HyperX - Cloud Alpha (Wired)

Go with the Alpha S, not the old Alpha version

Go with the Alpha S, not the old Alpha version

SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P for Playstation (has a blue headband). I bought and tested 5 different pairs when the Sony Pulse Elites came out (complete garbage by the way), and loved this one the most. I had previously had the HyperX Cloud Alpha wired headset for like 6 years before that which were also fantastic.

You can get a like new wireless HyperX Cloud Alphas for 100... wired ones for >60... buy a USB adapter.

HyperX Cloud Alpha Pro for 79,99 is a good option and one i've had for years (mind you that the top skin likes to peel off)

I have cloud alpha since 1 month, I like its bass and punch, with a APO equalizer and harman neutral profile sounds good (the trebles are decent but no perfect 'cause there is a 4khz drop and i listen less of detail for music with female voices or some instruments go background but that is not a great problem). At the start, feels unconfotable my head but after 1 week using headset, it got used and feels very confortable, sometimes i forget im using it. :) Ive read the 7.1 surround is bad for this type of gaming headset and it is only marketing (brand doesnt matter) so i ignored it when i buyed. For more details, watch these reviews (kinstong version review): [https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha](https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-alpha) [https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-ii-wireless](https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/hyperx/cloud-2-cloud-ii-wireless) Hp version review: [https://www.soundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-gaming-headset-review-23223/](https://www.soundguys.com/hyperx-cloud-alpha-gaming-headset-review-23223/)

I have only the Cloud Alpha non-S Wired. With a neutral profile from [peqdb.com](http://peqdb.com) configured in PowerAmp equalizer, I enjoy them for music. I don't currently use them for gaming. Out of the box, they have some overemphasized bass. They can be enjoyable for rap music, although in my case, those basses gave me headaches. The neutral profile with the equalizer works better for me, with a present but not exaggerated bass. I think you should give the Cloud 3 S a try and see how they do. The non-S Cloud Alphas are great, but they're either discontinued or missing features. The other option, if you don't need a microphone, is to go for some IEMs or audiophile headphones. Or if you need microfone, look for choices as SHP9600/shp9500, etc

# 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.

This. Or the wired hyperx cloud alpha, often £50 on Amazon UK. I've tried DOZENS of sets, some cheaper, some dearer but I just. keep. coming. back. to. the hyperx.

I got it. First impression: what bothers me already is that I can no longer control the volume via Windows or from my keyboard, only via the headset hardware and this new "stream deck". Also it's going nuts with installing audio devices (installing 13 audio devices on windows). The warm ear pads aren't for me either. The ones from Cloud 1 are noticeably colder than the new ones, but that might be changeable with custom pads. Sticking with my Cloud Alpha 1 for now, since I can adjust volume from windows and I only have to deal with 2 audio devices in the windows settings.

My experience with the cloud 3 wired was ok. I felt like the sound was kinda muddy/quiet in too many frequencies though. The cloud alpha might be better as it’s cheaper or about the same price and has much better bass and general clearness, which would probably be better for most games and other uses

Hyper x all the way, my wired cloud alphas lasted 7 years before my partner got me a wired cloud 3. No cord, sound issues or mic problems after all that time.