HyperX Cloud II

Connor@Overclockers · 29 Sep 2017 at 15:17

HyperX Cloud II are a headset that delivers everything you'd want from your everyday headset.

It's comfortable, it's got great sound quality and it's cross-platform. Included in the box is even a spare set of leather replacements for the covers and a carry case for keeping it clean on your travels.

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In terms of features the Cloud II keeps it refreshingly simple, it's got a USB soundcard to process 7.1 virtual surround and it offers much needed quick access volume/microphone controls. As seen above the headset breaks down both its microphone, airline adapter and the USB sound card meaning you can just use it as a straight-up set of headphones for consoles/media devices whilst retaining a solid sound quality. (7.1 isn't available without the USB support)

The Cloud II is a solid headset and honestly shouldn't be underestimated.

Check it out yourself at https://www.overclockers.co.uk/hype...4-xbox-one-mac-mobile-gunmetal-sp-003-ks.html

AlexTrickle · 29 Sep 2017 at 16:12

Can safely say if you play any kind of FPS where directional sound of footsteps/gunfire is important (e.g. CSGO or PUBG) then you will not find a better headset for the money. Bass is great for music too and the detachable mic/nice styling means you can wear them out and about as normal headhphones without looking like a total nerd unlike some ridiciculous headsets by other brangs.

signal11th · 29 Sep 2017 at 17:08

AlexTrickle said:
Can safely say if you play any kind of FPS where directional sound of footsteps/gunfire is important (e.g. CSGO or PUBG) then you will not find a better headset for the money. Bass is great for music too and the detachable mic/nice styling means you can wear them out and about as normal headhphones without looking like a total nerd unlike some ridiciculous headsets by other brangs.

Can second that, although I'm using a set of siberias at the moment I have a spare set of these are they are really good.

Safetytrousers · 29 Sep 2017 at 17:23

The Cloud II's are excellent. They are very detailed and give you good bass oomph without overdoing it. I can't discern much of the directionality in the 7.1 simulation (I think different people react differently to it), but the 7.1 setting does widen the sound in a very pleasing way.

I used to have Senheiser HD650's (through a good headphone amp), and I prefer the Cloud II's in every way, even for working on music creation.

The little control box/DAC also provides a mic mute switch which is handy. And you can detach the cord from the box to connect the phones into any output you choose.

jrwagh333 · 30 Sep 2017 at 00:39

I have to strongly disagree. The Cloud II's are awful at directional sound if you're coming from a true 5.1 headset

BuToNz · 30 Sep 2017 at 08:25

Wow the price of these has jumped up. Hard to recommend vs a decent set of cans + clip on mic really. When they were <£60 they were a no brainer.

NeostarNeko · 30 Sep 2017 at 11:38

Awesome headphones, I got them about 2 years ago, the sound quality is AMAZING! only issue I have is that they are a bit too "clampy" on the head

Doogles · 30 Sep 2017 at 11:48

I had to RMA a pair with Kingston because the right cup failed after owning them for almost 2 years, I had to pay to send them off to their RMA base in middlesex but once they received them I had the next pair the next day or day after, not many manufactures have such good service so thought I'd just leave this here. I will say though they have since doubled in price since I bought them + some more

AlexTrickle · 30 Sep 2017 at 21:28

jrwagh333 said:
I have to strongly disagree. The Cloud II's are awful at directional sound if you're coming from a true 5.1 headset

There is a reason why they're the most commonly used headset by CS:GO pros who arguably rely on good sound more than any other game.

jrwagh333 · 30 Sep 2017 at 23:24

AlexTrickle said:
There is a reason why they're the most commonly used headset by CS:GO pros who arguably rely on good sound more than any other game.

Because the majority of them are sponsored by them...

AlexTrickle · 1 Oct 2017 at 12:29

jrwagh333 said:
Because the majority of them are sponsored by them...

Actually the ones who are sponsored by HyperX are often asked to wear the more expensive models like the Cloud Revolver. Pretty much any pro in a team not obligated to wear a specific make/model headset wears either the Cloud II or the Sennheiser G4ME Zero (and more so the Cloud II).

As an avid follower of the scene, teams and sponsorship I know what I'm talking about.

jaffveyda · 2 Oct 2017 at 11:00

Great headset but previous revision could be had for 49,99, £90 that's too much.

VKleita · 2 Oct 2017 at 11:06

So they were roughly 60 quid.

becomes well known due to sponsorship on esports and goes up to 90?

ouch.

Are we just basically paying for the sponsorship then?
(When I say We I of course mean someone else, Im perfectly happy with my current headphones.)

Sparx · 2 Oct 2017 at 21:56

Lost a sale here OcUK! Just bought these last week for £25 less... If you was £5 more I'd of bought but OcUK don't warrant £25 more unfortunately, sorry!

This is much cheaper at literally every retailer I look at...

P.S. Fantastic headset though by the way! Very comfy, sound quality is brilliant and mic is much better than expected.

NikTheSHNIK · 3 Oct 2017 at 10:39

Sparx said:
Lost a sale here OcUK! Just bought these last week for £25 less... If you was £5 more I'd of bought but OcUK don't warrant £25 more unfortunately, sorry!

This is much cheaper at literally every retailer I look at...

P.S. Fantastic headset though by the way! Very comfy, sound quality is brilliant and mic is much better than expected.

We were told by HyperX that they did not want to do any more up front price deals for OcUK customers. If we were to sell at that price OcUK would be losing money, as our cost from distribution is significantly more than that. Better that you get that deal somewhere else than us lose the money otherwise we would be out of business pretty quickly! Glad you found a bargain!

We have Steelseries Arctis headsets at the moment either the same as the lowest price or cheaper than the market so we do have some bargains for you to find

JediFragger · 3 Oct 2017 at 10:42

NikTheSHNIK said:
We were told by HyperX that they did not want to do any more up front price deals for OcUK customers.

Then don't stock them and go tell them to do one

Sparx · 3 Oct 2017 at 20:26

NikTheSHNIK said:
We were told by HyperX that they did not want to do any more up front price deals for OcUK customers. If we were to sell at that price OcUK would be losing money, as our cost from distribution is significantly more than that. Better that you get that deal somewhere else than us lose the money otherwise we would be out of business pretty quickly! Glad you found a bargain!

We have Steelseries Arctis headsets at the moment either the same as the lowest price or cheaper than the market so we do have some bargains for you to find

Hi mate, clearly HyperX don't value their relationship with OcUK then? Why on earth are you dealing with them if that's the attitude!?

Bet they would soon offer you more competitive pricing if you was to drop them.

MatsyLR · 3 Oct 2017 at 22:10

Still have with my original clouds.
The prices have shot up due to esport crap for £90? yeah no.

Footyslayer · 4 Oct 2017 at 02:11

Can confirm that this is an outstanding headset in the below £100 price mark. I am with others though, the price was around £65 3-4 months ago as I owned some!

booyaka · 4 Oct 2017 at 08:14

Sparx said:
Hi mate, clearly HyperX don't value their relationship with OcUK then? Why on earth are you dealing with them if that's the attitude!?

Bet they would soon offer you more competitive pricing if you was to drop them.

agreed - why would you stock something that is over priced compared to many other places? Your clearly not going to sell them at the current price as they are £15/£20 cheaper elsewhere. Don't understand the logic.