Kingston is known to the Russian layman mainly as a manufacturer of inexpensive and at the same time high-quality electronic storage media, in particular flash drives. However, a wide range of devices of a different type are also produced under this brand. Among them are the gaming headphones of the HyperX series. These devices are characterized by relatively low cost, but at the same time very impressive features. What are the most noteworthy features of the HyperX Series headphones? What are the main modifications they are represented on the Russian market?
HyperX Series Headphones: Major Modifications
Kingston line of devices are sold on the Russian market in the following major versions:
- HyperX Cloud Care.
- HyperX Cloud.
- HyperX Cloud II.
We study their specifics in more detail.
HyperX Cloud Core Headset: Key Features
So, we can start our small review of the HyperX series headphones by exploring the features of the products in the Cloud Care modification. She is considered as the youngest model of the corresponding line, but at the same time the most affordable.
The device in question is a gaming headset with a microphone, supplied with an adapter from a 4-pin to 2-pin slot. The device has a wire slightly longer than 1 meter.
The design of the headphones used black, gray, as well as red. Their cups have an oval shape and a very impressive size, allowing you to grasp the ear completely. The material for the manufacture of ear pads is high-quality leatherette. Also in the design of cups foam elements are provided. The ear pads can be removed if necessary, and the cups can be rotated.
The considered gaming headphones are fixed on the head with the help of an aluminum bow. The fact that it is metal determines the high reliability of the device design. The wire connects to the headphones on the left. It is equipped with a braid, so it does not get tangled.
The Cloud Care Series headphones are classified as closed - that is, the ears are completely immersed in them. Due to the presence of soft foam in the ear pads, their wearing becomes very comfortable. The design of the device allows you to achieve excellent sound insulation - and, in fact, two-way, when the gamer hears only what is happening in the game, and people in the room are able to recognize only a small part of the corresponding game special effects.
Headset HyperX Cloud Core: reviews
What do gamers say about their experience with headphones in this modification? Judging by the reviews, the HyperX Cloud Core headphones are primarily valued for their simplicity of design and a high level of wearing comfort. As users note, devices, thanks to the presence of soft ear pads, sit comfortably on your head. The materials used to make the devices are very light, and therefore wearing headphones for a long time does not cause fatigue. Cups, as noted by users, do not put pressure on their heads, they can be easily adjusted - gamers say.
As for some of the shortcomings of the headphones noted by users, it is very difficult to find a replacement for the microphone if it is damaged for some reason or stops working. However, according to gamers, with the proper level of accuracy of operation of the device, as well as caring for them - which consists only in the timely removal of dust from various parts of the device. In addition, you can count on the quite stable functioning of the headphones over time.
HyperX Cloud Core: Sound Quality
As for the sound reproduction quality, the gaming headphones under consideration are regarded as capable of providing its highest level. This can be seen in any mode using devices - when listening to music, in the game, when talking on Skype. Regarding the recording of sound through a microphone: of course, the corresponding hardware component is far from the studio samples in its characteristics, and users are well aware of this. But to perform the main function of transmitting voice in the same Skype or in game chat, the microphone with which the headphones manufactured under the HyperX brand in this modification are equipped is quite optimal. Both in terms of ease of use and in terms of the quality of the transmitted sound.
HyperX Cloud Headphones: Features and Specs
Further we will study one more modification of the HyperX series devices - Kingston HyperX Cloud headphones. It can be considered as an “average” model of the line.
The device is equipped with speakers in diameter of 53 mm, capable of reproducing sounds in a fairly wide range - from 15 to 25,000 Hz. As a result, the user gets the opportunity to listen to melodies and sound effects, characterized by a high level of saturation, as well as detail. The impedance of the devices is 60 ohms. The remaining characteristics of the microphone, in general, correspond to those that characterize most of the analogs of the device that are on the market in the same price segment.
The delivery set of the device includes interchangeable ear pads, a remote control for adjusting the sound level of speakers and a microphone, a case, and also an adapter. Headphones are made of lightweight and high quality materials. The arms are made of aluminum, the cups are plastic. A leatherette is also used in the design of the device. The headphone cups are oval. The ear pads are presented in 2 versions - velor and also made of leatherette. They completely cover the ear and thus provide a high level of sound insulation of the gameplay. Headphone cups can be adjusted in height.
In general, the design of the device helps to minimize any discomfort in its wearing by gamers. The microphone, as in the younger model of the line, these gaming headphones HyperX are removable.
Headphones HyperX Cloud: reviews
What do the users themselves say when evaluating their experience in operating the Kingston device in this modification? In general, gamers' reviews are positive both in terms of the comfort of wearing headphones, and in terms of the quality of their work.
Users characterize the device as capable of providing high quality playback of any sound content, as well as transmitting and recording sound. True, much in this regard depends on what type of ear pads to use. If these are involved in the velor modification, the bass reproduction quality and the overall sound volume are somewhat reduced . However, as noted by users, such a perception may be subjective. Also, some gamers are criticized by the insufficient, in their opinion, sound volume level when connecting headphones to a sound card that is built into the motherboard. But this is quite logical, since in most cases this hardware component loses in its performance to external microcircuits.
HyperX Cloud: Key Benefits
The main advantages of headphones that gamers define:
- nice design;
- high level of operating comfort of the device, ergonomics;
- excellent build quality and headphone manufacturing materials;
- a high level of sound insulation - both from external noise and from the point of view of the audibility of the game process for other people;
- high sound quality in all modes of operation of the device.
In general, users evaluate the device as fully meeting the modern needs of gamers.
HyperX Cloud II Headset: Features
The next popular modification of the devices of this series is the HyperX Cloud II headphones. Consider their main features.
These headphones are classified as condenser, closed, covering type, and are characterized in that:
- able to reproduce sound in a wide range of frequencies - from 15 to 25,000 Hz;
- have an impedance of 60 Ohms;
- have a sensitivity of the order of 98 dB;
- designed for a maximum power of 150 mW;
- have a non-linear distortion coefficient not exceeding 2%;
- able to suppress ambient noise within 20 dB.
The headphone microphone is noteworthy in that:
- operates on the principle of a pressure gradient;
- have a radiation pattern in the form of cardioids;
- perceives sound in the range from 50 to 18 000 Hz;
- has an impedance within 2.2;
- characterized by a non-linear distortion coefficient not exceeding 2%;
- has a sensitivity of about 39 dB;
- has a membrane diameter of 6 mm.
The diameter of the speakers that are included with the device is 53 mm.
HyperX Cloud II: Key Features
In the package, the gaming headphones with a microphone in question also have an additional module with a sound card, which is connected via a USB port. Also in the box with the device, the user can find a soft and comfortable case.
The microphone with which the headphones manufactured under the HyperX brand are equipped in this modification is removable, as well as in the younger and “middle” models of the series. It is also characterized by a high degree of flexibility - it can be positioned in any position convenient for a gamer.
The device is available in 3 color schemes - black, or "steel", white with pink elements, as well as black with red accents. As in the case of the previous modification of the HyperX series devices, the Cloud II line of headphones has a large cup size, completely covering the ear and, thus, providing a high level of sound insulation. The corresponding elements of the devices can also be rotated.
The bow to which the cups are attached is characterized by great flexibility, and this protects it from possible damage. In addition, thanks to this property, the headphones practically do not put pressure on the gamer's head.
Cup cups are interchangeable. It can be noted that in the delivery package of the device they are delivered in 2 varieties - covered with leatherette, and also covered with fabric from soft velor. As in the case with the previous modification of the headphones, foam rubber is present in the cup design in the model in question.
Regarding the USB-unit with an external sound card, with which the HyperX gaming headphones in question are included in the general package - this hardware component is equipped with 5 buttons that are used to: control the volume level of the speakers and microphone, activate the surround sound playback mode. In addition, a microphone switch is provided in the design of the USB unit, as well as a clip with which this hardware component can be attached to the gamer's clothing.
Headphones HyperX Cloud II: reviews
Consider how the users evaluate the Kingston Hyper X headphones in this modification.
According to gamers, devices are fully consistent with the needs of modern computer game lovers. Headphones are characterized by a high level of wearing comfort, ease of setup, excellent quality playback, recording and sound transmission.
The presence of movable cups, a flexible arm, as well as light materials, which are used in the manufacture of the device, predetermine, as users note, its quick adaptation to the way of wearing, preferred by a particular fan of computer games.
Gamers highly appreciate the soundproofing quality of the device, the level of assembly of the device. Many users are impressed by the design of the headphones - quite strict, but at the same time characterized by a very sophisticated style.
Prices
How much are the headphones sold as part of the HyperX line? The price of the device, which is the youngest model of the corresponding series - HyperX Cloud Core - is about 6490 rubles. in large Russian stores. HyperX Cloud device will cost about 8490 rubles. Headphones HyperX Cloud II in Russian catalogs are presented with a price of about 9990 rubles.
Summary
So, this is our short review of Kingston's HyperX line of headphones. The American company produces headsets in 3 popular modifications: the youngest - Cloud Core, the "middle" - Cloud, and the older - Cloud II. The differences between them, by and large, come down to a complete set. Headphones HyperX Core, in particular, come without a remote control and an additional USB-module control over the sound level. The microphone in all modifications of the device is removable, which can be fixed in any convenient position. The ear pads in all versions of the device are comfortable, closed type, providing a high level of sound insulation. The main technological capabilities of the HyperX headphones of the modifications we have reviewed are generally similar.