Cloud II – Gaming Headset PC/PS4/PS5, Red

I bought a pair of these May 2017 and the only reason I remember that date is because Amazon tells me when I look at them. They were the first headset I bought myself that I paid "silly price" for as my mum would say and that was even discounted but there's a good reason for that, they're really good quality. They're very comfortable (as someone that wears glasses, headphones usually pose a problem but I've never experienced discomfort wearing these) The Audio quality is astounding, crystal clear, good bass and after a while you can tell when surround sound isn't enabled. The mic was pretty good quality however I ran into a problem after a few months where there would be static or a buzzing on the mic, I put this down to the fact that when I wasn't using the mic I would unplug it and the port must have just been worn out? I'm not too sure but I would just suggest not unplugging it all the time like I did. 5 years later the headset is still working perfectly however as you can imagine the daily ware and tear has taken its toll on these poor things and I'm not a light user. Over those five years they have been used anywhere from 4 hours a day to over 12 and these are some of the issues I've only just encountered in the last couple of months; The leather on the ear cushions began peeling and I would find it on my desk, in my hair, on the floor so I had to remove them and replace them with the fabric ones that come in the box. Still very comfortable but I have to spend a bit of time pulling stray hairs and random fuzz out of them, anybody that's ever owned fake leather knows that this happens after a while even if you take good care of it. The Audio Control box still works but would cause a static disruption over what I was listening to from time to time, I put this down to ware and tear of over 5 years of use but also I would unplug the headset regularly so that I could use it on my phone or plug into my playstation controller. I had to stop using it and now my headset plugs directly into a port on my pc, still sound great but don't really have the easy volume functions anymore. All in all this is a really great headset for a decent price and if you take decent care of your belongings it could last you a decent amount of time. I'm just leaving this review now because they were so good I'm getting a new pair as a replacement so I can retire these old ones.

I bought a pair of the HyperX Cloud II headset, and they were so good, I came back and bought another. The sound is very, very good for the price. I also bought a more expensive headset around the same time by a different manufacturer and I have to say they were nowhere near as good as the HyperX Cloud II. The headset comes with a USB cable and a clip-on soundcard, with separate volume control and separate mic input level. There's also a button to activate the 7.1 virtual surround sound. I should mention that this headset also works without the accompanying USB cable - in that it can be plugged straight into a standard 3.5 mm jack. There's not that much loss of quality by removing the USB connection, but you do then lose the 7.1 virtual surround sound and the volume and input controls, as well as leaving the overall length of the cable much shorter. But it is useful to be able to connect it in a standard way through the 3.5 mm headphone jack. One issue I noticed, was that you need to make sure that the detachable mic "boom" is plugged in all the way - it almost has to click right in, otherwise the mic may not work, or it can even fall off the headset. This mic issue did not affect the overall usefulness of the headset for me, but it might become a problem for someone using it for gaming where more physical movement is involved. Incidentally, I only noticed the difficulty plugging the microphone in all the way with one of the two headsets I bought, so it may be a one-off. Since the boom mic part is fully detachable, for anyone just wanting to use the headset as headphones, then they will work very well for this, without the intrusive mic getting in the way or sticking out. I used one of the pairs I bought purely as headphones - minus the mic part. The sonic quality is incredible and you barely hear any external noises around you. The bass is excellent as well as the general fidelity of the sound. They are comfortable on the ears and I highly recommend the headset. I think they are worth 5 to 10 times the price they actually cost.

To start off with, I was just using this headset to watch youtube so I could check out the sound quality. The sound is amazing, the definition is just incredible with this headset. Pros -Very good quality sound -Nice feel and build quality -Extremely comfortable -Good 7.1 surround sound Cons -Microphone issues (fixed by deleting USB drivers from device manager) -Slight whining feedback sound when no audio (common in most headsets) -7.1 Surround sound Detailed: The sound is just incredible with easy audio adjustment just next to me, including microphone adjustments. The surround sound is almost perfect with me now able to pinpoint sounds in games like CS:GO and BF4. However, it does take a little getting used to because the 7.1 surround control is on an external USB device instead of through software. This also means that the headset can't be fine tuned with settings with its own software which is a shame but not the end of the world. This has to be the most comfortable headset I have ever worn as I could wear it for about 3 to 4 hours straight away with absolutely no issues, my old headset (Sound Blaster Evo ZX) couldn't do that! The build quality feels amazing, like it should last for years. It is pretty much all metal construction which is nice because I currently have a backup USB gaming headset that has to be held together with glue and duck tape. The microphone is actually really good but Windows 10 (and some other versions) doesn't like trying to detect it; in the recording devices menu I had to shout at the microphone which was about 2cm away from my mouth to get it to register I was speaking but any software that goes straight to the device itself will have absolutely no trouble. I did manage to fix this by going into device manager and deleting all of my USB drivers and letting them reinstall themselves. Conclusion: Incredible quality for the price but be prepared to get used to the surround sound and also to do some quick troubleshooting to fix any microphone problems. (There are lots of forum pages where most of them get fixed) I have given 4 stars purely because I shouldn't have had to go into my device manager and delete drivers to fix my microphone after going through many other steps that didn't even work. I will just mention that technical support was amazing and very quick at trying to help me but can be a little tricky to navigate the website.

Firstly the audio quality is to be expected; absolutely perfect. To be honest though I can't tell the difference in some of the high end headphones. The technology isn't so different to call this revolutionary or anything but it's a step above and beyond from ear plugs. The mic unplugs from a jack in the left ear bud, I really appriciate the option to remove it as I use a seperate mic. For this reason I can't comment on it as I don't and have never used it. Though in my experience the quality is just fine for what you need it for and audio quality is still charming despite it not being crystal clear. The removeability of the mic means I never need to move or position it out of the way and can keep it safely stored inside the box in case I need it later. The USB control box is an extender and can only be used if you choose to connect the headset's permenantly affixed 3.5mm Mini stereo jack plug into it - this will add an additional 2m to the length of the cable. The Mini stereo jack plug cable is 1m and is permenantly affixed to the headset. 3m is the max length once everything is connected. There is one drawback for the control box and it is my only real complaint about this product; when you activate the 7.1 option it glows from underneath with an agressively powerful red. To fix this I just taped over it with some electrical tape to avoid the small LED from lighting up my room. It's too much. The ear cushions are comfortable, of course. Though I transitioned from Razer Kraken Pro to these I am not use to the oval shape. It's still very comfortable and barely noticable but I do sometimes become aware of the strange shape that's pressing on the side of my head. I have found that with previous headphones I have been self-consious of the size of the headband and ear buds but the HyperX Cloud is thin enough for me to never worry about it doesn't feel like I'm wearing a crown of silliness on my head. The colours aren't distracting either and blend well with I think any set up. And it looks amazing. The grey gunmetal is conservatively used as to not be overwhelming in its design. The grey gradient transitions nicely from band to bud. It is beautiful for an item you will rarely see if used correctly. Again I don't feel self-consious about using this headset as it lacks unnecessary aesthetics.

It's been about 4-5 years and I've finally upgraded from these, even then I can still respect the bass and sound quality out of these, for "gaming" headphones these really set the standard that few companies meet even now. The comfort and the way it cups your ears. These are a very comfortable, very great sounding and all round amazing set of headphones, and the microphone is decent enough to use out of the box.

I've had this headset for 4 years and it's by far the most superior headset I've ever owned. I've had a turtle beach set where the plastic headband snapped within days of the years warranty ending. I had a Tritton headset that was similar, the plastic headband started to crack. Both those headsets where good in terms of sound and microphone but couldn't hold up to daily use. No one should have to shell out £100's on something that breaks within the first year. Somehow, Kingston can make a set using metal and make them cheaper and better than the competition. This set however, I have dropped countless times where the cable has gotten caught on my chair (my fault for dangling it off my desk) or the cat has jumped up and gotten caught in the cable also putting a lot of strain on the connections. Nothing seems to have affected them they still work perfectly. I'm no audiophile but I think the quality is excellent, I use windows dolby atmos on my PC and they sound amazing. The mic quality is the best of any headset as well, most of my friends got this headset at some point because nothing beats the mic and the comfort. Before I bought these I was recommended the Arctis steel series by a colleague and the hyperx by another colleague. I went with the Arctis first because I tried my friends and they were comfy. After my first evening gaming my friends complained that they couldn't understand me because my mic quality was so bad, I also spent the whole night shouting because I couldn't hear myself talk due to the noise cancelling style. I sent them right back and bought the hyperx. I use the cloth ear pieces for the same reason as the Steel series, if I use the leather cups, I can't hear myself very well and end up shouting while gaming, if only other headsets gave you this option. I've even bought a second pair when I saw them on sale because if they ever discontinue this set, I want a backup for when mine eventually give up.

UPDATE as of 27/08/21 I purchased this on the 04/04/16 and I am still using it to this day. These are by far the most comfortable headphones I've ever used and in terms of the amount spent va the amount used, it's fair to say I've got my moneys worth out of this. The padding has started to wear now, however, it's still comfortable and stuck on. I use these 8 hours a day for work currently 5 days a week and then again for when I'm gaming. My GO TO headphones and if they ever did break, I think I would just buy another pair of the same ones. === I purchased these back in April 2016 after my last set of headphones brokedown. I'm writing the review today because after I stopped gaming for around a year, I've gotten back into it. Not just that, but with working from home and taking calls/team meetings, I needed something more reliable than my standard earphones. Plugged in without the USB soundcard into my laptop and these were good to go. I forgot how GOOD these sound as the audio is so crisp, the bass so deep, it just gives a more satisfying feeling than listening to audio in earphones! I've been using these for 4 years now and they STILL work fine. I neglected the USB Cable so it will cut out if it's moved, but that's because my little one has been tugging on the wire and I have just kept it coiled up for a while. Since you can unplug the jack from the USB drivers, you can carry on using it even if the USB cable has stopped working. Pros: GREAT sound DEEP bass Noise cancelling mic Very good mic which I've had so many compliments for on my gaming sessions Comes with a USB driver with soundcard built in, great if your PC/laptop's soundcard is crap Can be used as 3.5MM Jack OR as USB Detachable Mic so you can still use as daily headphones Price is very reasonable for what you get CONS Wire with just 3.5MM jack is a little short for my liking (but if you're going to use the USB cable, it'll be MORE than long enough). USB cable wire can wear down over time (but again, this may be my neglect and the way it's plugged into my PC) Summary This may be the best gaming headset I've used, It's so comfy for long our gaming sessions 7+ hours tested and does not squeeze your ears in any way The sound quality is great and the option to use the drivers built into the adaptor or not 5 stars

I use these for gaming and i must say the quality is excellent and well worth the buy. The vouce is extremely clear and perfect for those who love gaming especially pubg