HyperX - Cloud Alpha S (Blue)

For 200USD, with high isolation preferred, your options are relatively limited. I used to be a very firm closed-back only user. Skip the first chunk of text if you want actual recs I can't recommend *any* closed back, wired headsets. You're better off buying a separate microphone - Modmic is the most common for a true headset-like solution, but *I don't recommend that either* when you can buy an AT2005USB or ATR2100X-USB and a mic stand for less. In fact, your HyperX Cloud Alphas are arguably the best closed back wired headset in this price range. Popular picks include the new Fiio FT-1, the older AKG K361/K371, and the venerable Beyerdynamic DT770. When it comes to DT-770 variants, problems quickly arise - The DT770 with the black pleather earpads, the 770-M, has the best isolation, better than the other headphones on this list, but have *absolutely garbage bloated mid bass* with very little sub bass rumble for most people. When people talk about the DT770 they're referring to the standard DT770-32 or DT770-80 which have velour earpads. These pads are cheap, relatively soft, but provide not that much isolation... you would be better off with a different set of headphones. Oh, and one other thing... no detachable cable. You're stuck with the really heavy and long stock cable until it gives out. The Fiio FT-1 is by far the most *quality-sounding* piece of gear on the list, especially if you like bass, but the problem is that it's a bass ported set. You won't have perfect isolation, but in exchange the bass sounds great (according to other people - I haven't tried it myself.) It also comes with hybrid earpads, which is good for *comfort* but bad for *isolation*. The K361/K371 isn't without problems either. They have poor durability, it's just a poorly designed chassis. The hinges usually give out quickly. The isolation is also average at best for a closed back, and the bass is also "just okay". I wouldn't recommend these for metal because guitars sound really off unless you use something like AutoEQ's profiles, which have their own problems like really messing up the treble by default (you have to change this manually). "So, RZ, what the hell should I buy?" I got you. There are three options. The first is still the Fiio FT-1, because comfort is king over all else. It fits a wide variety of head sizes and doesn't have excessive clamping force according to most users. The second, is the Shure SRH-440A, which is a non-ported design with pleather earpads, however I have heard it can hurt the top of your head (I haven't experienced this personally). The third option, if you're comfortable with a fixed cable, would be the old MDR-7506 with Yaxi STPad2. At least it isolates better and has cleaner bass than the normal DT770... and it's not awfully expensive. Feel free to ask questions.

HyperX Cloud Alpha S(blue) for gaming. Skullcandy Crushers for edm, techno and hardstyle.

# But from [HyperX ](https://ca.hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-iii-s-wireless-gaming-headset)directly. $136 w/ coupon BLACKFRIDAY20 But do note, not as easier for returns and its HP so worse customer service. The day has finally come. Gaming companies have learned how to tune closed back headsets. An it's wireless(which make tuning easier). The wired III model and the non S wireless model both kind of suck. But this one is legit good. An not just gaming headset good, just full stop closed back good. Its better than most wired closed backs. I cant think of a better closed back gaming headset under $350CAD. The only one i like better around this price is the Fractal Scape. If they could fix the bugs in the Alpha 2 it could also be good. **Edit: The Alpha Wired and the Cloud III S Wireless are the only 2 HyperX headsets I'd recommend.** |*Product Name*|*Tone*|*Tech*| |:-|:-|:-| |HyperX Cloud 2|C|C-| |HyperX Cloud 3|C|C| |HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless|C+|C| |HyperX Cloud 3 S|B+|C+| |HyperX Alpha|B-|C| |HyperX Alpha S|C-|C| |Fractal Scape|B|B-| |Audeze Maxwell|A+|A-| |Astro A50 Gen 5|B+|B-| |Razer Blackshark V3 Pro|C+|C+| ||||

Closed VS open is very different. Imo open just plain sounds better. Imo use the oratory1990 eq for the hd599 and they will be better. The software is buggy as well and some of the features don't seem to work right. Imo the cloud III S is just better as it's cheaper without the buggy features.

Just get HyperX. They are tuned for gaming and are awesome for music with a bit of equalizer tuning. I recently got the 7.1 version and they came with a year of Dolby DTS X for movies as a complimentary gift.

yeah those are two of the problems forsure

I like my hyperx pro alpha.

Hyper x cloud. No need to install driver. Put the jack inside and you are done. Best gaming headset. I switched a lot of headset in 6 years and I’ve now returned to this. It’s my second pair

Hyper x cloud wired not wireless. No numbers after it

HyperX Cloud

Wired, light, good sound. I alternate between those, the Rig 500 (good but heavier), and the Astro a-10

Galaxy Buds 2 when I'm on the go but at home, I have a pair of HyperX wired gaming headphones.

I have HyperX wired headphones and they fit just fine with the headset.