HyperX - Cloud Orbit

I haven't really used a Steelseries, I've heard good thing about them but I don't use one. HyperX does sometimes do rebrands of existing headphones, like the Cloud 2 is a Takstar Pro 80 (very similar to the Beyernamic DT770 Pro) with a microphone and the Cloud Orbit is basically an Audeze Mobius without Bluetooth (the Orbit S also removes the head tracking) for less money. The Alpha and Cloud 3 are their own designs and generally also have pretty good sound quality without being expensive.

I think the crinkling issue relating to temperature and humidity is just a way for audeze to not take the blame, i had 3 pairs of the hyperx cloud orbit s and never had any crinkling. My first pair of maxwell also never had any crinkling, however the right earcup randomly died over night, so i got a replacement and directly out of the box they had excessive crinkling that got significantly worse till i asked for a refund after 1 week. On the maxwell 2 they only have to fix the crinkling/durability and the microphone quality and i would be ready to pay 700€ because there really isnt much to improve.

I just came here and asked for headset advice not too long ago- I eventually settled on a HyperX and I love it! I went wired because I often got wireless interferance on my old wireless Logitech- I can't believe how much better my sound quality is.

Yeah that same part has broken on every pair of HyperX Clouds I've owned. I had two pairs that lasted decent length, but then I just opened a new pair like 2 months ago and that piece is already broken again. I used to be a fan but now I'm searching for a new brand.

Hyperx clouds only because of how light they are. I work in music and have an amazing pair of audio technicas and even though they're not SUPER heavy, they really hurt my head during long gaming sessions.

Hyperx I've had mine like 10 years

HyperX cloud is a decent one, but the faux leather deteriorates in 5 years. At least that was the case with my first pair.

IMO open backed headsets make locating objects in 3D space easier for me vs. closed back. But headphones go north $ wise once you add gear like amp/dac, so here are some normal options. (No amp needed) Sennheiser HD 599 with their clip on mic - ~$165 if you find deal Price tracker included cuz you def missed out on holiday deals so you might wanna wait https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07Q7S7247 https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B0FRVVG2JQ Philips Fidelio X2 i think works with clip on mics as well A step up would be like beyerdynamic DT 990 80 Ohms, those really plushy, but IDK about mic options, you may have to get a boom/clip on but if you wanna dive deep an amped set up with beyerdynamic DT 990 250 Ohms is also option. If $150 is too much, their are a few sub $100 with mics included I can find. HyperX Cloud Series can be found pretty cheap and isnt too bad. You got a TON of options tho, so shop around.

My HyperX clouds are hitting upto 9 years. Still work as well as the day I bought them

Same. Knocking on 8+ years no issues at all

Technically no. The actual 4k discs i prefer then oh my tv with the audio set up that i have but sometimes i rewatch movies on my PC and use hifiman arya stealth. Personally, i hate gaming headsets . I have tried them all and only thought the hyperx cloud was good but that's before jumping to the audiophile world.