Alpha] (https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Alpha-Gaming-Headset/dp/B074NBSF9N/) for about $90 which is a pretty decent pair of headphones with a microphone for voice coms, good accessories, and a reasonable price. You can do better in audio fidelity, but given that you want a mic as well, you'd be paying more to do so and facing some somewhat kludge-y options for putting things together - if you do want to allocate more to headphones, just let me know. [This is the aforementioned splitter you'd need to plug the already-split mic output into] (https://antlionaudio.com/collections/accessories/products/antlion-audio-y-adapter).
Speakers: Either a pair of [JBL] (http://noaudiophile.com/JBL_LSR305/) [305s] (https://www.amazon.com/JBL-LSR305-Powered-Studio-Monitor/dp/B077N2GQXC/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=jbl%2Blsr305&qid=1563770412&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-1-spons&th=1) for $260~ (also [cheaper] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/JBL/LSR305-Powered-Monitor-115397315.gc) [used] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/JBL/LSR305-Powered-Monitor-115397316.gc)) or a pair of [Behringer] (http://noaudiophile.com/Behringer_Truth_B2031A/) [B2030As] (https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-B2030A-High-Resolution-Reference-Monitor/dp/B000Q6EHA2/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_267_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=P1M0M5HXNZ7C6A61SH0G) for about the same (as before [cheaper] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Behringer/Truth-B2031A-Powered-Monitor.gc) [used] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Behringer/Truth-B2031A-Powered-Monitor-115370730.gc) and you get the higher-end model as well) if you want higher output and waveguide/directivity quality is less significant to you. The JBLs, being rear-ported are better kept at least a moderate distance from the walls, whereas the Behringers are a bit larger and more cumbersome - I'd go the Behringer route myself, but there's something to be said for not buying from plagiarists.
Sub: [Dayton SUB-1200] (https://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-sub-1200-12-120-watt-powered-subwoofer--300-629?AID=1457483&PID=7112509&SID=45704X1167592Xb49ec94690de9baa7a1d4ac21fc74245&cjevent=f1446ac8ac0811e9805601c10a1c0e13) for $150. I'm historically a bit skeptical of cheap subs, but [Butterworth's Wirecutter review has in-room usable low-frequency output under CEA2010 standards being pretty decent] (https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-budget-subwoofer/#how-we-tested). You might need a bit of EQ (shill for EQualizerAPO as an option there) to flatten in-room response, depending, but the sub seems like a damn decent value for the money.
The budget is a tad bit tight at this point (unless you choose to avail yourself of the used options on the speakers), so for the mic and audio interface I'm only going to throw out some used recs unless you'd specifically like to reconfigure on that front. For the interface, [this Presonus Audiobox] (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/Presonus/Audiobox-USB-Audio-Interface-115552996.gc) should work (although Presonus' weird monitoring level knob always struck me as weird...), and an entry-level condenser mic like [this Audio-Technica AT2020] (https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUDIO-TECHNICA-AT2020-CARDIOID-CONDENSER-MICROPHONE-P48-PRO-COMPANY-CORD-2245/113826761993?hash=item1a809a8d09:g:ADIAAOSwCJ9dEBDw) would put you at or above the norm for professional streaming (seriously, why do so many professional streamers use headset mics??).
Depending on the calls you make there, that should sum nearish to 600, but there might be some slack - just wanted to throw this out now since it looks like you're holding off on buying parts on my account, which uh, please don't feel the need, we should be able to get things working with your PC audio wise regardless, so please proceed.
I would suggest these instead for the same price range
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jfpeAbFKJW2C4
Or
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SAYCXWG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hgpeAb77ET8D4
Hyper X Cloud Alphas. I’ve tried other headsets, even spent $300 on the Astro A50’s when they came out. None of them compare to the sound quality of the Hyper X’s. They’re $89 on Amazon right now—definitely worth it if you’re wanting the perfect sound quality for your gaming experience!
Here’s the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074NBSF9N/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WZLrDbJQ5QKCV
When it comes to headphones, you can use any stereo headphones connected to the xbox controller to get virtual Dolby Atmos. Obviously, they sound better when you use headphones with larger drivers (50MM drivers are ideal).
All you need is a decent headphone and own the Dolby for headphones license on the xbox which also carries over to your Windows 10 pc.
I personally recommend the Hyper X Alpha headphones if you are in the market for a good headphone.