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Cloud 2 from that list but the JT1 performs better than the cloud 2 even while being a "music" headphone.
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.
I have had SS and HyperX different products from these but i think they both had their advantages and disadvantages. ultimately i went the with SS and glad i did, the comfort of the headset is really what sells me on this brand and the audio for me i find it to be better than the hyper x. The SS is the wireless novas and the hyper x was the naruto edition clouds which now just serve as decoration in the crib.
I've had the Hyper Cloud X. The plastic part holding the earphone to the base has broken 2x. The first time they reluctantly replaced the headphones after a month of arguing. The second time they wouldn't. They don't sell the little plastic piece so you have to find a 3d printer to pay for them to be made. Total waste and won't buy their product again.
Hyper X cloud headset. Had my originals for 6, almost 7 years. Replaced the ear cups twice. Only reason I moved on is I wanted wireless
I use the Hyper X Cloud and love it
Hyper X clouds are excellent for the money. I've had the same pair since 2019 and had zero issues.
Steel series is overrated and quality leaves something lacking. I prefer the hyper x cloud. They’re nice and comfy and sound is nice. PlayStation brand headsets are tight on my large head.
I was gonna say if you have a large head hyper x cloud is the way to go.
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