HyperX

By Bayle Emlen

     

In contrast to their usual smorgasbord of fun and useful items,
HyperX featured only the newly releasted gaming headset, Cloud
Alpha at Pepcom’s Holiday Spectacular in San Francisco on
October 28.

     

Building on previous HyperX successes, the HyperXTM Cloud Alpha
adds HyperX Dual Chamber technology for better sound and less
distortion. The dual chamber design enables HyperX to tune bass
frequencies separate from the mids and highs, creating a dynamic
sound that makes gaming, music and movies more realistic and
immersive. This is particularly useful in establishing the Reality
in virtual reality and augmented reality.

     

The signature memory foam earphones promise hours and hours
of comfortable gaming or other listening. The pliable leatherette
and expandable headband fitted securely, yet comfortably, on this
reporter’s hard-to-fit noggin with supersensitive ear flaps.

     

The Cloud Alpha also features a detachable cable with in-line audio
control allowing users to adjust volume and mute the microphone
on the cable. The CloudAlpha sports multi-platform compatibility
on  PC, PS4™, PS4™ Pro, Xbox One™1, Xbox One S™1, Mac®,
Mobile2, Nintendo Switch™,  and any other system with 3.5mm
ports3.  All this for under $100.

Features

HyperX Dual Chamber Technology for more distinction and
less distortion HyperX Signature Memory Foam Durable
aluminum frame with expanded headband, and new fork design

Detachable braided cable with convenient in-line audio control
detachable noise cancellation microphone Discord and
TeamSpeak™ Certified Multi-platform compatibility

Headphone

Driver Custom, dynamic                      50mm with neodymium magnets

Type Circumaural,                               Closed back

Frequency response                           13Hz–27,000Hz

Impedance                                          65 Ω

SPL (Sound Pressure Level)               98dBSPL/mW at 1kHz

T.H.D.                                                 < 1%

Weight                                                98g

Weight w/ mic and cable                     336g

Cable length and type Detachable headset cable (1.3m) + PC extension cable (2m)

Connection Detachable headset cable - 3.5mm plug

(4 pole) + PC extension cable - 3.5mm stereo and mic plugs

Microphone

Element                                              Electret condenser microphone

Polar pattern                                       Noise-cancelling

Frequency response                           50Hz–18,000 Hz

Sensitivity                                           -43dBV (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz)