Understandable, in that case the next best thing in my opinion is the HyperX CloudX, a wired headset that was made for and licensed by Xbox. Currently on sale for $40, the combination of the build-quality, comfort, audio, and mic, I don’t think you can do much better for the price. The aforementioned discount code and free shipping also applies to this headset, getting it down to $36 before sales tax. The discount code at checkout is “GAMING10”
Link: https://hyperx.com/products/hyperx-cloud-xbox
I have a pair of Logitech astros now with a mix amp. But before when I was on more of a budget I bought the hyper cloud x and I don’t have any complaints
That's up to personal preference.
I prefer the HyperX Cloud 2 because they have more presence. They have slightly larger drivers (The Alpha has 50mm drivers while the HyperX Cloud 2 has 53mm drivers).
The Alpha also has it's frequency range too wide (13hz - 27.000hz) which most devs do not design their audio for.
The Alpha may have arguably more quality due to the way it separates lows/mids/highs but Cloud 2 in terms of end user experience is way better and balanced IMO.
Edit: Without that awful 7.1 cable of course, pure 3.5mm, and if you're on console go for HyperX Cloud X instead of Cloud 2. The Cloud X was designed for Xbox but works flawlessly on any console with a 3.5mm jack.
The difference between the Cloud 2 and the Cloud X is nothing but the fact that the X is more sensible making them sound louder on a less powerful amp (like the one inside the Dualsense).
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