HyperX

Cloud Orbit S

HyperX Cloud Orbit S

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Sentiment score50% positive
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Last updated: Jun 18, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconaeric67
8 months ago

I use hyperx cloud orbit s (which are just audeze planars, but wired). I don’t play many games usually, but been playing battlefield 6 recently and holy cow, I agree.

Reddit IconBerserkJeff88
10 months ago

I've personally found that the Waves NX virtual surround function works best for my ears. Theres a couple headsets that use Waves including the Audeze Mobius and HyperX Orbit S.  Everyone's ears a little different and different HRTFs work better for some than others. I'd recommend watching a tutorial on installing HeSuVi. It's a program that will let's you try out a whole bunch of different virtual surround sound HRTFs.

Reddit IconCatsooey
7 months ago

I know this wasn’t one of the choices, but I would highly recommend the Hyper X Cloud Orbit S. They sound amazing! They have head tracking for 3D sound. I love them.

Reddit IconForward_Drop303
7 months ago

The Cloud Orbit S, but it isn't wireless and also costs as much as the Audeze Maxwells. (in fact the Cloud Orbit S is just a rebranded Audeze Mobius headset)

Reddit IconMyDogAteMyCats
7 months ago

Mr.caboose! Quick question, I recently bought an Audeze Maxwell for $300 on a private audio store deal. Is this a good deal or should I part out my life gr t divorce and return this thing. Also curious to your opinion on the headset. It kind of just sounds similar to my hyper orbit S except with way better build quality. The orbit S plastics all cracked and muffs all fell apart in a year

Reddit IconCapital_Junket_4960
2 months ago

Got HyperX cloud loved them and replaced them with a wireless version. Super comfortable, sound quality/ virtual surround works great. Mic is mediocre / ok.

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