Kingston HyperX Cloud Core headset review

The HyperX Cloud Core offers crystal clear sound at high frequencies and low bass. The ear cushions are lined with pleasant to the touch leatherette and special memory foam is used. From analogues they differ not only sound quality. But also an unusual design. The model has been certified by TeamSpeak.

What's in the kit?

The model is distinguished by high-quality, stylish packaging. Inside the box is a black case made of thick cardboard. Headphones are placed in a special soft form. What protects the device from possible damage. The microphone can be easily detached from the earphone if necessary. In this form, the device is placed in the carrying case.

The package includes only the essentials:

• headset;
• microphone;
• Special 2-meter extension cord (can be used as an adapter from 4-pin mini jack).

The product from Kingston stands out due to its minimalism. The closest competitor to this model is Takstar Pro 80. In contrast to the Hyperx Cloud Core package is different just a fashionable case - which is located in the model Pro 80. It looks as follows:

Operating parameters

The prototype for the HyperX Cloud Core is the QH-90 made by QPAD. But the resemblance is mostly visual. In terms of performance parameters, the product from Kingston has gone far from its ancestor. The main characteristics of the model:

• The number of audio channels - 2 pcs;
• speaker diameter - 53 mm, equipped with neodymium magnets;
• the closed principle of operation is used;
• impedance - 60 Ohm.

Headphones work in a wide frequency range - up to 25 kHz. And the nominal pressure level is 98 dB. An important feature is a single mini jack plug for connecting the device. We should also mention the weight of the device - only 0.32 kg. That allows you to comfortably operate the headphones regardless of age and anthropometric parameters of the user.

The cable length is 1 m. Thanks to the extender included, it can be increased up to 3 m. Kingston HyperX Cloud Core is distinguished by its compatibility with almost all devices. These are ordinary computers (driver installation is not required) as well as MAC, PS4, Wii U. The only exception is the Xbox One. To connect it, you will need to use an adapter.

The high sound quality is provided by the principle of operation. It is based on a pressure gradient. Due to it, such a high sound quality in headphones is achieved. Even in comparison with more expensive monitor headphones (for example, SoundMagic HP151), the headset from Kingston shows itself at quite a high level. To unlock the full potential of the HyperX Cloud Core, you need to use a quality sound source.

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Design and ergonomics

The use of headphones is maximum comfortable due to the special shape of the headphones, because the ear fully fits into the ear cushions. It allows you to create the most realistic effect of presence and improves positioning. And it is especially important for professional gamers. The microphone is placed on the left side and goes in with little effort. It locks into place tightly, so accidental detachment is completely excluded.

The eye-catcher is the strict, neat black and red coloring of the product. The sides of the ear cups are made of aluminum. And they are covered with soft-touch coating. The attachment point of the ear pads is made as precisely and accurately as possible. There is no play or warping. Inside the headband rim there is an aluminum frame. Thanks to this the headphones will last as long as possible.

Separately, we should note the special protection against kinking. Visually, it does not look as reliable as on some analogues - for example, Takstar Pro 80. There protection is a metal tube that does not allow the cable to bend more than the allowable limit:

What are the best headphones for?

The headphones play music quite evenly, there are no differences, no dips in frequencies. The sound is lush and detailed. But for all its merits, the "scene" of the performance is relatively narrow, the sound itself sounds exactly "in the head". Different rustles and small sounds are well heard. Therefore, the headphones are more suitable for playing games. To improve the sound quality it is recommended to use a discrete sound card - at least the entry level (for example, Asus Xonar DG/DGX).

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The headset is positioned as a gaming headset. The model perfectly reproduces footsteps, breathing and small sounds in games. This is especially important in multiplayer shooters, where the outcome of the battle completely depends on communication. In CS:GO, for instance, you can hear every rustle. There is an excellent sound isolation from the rest of the world thanks to the filler earpads.

The positive aspects are the quality of materials, assembly, comfort in use. If necessary, you can easily disconnect the microphone, the hole is plugged with rubber.

In fact, there are no disadvantages, which makes sense to take into account at all. In its category the model is one of the best in terms of value for money.

Kingston HyperX Cloud Core can be used for listening to music, watching movies. But there are peculiarities of sound related to the work at maximum low/high frequencies. When used to listen to music, especially with vocals, the middle frequencies will be a bit "floaty".

At the same time, audio cues in games and other sounds will be worked out as well as possible. Together with a good microphone all this makes this model an ideal solution for gamers. At the same time for lovers of vocals HyperX Cloud Core is not the best choice.

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