The Cloud Revolver renew the tradition of HyperX headphones
From today you can book the new HyperX Cloud Revolver, headphones represent the evolution of popular HyperX Cloud II.
After trying for a few days the new HyperX Cloud Revolver we cannot but remark that the new HyperX solution constitutes the proper evolution of the already popular HyperX Cloud II, already established as one of the best solutions for gaming.
New Revolver, which make up more optimization than a revolution from the previous model, they offer the even more powerful bass, which marries beautifully with the gaming needs.
These headphones offer a virtualized spatial sound, with directionality effects created by software as opposed to the approach that sees the strategically placed driver in the halls.
Virtualization, as pointed out on previous occasions, it is the best solution in terms of the directional sound quality, precisely because of the lack of space within the narrow halls of the headphones.
The Cloud Revolver offer a sturdy steel frame and the sash in suspension that guarantees comfort for longer gaming sessions. Comfort underpinned mainly by the material used to cover the pavilions: it is a unique solution in memory foam HyperX.
We also have the classic audio control module with 3.5mm 4-pole jack and stereo microphone jack. HyperX surrender instead to connect via USB, but this does not affect, in fact, the sound quality and does not represent a compromise in terms of quality.
Headphones, like previous models, are simply connected to the PC and do not require downloading drivers to function. But we must say that the previous control module allowed to switch on the fly between audio 7.1 and 5.1 audio, it now no longer possible.
| Cloud | Cloud II | Cloud Revolver | |
| Driver | Dynamic Ø 53mm | Dynamic 53mm with neodymium magnets | Dynamic 50mm with neodymium magnets |
| Type | Circumaural, closed back | Circumaural, closed back | Circumaural, closed back |
| Frequency response | 15Hz-25,000 Hz | 15Hz-25,000 Hz | 12Hz-28,000 Hz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 60 Ω | 30 Ω |
| Sound pressure level | 98 ± 3dB | 98 ± 3dB | 104.5dB SPL / mW at 1kHz |
| THD | <2% | <2% | <2% |
| Input power | 150mW | 150mW | Nominal 30mW, 500mW maximum |
| Weight | 320g | 320g | 360g |
| Weight with microphone | 350g | 350g | 376g |
| Type and cable length | 1m + 2m extension cord 10cm + iPhone | 1m + 2m extension | Headphones (1m) + audio control module (2m) |
| Connection | Stereo mini jack (3.5mm) | Stereo mini jack (3.5mm) | Headphone – 3.5mm jack (4-pin) + the audio control module – in microphone jack and stereo 3.5 mm |
| Microphone | Condenser (back electret) | Condenser (back electret) | Electret condenser microphone |
| Microphone – Polar Pattern | Cardioid | Cardioid | Unidirectional, noise-canceling |
| Frequency response – Microphone | 100-12,000 Hz | 50-18,000 Hz | 50-18,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity – Microphone | -39 ± 3dB | -39 ± 3dB | -40dBV (0dB = 1V / Pa, 1kHz) |
But a lot of quality is primarily attributable to the drivers used by HyperX, ie the directional driver 50mm, slightly smaller than those of the previous solutions. These drivers in terms of depth and amplitude of the audio can deliver performance simply undetectable in other headphones try here in the drafting of AnandTech.
These drivers allow you to direct the sound inside the ear, encouraging proper three-dimensional reproduction of the audio scene and allowing to adopt HyperX Cloud Revolver as the only headset is for use with the PC for video game consoles.
HyperX Cloud Revolver does not speak more than 7.1 support as in the previous case, but three-dimensional sound, but in practice, little change and configuration via the Windows panel is identical to the past.
HyperX has slightly revised form factor than previous HyperX Cloud, now more aggressive and massive. The weight is increased slightly, but not in such a way as to compromise the comfort. The microphone is very similar to that of the previous solutions and connects in a similar manner in the lower part of the shell of the headphones.
It boasts the same noise cancellation technology tracked in previous HyperX Cloud and ensures clean communications and always comprehensible, ideal for multiplayer gaming sessions.
But what strikes us about these headphones is above all the bass performance, here even more powerful than before. The data on the frequency response that you see in the chart below corresponds to our sensations during the game, with enhanced bass than Cloud II.
HyperX Cloud Revolver has redesigned audio profiles, and this has allowed it to improve especially the gaming experience in the FPS and the environment video game. Thanks to the quality bass performance and breadth guaranteed by these headphones, the player can have a competitive advantage in the fact of knowing the position of the opponents.
It is advisable to all gamers, also in consideration of the excellent comfort that can guarantee. Sure, the price is certainly not the most aggressive and is not justified the change from a previous generation HyperX Cloud to new Revolver.
The HyperX Cloud Revolver are compatible PC, Xbox One (via adapter), PS4, Wii U, Mac and portable devices. They are certified by TeamSpeak and Discord and compatible with Skype, Ventrilo, Mumble and RaidCall. A 2m extension cord equipped with audio control module is included with stereo and microphone jack.
- Studio grade sound stage
- Signature HyperX memory foam with premium leatherette
- Durable steel frame; Advanced USB Audio Control Box with DSP Sound Card
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