Hyper X cloud Review
Overview
Price £49.99-70
Hi-Fi capable 53mm drivers for supreme audio quality
15 - 25.000 Hz frequency response
Detachable microphone (quick and easy to plug/unplug for music-only purposes)
Solid aluminium construction for durability and stability
Super-soft padded leatherette headband with memory foam on cups for maximum comfort
Closed cup for enhanced bass reproduction and passive noise cancellation
Compatible with desktops, notebooks, mobile phones, PlayStation 4 / PS4 and airplane adapters[/COLOR]
What you get
1 x Headset
1x Airplane Plug
1x Extension Cable
1x Velour Ear Cushion
1x Volume Control Box
Build
The Build on the HXC is solid for it's price. The headband padding isn't the most luxurious material but it gets the job done and is fairly comfortable for me. The extenders are metal while the cups are rubberised with metal on the centre of the cups. The overall build is metal, pleather, plastic. I've had my set for a while and they have not really shown any signs of use yet. The cable is sheathed and is terminated in a twin cable; on for mic and other for audio. These come with two sets of pads, one velour and the other pleather,
Rating
7.8/10
Good
The build is good especially for the price. I'm not really worried at all.
Sound
Because these come with two sets of pads;I will speak about both.
Bass
Leather pads
The bass with these pads is more full compared to the pleather ear pads. It's a warmer bass meaning more mid bass. It can sound a bit bloated compared to more expensive offering from Beyerdynamic but at this price its nothing to complain about, I would describe the bass as dominant and rich. The bass doesn't extend all the way down for extends enough to not be completely rolled off.
Velour
The Velour pads seem to clean the sound up and lean it out here. It really tidy's the warmth but doesn't completely eradicate it. For competitive gaming this is best way to use them. The extension is the same.
Mids
Leather
The mids with the leather get a bit mushed by the mid bass; but in return it gives them more of a lush, romantic sound. I enjoy this type of sound but sadly it seems a bit too much. Vocals don't have the greatest detail here and get be considered a bit veiled or swallowed in it's warmth. I still enjoy them though, it's just a style more than a complete negative.
Velour
The Velour pads thin the sound out so the mids loose that veil from the mid bass. It's a cleaner more open sound that competitive gamers will prefer. On the flip side it's not as inviting as with the pleather ear pads but it's more technically capable.
Treble
Leather
The treble is dark. This adds to the veiled sound that I described. This is why sometimes I don't like separating the different frequencies because they work together! Here's an example.
If you want an open airy sound you would be looking at a more neutral bass and a treble that heads towards the bright side.
Soundstage in it's self is mainly to do with the upper extension but with a less bass the soundstage can appear larger. It's the same with a lush, thick sound. You basically squish both ends with a less extensive bass but a mid bass hump and a dark treble.
You can never have an airy bright sound be lush and a lush phone will never sound airy and bright. It's impossible!
Velour
The treble is bright, piercing and thin with these pads. For gaming this is great! sadly or music it's too much for me personally. I do believe the base of the HXC is a more U shaped headphone meaning the treble and bass is accentuated but the pleather pads turns them into a more dark headphone. There's still tiny signs of peaks in the high mid range and lower treble but it's so minor due to the pads.
The treble sounds really unnatural to me with these ear pads.
Soundstage & Imaging
Leather
More intimate with these pads..Again, better for music. It doesn't breathe at all. The imaging is decent, does what it needs to do.
Velour
More open, I would say it's probably the best in it's price range and just above. The image improves due to the better clarity. Every feels more forced up top due to the unnatural treble the pads create.
Leather pads
Rating
7.4/10
Good
Velour
Rating
7/10
Good
These sound good. I really enjoy them even with my more expensive phones. I like how the pads give you two different styles but still share the base. I felt the velours were too natural and sharp for my taste and leaner in body.
Fun Gaming
Leather
More closed in for my taste. I like open sounding headphones for this use. The bass gives a sense of presence when the lows call which is great! these will make good movie and action headphones.
Velour
Better space, the headphone finally breathes. The soundstage is actually pretty good. The more U shaped presentation helps this headphone here. The artificial boost in the treble gives a sense of goo air.
Competitive Gaming
Leather
The sound here is way to congested for serious competitive gamers. I do however think the image was still pretty good but due to the darker sound, makes cues less distinguishable.
Velour
Good competitive gaming headphone. Bright sharp treble, thin mids and leaned up bass make these a good contender in the £100 and below price range.
Rating
Leather
6.5/10
Fair
While not terrible, the more congested sound really hurts these for serious use.
Velour
7.4/10
Good
This headphone did everything I needed for a closed set. I found if I wanted more air I had to reach for more expensive headphones.
Overall
7.5/10
Good
This headphone is a bargain. If anyone wants a headphone/headset under £100 then this is one to look into.
Overview
Price £49.99-70
Hi-Fi capable 53mm drivers for supreme audio quality
15 - 25.000 Hz frequency response
Detachable microphone (quick and easy to plug/unplug for music-only purposes)
Solid aluminium construction for durability and stability
Super-soft padded leatherette headband with memory foam on cups for maximum comfort
Closed cup for enhanced bass reproduction and passive noise cancellation
Compatible with desktops, notebooks, mobile phones, PlayStation 4 / PS4 and airplane adapters[/COLOR]
What you get
1 x Headset
1x Airplane Plug
1x Extension Cable
1x Velour Ear Cushion
1x Volume Control Box
Build
The Build on the HXC is solid for it's price. The headband padding isn't the most luxurious material but it gets the job done and is fairly comfortable for me. The extenders are metal while the cups are rubberised with metal on the centre of the cups. The overall build is metal, pleather, plastic. I've had my set for a while and they have not really shown any signs of use yet. The cable is sheathed and is terminated in a twin cable; on for mic and other for audio. These come with two sets of pads, one velour and the other pleather,
Rating
7.8/10
Good
The build is good especially for the price. I'm not really worried at all.
Sound
Because these come with two sets of pads;I will speak about both.
Bass
Leather pads
The bass with these pads is more full compared to the pleather ear pads. It's a warmer bass meaning more mid bass. It can sound a bit bloated compared to more expensive offering from Beyerdynamic but at this price its nothing to complain about, I would describe the bass as dominant and rich. The bass doesn't extend all the way down for extends enough to not be completely rolled off.
Velour
The Velour pads seem to clean the sound up and lean it out here. It really tidy's the warmth but doesn't completely eradicate it. For competitive gaming this is best way to use them. The extension is the same.
Mids
Leather
The mids with the leather get a bit mushed by the mid bass; but in return it gives them more of a lush, romantic sound. I enjoy this type of sound but sadly it seems a bit too much. Vocals don't have the greatest detail here and get be considered a bit veiled or swallowed in it's warmth. I still enjoy them though, it's just a style more than a complete negative.
Velour
The Velour pads thin the sound out so the mids loose that veil from the mid bass. It's a cleaner more open sound that competitive gamers will prefer. On the flip side it's not as inviting as with the pleather ear pads but it's more technically capable.
Treble
Leather
The treble is dark. This adds to the veiled sound that I described. This is why sometimes I don't like separating the different frequencies because they work together! Here's an example.
If you want an open airy sound you would be looking at a more neutral bass and a treble that heads towards the bright side.
Soundstage in it's self is mainly to do with the upper extension but with a less bass the soundstage can appear larger. It's the same with a lush, thick sound. You basically squish both ends with a less extensive bass but a mid bass hump and a dark treble.
You can never have an airy bright sound be lush and a lush phone will never sound airy and bright. It's impossible!
Velour
The treble is bright, piercing and thin with these pads. For gaming this is great! sadly or music it's too much for me personally. I do believe the base of the HXC is a more U shaped headphone meaning the treble and bass is accentuated but the pleather pads turns them into a more dark headphone. There's still tiny signs of peaks in the high mid range and lower treble but it's so minor due to the pads.
The treble sounds really unnatural to me with these ear pads.
Soundstage & Imaging
Leather
More intimate with these pads..Again, better for music. It doesn't breathe at all. The imaging is decent, does what it needs to do.
Velour
More open, I would say it's probably the best in it's price range and just above. The image improves due to the better clarity. Every feels more forced up top due to the unnatural treble the pads create.
Leather pads
Rating
7.4/10
Good
Velour
Rating
7/10
Good
These sound good. I really enjoy them even with my more expensive phones. I like how the pads give you two different styles but still share the base. I felt the velours were too natural and sharp for my taste and leaner in body.
Fun Gaming
Leather
More closed in for my taste. I like open sounding headphones for this use. The bass gives a sense of presence when the lows call which is great! these will make good movie and action headphones.
Velour
Better space, the headphone finally breathes. The soundstage is actually pretty good. The more U shaped presentation helps this headphone here. The artificial boost in the treble gives a sense of goo air.
Competitive Gaming
Leather
The sound here is way to congested for serious competitive gamers. I do however think the image was still pretty good but due to the darker sound, makes cues less distinguishable.
Velour
Good competitive gaming headphone. Bright sharp treble, thin mids and leaned up bass make these a good contender in the £100 and below price range.
Rating
Leather
6.5/10
Fair
While not terrible, the more congested sound really hurts these for serious use.
Velour
7.4/10
Good
This headphone did everything I needed for a closed set. I found if I wanted more air I had to reach for more expensive headphones.
Overall
7.5/10
Good
This headphone is a bargain. If anyone wants a headphone/headset under £100 then this is one to look into.
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