@@zolcapricious4204 I ended up switching to hyper x cloud ll which are around the same price. Sound quality is really good and I gotta say the headphones are the most comfortable I have ever wore. You can have them on for hours and have no complaints. So honestly I think the hyper x cloud ll's are in my opinion better than what the cloud revolvers would have been.
@@zolcapricious4204 I've never used the G pro x's, just know that no one usually has complaints about hyper x cloud ll's, and for the price, you can't really beat em. You won't be mad with them. Most people get cloud ll's anyways. But yeah I dont know about the logitech's sorry :/
I'm just glad it comes in a neutral color. Part of the reason I chose a real pair of headphones over the Revolvers despite all the good feedback they got was that they were red and black and there's not an ounce of red in my set up so they'd look weird on my desk. I'm liking my open cans but if I ever wanna try out virtual surround I wouldn't mind giving these a shot. I think to be safe Kingston should just release all their headphones in black/red AND black/white. Black and red is probably still the most popular gaming color scheme but have the black and white available for literally everyone else.
What do you think about the headset? Are you satisfied with the product? do you have any problems with them? Are they comfortable? Do you have any hiss when there is no audio? Is the 7.1(the surround sound) good?
I got these on sale for $120. Very comfortable and great quality. The sound is amazing and the noise cancellation really helps you focus during intense gaming moments. The surround sound seems a little echoey but it could just be the game I was testing with the headphones. My biggest complaint about this headset is the dongle. It comes with a clip to clip on your clothes but I found it only useful when I was wearing a shirt with a pocket there’s really no other good way to position it.
If anyone is reading in 2024; I bought these back in 2018 for around 150-160€/$. Here's a full personal review. Was seriously unhappy with them; -They are huge, imo heavy (300g+) and chunky -The metal top part is exposed and loud, resonates too often. -The wires are light, however the dongle is heavy and situated in the middle, and u drag it around with head movement, just makes it overall a pain. Theres a clip on for the t-shirt however whos gonna be clipping that thing when relaxing and playing, or when u are shirtless. -Mic quality is superb, and its detachable. -Sound quality is meh, I expected more out of 160$ speakers, but to be fair they are gaming headset not audiofile, so I probably expected the wrong thing. -The cushions middle part broke/detached on both sides, even though they were pampered and well kept without any drops or damage to them. I am not sure if u can replace the cushions but that shoudnt happen on premium headset after only a few years of ownership. -7.1 Dolby felt wierd and unnatural, and even though it was a cool gimmick, I dont think ive used it even once. -Dongle had 3 different settings for sound, which was nice Overall I hated them, huge, unpractical, heavy, the dongle being short situation was a mess. Ended up gifting them to a friend. If u have 150$ to spare on headsets just get some that are light and wireless, youl thankyourselves million times over. I felt I threw 150$ in the air. Now if u could find these used or on a sale for 50-60$ might be a great value to you if u dont care how bulky they are.
Going to be very honest. It's only a big deal if you were to flick the metal band while gaming or if something hits you in the head while wearing it. This design has been used by many other headphones like the Siberia Elite. I own both and both have the reverb but only if for some reason something makes contact with the metal. To say its a deal breaker is completely pointless because it can be stopped by simply touching the metal with your finger. In actual gaming there is no point where the band magically vibrates because of the sound. It may happen if you blast the headphones at 150% volume but if you need to do that you have bigger issues.
The content is just as great. and Eber speaks just as well as Dimitri. You're part of the minority too, it's just you and 5 others with dislikes on this video (at the time of posting).
I've been playing on my Massdrop PC37X. I'm not a big fan of 7.1 so it's better that the dongle wasn't included, they sound fantastic and the mic is amazing!
6:25 this is a shitty assessment as to why you would buy these over the cloud 2. The Revolvers use a 50mm neodymium magnet instead of 53mm ferrite magnets found in the cloud 2. This results in a clearer and better sound.
I just got this headset and its awesome. 7.1 sounds really great, comfortable, and mics is decent, not perfect but its good for communicating. I would rate it 8/10.
Yeah, I'm still on the Cloud 2 boat with this as well. The metal frame and complexity of the current frame is a far cry from the relatively spartan and rigid construction of the old ones. Not to mention that improvements like angled drivers etc aside, the old clouds still sound amazing for the price point. My Cloud 2 is moving into the second year of its life soon. Other than a light layer of dust, it's still the same amazing headset. No wonder everyone raved about them. Definitely a better price/performance ratio.
I've had these for around 2 years, always using them in 7.1. I love how they sound, but I need some other references, because I'm a Corsair fan. I tried HS35 + ST100 and they sounded awful, muffled. I'd like to test Virtuoso. Anyway, I haven't found that crystal sound these provide me, so they are still rockin' at home.
ive had the Cloud Revolver S' for almost 4 years and love them more then any other headset ive tried. The main complaint i have is that the seams holding togehter the leather cups will deteriorate after a couple years, but the comfort doesn't change. When i was looking for a new headset recently, i tried the Virtuoso's and they're horrible. Audio quality is very minimalist and dull, and the micc quality is abismal on the "higher quality" version of them. Avoid those.
I recently bought headset and experiencing one problem. When the headphones are connected via usb, there is not negligible white noise even if the volume is turned down to zero(PC or PS4). I think that problem is with the usb dongle, and i've read on reddit people experiencing the same problem. None of the reviewers on youtube are mentioning this, so be carefull what you are buying.
I don't know if buying the "Revolver S" or the "Cloud Alpha S". Can you help me? Which of the two is the more modern version? Which is better? The "Cloud Alpha S" wire can be removed and it is very useful 'cause you can just change the wire if it breaks and you don't have to buy new headphones. However I can't understand why the "Revolver S" costs more on Amazon (€170) than the "Cloud Alpha S" (€115).
Just one simple question : Between this Revolver S & the Cloud 2, which has the best stereo sound quality ? Especially for listening to music ? Thx for that helpfull & complete review
Never had a better headset than the hX revolver S. definitely a recommended headset from me and the surround sound is on point and a decent bass not too overwhelming and not too low but could be a bit better. But this headset is definitely a must have!
What do you think about the headset? Are you satisfied with the product? do you have any problems with them. Are they comfortable? Do you have any hiss when there is no audio. Is the 7.1(the surround sound) good?
I use HyperX Cloud 2's and love them. I much prefer gaming with 7.1 vs Stereo, especially when it comes to multiplayer shooters like Titanfall 2 or CS:GO where positional awareness is key. I'd recommend the Cloud 2's to most people, plus they're cheaper then the Revolver S, and seem to have the same features, but that's just my 2 cents.
I get the metal headband complaint, but after owning the original revolver for a year it was never really a huge issue , I was never in movements or positions to really make that headband ring, I reached out to HyperX and they actually sent me the rubber inserts that the Revolver S has. this was actually a little bit before the S was released. but the inserts help dramatically. Regardless the audio is great!!! so if you guys are wanting a good headset like this but dont care for surround the Original Revolvers will suit you well.
Everybody already knows that HyperX sounds great and they pretty much have the best sound along with SteelSeries and higher end Logitech compared to stupid turtle Beach and razer
right now you can get the Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming on massdrop for $119.99 + shipping ... I think is a better option for almost the same price than this.
Tell your pal to get a warranty replacement. I got one because my cat chewed up my cord, as soon as I shipped it back to them they sent me a new one free of charge.
The Stinger is a total steal if you have a port for audio and mic as you need to use the adapter if you want to hear sound and use your mic. Using one port works fine on consoles though. I love my HyperX Stinger, it is basically just the cloud except it is mostly plastic and a good bit cheaper. I found my HyperX stinger for like $25 or $35 on Amazon on Black Friday last year and it was an insane price for it. The Cloud Stinger beats out Razer's Kraken Pro in comfort and audio quality at MSRP, I don't know what price they usually are at though. Pretty much all of HyperX's products are one of the best options for whatever price a HyperX product is in. When it comes to performance when tracking a target in FPS with my Stinger, it is very good. While not as defined as a 7.1 headset I can very clearly listen in on footsteps and hone in on people, and a few times I have been accused of hacking just because I could hear someone well. 7.1 is immersive if done right but a quality stereo headset is almost at that level, so by all means get the for gaming.
i got the "regular" one. the older one "stereo" and i absolutely love them.. there is a little bit of a creaking and i can hear the tapping but i got those rubber things for free from hyperx (thumb up for them) when i told them about the creaking and when you dont move, cos thats what you wont even do when you are in stressful clutch, you hear nothing... just the AMAZING sound... definitely saving money for the new ones :))
I just received my Revolver S and so far I am really enjoying it. I have to get used to how this one sits. Even with a small head it's much tighter then my last headset. I had one of the cheap Sades 7.1 headsets because it was all I could afford at the time. The mic went out on it. Got this for 99$ on the cyber monday deal. So far I feel for the 100$ price it was worth it.
I purchased the original HyperX Revolver as my first upgrade into serious gaming accessories, and from my experience it was a bad headset. I'm not hard on my equipment at all and in less than a year the ear pads split making the foam directly contact my ears and head, this made them more uncomfortable due to heat build up. I also knew the metal headband was said to be an issue before I bought them, but I thought it would be fine because I didn't expect to bump the headband. I was wrong. Any time I did happen to bump the metal headband it was very annoying, so more of a problem than I expected. On top of all of that, the volume control located on the cord was really bad build quality, not allowing for smooth or precise control of the volume and gave feedback every time I adjusted the volume. I tried to correct this with a replacement, but it was still a problem. I mention this because my experience with the HyperX Revolver made me not want to get any HyperX product ever again. Though the Cloud line seems to not have any of these issues. Eventually I replaced my Revolver with the Sennheiser PC37X and I have been VERY happy with it ever since. The mic is not only better, but it swivels out of the way while muting it, and the volume control on the side of the right ear pad is convenient and works great. Honestly I wouldn't gamble on getting the Revolver S because it was a poor design to begin with and I doubt they fixed much. Also, since learning more and more about computer and gaming accessories, I would rather go with something like a Digital-to-Analog Converter (aka DAC) and a good set of headphones. It might be a little more expensive, but the quality and versatility can undoubtedly be much better.
That's a so much better dongle than the one that comes with the Cloud II. Having a slider on the side as mute is just impractical. The volume controls look better here as well
Since I got Beyer Dynamic headset I'll never change. Something I've gotten from them is absolute quality without any kind of software implementation that'll ruin the sound experience :)
I bought the Wireless Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum back in July of 2016. I love the 7.1 surround sound. This new Revolver headset is nice but if my Logitech headset ever fails, I'm 100% getting the Cloud 2s over these. Cheaper, no sound vibration rail on top and has 7.1 as well.
Which headset should I purchase? I am looking for a headset that cancels everything around you. I will be going to dreamhack and I need something that cancels out all of the annoying music in the background.
@HardwareCanucks I know that this question doesn't fit to this video, but which case would you recommend: the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv TG or the Corsair Crystal 570X
If you were to use the 7.1 surround sound dongle with the original hyperX revolver headset, would it sound the same as the revolver S or at least increase the sound quality of the headset? Or does the revolver S have a different driver setup than the original? Thanks in advance, Joe
I live in an apartment building which can get quite noisy, particularly the squeaky ceiling/floor above me when there are people moving about. Would this headphone set be good at eliminating such noise?
I'm a little confused... You can tell an OBVIOUS difference between the microphones. I sounds much worse that the former mic I wouldn't call that 'natural' unless the first one it's making you sound different. It's not 'bad' but I wouldn't quantify that as a high quality mi sound. ON a side note: the Revolver S is true Dolby Surround 7.1 NOT Virtual.
Quick PSA, if you're on PC a headsetup of certified refurbished M40Xs on Amazon with replacement Brainwavz Hybrid pads and a clip-on Sony mic will get you better mic isolation and quality and better sounding headphones and better soundstage (better than virtual 7.1ss for locating footsteps in competetive games) for ~$115 (~$35 less). And for both console and PC users in silent environments, a $90 SHP9500 and V-MODA BoomPro setup would be the best option for soundstage and sound quality. The Revolver Ss are really only for console gamers who want a higher-end closed back headset.
I know this is a couple months old but how is the bass with the Revolver S compared to the Cloud 2's? I just go the Cloud 2's and will be returning them because they are too tinny. I don't like a lot of base in my headsets but the Cloud 2's were ridiculous.
Hi Ibra, first of all, what a great video. Both informative and engaging. Per your suggestion at the end of your video, I wanted to ask about a headset that I have been considering and that is the Arctis 5 from steelseries as well as the Sennheiser GSP 300. I own a pair of V3's that are just starting to get worn out and if possible, would love to continue owning steelseries headsets (though you did make a compelling argument for buying one of the HyperX cloud headsets). Would love to have your thoughts on whether or not you would recommend the Arctis 5's, Hyper X II/Revolver or possibly the Sennheiser GSP 300 (as these are primarily the 3 headsets that I am stuck between buying). Thanks!
How does this dongle compare to the one that comes with the HyperX Cloud II headset? Can this dongle be purchased separately and used with the Cloud II headset?
Very nice review as always. Very nice headphones BUT, in my opinion , they lack a feature that is very important (for me and maybe other people) and that is Removable Cable...Personaly i would't pay 150$ for a headset that don't have a removable cable because if the cable fails at some point you may fix it but if the damage is in a such a way that you can't repair them you may go for a new pair (another 150$ or so). I know it is maybe complicated to transfer the data for the syrround system but i think it is possible through other types of connectors (micro usb or usb type c) to make these fully function and futureproof the technology goes to fast and new thing coming every day why not find a way to make this feature possible. Most of the "gaming" headphones don't have removable cables even the high end ones and only few as far as i know have this feature ( razer electra for example wich has a removable cable). Never mind that is all i want to say and it is my thoughts maybe i am wrong , keep up the good job!!!!
My friend has the hyperx cloud alpha and his mic sounds great. This one sounds less so. Is it just me or could hyperx be putting less money into this mic?
I've watched almost all of your hyperx reviews and I noticed the models that include a USB dongle for surround make the mic audio kinda tinny. Do you think that is due to the USB adapter or mic quality?
So I was able to find a deal with the regular Revolver model for $99. I noticed the Revolver S dongle is also sold separately on the HyperX site. If I wanted the Revolver S surround sound options at a later time, couldn't I buy the dongle and use it with the Revolver to basically make it into a Revolver S? Or would I run into compatibility issues?
I'd be interested in knowing what Sennheiser headset would be the best price for performace, like is there any need to go above $200 when it comes to their headsets? I've seen so many of them, but i've only ever gotten "gaming" headsets, for now i've loved the Logitech G933, but it has had a few problems since i've gotten it.
*Face Palms* I Get You'd Pick Neither But If You Had To Choose Between The Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver S And The Ligitech G533 Than Which Would It Be?
@@gabrielnieves4103 I downloaded audacity for hearing my recorded voice. I switched the audio settings from the control panel until I found some decent quality option
Needless to say, purchased this headset because I heard HyperX have good quality.. The quality of this 150$ headset is literally worse than your average 50-60$ headset. The size of the headset would literally only fit megamind to the point where the ear cups are around my neck, no where near my ears, there is no way to change or shorten this size unless you willingly make modifications to or damage the headset, effectively voiding any warranty. The wire is so long that you can have the expectation of it catching underneath things, being easily stood on etc, although the USB audio control box can be clipped to clothing for ease of access which is a nice thing though you need to be mindful of where you clip it to because the buttons are easily pressed. Not tested the microphone quality, however bare in mind that the microphone is detachable, some people may dislike that. The only real upside I have is the memory foam makes it comfy. All in all, I wouldn't pay a third of the price this headset is sold at, not even if it came with lifetime warranty. I'll probably end up reselling this or something because the design is so impractical that it's not worth me spending my time attempting to make modifications to be able to use it. If you really want to purchase a headset I suggest physically going to a store and trying out headsets. Don't buy it until you try it else you have a rough 90% chance of being disappointed.
V-Moda BoomPro mic or Antlion Modmic allow you the freedom to use almost any headphone. HyperX should have just made their Cloud headphones with a detectable cable, I modded my pair and I love using the V-Moda mic with them.
My Audio Technica ATH-m50x works perfectly for gaming for me same with my Samson Meteor mic since I needed something small that would tuck away when not in use.
So what happens if you plug in the plain old HyperX Revolver headphones straight into the Dolby dongle that comes with the S series? Are you essentially just paying for the DSP dongle?
Dylan Mcnamara basically, yes. The dongle I find has a really good clean up of the audio and mic quality. My only issue is that the dongle doesn't always sound as loud on my laptop, it is amazing on the PS4 which is where I do most of my gaming anyway. You could even connect the Cloud II or the Alphas to the dongle (any 3.5mm headphone for that matter)
I dont understand the need for surround sound on headsets. It may sound good but youll get the same effect, if not better with an open back style headphone. Maybe this could be something to test as the main benefit to surround/open back is positional audio in fps games or the like in order to hear enemies footsteps near you.
1:11 i like that Edit a lot
I gave this 69 likes
I was just about to comment that then oh look it's already the top comment
why does the metal ban even matter who the hell is just going to be sitting there playing the game and tapping on there headset ban??????
yeaah lol i dont know, this reviewers
David Sharp exactlyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!!!!!!
The sound reverberates into the metal band.
cause this guy slaps his head everytime he dies in game
IS THAT ON-EAR HEADSET? UNCOMFORTABLE AND UNACCEPTABLE
Really love the lighting in your room. It sets such a calm mood.
Just purchased them for $90 bucks. No regrets whatsoever. My FPS gaming experience improved tremendously!
That's good to hear, just purchased mine off of amazon 20 minutes ago!!!
@@AllYouCanWatchChannel Is it okay?
@@zolcapricious4204 I ended up switching to hyper x cloud ll which are around the same price. Sound quality is really good and I gotta say the headphones are the most comfortable I have ever wore. You can have them on for hours and have no complaints. So honestly I think the hyper x cloud ll's are in my opinion better than what the cloud revolvers would have been.
@@AllYouCanWatchChannel Thank you!! How about Hyperx cloud II vs Logitech G pro x? Thanks ;)
@@zolcapricious4204 I've never used the G pro x's, just know that no one usually has complaints about hyper x cloud ll's, and for the price, you can't really beat em. You won't be mad with them. Most people get cloud ll's anyways. But yeah I dont know about the logitech's sorry :/
I'm just glad it comes in a neutral color. Part of the reason I chose a real pair of headphones over the Revolvers despite all the good feedback they got was that they were red and black and there's not an ounce of red in my set up so they'd look weird on my desk. I'm liking my open cans but if I ever wanna try out virtual surround I wouldn't mind giving these a shot. I think to be safe Kingston should just release all their headphones in black/red AND black/white. Black and red is probably still the most popular gaming color scheme but have the black and white available for literally everyone else.
ive had the original revolver for 2years glad i can buy the same headset but a better version of it, its sooo comfy i love it. thanks for the review
What do you think about the headset? Are you satisfied with the product? do you have any problems with them? Are they comfortable? Do you have any hiss when there is no audio? Is the 7.1(the surround sound) good?
I got these on sale for $120. Very comfortable and great quality. The sound is amazing and the noise cancellation really helps you focus during intense gaming moments. The surround sound seems a little echoey but it could just be the game I was testing with the headphones. My biggest complaint about this headset is the dongle. It comes with a clip to clip on your clothes but I found it only useful when I was wearing a shirt with a pocket there’s really no other good way to position it.
If anyone is reading in 2024; I bought these back in 2018 for around 150-160€/$. Here's a full personal review.
Was seriously unhappy with them;
-They are huge, imo heavy (300g+) and chunky
-The metal top part is exposed and loud, resonates too often.
-The wires are light, however the dongle is heavy and situated in the middle, and u drag it around with head movement, just makes it overall a pain. Theres a clip on for the t-shirt however whos gonna be clipping that thing when relaxing and playing, or when u are shirtless.
-Mic quality is superb, and its detachable.
-Sound quality is meh, I expected more out of 160$ speakers, but to be fair they are gaming headset not audiofile, so I probably expected the wrong thing.
-The cushions middle part broke/detached on both sides, even though they were pampered and well kept without any drops or damage to them. I am not sure if u can replace the cushions but that shoudnt happen on premium headset after only a few years of ownership.
-7.1 Dolby felt wierd and unnatural, and even though it was a cool gimmick, I dont think ive used it even once.
-Dongle had 3 different settings for sound, which was nice
Overall I hated them, huge, unpractical, heavy, the dongle being short situation was a mess. Ended up gifting them to a friend. If u have 150$ to spare on headsets just get some that are light and wireless, youl thankyourselves million times over. I felt I threw 150$ in the air. Now if u could find these used or on a sale for 50-60$ might be a great value to you if u dont care how bulky they are.
I greatly appreciate the MX Cherry Blue switch test. Every headset review video should have that.
yeah that was really nice
"You may have to think twice before pulling the trigger (buying the REVOLVER S)" get it? Haha
2 years later and i still chuckled at this lol
Thats so stupid its actually funny lol!
3 year later and its still funny😂
i'm using this headset on a daily basis for gaming
and music listening
and god i love this headset so freaking mutch!
Worth the purchase? Thinking of getting some soon
@@sKHomePg they are 100% worth the buy
is the headset good for hearing footsteps in Rainbow Six ?
@@michaelarc2792 its good but like every headsets you hear foodstept doesnt matter if you use anolog or usb headset,
That reverb is a deal breaker. Sticking with the Cloud II.
Ray Of Knowledge what does it do
Going to be very honest. It's only a big deal if you were to flick the metal band while gaming or if something hits you in the head while wearing it. This design has been used by many other headphones like the Siberia Elite. I own both and both have the reverb but only if for some reason something makes contact with the metal. To say its a deal breaker is completely pointless because it can be stopped by simply touching the metal with your finger. In actual gaming there is no point where the band magically vibrates because of the sound. It may happen if you blast the headphones at 150% volume but if you need to do that you have bigger issues.
what do you mean "Finally a GREAT 7.1 headset"? The senheiser 363/373D?
clickbait bruh... jk 😋 also make sure to watch our 373D review here: th-cam.com/video/0eht_5rQVmA/w-d-xo.html
The content is just as great. and Eber speaks just as well as Dimitri. You're part of the minority too, it's just you and 5 others with dislikes on this video (at the time of posting).
HardwareCanucks :) If anyone below is going to comment on the 373D mic quality, senheiser apparently said they fixed it in a software update
Hmmer Pimy why? i think everyone at hardware canucks are amazing!
I've been playing on my Massdrop PC37X. I'm not a big fan of 7.1 so it's better that the dongle wasn't included, they sound fantastic and the mic is amazing!
6:25 this is a shitty assessment as to why you would buy these over the cloud 2. The Revolvers use a 50mm neodymium magnet instead of 53mm ferrite magnets found in the cloud 2. This results in a clearer and better sound.
Fantastic input.
Nop, both of the headsets uses neodymium magnet drivers, and there’s not much difference between these two headsets
I just got this headset and its awesome. 7.1 sounds really great, comfortable, and mics is decent, not perfect but its good for communicating. I would rate it 8/10.
Does it come with a headphone adapter so you can talk and listen?
mic test 3:03
Minx you're a legend, my friend
oooh thats what the pilot is using
@@wladimirknaub7578 😂😂
Yeah, I'm still on the Cloud 2 boat with this as well. The metal frame and complexity of the current frame is a far cry from the relatively spartan and rigid construction of the old ones. Not to mention that improvements like angled drivers etc aside, the old clouds still sound amazing for the price point.
My Cloud 2 is moving into the second year of its life soon. Other than a light layer of dust, it's still the same amazing headset. No wonder everyone raved about them. Definitely a better price/performance ratio.
Great review as always! I am in love with the videography.
I've had these for around 2 years, always using them in 7.1. I love how they sound, but I need some other references, because I'm a Corsair fan. I tried HS35 + ST100 and they sounded awful, muffled. I'd like to test Virtuoso. Anyway, I haven't found that crystal sound these provide me, so they are still rockin' at home.
ive had the Cloud Revolver S' for almost 4 years and love them more then any other headset ive tried. The main complaint i have is that the seams holding togehter the leather cups will deteriorate after a couple years, but the comfort doesn't change. When i was looking for a new headset recently, i tried the Virtuoso's and they're horrible. Audio quality is very minimalist and dull, and the micc quality is abismal on the "higher quality" version of them. Avoid those.
*Currently watching the video wearing the Revolver S*
I actually came here to see if what I bought was actually good. Turns out I was right!
Err, you're supposed to do that before you purchase.
@@gabrielsteiger5465 I did the same thing :(
I recently bought headset and experiencing one problem. When the headphones are connected via usb, there is not negligible white noise even if the volume is turned down to zero(PC or PS4). I think that problem is with the usb dongle, and i've read on reddit people experiencing the same problem. None of the reviewers on youtube are mentioning this, so be carefull what you are buying.
I just got mine and loving them, glad that didn't happen to me, but if it is happening, make sure to contact support
It's hard to find the perfect gaming headset, but I always come to you guys when looking at reviews for a new gaming headset!
You want to say my Cloud II are not GREAT???
Lol...I did mention that the original Cloud series headsets were the best bang for buck.
they aren't great and tbh, why get the Cloud 2 rather than the Core or original cloud? 7.1 is trash anyway :P
Cloud 2 has memory foam padding on the headband. Dat comfort...
So, if i don't need virtual surround sound should i buy Cloud 1 instead of Cloud 2?
ArchieGamez yes.
Gotta give props, that edit at 1:13 to 1:14 was freakin sweet!
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So unoriginal...
good one
SIMPSONS DID IT.
+HardwareCanucks 3:30 the only TH-camr who can make a unboxing on his carpet and still make it look good xD
Snagged one of these for £40 the other day. Very happy with myself and looking forward to using it.
I've had this headset for around 18 months and it's well worth the price paid, playing TLOU P2 with this headset on was awesome.
I don't know if buying the "Revolver S" or the "Cloud Alpha S". Can you help me? Which of the two is the more modern version? Which is better? The "Cloud Alpha S" wire can be removed and it is very useful 'cause you can just change the wire if it breaks and you don't have to buy new headphones. However I can't understand why the "Revolver S" costs more on Amazon (€170) than the "Cloud Alpha S" (€115).
3:26 he sounds like a pilot when the speak to the people on the plane😂👍
I got these on sale for $110 so they are really worth it to me!
For me now they are 120 but I'm waiting for the black Friday discounts :)
@Kermit keller yeah lol i saw they got cheaper so i sent mine back and got em for $89.99
200 dollars where i live. Fuck my life.
I just bought Cloud II and this appear... well no regrets for my cloud 2!
Just one simple question : Between this Revolver S & the Cloud 2, which has the best stereo sound quality ? Especially for listening to music ? Thx for that helpfull & complete review
i have never used any of these but i would recommend the revolvers and if not that then the alphas
Thanks for a great review. Really appreciated your honesty at the end in saying you wouldn't choose either. Great job.
Never had a better headset than the hX revolver S.
definitely a recommended headset from me and the surround sound is on point and a decent bass not too overwhelming and not too low but could be a bit better.
But this headset is definitely a must have!
What do you think about the headset? Are you satisfied with the product? do you have any problems with them. Are they comfortable? Do you have any hiss when there is no audio. Is the 7.1(the surround sound) good?
Does the surround sound work on ps4?
I use HyperX Cloud 2's and love them. I much prefer gaming with 7.1 vs Stereo, especially when it comes to multiplayer shooters like Titanfall 2 or CS:GO where positional awareness is key. I'd recommend the Cloud 2's to most people, plus they're cheaper then the Revolver S, and seem to have the same features, but that's just my 2 cents.
I get the metal headband complaint, but after owning the original revolver for a year it was never really a huge issue , I was never in movements or positions to really make that headband ring, I reached out to HyperX and they actually sent me the rubber inserts that the Revolver S has. this was actually a little bit before the S was released. but the inserts help dramatically. Regardless the audio is great!!! so if you guys are wanting a good headset like this but dont care for surround the Original Revolvers will suit you well.
Excellent and thorough review as always!
Eber! You have been killing shit lately, keep it up dude!
I've seen these drop to $99, would these be the best choice at that price point?
Koton i paid $80 total plus tax after using a 20% discount code. was this worth it now?
I can’t decide which to buy Revolver s or alpha??
Less than a minute spent on reviewing sound quality? That is skewed prioritizing for a headset review.
Everybody already knows that HyperX sounds great and they pretty much have the best sound along with SteelSeries and higher end Logitech compared to stupid turtle Beach and razer
Your videos look amazing. Great lighting, color and depth
Great review as always! Still wondering if a HyperX Stinger is a better choice for laptop gaming?
Bjbarend yes, if you want lil bit premium, cloud 2 is a good choice.
Absolutely! It's a steal imo ;)
right now you can get the Massdrop x Sennheiser PC37X Gaming on massdrop for $119.99 + shipping ...
I think is a better option for almost the same price than this.
Tell your pal to get a warranty replacement. I got one because my cat chewed up my cord, as soon as I shipped it back to them they sent me a new one free of charge.
The Stinger is a total steal if you have a port for audio and mic as you need to use the adapter if you want to hear sound and use your mic. Using one port works fine on consoles though.
I love my HyperX Stinger, it is basically just the cloud except it is mostly plastic and a good bit cheaper. I found my HyperX stinger for like $25 or $35 on Amazon on Black Friday last year and it was an insane price for it. The Cloud Stinger beats out Razer's Kraken Pro in comfort and audio quality at MSRP, I don't know what price they usually are at though.
Pretty much all of HyperX's products are one of the best options for whatever price a HyperX product is in.
When it comes to performance when tracking a target in FPS with my Stinger, it is very good. While not as defined as a 7.1 headset I can very clearly listen in on footsteps and hone in on people, and a few times I have been accused of hacking just because I could hear someone well. 7.1 is immersive if done right but a quality stereo headset is almost at that level, so by all means get the for gaming.
i got the "regular" one. the older one "stereo" and i absolutely love them.. there is a little bit of a creaking and i can hear the tapping but i got those rubber things for free from hyperx (thumb up for them) when i told them about the creaking and when you dont move, cos thats what you wont even do when you are in stressful clutch, you hear nothing... just the AMAZING sound... definitely saving money for the new ones :))
They sell that 7.1 dongle separately and it is also compatible with the other cloud headsets, like the cloud alpha.
Ricardo Steijn if I buy the dongle separately and plug it to my existing headphones would they work on my ps4?
I just received my Revolver S and so far I am really enjoying it. I have to get used to how this one sits. Even with a small head it's much tighter then my last headset. I had one of the cheap Sades 7.1 headsets because it was all I could afford at the time. The mic went out on it. Got this for 99$ on the cyber monday deal. So far I feel for the 100$ price it was worth it.
Great video. gj on the camera work. looks like you stepping your game up
I purchased the original HyperX Revolver as my first upgrade into serious gaming accessories, and from my experience it was a bad headset. I'm not hard on my equipment at all and in less than a year the ear pads split making the foam directly contact my ears and head, this made them more uncomfortable due to heat build up. I also knew the metal headband was said to be an issue before I bought them, but I thought it would be fine because I didn't expect to bump the headband. I was wrong. Any time I did happen to bump the metal headband it was very annoying, so more of a problem than I expected. On top of all of that, the volume control located on the cord was really bad build quality, not allowing for smooth or precise control of the volume and gave feedback every time I adjusted the volume. I tried to correct this with a replacement, but it was still a problem.
I mention this because my experience with the HyperX Revolver made me not want to get any HyperX product ever again. Though the Cloud line seems to not have any of these issues. Eventually I replaced my Revolver with the Sennheiser PC37X and I have been VERY happy with it ever since. The mic is not only better, but it swivels out of the way while muting it, and the volume control on the side of the right ear pad is convenient and works great.
Honestly I wouldn't gamble on getting the Revolver S because it was a poor design to begin with and I doubt they fixed much. Also, since learning more and more about computer and gaming accessories, I would rather go with something like a Digital-to-Analog Converter (aka DAC) and a good set of headphones. It might be a little more expensive, but the quality and versatility can undoubtedly be much better.
That's a so much better dongle than the one that comes with the Cloud II. Having a slider on the side as mute is just impractical. The volume controls look better here as well
The mic on the regular cloud is garbage.
goodinsrt8 yep
goodinsrt8 agree
If you want a good mic buy the mmx 300
Since I got Beyer Dynamic headset I'll never change. Something I've gotten from them is absolute quality without any kind of software implementation that'll ruin the sound experience :)
I bought the Wireless Logitech G933 Artemis Spectrum back in July of 2016. I love the 7.1 surround sound. This new Revolver headset is nice but if my Logitech headset ever fails, I'm 100% getting the Cloud 2s over these. Cheaper, no sound vibration rail on top and has 7.1 as well.
Which headset should I purchase? I am looking for a headset that cancels everything around you. I will be going to dreamhack and I need something that cancels out all of the annoying music in the background.
@HardwareCanucks I know that this question doesn't fit to this video, but which case would you recommend: the Phanteks Enthoo Evolv TG or the Corsair Crystal 570X
damn, I was hoping to get to these first. great job as always
Gamesky hi :D
If you were to use the 7.1 surround sound dongle with the original hyperX revolver headset, would it sound the same as the revolver S or at least increase the sound quality of the headset? Or does the revolver S have a different driver setup than the original?
Thanks in advance,
Joe
I live in an apartment building which can get quite noisy, particularly the squeaky ceiling/floor above me when there are people moving about. Would this headphone set be good at eliminating such noise?
Still loving my cloud 1s for gaming, wouldn't trade it for any other headset
Which one of these do you prefer for fps games? Hyperx cloud revolver s, logitech g633 or hyperx cloud alpha?
I'm a little confused... You can tell an OBVIOUS difference between the microphones. I sounds much worse that the former mic I wouldn't call that 'natural' unless the first one it's making you sound different. It's not 'bad' but I wouldn't quantify that as a high quality mi sound. ON a side note: the Revolver S is true Dolby Surround 7.1 NOT Virtual.
dude, nicely edited video. great review
Quick PSA, if you're on PC a headsetup of certified refurbished M40Xs on Amazon with replacement Brainwavz Hybrid pads and a clip-on Sony mic will get you better mic isolation and quality and better sounding headphones and better soundstage (better than virtual 7.1ss for locating footsteps in competetive games) for ~$115 (~$35 less). And for both console and PC users in silent environments, a $90 SHP9500 and V-MODA BoomPro setup would be the best option for soundstage and sound quality. The Revolver Ss are really only for console gamers who want a higher-end closed back headset.
THAT TRANSITION HOLY
I know this is a couple months old but how is the bass with the Revolver S compared to the Cloud 2's? I just go the Cloud 2's and will be returning them because they are too tinny. I don't like a lot of base in my headsets but the Cloud 2's were ridiculous.
Thats not only a function of your headphones but also your soundsource.
Are you using on Mobo sound?
I don't understand guys. Pls explain why stereo headsets are better than 7.1 headsets?
Would this be a worthy upgrade from the Cloud Stinger?
Hi Ibra, first of all, what a great video. Both informative and engaging. Per your suggestion at the end of your video, I wanted to ask about a headset that I have been considering and that is the Arctis 5 from steelseries as well as the Sennheiser GSP 300. I own a pair of V3's that are just starting to get worn out and if possible, would love to continue owning steelseries headsets (though you did make a compelling argument for buying one of the HyperX cloud headsets). Would love to have your thoughts on whether or not you would recommend the Arctis 5's, Hyper X II/Revolver or possibly the Sennheiser GSP 300 (as these are primarily the 3 headsets that I am stuck between buying). Thanks!
They just did a vid on the Arctis 5
How does this dongle compare to the one that comes with the HyperX Cloud II headset? Can this dongle be purchased separately and used with the Cloud II headset?
Hello, I still use the headset, Ive upgraded my system but never changed Revolver S, do you recommend a replacement?
Very nice review as always. Very nice headphones BUT, in my opinion , they lack a feature that is very important (for me and maybe other people) and that is Removable Cable...Personaly i would't pay 150$ for a headset that don't have a removable cable because if the cable fails at some point you may fix it but if the damage is in a such a way that you can't repair them you may go for a new pair (another 150$ or so). I know it is maybe complicated to transfer the data for the syrround system but i think it is possible through other types of connectors (micro usb or usb type c) to make these fully function and futureproof the technology goes to fast and new thing coming every day why not find a way to make this feature possible. Most of the "gaming" headphones don't have removable cables even the high end ones and only few as far as i know have this feature ( razer electra for example wich has a removable cable). Never mind that is all i want to say and it is my thoughts maybe i am wrong , keep up the good job!!!!
My friend has the hyperx cloud alpha and his mic sounds great. This one sounds less so. Is it just me or could hyperx be putting less money into this mic?
Which one should I go for. Revolver S or flight?
I've watched almost all of your hyperx reviews and I noticed the models that include a USB dongle for surround make the mic audio kinda tinny. Do you think that is due to the USB adapter or mic quality?
No, those are same headsets just with USB sound adapter, mic is the same :p
So I was able to find a deal with the regular Revolver model for $99. I noticed the Revolver S dongle is also sold separately on the HyperX site. If I wanted the Revolver S surround sound options at a later time, couldn't I buy the dongle and use it with the Revolver to basically make it into a Revolver S? Or would I run into compatibility issues?
I'd be interested in knowing what Sennheiser headset would be the best price for performace, like is there any need to go above $200 when it comes to their headsets? I've seen so many of them, but i've only ever gotten "gaming" headsets, for now i've loved the Logitech G933, but it has had a few problems since i've gotten it.
The mic sounds amazing. Gonna buy this soon
6 years later i just got these for 54$ (after tax) good value?
If you remove the metal bands you get rid of the reverb issue with no downsides
hyper x cloud revolver s is a real headphones 7.1?
Jacques Lageyre No it is not, its simulated 7.1 sound.
ok thank you
Interesting that none of my LED's light up when I press and cycle the Equalizer button.
Got new one for 80$ openbox in retail packaging. They sound much much better without 7.1 card
hmm this for 90€ 5x used (like new) or cloud2 brand new for 83€... im thinking this wins?
*Face Palms*
I Get You'd Pick Neither But If You Had To Choose Between The Kingston HyperX Cloud Revolver S And The Ligitech G533
Than Which Would It Be?
What headphones do you recommend for a stereo experience?
I managed to get way better sound from the mic. Idk what you did that it sounds like 2003 tech support
Roman Omar Mohammed Al Zalaad care to elaborate? I bought these recently and I’d like to do the same
@@gabrielnieves4103 I downloaded audacity for hearing my recorded voice. I switched the audio settings from the control panel until I found some decent quality option
c 0 n t r a b Λ n d alright thanks bud I’ll try it!
Needless to say, purchased this headset because I heard HyperX have good quality..
The quality of this 150$ headset is literally worse than your average 50-60$ headset.
The size of the headset would literally only fit megamind to the point where the ear cups are around my neck, no where near my ears, there is no way to change or shorten this size unless you willingly make modifications to or damage the headset, effectively voiding any warranty.
The wire is so long that you can have the expectation of it catching underneath things, being easily stood on etc, although the USB audio control box can be clipped to clothing for ease of access which is a nice thing though you need to be mindful of where you clip it to because the buttons are easily pressed.
Not tested the microphone quality, however bare in mind that the microphone is detachable, some people may dislike that.
The only real upside I have is the memory foam makes it comfy.
All in all, I wouldn't pay a third of the price this headset is sold at, not even if it came with lifetime warranty.
I'll probably end up reselling this or something because the design is so impractical that it's not worth me spending my time attempting to make modifications to be able to use it.
If you really want to purchase a headset I suggest physically going to a store and trying out headsets. Don't buy it until you try it else you have a rough 90% chance of being disappointed.
V-Moda BoomPro mic or Antlion Modmic allow you the freedom to use almost any headphone. HyperX should have just made their Cloud headphones with a detectable cable, I modded my pair and I love using the V-Moda mic with them.
Any suggestions on a good headset for under 150? should it be surround sound or stereo? and is virtual surround sound programs worth using?
I have the Cloud 2 headset, and was not impressed with the "virtual surround" feature. It didn't sound realistic at all, just muddled the sound.
laughing out with my 70 Bucks Phillips shp 9500
My Audio Technica ATH-m50x works perfectly for gaming for me same with my Samson Meteor mic since I needed something small that would tuck away when not in use.
Couldn't you just download Razer Synapse and use their virtual surround on any headset. I did it with my clouds
So what happens if you plug in the plain old HyperX Revolver headphones straight into the Dolby dongle that comes with the S series? Are you essentially just paying for the DSP dongle?
Dylan Mcnamara basically, yes. The dongle I find has a really good clean up of the audio and mic quality. My only issue is that the dongle doesn't always sound as loud on my laptop, it is amazing on the PS4 which is where I do most of my gaming anyway. You could even connect the Cloud II or the Alphas to the dongle (any 3.5mm headphone for that matter)
Damn, I was hoping for an actual 7.1 headset :(
I thought the big excuse for the Cloud II mute/volume not working on PS4 was because of the lack of HID stack. What is the difference here?
So this USB dongle is actually a "sound card" on it's own? Or do you still need your onboard audio?
Raman Yes. It uses a USB interface rather than plugging it into the onboard audio jack :)
Great review! Thank you
I tried the revolver and hated it. I thought the sound was empty. No richness. Build and comfort is quite good though.
Cloud 2 are awesome I love em.
I dont understand the need for surround sound on headsets. It may sound good but youll get the same effect, if not better with an open back style headphone. Maybe this could be something to test as the main benefit to surround/open back is positional audio in fps games or the like in order to hear enemies footsteps near you.
Solidbravo Well not everyone wants an open back for the reason being that it's noisy
Even many closed headphones are by FAR better, than any 7.1 gam0r toy out there ^^" And yes, i am talking about the pure Soundstage.