HyperX Cloud Revolver
Return of the king?
Let’s cut to the chase — if you’re after the best bang for your buck, there’s little doubt that HyperX Cloud headsets are monstrously good value for money. With an incredibly wide soundscape, great comfort, and options for both 3.5mm and USB connections, you’d be hard pushed to find anything better for the price.
The Revolvers are incredibly comfortable. The intuitively-designed headband relieves pressure from the top of the head, and requires absolutely minimal adjustment. Despite their appearance, they’re actually open-backed, with small air intake holes hidden behind that extruded logo. That opens up the air around the drivers, providing a better sound for the listener, yet without suffering from a huge amount of sound leakage. You also get an impeccably good removable microphone, which adjusts easily and holds its form impressively well.
Acoustically, they have an incredible range, with powerful bass, which did, unfortunately, muffle some of the smoother tones you get in acoustic music. Metal, punk and synthetic tracks all sounded great.
In game, the Revolvers were sharp, with a soundscape that was particularly great in FPSs.
What about compared to the old Cloud II model, though? Well, the Revolvers definitely had the edge when it came to treble — the soundscape was deeper because of it, yet not enough to pull it out too far in front.
The Revolvers have that gaming flair about them, too, which isn’t going to be for everyone.