Are the Hyper X Cloud II still the "goto" headset?

Gimpymoo · 16 Dec 2020 at 09:13

I already have one, but the cable is broke from the headset. I would say poor quality cabling but difficult to prove.

Anyhow, even when looking at £150 headsets, the discussion still comes back to the cheaper Cloud II.

Thoughts?

Thanks.

joelk2 · 17 Dec 2020 at 11:11

Cloud 2’s for the money are great! I used to own a pair and the identical qpad qh90’s before that. I’ve now moved to the dt770 pros with a mod mic and the sound quality is deffo a step up. You can get the setup for less that £150 with the mic.

Omega_ · 17 Dec 2020 at 11:59

I have had them for the last 4 years. No reason not to buy them again in my opinion

gitbags · 17 Dec 2020 at 16:30

Sounds like the ideal time to fit a detachable cable if your not adverse to a wee bit of soldering.

t31os · 17 Dec 2020 at 21:16

If it's any consolation mine are on their last legs, mostly on me because i can't help but run over the cable or snag it by mistake (happens with every headset) try as i may to avoid doing so.... Wireless set next for me, probably the Arctis from Steeleries, if they're still sounding good next time i get the chance to test them out (the old boy has some), even if it means a dip in some quality (as long as games and movies sound decent and not terrible, works for me).

Scougar · 19 Dec 2020 at 20:54

Daughter has a pair, got to admit they sound great.

bfar · 4 Jan 2021 at 23:00

They were particularly great because they were easy to find on discount. Perhaps they still are? I picked a set up for €35 a couple of years ago.

They're a rebrand of a respectable Chinese model - Takstar Pro 80. In terms of value / fidelity I'd estimate they'd stack up pretty well against any cans you can get for around £70-£100. The signature sounds v shaped with a noticeable kick in the low end - a solid headset for gaming.

I see there's a new wireless version with an RRP of $150? I think that's a little rich imo.

MissChief · 4 Jan 2021 at 23:05

Sennheiser GSP300’s are available for £60 elsewhere and are brilliant. Mine have lasted me nearly three years and are still going strong.

Gimpymoo · 8 Jan 2021 at 13:45

MissChief said:
Sennheiser GSP300’s are available for £60 elsewhere and are brilliant. Mine have lasted me nearly three years and are still going strong.

I have a pair of these in the house and they are a good headset.

I already have two pairs of Cloud II's in the house for the kids so thought would try something different. Plus, the braiding I have found to be iffy at best and over years, have had problems with cabling/loose connections.

Against my better judgment, I got a pair of Razer Kraken Tournament Edition for £50 new. For the record, I consider Razer to be garbage. I only got them as thought to try them as something different and the lime green is fun.

The mic is better than I expected and the overall sound quality is good, compareable to the GSP300, which I personally find better than the Cloud II's as they are not as bass heavy.

The USB soundcard/DAC included with the Kraken TE does not do the phones justice though.

Connected them to a Creative G6 and my goodness... they come to life.

I will probably get a Xonar for the other PC these are used with. Just need a 4 pole adapter to split to 2 x 3.5mm jacks for PC use... OR, might just get another pair of GSP300's... again though, would still need a soundcard as on the onboard audio, they underperform with the mobo I have.