I've got both headsets, but my core only came with a 3.5mm splitter cable, but that's fine as I'm using them on a PC with good audio....which actually sounds better than the USB sound card on the cloud 2. I basically got them for free as I bought the "HyperX Streamer Starter Pack" which came with the cloud core and the solocast microphone, the whole pack was cheaper than just buying the solocast on it's own.
Did your cloud core come with an inline volume control (not the soundcard but the one with the volume roller)? On hyperX pics it shows it does but on this video he has the same ones with the same box and there is no inline control on them. That would be the only reason that I would get them over the Cloud 2's though I'm thinking I should just get the Cloud 2s again since I've had them in the past and they were great. I had the CloudX too which have inline controls but now they're modelled same as Cloud Core with the shorter headband (they used to be the same as the Cloud 2s just with inline control before they were revised)
@@iitzfizz Yes, my cloud cores, which came in the streamer pack, do have an inline volume control. They are actually the 2nd set of cloud cores that I've owned, the 1st set (from 2015) didn't have the volume control, but they looked better with red stitching on the headband, (like the cloud 2 has). The newer cores have a cheaper looking headband, but everything else is the same. I never really found the lack of a volume control that bigger deal, as I've always had a keyboard with either a dedicated volume up and down button, or like my current keyboard, I press Function F2 or F3 for master volume up and down.
Yeah. There are two different cloud cores. "HX-HSCC-2-BK" has a sound card, it has 7.1 virtual surround, connects with USB obviously. "HX-HSCC-BK" has 3.5mm jack and doesn't have 7.1. All the rest of the specs are exactly the same. If you have a good sound card on your pc, the 3.5mm one is better. If your sound card is doo doo then USB one is better.
Hyper X it's super good for footstep. The problem I have they lack Spatial sound. By the time Razer and Steel Series will start to innovate and beat HyperX.
i really like your channel, i started researching sound because somethings going on with my sound where on desktop sound seems fine, not an expert but no obvious problems. but in most games, sound becomes a huge problem. missing voices, distant sounding combat, entire sound tracks seem to be missing or drop in the middle of playing. im absolutely baffled and i dont know how to debug this. any thoughts?
Wow, that's actually different than anything I've heard of. Unfortunately I don't have a fix, but if you could record the problem using OBS, I think it would be easier to try to show others so you analyze the issue.
If you could go into more detail about your set up (like what's your sound playing from, using amplifiers, what headphones your using and how they're hooked up) I might be able to help you
I got my kraken 3 headset today and it seems ok so far, installing added a few new audio sources to my windows sounds profile. Ive got the default device set to the thx spacial. Default communication device set to (Speakers-razer kraken v3 hypersense) my Logitech speaker got renamed to speakers (Realtek (R) Audio) dont know what the r is for there. And internal aux jack (THx spatial audio) thx was turned on in game at first to test and in battlefield 1 sound was muddy. Sounds became distant sounding, like gunfire, there was a weird sensation that anything outside 20 feet was directionless and part of the ambient sound and im watching a teammate shoot but like. Anyway i turned thx off and went to hunt showdown where i was for sure able to hear correct direction on the whole map. Which is the way it should be so. Yeah any help appreciated
so i have a cloud core set from like 23017 and there was no USB just a splitter extension, AND there's stitching around the top headband. Was looking at finally replacing them and was curious if any of the newer versions (because they dont officially support or sell these anymore besides the amazon store) were any better. Because HANDS DOWN the sound and comfort is totally worth it given the price. And the only over-ear headphones I can wear for multiple hours without any discomfort. sadly, the cloud core link is actually more expensive than the cloud II's now. so i might give those a try, and see if there's any difference. Really wish the mic was better though.
I've been searching around for days now, trying to find a new headset. First i really fell in love with the logitech g pro x, but then i saw your review where you recommended buying the Cloud Alphas over the g pro x's. Plus everyone else is talking a lot of crap about the G pro x'es, so i feel like they're out of the picture now. I was really close to buying the Cloud Alphas, but then i saw a lot of comments that the Cloud Alpha s is a better version of the Alphas, plus the Original Alphas apparently had some problems with the cable that resulted in the sound of the headphones would sometimes just stop. So here I'm sitting, having no idea of which headset to buy. My first priority is sound and how comfortable the headset feels on the head, the mic isn't really a big deal for me, just needs to be working. I play games like apex legends and league of legends, and listen to music a lot. My budget i's around the 90$ mark. Does anyone have any thoughts of which headset i should go with? The g pro x's and the Alphas cost the same in my country, whereas the Alpha s cost a tiny bit more. So, should i be considering the g pro x's or should i just go with the alpha or alpha s?
Well since you already watched my videos on them all I guess I can't add anything else except to try them at a Best Buy in person if there's one available.
I chose to buy the Penrose over the Orbit S because it also has wireless. They use the same drivers and material so the sound and build quality should be the same. But the Orbit S adds a bunch of head tracking gimmicks and it's wired only which is why I passed on it.
Should I buy dts version or this 7.1 sound one ?? Please tell ! I am confused between cloud core dts vs Razer blackshark v2 Both prize same in India ! I want to know from you.
1:05 Just got Cloud Core mine come without the 7.1 usb dongle but with DTS activating code. 6:41 And people my man is not kidding, cloud core are tight fit my head is average i think but they fit with but all adjustments brackets are at maximum. Overall very good review, and headset from first impression worth money i spent around 60 euros. In same price bracket were, kraken v3 ( 2019 ), Corsair Void RGB and Cloud Core.
I have a question about increasing the headset volume on cloud core. Does this wheel increase the volume directly from the windows or is it a potentiometer?
Not gonna like this answer, but if you get the Cloud Core with the control box like mine (plus and minus buttons), it changes the volume in Windows. The one with the in-line controls and volume slider directly on the cable only changes the headset itself.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Ah yes, thanks for the answer. It was what I was looking for. I prefer the one that changes the volume on the headset itself and not on Windows. I'll try to get some HyperX Cloud that has in-line controls to replace my Cloud Silver.
Cloud core 7.1 or cloud core dts? In my country only dts is available is it the same sound quality in dts compare to 7.1 usb ? For fps competative games
I've been looking at headsets for awhile and looked at the blackshark v2 but don't have a PC so I can't use the thx thing so I resorted to looking at hyperxs and looked at some reviews and tried them out at stores and still have no clue My budget is around 80-90 dollars and I know your an expert on these so I'm relying on you. Just a warning I do have glasses and I play mainly shooter games so if you could help I would really appreciate it
From a sound perspective, the Cloud II is probably the best option in that price range. It's actually it's on sale now at a lot of places for around $70 or less. But since you physically tried a lot of headsets, you'd know more than me which ones are the most comfortable.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I have looked at many reviews of yours and the technes and I think I'm gonna get the hs70 because sound is good, mic is good, and comfort is good but thank you for your time
I wish i had seen this review 2 days earlir, might had cancelled my order just before delivery, Cloud Core DTS (its kinda tight on my head, i have stretched the bands and bend them to reduce clamp force, which made the headphone lose its grip fit on my ears resulting in low bass feel. I won't recomment Cloud Core to anyone with big head, face, chin, round face. Over sized people must ignore cloud core. The clamp force sucks and was giving me a pain in ears, headache within 1 hour of use.
Do I need to plug the hyper x cloud core headphones into the usb sound card and then plug it into my pc for the mic to work or can I just plug it into the splitter I have connected to my pc which is for both mic and speaker?
I bought the cloud core from Amazon but I didn’t get the 7.1 surround sound thingy and I think they sent me like an older model 😭 because on the box it’s just says for pc not all the platforms like yours
Have you compared the wireless vs their wired counterparts? I have a friend who swapped from wired to wireless cloud 2 and he sounds noticeably different, but is it also the case for the core?
I am thinking to go with the core as they are 30$ cheaper in my country. Are the extra earpads and the carrying case the only big difference between them?
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I am buying it over g Pro x (the price is somewhat the same) , as u said in the other video that cloud 2 sound much better than the G Pro x.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews can you check out tecware q5 and redragon h510? my tecware q5 just broke today and those two are what I have on mind, just want to make sure they are good.
![HyperX Cloud II vs Cloud Alpha vs Cloud Alpha S [Review and Comparison]](/img/n.gif)
2 years later and still a good review Ty bro
Love your channel man
I am going to buy this for black friday sales!
ive had it for 1 and a half years, its really good!
You are the best headset reviewer on UA-cam. Thanks man!!!
I've got both headsets, but my core only came with a 3.5mm splitter cable, but that's fine as I'm using them on a PC with good audio....which actually sounds better than the USB sound card on the cloud 2. I basically got them for free as I bought the "HyperX Streamer Starter Pack" which came with the cloud core and the solocast microphone, the whole pack was cheaper than just buying the solocast on it's own.
Did your cloud core come with an inline volume control (not the soundcard but the one with the volume roller)? On hyperX pics it shows it does but on this video he has the same ones with the same box and there is no inline control on them. That would be the only reason that I would get them over the Cloud 2's though I'm thinking I should just get the Cloud 2s again since I've had them in the past and they were great. I had the CloudX too which have inline controls but now they're modelled same as Cloud Core with the shorter headband (they used to be the same as the Cloud 2s just with inline control before they were revised)
@@iitzfizz Yes, my cloud cores, which came in the streamer pack, do have an inline volume control. They are actually the 2nd set of cloud cores that I've owned, the 1st set (from 2015) didn't have the volume control, but they looked better with red stitching on the headband, (like the cloud 2 has). The newer cores have a cheaper looking headband, but everything else is the same. I never really found the lack of a volume control that bigger deal, as I've always had a keyboard with either a dedicated volume up and down button, or like my current keyboard, I press Function F2 or F3 for master volume up and down.
Yeah. There are two different cloud cores.
"HX-HSCC-2-BK" has a sound card, it has 7.1 virtual surround, connects with USB obviously.
"HX-HSCC-BK" has 3.5mm jack and doesn't have 7.1.
All the rest of the specs are exactly the same. If you have a good sound card on your pc, the 3.5mm one is better. If your sound card is doo doo then USB one is better.
love ur headset reviews
great review man :-)
Hyper X it's super good for footstep. The problem I have they lack Spatial sound. By the time Razer and Steel Series will start to innovate and beat HyperX.
spatial sound is worthless
Great video !
Discount right now on Best Buy
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i really like your channel, i started researching sound because somethings going on with my sound where on desktop sound seems fine, not an expert but no obvious problems. but in most games, sound becomes a huge problem. missing voices, distant sounding combat, entire sound tracks seem to be missing or drop in the middle of playing. im absolutely baffled and i dont know how to debug this. any thoughts?
Wow, that's actually different than anything I've heard of. Unfortunately I don't have a fix, but if you could record the problem using OBS, I think it would be easier to try to show others so you analyze the issue.
If you could go into more detail about your set up (like what's your sound playing from, using amplifiers, what headphones your using and how they're hooked up) I might be able to help you
I got my kraken 3 headset today and it seems ok so far, installing added a few new audio sources to my windows sounds profile. Ive got the default device set to the thx spacial. Default communication device set to (Speakers-razer kraken v3 hypersense) my Logitech speaker got renamed to speakers (Realtek (R) Audio) dont know what the r is for there. And internal aux jack (THx spatial audio) thx was turned on in game at first to test and in battlefield 1 sound was muddy. Sounds became distant sounding, like gunfire, there was a weird sensation that anything outside 20 feet was directionless and part of the ambient sound and im watching a teammate shoot but like. Anyway i turned thx off and went to hunt showdown where i was for sure able to hear correct direction on the whole map. Which is the way it should be so. Yeah any help appreciated
so i have a cloud core set from like 23017 and there was no USB just a splitter extension, AND there's stitching around the top headband. Was looking at finally replacing them and was curious if any of the newer versions (because they dont officially support or sell these anymore besides the amazon store) were any better. Because HANDS DOWN the sound and comfort is totally worth it given the price. And the only over-ear headphones I can wear for multiple hours without any discomfort.
sadly, the cloud core link is actually more expensive than the cloud II's now. so i might give those a try, and see if there's any difference. Really wish the mic was better though.
I've been searching around for days now, trying to find a new headset. First i really fell in love with the logitech g pro x, but then i saw your review where you recommended buying the Cloud Alphas over the g pro x's. Plus everyone else is talking a lot of crap about the G pro x'es, so i feel like they're out of the picture now.
I was really close to buying the Cloud Alphas, but then i saw a lot of comments that the Cloud Alpha s is a better version of the Alphas, plus the Original Alphas apparently had some problems with the cable that resulted in the sound of the headphones would sometimes just stop.
So here I'm sitting, having no idea of which headset to buy.
My first priority is sound and how comfortable the headset feels on the head, the mic isn't really a big deal for me, just needs to be working. I play games like apex legends and league of legends, and listen to music a lot. My budget i's around the 90$ mark.
Does anyone have any thoughts of which headset i should go with? The g pro x's and the Alphas cost the same in my country, whereas the Alpha s cost a tiny bit more.
So, should i be considering the g pro x's or should i just go with the alpha or alpha s?
Well since you already watched my videos on them all I guess I can't add anything else except to try them at a Best Buy in person if there's one available.
Thanks.
Will u review the Cloud Orbit S? Are they better than the Audeze Penrose?
I chose to buy the Penrose over the Orbit S because it also has wireless. They use the same drivers and material so the sound and build quality should be the same. But the Orbit S adds a bunch of head tracking gimmicks and it's wired only which is why I passed on it.
Should I buy dts version or this 7.1 sound one ??
Please tell !
I am confused between cloud core dts vs Razer blackshark v2
Both prize same in India ! I want to know from you.
i also wanna know
blackshark v2 or cloud core
1:05
Just got Cloud Core mine come without the 7.1 usb dongle but with DTS activating code.
6:41
And people my man is not kidding, cloud core are tight fit my head is average i think but they fit with but all adjustments brackets are at maximum.
Overall very good review, and headset from first impression worth money i spent around 60 euros.
In same price bracket were, kraken v3 ( 2019 ), Corsair Void RGB and Cloud Core.
The core is 30 bucks US on Amazon right now.... What size hat do you wear so I know your what your idea of average is
I have a question about increasing the headset volume on cloud core. Does this wheel increase the volume directly from the windows or is it a potentiometer?
Not gonna like this answer, but if you get the Cloud Core with the control box like mine (plus and minus buttons), it changes the volume in Windows. The one with the in-line controls and volume slider directly on the cable only changes the headset itself.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Ah yes, thanks for the answer. It was what I was looking for. I prefer the one that changes the volume on the headset itself and not on Windows. I'll try to get some HyperX Cloud that has in-line controls to replace my Cloud Silver.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I saw that Cloud Core, the newest version of it, comes with in-line controls. I'll see if I buy it then.
Just to confirm, using a splitter instead of the USB sound card works better. Did I get that right?
Yep you did,the usb sound card suppresses the mic a bit a splitter will make the mic sound alot clearer.
@@ishmaelramdath1119 thank you.
Cloud core 7.1 or cloud core dts? In my country only dts is available is it the same sound quality in dts compare to 7.1 usb ? For fps competative games
Ironic the Cloud Core is more expensive than Cloud II
It depends
where i live the cloud core is 42.99 and the cloud 2 is 54.99-119.99
Cloud core or cloud alpha for simply being more immersed in single player games?
Alpha
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews and what about competitive?
I've been looking at headsets for awhile and looked at the blackshark v2 but don't have a PC so I can't use the thx thing so I resorted to looking at hyperxs and looked at some reviews and tried them out at stores and still have no clue
My budget is around 80-90 dollars and I know your an expert on these so I'm relying on you. Just a warning I do have glasses and I play mainly shooter games so if you could help I would really appreciate it
From a sound perspective, the Cloud II is probably the best option in that price range. It's actually it's on sale now at a lot of places for around $70 or less. But since you physically tried a lot of headsets, you'd know more than me which ones are the most comfortable.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews what do you think about the corsair hs70 bluetooth
@@lyrookie9827 I don't have that yet so I can't say for sure. The only Corsair headset I have right now is the Void RGB Elite.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I have looked at many reviews of yours and the technes and I think I'm gonna get the hs70 because sound is good, mic is good, and comfort is good but thank you for your time
Hello i have question,can i replace the ear pads on cloud core 7.1?
yes
Do I need to update the usb card on the cloud core for ps5 use?
Yes.
Hey bro Should I buy Blackshark v2x and Cloud core its 20 usd more than Blackshark v2x is it worth paying extra?
I wish i had seen this review 2 days earlir, might had cancelled my order just before delivery, Cloud Core DTS (its kinda tight on my head, i have stretched the bands and bend them to reduce clamp force, which made the headphone lose its grip fit on my ears resulting in low bass feel.
I won't recomment Cloud Core to anyone with big head, face, chin, round face. Over sized people must ignore cloud core. The clamp force sucks and was giving me a pain in ears, headache within 1 hour of use.
i've got the cloud core, the one without 7.1 system, for 28 dollars lol
Bro my shit didn’t come with a sound card now I gotta buy a sound card for it.
Yeah, I've been told the newer ones don't come with one. It's not super necessary, but they're cheap to buy separately at least.
i buy cloud core. i think the bass low(not strong) its that normal?
Yeah, the bass on it is not very strong by default, but with EQ it can be decent.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews i see now. thanks brother
They can be on a normal long cable when they are not wireless?
wait so the sound quality is the same? im gonna cancel the cloud 2 and get the cloud core
Yeah sound is exactly the same.
hi, did you know how it works with xbox x? i thing i can connect it only with the 3.5 jack. There is a way to eq the headset in the xbox? thanks
does cloud core has replaceable earpads?
You can take them off, but there's no replacements in the box.
HyperX cloud core vs hyperx cloud alpha??
Core if you want more volume, comfort, and footsteps to stand out more. Alpha if you want a more balanced and natural sound.
currently Alpha is better than Core 7.1?
Is it smaller than the others?
Do I need to plug the hyper x cloud core headphones into the usb sound card and then plug it into my pc for the mic to work or can I just plug it into the splitter I have connected to my pc which is for both mic and speaker?
Splitter
hi pls help! which would be better? hyperx cloud stinger s 7.1 wired or cloud core wireless? they're more budget friendly but im not sure which to get
Cloud Core sounds better, but I've never used the wireless version.
the cloud core wireless is 60$ rn in my country and the razer barracuda x is 90$. which would you suggest?
Cloud Core
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews thank you :)
Are there much difference using usb vs jack 3.5? Mic
Mic is worse using USB.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I think that will the depend on the sound card
@@cydeYT I'm talking about using the USB card included in the box.
I bought the cloud core from Amazon but I didn’t get the 7.1 surround sound thingy and I think they sent me like an older model 😭 because on the box it’s just says for pc not all the platforms like yours
Yeah actually that's the newer model. It comes with a DTS Headphone X code instead.
Bro same i just ordered from amazon my use is for mobile gaming what to do does the activation of dts will help improve anything in mobile gaming 😭😭
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviewso wich model is better for you sir?
i changed my order from dts to 7.1 version.
can u recommend a gaming headphone with good bass?
Drop + EPOS PC38X.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews actually thats not available in my country..how abt the beyerdynamics 770?
Do you know if these work with the PS5?
They do.
Have you compared the wireless vs their wired counterparts? I have a friend who swapped from wired to wireless cloud 2 and he sounds noticeably different, but is it also the case for the core?
Not sure. The Techne might have a comparison, but it's true that wireless mics almost always sound worse than their wired versions.
Does it work with ps5?
I am thinking to go with the core as they are 30$ cheaper in my country. Are the extra earpads and the carrying case the only big difference between them?
Yes, and the Cloud II has a slightly bigger headband.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews I am buying it over g Pro x (the price is somewhat the same) , as u said in the other video that cloud 2 sound much better than the G Pro x.
wait so the comfort is exactly the same between cloud 2 and cloud core?
Mostly, the Cloud Core is smaller.
Can you use the cloud core on ps4 ?
Yea it comes with a 3.5mm Jack, and a usb thing
Do you know how to adjust the eq?
You have to use third party software like Equalizer APO.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews Thank you 🙏
I cant mute my Headset
Does it work for Xbox
yes, but only with the 3.5 mm cable.
alguien que me traduzca el veridicto final en español... ??? :,V
is this the same as cloud stinger core?
No, the Cloud Stinger Core is a lot worse in terms of sound, build quality, and comfort. Definitely get this one instead if possible.
@@BadIntentStreamTechReviews can you check out tecware q5 and redragon h510? my tecware q5 just broke today and those two are what I have on mind, just want to make sure they are good.
Basically it's a cloud 2, but more cheap
yea
Can you use the cloud core on ps4 ?
yes