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how's it going everyone welcome back to the channel today I am reviewing a brand spankin new gaming headset that just launched today unless you're watching this video on a different day that isn't this one this is the HyperX cloud 2 successor to the original cloud had said which became widely popular among gamers for its affordability comfort and quality now you can still buy the original cloud for just 80 bucks but you'll have to shell out an even $100 for the cloud too so why the extra $20 well design wise the headphones themselves look near identical to their original and this is a good thing matte black plastic ear cups with brushed aluminum side panels a sturdy metallic frame with easy adjustment for head size and a padded headband with high quality stitching accompanied by an embroidered HyperX logo I was happy to see good flexibility in the headband as well as just the right amount of clamping force that in tandem with the super lightweight of just 350 grams makes this headset wearable for hours on end without any discomfort you might even say that it feels like a cloud on your head oh that's why they call it that it comes with pre-installed around-the-ear leatherette memory foam pads which feel good but they've also included a pair of velour pads as a comfy alternative the boompole microphone is flexible for optimal mic placement and lets you know when your headset is happy to see you it features a foam windscreen on the end to eliminate air pops and of course is detachable so you can use the headphones in public without looking like this guy to test the sound and noise isolation of the microphone I wired the headset directly into the rear panel onboard audio of my motherboard and recorded in both silent and noisy environments check it out check one two hello everyone this is a sound test using the HyperX cloud 2 gaming headset in a silent room with no ambient noise whatsoever unless the stupid dog starts barking outside then I'm going to kill it stupid dog alright this is the second test I now have the the AC running little window AC unit in my room on full blast as well as typing on these Cherry MX switches on like k70 RGB hello my name is Kyle and this is a test with a keyboard so while the mic sounds a bit tinny it's decent enough for a gaming headset but it still did pick up a good chunk of noise from the red Cherry MX switches on my k70 RGB despite the mics cardioid pattern in the microphones defense however it did do a nice job of leaving out the noise of my AC unit as well as the screams coming from my face shifting back to the headset a nice improvement over the original cloud is that the chord solution has been simplified into a single four conductor jack to carry both the mic and audio signals as opposed to having them split into two separate connections not only does this mean less cable mess behind your computer but it creates a more viable solution for on-the-go use when a microphone isn't needed the braided cable exits out the left ear cup and measures one meter long which I found to be the perfect length from my head to my pocket when using the product with a smartphone apart from that the specifications on this headset haven't changed much either as you still get 53 millimeter drivers and 60 ohms of impedance for clean sounding audio even at max volume the bass manages to bring tons of body without overwhelming the fearless mids and highs and I found a pleasurable listening experience with just about every genre of music except for country which I've now learned sounds bad through any pair of headphones I was also impressed by the sound isolation and insulation when using the leather at ear cups which is partially attributed to the headphones closed-back design the velour pads perform adequately in this arena as well but I definitely choose the leatherette pads when traveling in noisy crowded areas like a subway or a subway and that brings us to the main feature that separates the cloud 2 from its predecessor the included 2 metre USB dongle with built-in sound card and audio control unit but the dongle plugged into your computer and your headphones plugged into the control unit you get access to volume up and down buttons for your mic and headphone though I found these buttons far too stiff to press quickly without some directed focus a minor annoyance when changing volume on-the-fly when gaming on the left side you do get a microphone mute switch and a shirt clip on the back but the real star of the show here is definitely support for 7.1 channel audio one press of the center button enables a virtual 7.1 surround sound which I found to be good for watching movies and playing certain games like FPS shooters and survival horror you'll definitely notice a much weiter sound stage with 7.1 enabled which helps you pinpoint specific audio sources around you naturally this helps you pick up on things like which direction someone's running from the sound of their footsteps or where an enemy might be lurking based on the sound of their gunfire while this virtualized element of depth makes for a much more immersive experience all around it's also the focal point when it comes to deciding whether or not to buy this headset there's no doubt that HyperX and co-developer cue pad have upheld their standard of high quality and comfort with the cloud to's but at just 80 bucks the tried-and-true Cloud headset makes them a tough sell unless you deem the extra 20 bucks worthy of getting 7.1 channel surround sure you also get that single consolidated audio jack which is actually a great improvement if you plan on using these as headphones on the go but for most of us it's a feature we drop in a heartbeat if it meant a $20 price cut if I'm speaking honestly here I can't say that upgrading from a cloud 1 to a cloud 2 is a worthy investment with today's current pricing on the other hand if your current headsets days are numbered and you're looking for a 7.1 channel solution that also works perfectly for on-the-go environments the cloud 2 is a quality product that's sure to serve you well for years to come at any rate let me know what you guys think of this headset in the comments below or more specifically what your take is on 7.1 channel audio does it take your gaming experience to the mix of them or do you prefer the unaltered sound of two-channel stereo as always guys toss me a like on this video if you enjoyed it before you guys go and check the description below for ways you can help support the channel like bookmarking my Amazon affiliate link or picking up an awesomesauce torso chassis like this one or help me medicate myself so I no longer have wacky waving ramen noodle arms thank you guys for watching subscribe to the channel if you haven't already I'll see you in the next one you guys better hurry this is getting out of hand out you Oh