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Cheers!
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Though if I may ask, why do you have ahigh budget for those headphones? Unless you're an audiophile, some budget headphones can suffice.
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Note that I no longer use these as my daily drivers as my standard phono ones from beyerdynamic sound better for music.
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The resulting sound is very clear.
Last edited by Shmerl on 12 October 2020 at 3:26 am UTC
It's my second one, clear sound, outside noise canceling, robust. I love it and it's relatively cheap for this quality.
The cons : the ear cushion are made with fake leather that chipped away with an intensive usage in about 5 years and finding leather replacement is not easy.
A bit on the heavy side and hot during summer.
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This is what I got: HyperX Cloud II
Everything essential works on Linux. I'm not sure about 7.1 surround as I haven't tested it.
Cable is split in two. First part has TRRS connector, so microphone won't necessarily work with computer if you want to go analog, but it's common with phones. Second part is USB soundcard that has mute, volume and other usual stuff.
Microphone is noise cancelling and detachable. I haven't gotten any complaints about background noise during meetings, though I haven't tested it with the usual stuff like kids screaming or dogs barking (I would have to loan one for testing as I have neither). Side effect is that I get complaints if microphone is not pointed directly to my mouth.
Two sets of ear cushion is included in the package in case you don't like the faux leather.
Cable is pretty long, especially if you have the USB sound card attached. There's some risk of tangling because of that. But if you're worried about that, wireless headset might be better.
Audio quality with music seems to be fine, though wouldn't expect the headset to fare well in true hi-fi territory.
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Thx again for the input :)
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Hi Jared,
Had my Hyper X Cloud II's for a while and I use them pretty much all the time. My speakers were bought for my 486DX-100 ;) Logitech sure know how to make speakers!
Seeing as how I use them for pretty much everything gonna go overkill and get a really good set!
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I had some problems with the microphone too at first. Though it was because I hadn't connected it properly.
Also with electrical equipment, sometimes all that's needed is cleaning up the contacts. Also as the microphone is detachable, it would be nice to be able to order replacement parts.
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Actually, they do sell spare parts for the HyperX products. Makes lot of sense as quite many parts are detachable. Of course if the headset is under warranty, it's better to make use that option first, but once that runs out having option to buy spare parts is very nice.