Keeps the brand: gaming headset review HyperX Cloud Alpha

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Despite the rapid development of the mobile gaming industry, gaming computers really has not been exhausted (not to mention consoles) — many spend in these games the whole weekend, and the developers are happy to produce new products. Very popular multiplayer games (including MMORPG), where you can combine gameplay and chat with others. In this case, can not do without a good gaming headset, and it is difficult to find on the market manufacturer, which could be compared in this segment with the HyperX.

We got to test the new model line HyperX — and because of the brand we know firsthand (with Cloud and Cloud Revolver Revolver S relationship is still not stop), took the opportunity to do a review. Since the new gaming headset has a clear similarity with the models of Cloud and the Cloud II is more fun to look at this device.

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Features

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  • connection Method: wired
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  • design style: full-size
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  • Type of acoustic design: closed
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  • emitter Type: dynamic
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  • Frequency response: 13-27, 000 Hz
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  • Impedance: 65 Ohm
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  • speaker Diameter: 50 mm, with neodymium magnets
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  • Sensitivity: -43 dB
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  • cord Length: 1.3 m and 2 m
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  • connector Type: 3.5 mm
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  • Weight: 336 g
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  • Microphone: electret condenser
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the package

Cover Cloud Alpha is made in the usual colours, HyperX — a stylish black box with aggressive red accents. On the front panel from the manufacturer indicates compatibility with PC, PS4, Xbox One (Mac too, by the way, is) and other devices. Under the cover hides the box with a rigid frame, so that even if accidentally it is dropped, the headset will remain intact. Inside — the headset, which even in this form, striking size, and a microphone.

In Addition, the kit put two cable length of 1.3 meters and 2 meters for connection to various sound sources, and soft carrying case. Last, you are unlikely to use often, yet this headset, like its predecessors, is designed more for stationary use (except for championship Counter Strike to take it).

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Design

On the Cloud Alpha is very similar to the previous headset from HyperX — not surprising, since almost all models are made on the basis of the infamous headphone Takstar Pro 80. The design of the headphones is made of aluminum, which "diluted" plastic inserts in fabric and — from it is made the ear cups and headband.

Adhesion to the head is admirable — all aluminum frame makes itself felt, also plays a role foam filler headband with a spectacular memory. In our opinion, the headband is a little harder than the same Cloud Revolver, but here we need to make allowances for the fact that the headphones are new, and the Revolver is in use for a long time.

Cup outside covered pleasant to the touch plastic with the HyperX logo and the manufacturer has provided the possibility of inclination of 45 degrees, so users with large head size could also convenient to use the headset. Plus, you can fix the headband in special recesses on the inner side.

In this model, the manufacturer seems to have decided to completely abandon the glossy plastic — everywhere we were met by Matt, which combined with the red looks impressive, although collects fingerprints "Bang". It is possible to replace ear cushions — is unlikely to be useful as the quality of performance was much higher than those of the first Cloud. Eco-leather minimizes sweating of the ears, and increased the depth of the lip is allowed to increase the distance from the speaker to the ear, which has a positive impact on the sound.

On the bottom of the left Cup there are ports for a 3.5 mm cable and microphone. The port for the main cable is equipped with guides that are needed for a more secure attachment. The microphone protection against rotation is implemented by a special key.

Speaking of the microphone. This is quite a familiar accessory from HyperX, which is equipped with a flexible stem for mounting the microphone to any convenient position. Without protection from "wind" noise is not managed, so that other players of your breathing and other noise you will not hear.

The Cable is flexible, reliable fabric braid and consists of two parts. The first is equipped with a 3.5-mm plug for connecting to mobile devices and consoles, so the length of her small — 1.3 meters. But there is a remote control with the volume wheel and a switch for the microphone. It is connected to "extension" - 2 m long with two 3.5 mm jacks on the end — one for microphone the other for earphones.

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Sound

The Dynamics represented in this model 50-mm dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets, an important difference with previous models is the HyperX dual-chamber design. Due to the latter achieved a better separation of MIDs and highs from the low, minimized distortion, and the sound becomes more detailed and "clear".

Due to the optimum clamping force of the headphones, you can easily hold the game up to 9 hours and not get tired, which can not but rejoice. Despite the lack of velour ear cushions, on the head the whole design sits comfortably — in General, impressions only positive. Due to the new design of the speakers and holes in the upper part changed the sound. Low frequencies become less dense, so the average frequency can be traced a lot better. As an option — to "tweak" the EQ, but for most gamers it is not required. High frequencies don't "ring" and delight in its detail, so the sound in games is worthy of respect.

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Useful!

A New model of the HyperX Cloud Alpha perfectly continues the line of headphones eminent manufacturer through the use of dual-chamber speakers, stylish design and improved ergonomics (although, it would seem much better?). For gamers of all generations is a real must have, worth every ruble spent, but the headset is compared to other solutions, a lot — . But you will feel the difference immediately, and it is worth to pay the extra couple of thousand rubles.

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