Headset 2.0 for a sennheiser GSX

Relentless81 · 29 Jan 2019 at 22:11

Hi,

I used to have a set of hyper X and stupidly sold them, they were fine for my needs and worked well with the GSX

I'm building a new pc and still have the GSX, I need some new headphones and need them to be stereo with a detachable mic, will be used for gaming only and don't want wireless or any RGB guff

Any recommendations please, I read the Corsair HS50 are quite good and they're quite cheap too, dont really want to spend a huge amount on them

Cheers

Relentless81 · 30 Jan 2019 at 20:30

shankly1985 said:
Philips fidelio x2 if you happy paying the price. Perfect combo with the GSX

Probably a bit more than I'm willing to spend but thanks for the suggestion

Forgot to mention that I need closed back too

Relentless81 · 31 Jan 2019 at 09:01

Marsman said:
I'd probably go for the HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro. £20 more than the HS50, but are more than likely worth the extra.

For me at least; Kingston have earned some respect with some decent HyperX headsets. Corsair on the other hand have released some rubbish before now..

Thanks, I could push £20 more but arent they 7.1?

The GSX does the surround on a 2.0 headset, it worked really well on my previous 2.0 headset

Relentless81 · 31 Jan 2019 at 10:50

Marsman said:
Judging by post #5; I'd say he realises that.

OP is likely questioning as to whether the Alpha is 7.1

Correct, I want a decent 2.0 headset to work with my GSX

I'll have a look at the Alpha, is the MIC removable do you know please?

Relentless81 · 31 Jan 2019 at 12:25

MrRockliffe said:
It's removable

I think the Cloud Alpha sound very good, especially for their money. Would highly recommend

Great thanks I'll have a look buy will probably go for these I couldn't get excited for the HS50 I prefer the Kingston stuff as the cloud 1's were really good for me

Relentless81 · 31 Jan 2019 at 12:29

MrRockliffe said:
The Alpha's improve in every way for me - better bass (quality) and not as harsh. Don't get me wrong, the Cloud 1 & 2 sounded GOOD, but these were a deffo step up for me

No velour ear pad though :/

Oh no, sweaty faux leather stuff?

Might be able to live with that, are they closed back too?

Relentless81 · 31 Jan 2019 at 12:35

MrRockliffe said:
Closed back, but have a bass port. It's pretty good faux leather I would say

Ok good stuff, I'll get some ordered with the rest of the new build in the next week

Thanks

Relentless81 · 1 Feb 2019 at 09:48

@Marsman @MrRockliffe

Do you know what the Pro version brings? Some are listed as cloud alpha and some have pro on the end but I can't see anywhere that explains the difference.

Thanks

Relentless81 · 1 Feb 2019 at 10:18

Marsman said:
I've wondered that myself. I can't see them listed on the HyperX site as Alpha Pro, just Alpha. Could be that the jungle site just lists them as being Pro. Model number of those and Alpha on HyperX site is the same.

Ah I didn't think to check the model number, ok great thanks. Now to try and get some in any colour other than red!

Just realised my old monitor had a headset stand which was great for desk space but I'll need to buy one of those too this time round