Hyper X Cloud II for use with portable music player or something else?

[Gimpymoo]

Would they be adequate or would I get something considerably better for £50-£70?

Will be used with a FIIO X1.

If I can use them for both PC and music player use, that would have course save some money but not if it comes at the expense of sound if spending another ££50-£70 will get something much better.

Thanks.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Thank you for the reply.

Never knew of their "Pedigree"

 

[Gimpymoo]

Personally, the USB soundcard included is very weak in my opinion.

I read the Cloud II was good when used direct to soundcard.

I tried them directly to the headphone output on my Z5500 and they sounded poor BUT the Z5500 has a poor headphone output anyway but as you say Safetytrousers, it likely needs more power to reach their full potential.

I will try on my Xonar DG.

Am I right in thinking the Cloud II and Cloud I are the same? The specs look identical?

If getting another pair, I might get the Cloud I as easier to connect to PC. Stupid 4 pole 3.5mm plug.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Why dont you buy cheaper clouds core. You only get headset with (leather earpads) +2m extension cable. The best thing is you can order them new from Electronics maplin in store for £35 Hope this helps. You save quiet a bit if budget is a concern

Are they the same drivers? The specs are identical.

Also, I think they are discontinued?

Many say the Mic on the Cloud II over the Cloud is better but the specs seem identical?