Which Headset to buy? HyperX Cloud Core or the Cloud 2

Stryker13799 · Jan 3, 2017

Posting this a second time, as the first time I didn't receive that many answers.

So, recently, the microphone of my Razer Blackshark broke down, and both the ear cushions tore apart too, so the headsets have become a bit uncomfortable. Since Razer stopped sending replacement ear cushions, I've been thinking of getting a new headset and my eyes are set on the HyperX Cloud Core and the Cloud 2 (The original Clouds are not available where I live, for some reason). Now, my main question is, should I go for the Cloud Core or the Cloud 2? The price difference between the two is around $40, so is it worth the extra price? And what does the Cloud 2 offer that the Cloud Core doesn't. Or should I just stick with my Razer Blacksharks?

One thing I forgot to mention, my main concern is sound quality.

P.S : Cant go for something like Seinheiser or Audio Technica as they aren't available where I live, or even if some are, they are crazy expensive.

Gam3r01 · Jan 5, 2017

AFAIK the only difference is the USB sound card with the Cloud IIs (Allowing for virtual 7.1).
If you dont want 7.1, or think virtual surround is a joke (alot of people do) the cheaper Cloud Cores would work well. I personally bought the Cloud IIs.

Stryker13799 · Jan 6, 2017

Gam3r01 :

How are the Cloud 2? Sound quality and build wise? And are you satisfied with it? And how is the 7.1, does it make any difference in FPS games mostly........

Gam3r01 · Jan 6, 2017

They are extremely light and comfortable, that is easily the best trait of them. The sound quality is good, a very flat mix (not the simulated "bass" most headsets have these days).
I am very happy with my Cloud IIs, few of my friends own them as well. The mic can be lackluster, but its fine if you dont want to record anything.

The 7.1 is noticeable, and I leave it on as I find it useful.

Stryker13799 · Jan 7, 2017

Gam3r01 :

Ah okay, thank you very much for your help. Also, if it were up to you personally, would you buy a Cloud 2 or a Cloud Core?

Gam3r01 · Jan 8, 2017

I would get the IIs, but the pricing is up to you.

Stryker13799 · Jan 9, 2017

Gam3r01 :

Okay, thank you so much for your help.

Ruby_6 · Jan 9, 2017

I've only used the II's and while the sound is great and they're incredibly comfortable, the mic (with the USB sound card) is horrible. It's very quiet and makes your voice sound tinny and distorted. I replaced the USB dongle because I thought I may have had a defective unit but it turns out that's just a result of the built in sound card. Google-ing the problem shows that this is a very common issue. However, if you use the headset with the 3.5mm plug instead of the USB the mic sounds good, but then you don't get any remote control options or the 7.1 surround sound, as well as a significantly shorter cord.

To compare, I recorded myself speaking first with the headset attached by the USB dongle, and then with the 3.5mm. Here's a pic of the wave length (Left side USB, right 3.5mm):

As you can see there's a huge difference in mic input volume.

But if mic isn't that important to you, then I would recommend it. You can make it work, if you position the mic reallllyyy close to your mouth, and get whoever is in a voice chat with you to adjust their volume so everything else is lower than the chat lol.

Stryker13799 · Jan 9, 2017

Ruby_6 :

I've only used the II's and while the sound is great and they're incredibly comfortable, the mic (with the USB sound card) is horrible. It's very quiet and makes your voice sound tinny and distorted. I replaced the USB dongle because I thought I may have had a defective unit but it turns out that's just a result of the built in sound card. Google-ing the problem shows that this is a very common issue. However, if you use the headset with the 3.5mm plug instead of the USB the mic sounds good, but then you don't get any remote control options or the 7.1 surround sound, as well as a significantly shorter cord.

To compare, I recorded myself speaking first with the headset attached by the USB dongle, and then with the 3.5mm. Here's a pic of the wave length (Left side USB, right 3.5mm):

As you can see there's a huge difference in mic input volume.

But if mic isn't that important to you, then I would recommend it. You can make it work, if you position the mic reallllyyy close to your mouth, and get whoever is in a voice chat with you to adjust their volume so everything else is lower than the chat lol.

Thank you for your response. I might get a Blue Snowball if the probelm occurs for me....

Gam3r01 · Jan 9, 2017

The mic really does have to almost touch your lips. Once its that close my friends in discord can hear me well enough.
One friend with the IIs has a modmic attached to his headset in place of the OEM mic.

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