HyperX Cloud Alpha S – PC Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Adjustable Bass, Dual Chamber Drivers, Chat Mixer…
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Custom-tuned HyperX 7 1 surround sound
Bass adjustment sliders
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The HyperX Cloud Alpha S builds upon the groundbreaking Cloud Alpha and features custom-tuned HyperX virtual 7 1 surround sound With the included audio control mixer you can activate the surround sound and adjust the game audio and chat balance without having to go into any menus Bass adjustment sliders have been added to the ear cups so you can personalize your audio The Cloud Alpha S still features the dual-chamber driver system which reduces distortion and provides clearer sound as well as signature HyperX comfort afforded by the memory foam ear cushions which have been upgraded with extra breathable leatherette.
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Custom-tuned HyperX 7 1 surround sound
Bass adjustment sliders
HyperX Dual chamber drivers
Game and chat balance
Signature HyperX comfort
Durable aluminum frame
Advanced audio control mixer
Detachable noise cancellation mic and braided cable
Connectivity technology: Wired
10 reviews for HyperX Cloud Alpha S – PC Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Adjustable Bass, Dual Chamber Drivers, Chat Mixer…
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Amazon.com Price: $106.80 (as of 08/05/2021 08:30 PST- Details)
Jeremy Yuk –
Best comfortable headphone ever
I tired many headphones Astro A40, A50, AKG 7XX, Sony gold headset and planutain. I got this just now. Once I open it and try it on I felt this headset are light and bit tight on ears. I feel no pain on ears or head level however this headset are so good that can beat the other headphones I owned. No joke Astro does have great sound but their headphones are heavy and won’t feel comfortable after 3 hrs of gaming. I wear glasses to play so it will be a bit difficult. The bass and sound are great however if you guys want to boost up the sound on a console I suggest u have to buy an amp like astro to increase the sound if you willing to spend more I will go with Sound blaster X7. Have a good day reading I hope my words are helpful to anyone going to buy gaming headset. And once again thanks for reading??
Tom A –
I have finally found a set of headset that I like. I have done my researched and purchased just …
Found it! After numerous purchases and try outs (bought and returned), I have finally found a set of headset that I like. I have done my researched and purchased just about every pair you can imagine. Note that I am using this headset with Astro Amp. I used it directly with my Xbox One Controller and works fine but I had the amp so it boosted the sound greatly. The sound quality is excellent, clean, good bass (not overpowering), details of highs and lows are great. I can hear directional noises front, rear, left and right and footsteps. Quality is great especially for the price. Comfort is great. Mic is good with good noise reduction.Here are a few that I have purchased and some I had returned in the past year.Sennheiser Game One (returned) best mic but I lost the footsteps for FPS gamesAstro A50 wireless (still have them) used with my Playstation 4, batteries do not last long and must be connected to permanent power to charge the headphones. Sound is good and is comfortable.Astro A40 with mix amp (still have them) used for my Xbox. Sound is good and comfortable.Turtle Beach Stealth 700 (Crap) looses signal and soundTurtle Beach Elite 800 wireless, great sound and fit and finish but mic is terrible, my buddies was asking if I had something in my mouth when I talked.Artics 3 great sound and clarity does not include mic monitoring. Was not comfortable.Artics 7 great sound and clarity does not include mic monitoring so I could not hear my self speaking in game chat.HyperX Cloud Pro Xbox version (I think these are the same as the cloud II). Love it until I tried the Alpha.
Kingston Technology –
Sounds good but…
First off these sound fine but to get the most out of these you’ll probably want to get the amp that HyperX makes, it gives these virtual 7.1 surround sound and really improves the sound quality but it should have been included as far as I’m concerned. Secondly and more importantly to me, these were terribly uncomfortable. I have a larger than average size head but I’ve never had this sort of discomfort with any other headphones or headset I’ve ever used. I guess I’ll have to keep looking to find a good headset, it’s unfortunate I have to spend $8 to send this torture device back.
Matt Braun –
Best headset for $100
I have a pair of Hyper X Cloud 2’s and they’re great, but the wire finally fatigued and I lost the right speaker. Picked these up specifically because they have a detachable 3.5mm jack/ wire. The comfort, sound quality, microphone, etc is as good or better than the Cloud 2’s and now I don’t have to worry about soldering a new 3.5mm jack on when the wire eventually fatigues. I highly recommend this headset and I think it is the best option for a gaming headset at the $100 price point. And, the 7.1 surround USB connector that came with the Cloud 2’s works with the Alphas so these are really a perfect upgrade/replacement for when the wire eventually goes out on your Cloud 2’s. Don’t get me wrong, Kingston uses good braided/insulated wires and they lasted several years, but all wires eventually fatigue and break with enough use and punishment. Big kudos for making a solid headset with a detachable wire.
Kingston Technology –
Thin inner padding problem fixed with newly sent hyperx thicker ear cushions
This was my first pair of HyperX headphones, overall really nice with one fatal flaw that makes me unable to recommend it. I have only tried it with the PC and have not tried the mic so won’t comment about it. Lets start of with the good.The packaging is really nice and so are the materials used for the headset. Everything feels nice and solid without being too heavy. Coming from a previous pair of fully closed headphones the sound produced by the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro is noticeably different (in a good way). It feels like it is open backed . It was a bit strange to get used to at first but once I did, it was great. The sound produced is really amazing for the price. The outer ear cup padding is nice and soft but does get warm after a while , as expected nothing too unbearable. Now unfortunately we have to move on to the one fatal flaw. I think it might be the dual chamber design but as a result the inner padding between the drivers and your ears are almost non existent. I cannot wear them for long periods of time without feeling extreme discomfort. After a while the drivers basically rub against your ears causing pain. I have never experienced this with previous headphones.If it was not for this I would have given it 5 starts and highly recommended it but unfortunately I can’t. If I could I would return them. Maybe you are lucky and don’t incur the same problem but for me it is an unfortunate pass.Update: HyperX sent me a new set of ear cushions with thicker inner padding. This solved the problem and I have been able to happily use them for many hours since. Review now raised from 2 to 4 stars.
Bobby Corwen –
Great headset overall, but not as positive experience on PS4
This headset has a lot of goods going for itself, especially at this price point – decent sounding headphones, detachable cables and mic, solid build quality, and extremely comfortable even with my extra large head. I was left disappointed, however, when it came to use with PS4 despite it sounding fine on PC. When I connected it to my PS4 controller I was treated to a set of headphones that was too quiet. After doing some research I found out this headset has an impedance rating of 65 ohms, and that the PS4 controller does not have enough power to drive the thing. Whose problem is it to fix, Sony or HyperX? Regardless, while this is a great headset, it does not work well enough out of the box with a PS4 like the product description claims.
Oliver Zou –
Good value, but personally prefer the Cloud II
I’ve been a longtime fan of the HyperX Cloud line ever since I purchased the Cloud 4 years ago, as they have consistently provided unparalleled comfort and quality for the price. I got the Alpha as a replacement for my Cloud II, and used it with the latter’s 7.1 surround sound box.SOUND QUALITY – 9/10As with all HyperX Cloud headsets, the sound quality is good. There is a noticeable difference between the sound of the Alpha and Cloud II, but I’m honestly not sure if I prefer the former, though this could just be because I was so used to the latter.MATERIAL QUALITY – 10/10This was a highlight of the Alpha for me. The headset is both sturdy and flexible, and the detachable cord is an outstanding feature whenever travel is involved. Each part of the headset seemed it was built to last for years to come.COMFORT – 7/10This is the primary reason I ultimately still prefer the Cloud II. I often wear my headset for 6 or 8 hours a day, so comfort over long periods is extremely important to me. A highlight of both the Cloud I and Cloud II was that I could have it on all day and not feel a thing. The Alpha is slightly heavier, and presses in a bit more on the sides of my head. Moreover, the thin film over the speakers seems to lie a few millimeters closer, because it just presses against the tip of my ear on the Alpha but not on the Cloud II. Altogether, this means that while the Alpha is still comfortable for the first hour or two, it does becomes noticeably more uncomfortable after that for me, and I have to remove the headset for half an hour or so before putting it on again.
Kingston Technology –
Good headphones over all just 2 annoying things for me
I bought these because I broke my older HyperX’s and those were built like a tank, that being said these headphones seem to be well built as well. I literally had to try to break my old ones as they lived through many fits of gamer rage. These new ones sound great and block outside noise fairly well, the mic also does a good job not picking up keyboard and fan noise. However two things annoy me with them, one more than the other. First is upon arrival they smelled horrible, like an artificial garlic fishing attractant. I think the smell comes from the material the ear cups are made of but I am not sure. It was a fairly strong smell for a couple weeks and has since gone away. Secondly the main thing I do not like is the cord that comes with the headphones. It being 2 piece and the top half having volume control on it. The volume control part always gets caught on my desk and it turns the volume down and just gets caught up in my movement and is annoying always having to move and navigate it around. It wouldn’t be as big of a deal if I could just buy a new top half. Something such as a male to male headphone cable. However the male jack that goes into the headphone is a different type of fitting so that it snaps into the headphone. A.k.a. having to use one of HyperX’s proprietary cables. That being said I am not aware they sell a cable without volume control so I’m left being annoyed by this. If I had it my way it would be a long single cable with no volume control instead of a 2 piece cable with volume control. Some people may like the volume control, it just doesn’t work well for me at my desk.
Lonestar –
… now for about 3 weeks and have nothing but great things to say
I have had these Cloud Alpha headsets now for about 3 weeks and have nothing but great things to say…. well maybe one minor gripe; the ear cups. However, a quick upgrade to the Brainwavz (red velour) ear cups have made a 200% difference in comfort! You barely even feel the headsets and they are still tight enough to feel solid on your head.I have been using Astro A40s since 2013 and have often used some of my audiophile headphones when I wish to not use a microphone. Thus, I’ve never been truly happy with the A40 sound. They are muffled and lack fidelity and presence.I tried these new Cloud Alphas and wow. Immmediately impressed with them all around. Great construction, feel, and sound. The mic sounds amazing… they absolutely kill the A40’s mic; makes them sound like cheap $3 microphones. The A40s sound anemic compared to these headsets. I will never go back to Astro, accept for using their TR Mix Amp Pro; which when combined with these headphones I believe make the perfect mid-range <$250 headset combo. I have a background in audio recording so my ears now good sound. Get these headsets; you won’t be disappointed. Spend the extra $20 and upgrade the earcups and you’ll be hooked on the sound.
LostWon –
There isn’t a 99 dollar headset out there that can compete with the Cloud Alpha Pro.
There isn’t a 99 dollar headset out there that can compete. I loved my HyperX Revolver headset but I broke them and needed to get a replacement. I decided to give the Alpha Pro a try. OMG, I’m so glad I did. First off, they sound amazing for the price. I’m not talking audiophile $5000.00 headphone amazing. I talking price to performance amazing. I own a pair of Sennheiser HD 600, Beyerdynamic DT 990, and the Philips X2. The Alpha Pro is like a “closed back” baby brother of the Philips X2 with a mic. Secondly, the mic is really, really good. It’s not Sony C800, Neumann U87, or Shure SM7B good but for gaming it’s perfect. The only mics that are slightly better in my opinion are the Sennheiser GameZero’s mic or the V-Moda boom mic. I returned my ModMic 5 after I did comparison tests. Third, these things are super comfy. The ear cups are super plush and soft. It’s like having pillows on my ears. Also the headband didn’t squeeze my head which was a very nice surprise. My only gripe is the ear cups get a little warm after a few hours of gaming so I have to take them off every now and then. Other than that these are solid. Kingston is really onto something here.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro Gaming Headset for PC, PS4 & Xbox One, Nintendo Switch (HX-HSCA-RD/AM)