Best/Toughest Headest for around 100

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

I need tough. Fall asleep with them on often.
I loved my HyperX Clouds (Orig/1) even though the mic died long ago. Now an ear died so that's that. I was going to get another (2 year warranty is comforting) in the core model as I have the accessories already and my mobo audio does virtual 7.1 quite well (Asus SupremeFX 2014 on ROG Hero VII). Love those 53mm drivers and tough braided cord. However Kingston's production quality seems to be declining (Saw a mouse I bought for a few dollars rebranded by them selling for $60) so I'm hesitant, even though their warranty support was good the last time I checked - plus it's the only one (line) I've seen with more than a 1 year warranty. There is also the annoyance that the core costs more than I paid for the original Cloud set.
I would love other suggestions as other than the braided cord, I have no way to measure durability.
I'm sure people will say wireless, but at a $100 price point, the trade off in quality seems to steep. Oh ya.. I fear the lag for FPS.

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

It will go over $100 but what about the HyperX Cloud II with a warranty from Best Buy? You can get a two year warranty for $10 and they usually cover accidental damage so if you break them just go with the broken pair to a local store and get another.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/hyperx-cloud-ii-wired-gaming-headset-black-gunmetal/4505204.p?skuId=4505204&ref=199&loc=8BacdVP0GFs&acampID=1&siteID=8BacdVP0GFs-yuEQR.fqDiy4hU139jKqgA

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

Lol, I was considering doing that through kingston, but best buy does seem easier. Thought it might be strange that the headset looks worn out after a week.. unless I wait I guess, but still, looking for other options

wow.. the warranty say lifetime.. that can't be right, altho it would explain the giant markup..

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Eh they don't care, as long as you have that warranty you'll be fine, just double check it if you go through BB but I'm almost 100% sure it covers accidental damage. I'm actually thinking of going back to get the warranty on my LG Ultra Wide monitor I just bought from them.

EDIT: Oh that sucks, if I see something worthwhile in Canada then I'll repost.

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Yea that's a bit too much.

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

Hehe, thanks, we get the short end of the stick often up here...I'd have to pay over $180 Canadian.. I could get a much better headset for that

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

You know, I'm going to call them, if the warranty is lifetime that might be the best option. It's two years everywhere else..

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

StupidComputers :

True, I mean if you ended up replacing them even 2-3 times your still getting your money's worth.

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

Totally a misprint, but the guy said take a screen shot and they would have to honor it.. hehehe :lol:
And I save $20 not having to get the protection..
sonofa.. 2 year protection plan is $40!

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

So how much will it cost for that headset with the lifetime warranty? $180?

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

$160 all-in, on phone now for price match to 109.99 +tax and gonna get guy to confirm lifetime warranty and give me ref# FTW!

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

StupidComputers :

Awesome!

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

I may have outsmarted myself... they're double checking the warranty cuz I asked...
NOPE, confirmed lifetime! ahahahaha

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Does it say lifetime on BestBuy (Canada) website or for Kingston?

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

bestbuy, kingston is 2 years i'm pretty sure. no ref#, says everything is under the order number.. meh i got screen shots

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Screen shots work.

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

$125 all said and done, ordered it for delivery so no one can say I should have looked at the box lol :bounce:

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

So $125 is getting you the Cloud II and lifetime warranty?

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

Yes indeed

I guess I can look forward to pitting the USB virtual 7.1 against my Mobo's virtual 7.1 lol

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Very nice, yea it should sound great. I tried the Cloud II via a friend and it was the most comfortable headset I've ever worn that's 7.1 sim which was pretty neat, I'm just waiting for my Turtlebeach X12 to kick the bucket before buying the Cloud II.

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

I found a lower price for the cloud II by $5, but now I want the Cloud Alpha... but no lifetime warranty! lol..
Cloud II should sound the same is my original Clouds, Alpha's are dual chambered and supposed sound even better.

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

BestBuy does carry them but I'm pretty sure you'll be limited to that 2 year warranty. If they are better then the Cloud II I'll have to consider them as the price is the same.

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Found this review where they test both the Cloud II & Alpha against each other.
https://medium.com/@Xander51/headphone-showdown-hyperx-cloud-alpha-vs-hyperx-cloud-ii-96600ddd490f

StupidComputers · Jan 20, 2018

WildCard999 :

that's the one that turned me lol, and this one https://gameidealist.com/gift-guides/features-comparison-hyperx-cloud-alpha-pro-vs-hyperx-cloud-ii-gaming-headsets/
But I'm stickin with my erroneous lifetime warranty

I don't believe the alpha's have virtual 7.1 if that's a consideration

WildCard999 · Jan 20, 2018

Agreed, the lifetime warranty makes the Cloud II the obvious choice.

I think your right about it not having the 7.1.

Best/Toughest Headest for around 100

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