Hyperx has been releasing some of the best gaming headsets on the market for years. Now it is expanding into wireless with cloud flight. We found that it sounded a little better overall, while the microphone was a bit better too. We have improved the firmware for the hyperx cloud ii usb sound card to enable ps4 compatibility. The hyperx cloud and the logitech g430 are gaming headsets that mix style with audio. A02 hyperx cloud ii headset firmware update page 2 of 2 step 2. I hate that it cracked away but at least the foam looks decent on its. Open up a world of detail other gamers will never know the rustle of a campers boot, the scuttle in a distant vent. Hyperx announced the launch of hyperx cloud ii headset which features a newly designed usb sound card audio control box featuring 7. Apr 05, 2015 and now almost a year later, weve got the version 2, in the form of the hyperx cloud ii 7. Where would be the best place to find a replacement for just the usb portion of the headset. Its closed cup design helps with noise cancellation so players can obliterate the enemy in peace.
This headset is not a replacement for the first generation cloud, but is a carefully placed product on its own by providing 7. I assume it is but i just want to confirm here first. Hyperx cloud ii is hifi capable, with 53mm drivers for superior audio performance and rich sound quality with crystalclear low, mid and high tones and enhanced bass via the sound card. I just received my cloud 2s in the mail and upon plugging them inthey are. Cloud revolver s horrible audio quality with usb dongle. Hyperx cloud alpha ear pads smelling of garlic fresh out of the box. There are other differences to the cloud ii as well. This firmware update is designed for windows 10, 8. New hyperx cloud 2 poppingcrackling sounds toms guide. Hyperx has long been one of the biggest names in gaming accessories, and that extends to the companys gaming headsets. That, however, doesnt make the hyperx cloud flight a bad choice. Hyperx cloud 2 usb dongle broken, can i still use the mic.
Progaming optimised the official headset of intel extreme masters, hyperx cloud ii lets you game comfortably and get better audio experience on pc, mac and consoles. The usb digital signal processing card outputs consistent highquality sound no matter what system youre using. Jan 17, 2017 the hyperx cloud ii headset build quality is excellent, except for the stupid usb dongle on it. Usbc for the dongle but microusb for the charge cableport, how bizarre. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Hyperx cloud ii comes with 100 per cent memory foam ear pads and interchangeable ear cups for varying sound profiles and different texture options. New hyperx cloud 2 poppingcrackling sounds toms guide forum. View entire discussion 7 comments more posts from the techsupport community. I use my headset for gaming and music, and while i can expect the revolver s to be more tuned for gaming, i didnt expect music and general audio to sound worse than the g430 or some cheap asus earphones that i. Hyperx cloud revolver s gaming headset with dolby 7. Hyperx cloud ii features a newly designed usb sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal hifi gaming experience, so you can hear what youve been missing. Hyperx cloud ii features a redesigned usb sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal hifi gaming experience, so you can hear what youve been missing.
Linux dolphin emulator fails to initialize video backend on proprietary driver gtx 275. To help you decide if the hyperx cloud or the logitech g430 is right for you, weve compared the two gaming headsets in the. Kingstons taking another crack at it this year with a new headset, the hyperx cloud revolver. Hyperx cloud ii gaming headset for pc,xbox one,ps4 red. Hyperx cloud 2 gaming headset issue i have an issue with the hyperx cloud 2 gaming headset on windows 10 64 bit.
A02 hyperx cloud ii headset firmware update page 1 of 2 firmware update preparation the cloud ii headset should be disconnected from the cloud ii usb sound card during the update process the cloud ii usb sound card is required to be connected to a usb port directly on the. I just unplugged headphones from that small usb dongle and plug in direct into. The hyperx cloud 2 dongle makes the sound super clean but not amped. Mar 31, 2017 the cloud i in white, with the velour pads and mic attached.
Kingston hyperx cloud ii gaming headset red wireless 1. Regarding your concern, you may need to update the firmware of the hyperx cloud 2 headset. Hyperx twitter has acknowledged the site being down and is currently being worked on. Last night when i went to sleep, everything was working properly and the device registered as headsethyperx 7.
Is the hyperx alpha usb dongle compatible with the hyperx cloud 2 headset. Hey, so earlier today the usb dongle broke, so now all i have is the one cord that went into the dongle, i can plug it into my pc, but that will obviously only pick up the sound, is there a way i can utilize the mic too. Its not as flashy as the cloud orbit s or as cheap as the cloud alpha, but it takes a lot. After plugging in my earbuds a bit in the usb dongle and then replugging my headset, the audio randomly cut out. If you are looking for the best headphones which can be used for both music, gaming etc, something lightweight, with detachable mic, solid bass, this is it. Pricespy compares deals and offers from 29 shops, online and local. Hyperx knows how to craft comfortable gaming headsets. Previously i was using a pair of beats studio headphones i got as a gift, with an inline mic cable. How to connect ps3 controller on any bluetooth dongle duration.
The usb dongle that connects my headset to the computer no longer functions properly, but the headphoneaudio jack still works fine. Hyper x cloud 2 usb device is not recognized issue. Of course, as a successor, its not enough for the hyperx. Updating of the firmware will make sure that it will be compatible with your audio driver. The hyperx cloud flight s is a premium offering with restraint it has a lot of features, but only the ones that people would really find useful.
Sep 24, 2016 hyperx cloud ii splitter i am thinking about getting the hyperx cloud iis but with the design of my pc case the splitter it comes with may not be the correct size, is anyone able to get the distance between the jacks, or the dimensions of the splitter itself. Our comments box is a great way for you to view other peoples feedback about products on, and add your own. Is the hyperx alpha usb dongle compatible with the hyperx. Well if they sold the usb dongle it will mean that you can get a cloud 1 and a dongle for less than a cloud 2. My cable was caught and ended up pulling out of my computer a little more rough than i wanted it to, the usb dongle broke but the headset still works fine. That is what kingston has done with its latest rendition of our headset of the year 2014 winner. I recently purchased the hyperx cloud iis but the sound card created a. In addition to its audio chops, the cloud flight s delivers strong wireless performance over its 2. Truthfully i wanted the cloud 2, but it was actually worth less to me gaming on xbox1. Dec 27, 2016 after plugging in my earbuds a bit in the usb dongle and then replugging my headset, the audio randomly cut out.
Hyperx cloud revolver s features plug n play virtual dolby surround 7. I can hear a crack of a gunshot on the other side of the map but i cant hear my. I noticed a crack appearing on the left side of the headband connector. Page 1 user manual hyperx cloud ii headset showing 14 of 4 comments. This may eventually lead to crack and then one of the earcups coming loose. The option to roll back to an older version is automatically provided on the option when youre in the properties window of the audio driver. Apr, 2020 the hyperx cloud flight s may not have bluetooth built into it, but for gamers, thats probably a good thing.
Hyperx cloud 2 usb dongle isnt recognized drake deluna. I started having this problem just the other day, and after reading up online about it and trying numerous things, still isnt workingand im just more confused. With the usb dongle there is a lot of cracking popping and even static on skype even when typing not other peoples microphones there is fucking static. Revolver s has a flappable audio control box so you can quickly pushtodolby, mute and regulate micoutput levels. The hyperx cloud alpha is the best gaming headset around, mixing style, highend performance, and great value.
I dont have any kind of adapter that i can plug it into. Info hyperx cloud 2 sound card not working toms hardware forum. If your other audio solution is pretty bad and it this case it seems it is the hyperx cloud 2 dongle will make it clean because it is going through usb separated from the mobo and computer noise and usually bad implementations of dacs or amps on most onboard audio chips. I bought the hyperx cloud 2 today, already not impressed. To help you decide if the hyperx cloud or the logitech g430 is right for you, weve compared the two gaming headsets in the categories of audio, compatibility, customization and comfort. I switched to a hyper x cloud ii part because of that. The usb dongle works on both pc and mac, and the headset can be used for gaming with a ps4. Buy hyperx cloud ii pc, xbox one, ps4 headset red at argos. Cloud gaming headsets cloud core, cloud, cloud ii hyperx. You dont need the adapter with this headset for xbox one if you have the. Hyperx cloud 2 pro gaming headset clarity never felt so comfortable. The hyperx cloud ii features a newly designed usb sound card audio control box that amplifies audio and voice for an optimal hifi gaming experience, so you can hear what youve been missing. And now almost a year later, weve got the version 2, in the form of the hyperx cloud ii 7. Cloud flight features a detachable microphone, 50milimeter audio driver as well as plastic housed frame made up of aluminum.
Hyper x cloud 2 jack diagram problem kingston hyperx cloud. Hyperx cloud ii gaming headset for pc,xbox one,ps4 red khx. If the solder appears cracked or broken, carefully try reflowing solder on each. With the usb dongle there is a lot of cracking popping and even static on skype even.
Hyperx releases enhanced cloud ii gaming headset, new. This device comes with a headset, removable microphone, and an inline usb audio controller and is compatible with most computing devices. I have been using my hyperx cloud 2 for several weeks now. For information related to the firmware improvements, please see the release notes located below. It is reported to have one of the long lasting battery life that is 30 hrs on full charge. The hyperx cloud ii headset build quality is excellent, except for the stupid usb dongle on it. Their cloud and cloud ii models are proof that its line of wired offerings look just as good as they sound. Since i couldnt use the usb processor and audio controls.
Hyperx cloud ii splitter hardware and operating systems. That is what kingston has done with its latest rendition of our headset of the year 2014 winner, the hyperx cloud. The kingston hyperx cloud ii gaming headset is a headset designed by kingston. I have searched a bit and not found much on a preliminary search. Hyperx cloud 2 gaming headset issue microsoft community. The cloud ii comes in two colors gun metal and red. Microphone issue hyperx cloud 2 headset microsoft community. Last night when i went to sleep, everything was working properly and the device registered as headset hyperx 7. With the hyperx cloud flight s, the company wants to make a play for a more premium part of the market. Dec 11, 2018 many thanks for your replies the headset is not one that come with the ps4 and plugs into the controller, but is a dedicated playstation branded headset with a plug in usb dongle. Nov 11, 2016 hyperx cloud ii comes with 100 per cent memory foam ear pads and interchangeable ear cups for varying sound profiles and different texture options. The microphone on my cloud ii headset works ok without the usb dongle when used with my mobile device but does not work or transmits low volume when. Either way, the hyperx cloud flight headset is an excellent option.
The cloud i in white, with the velour pads and mic attached. Weve thoroughly researched both models in order to help you decide whether the upgrade to the cloud 2 is worth it or not. Hyperx cloud and cloud 2 are so similar that many wonder if its worth upgrading to the cloud 2. The usb soundcard thing seems to have crapped out on me. Open device manager see instructions for your os below. And i bought a hyperx cloud revolver s which is hyperx s flagship and supposed to be one of the best headsets for gaming out there. It is among the 100 most popular products in our headphones category with an average rating of 3. If so, try uninstalling them from dm and using whatever windows installs.
My cloud iis head band started cracking, so i peeled it and i think i. Forza horizon 3 windows version 1809 crack fix 2019 duration. Nvidia and hyperx cloud 2 drivers pr nvidia geforce forums. As you can see, the mic baffle is longer on this model. Find the best price on hyperx cloud ii compare deals on. Hyperx cloud ii gaming headset gun metal khxhscpgm. There is this constant push and pull between craving the best and latest games or devices and the number of digits in your bank account, but the hyperx cloud offers a high quality gaming experience at a reasonable. Will you get better features with the cloud 2 over the hyperx cloud. Connect the cloud ii usb sound card to your computer. The hyperx cloud flight s is a premium offering with restraint it has a lot of features, but only the ones that.
Its latest offering is the hyperx cloud flight s, which may not offer the same features as the slightly older cloud orbit s, but in this price range, it still looks to be an excellent option the headset offers wireless connectivity, a hefty 30hour battery life, and more. So most people are suggesting the usb dongle which has the soundcard is broken since i guess that happens to a ton of people. I love my cloud ii headset and used them for about 2 years. Hyperx cloud gaming headset the versatile cloud headset family is designed to fit anyones gaming needs, no matter their system, play style or personal style. Kingston aims to beat its own hyperx cloud headset with the.
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