(Part 2) Top products from r/HyperX

I've been on this journey. :)

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Good guide here - https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsBattlefront/comments/5ovuj2/how_to_achieve_best_sound_experience_advantage/

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In my opinion, get a Turtle Beach DSS2 or earlier gen of Astro Mixamp Pro (the latest TR Mixamps have a unpleasant metallic reverb). Both sound great when used with my HyperX Cloud Alpha (the DSS2 is more neutral and the Mixamp has a slightly warmer sound).

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The wiring is as follows - http://i.imgur.com/b7yHXZ1.png

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Instead of the Microsoft headset adapter on the controller, I use a Turtle Beach headset adapter (https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Beach-Headset-Audio-Controller-Xbox/dp/B00PWRPF2O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542776580&sr=8-3&keywords=headset+adapter+turtle+beach) so I can have mic monitoring. As you can see in the wiring diagram, there are a couple of splitters but it's worth it in my opinion. I actually don't use extension cables except for a cable between the green connector out of controller and AUX port of DSS2. I sit at a desk with a gaming monitor so the DSS2 sits on the desk right in front of me.

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I find the Dolby surround processing of the DSS2 better than Atmos processing from Xbox. As a bonus, the surround audio quality on the DSS2 is about the same as stereo (the first reddit link I posted mentions this as well). For a device that was made back in the 360 days, it really has stood the test of time!

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If you use audio from the controller, it is compressed so its quality is not as good as the audio output from HDMI or optical. And as you mentioned, the impedance of the Alphas and Cloud 2s is 60 Ohms so the controllers can't drive them if you like loud to very loud volumes. The DSS2 drives the Alphas very well and you'll get decent volume out of them with no distortion.

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I haven't tried the Cloud 2s but here are a couple of good comparisons to help with your decision -

https://medium.com/@Xander51/headphone-showdown-hyperx-cloud-alpha-vs-hyperx-cloud-ii-96600ddd490f

https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/hyperx-cloud-ii-vs-hyperx-cloud-alpha/502/627#usage*5003!threshold*0.01

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Good luck!

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haha! I'd love to but I'm really bad at soldering lol.
There's a really good tutorial on youtube you just have to buy the right parts, do a bit of research beforehand and be patient.


YT tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9BxVVf5zP4 (He goes a bit fast but still a decent tutorial with all the information you need)


Stuff I used:

• 3.5mm Mini Jack Chassis Panel Mount 4-Pole 4-Pin 4P Input Socket Connector x 2 (The 4 pole/4 pin means that you can solder the microphone wires to it which is important if you use the microphone. If you don't you could just buy a 3 pole/3 pin panel)
  
• Bad soldering iron but it got the job done. ^((I also used some extra solder))
  
• Broken Cloud II
  
• Philps head screwdriver
  
• Patience ^((Took around an hour of bad soldering. Taking apart the headset was the easiest part.))
  
  
  Have fun and good luck if you do this yourself! :P

Yeah I don't really want to deal with the risk of desoldering it unless the wires are of a decent gauge, I'll take a look.

Those replacement headband covers are a nice idea though, I'm fine with the Etsy look as I am mostly concerned with comfort and not getting leatherette flakes everywhere. It's cool cause they're washable.

The same company sells this one too, if I want a more original look: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZEDQXJ/

Was curious searching some new keyboards and i've found out that here in Argentina we are abble already to buy this new HyperX Alloy Origin Core, which is weird since there are no reviews or anything on youtube,

So i'm posting here to let you guys know that there's already a TKL version from their popular Alloy keyboard, something that we were asking since a year!

Here's a link from Amazon for the curious too https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Alloy-Origins-Core-Customization/dp/B07YMHGP86

you need to make sure it's a 4-pole splitter like StarTech MUYHSFMM.

This is important!

A 4-pole 3.5mm splitter works. Depending on the distance from your computer/sound card port to your head, you might also want to get an extension cable since the Cloud II's cable is somewhat short without the USB dongle.

If you're interested, these are the ones I bought for when I am using 3.5mm:

Splitter

Extension cable

Yup, it should. And if it doesn't work for some reason, then you can still use the controller for mic input using the splitter cable, but you'll need it dangling out of the controller using one half of a y splitter like this guy:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B004SP0WAQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1526378639&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=headset+adapter&dpPl=1&dpID=41ifj0%2BHelL&ref=plSrch

Its the Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 (https://www.amazon.de/M5A78L-M-USB3-Mainboard-Sockel-Speicher/dp/B0054U7HIO), should be a pretty old one. I already tried to adjust things at the windows setting, didnt really worked for me. So its: single 4 pole -> two separat jacks -> motherboard jacks

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004EWG8WO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526389466&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=syba%2Busb%2Bsound%2Bcard&th=1&psc=1

What about this one, you think itd keep the mic. As well?

I’m not sure where this item can be shipped to but i just did a search on amazon and this returned in the results.

Replacement Velour Cushion Ear Pads earmuff earpads cup pillow cover for Kingston HyperX Cloud II KHX-HSCP-GM headphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XBVBS85/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ar-dAbQZCWFSH

I’m using this adapter and having no luck.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005E2Y0KK?psc=1

Try plugging it into a powered USB hub. This one would be fine:

AmazonBasics 4 Port USB 3.0 Hub with 5V/2.5A power adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQFGH80/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_d1uYAb7H9P593

Well, because the Realtek chips (mostly used) have built-in 3D Audio emulation in at least their drivers.
This cheap USB-Soundcard gives you only the plain Stereo, even if it mentions it can deliver 3D Audio.
Atmos Dolby is a proprietary function, which costs more to license than this little thing, no wonder that Atmos Dolby doesn't work properly.
I don't own a USB Soundcard, but I would give this a shot: https://www.amazon.com/ROCCAT-JUKE-Virtual-Soundcard-Headset/dp/B00UTMKCMK

You can just buy this https://www.amazon.ca/V-MODA-BoomPro-Microphone-Gaming-Communication/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ and use it instead of the supplied cable, basically it's a stereo cable with a boom mic mounted on it

Try a USB sound card. They are all the same price, each has slightly different features. This will get rid of the echo problem for sure.

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HX-USCCPSS-BK - ships with Cloud II, more basic, seems to work fine for me.

HXS-HSDG3 - ships with Revolver S, has presets, you configure the speakers as 7.1 speakers.

HX-USCCAMSS-BK - standalone unit, not sold with any other product. This presents 2 devices to windows, hyperx game (speakers), hyperx chat input, hyperx chat output. No presets.

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Or try this:

Syba external USB Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows, Mac, Linux Extra Audio Source with 3.5mm Audio Mic Jack C-Media Chipset

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MSS6CS/

this or any other CTIA-standard cable should work. keep in mind that the cloud 2's cable is not detachable, so you will have to cut the female end of the new cable, strip the wires, and solder them in.

I'm not sure what sort of quality you're looking for but I use this one for both my Blue Yeti and now the Quadcast. I've had no problems with it. Owned for over a year, it works as it should with an easy setup.


Amazon InnoGear Microphone Arm

This is the soundcard that I'm using, it came with my siberia v2 headset like 5 years ago, and was working with that headset since then.

Also working with my beyer dt770 with no problems.

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https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Siberia-Sound-Card-White/dp/B000WJ9K4G?th=1

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Maybe it has some problems with the higher impedance rating on the cloud alpha, but I don't thinks so since it work with the 250 ohm beyer.