HyperX Cloud Revolver
Return of the king?
There’s little doubt that HyperX Cloud headsets are monstrously good value for money. So why did they need an update? Well, the original Clouds that Kingston developed were actually a design sold to the company by a Swedish manufacturer called QPAD.
The Revolvers are HyperX’s (now separate from Kingston) first unique iteration of the Cloud headset. These babies are still everything we loved, yet in a new design, with a few extra tweaks under the hood to ensure we get the best possible sound.
The intuitive headband relieves pressure from the top of the head, and requires absolutely minimal adjustment to get it to sit just right. Despite their outward appearance, the Revolvers are actually openbacked. This opens up the air around the drivers, providing a better sound for the listener. You also get an impeccably good removable microphone.
The Revolvers have an incredible range. The upper heights of the treble are immense. At times, they sounded as crisp as the DT1770s, but the bass was just a touch more powerful. Unfortunately, this did impact the mids.
Compared to the old Clouds, we didn’t prefer one to the other. They both sounded and felt excellent. Aesthetically, the old-school Clouds have far more class — they’re sharp, smooth and elegant. The Revolvers have got that gaming flair.
Ultimately, the Revolver and Cloud II could trade blows with each other all day. It’s a battle of the ages, but if you’re after a sound gaming headset, you can’t go wrong with either of these offerings.