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Xbox One Headset Recommendation
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CalamityPixel
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Why would you where an xbox one on as a headset on your head?
ElfArmy177
Member
Hyper x cloud. End thread. No you don't need 5.1 headphones. Hyper x cloud. You're welcome
Never heard of these. Can you use the Hyper's chat/volume box like you would the xbox's chat/volume box that's hooked up to the controller?
fluffydelusions
Member
Hyperx cloud 2
ElfArmy177
Member
The ones I got, which are the hyper x core just use the Xbox settings to adjust volume ect. They make hyper x cloud 2 that have the volume on the cord (I think)
Yup. You're right. Been looking at getting another pair of headsets. Looking at the XO sevens again but will do my research on these.
Do you need an adapter?
NeOak
Member
Cool. Description says stereo adapter required for xboxPlug into the controller
How would the Astro mixamp work with these?
Aztechnology
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Goose_Se7en
Banned
If you're willing to spend $60 more get the Steelseries Siberia 800 solid build and quality with solid sound quality. The bass lacks a little but but as someone who owns a PS4 and Xbox One these cans are the best.
It includes 2 sets of batteries which you can swap and charge in the transmitter it also includes. Anecdotally the batteries last 15-18 hours for me. I bought a switcher separately so I can switch from PS4/Xbox One/TV via optical out.
I use them everyday, I watch Netflix, play games, watch TV and listen to Spotify with them. For someone who lives in a small apartment and can't really have a sound system and enjoy it fully, these cans are just the best.
It includes 2 sets of batteries which you can swap and charge in the transmitter it also includes. Anecdotally the batteries last 15-18 hours for me. I bought a switcher separately so I can switch from PS4/Xbox One/TV via optical out.
I use them everyday, I watch Netflix, play games, watch TV and listen to Spotify with them. For someone who lives in a small apartment and can't really have a sound system and enjoy it fully, these cans are just the best.
NeOak
Member
Yes, it will work.
I would like to know this as well.
NeOak
Member
Doesn't matter, since the most you will get is 5.1. You need HDMI for 7.1 and no one has released a Dolby HD decoder to Dolby Headphone.
Can both of them enjoy a boost from this Dolby Atmos thing?
guitarguy316
Member
Did you mod it to add these Mics? Aren't the plug sizes different?
Ecto311
Member
I have tested a ton of them and even the HD598 Sennheiser ones and I like the HyperX Cloud, Cloud 2, CloudX headphones more than anything else. The HD598 are good but the hyperx being an all in one fix with good sound, good mic and easy to use is hard to beat for me. Plus the HyperX have more bass that you can feel vs the HD598 being more accurate and open. Amazon warehouse deals had the CloudX for $55 with like new condition.
As far as I can tell all the clouds are the same, maybe a difference in the cloud to cloud 2 but nothing crazy aside from the 7.1 USB adapter. Got the Astro a10 recently to test and my daughter loves them but I don't like the sound as much. Feels like the mid range is muffled. The mic on the A10 is fantastic though.
Also try the windows sonic or Dolby Atmos in the settings on Xbox one. It made a big difference to me and it's still handled by the controller. No goofy mix amps or optical adapters needed for it.
You plug the mic and the headphones into a Y splitter that feeds them down the right TRRS plug config. They are $10 on average and it combines them to plug into the one plug on the Xbox controller.
As far as I can tell all the clouds are the same, maybe a difference in the cloud to cloud 2 but nothing crazy aside from the 7.1 USB adapter. Got the Astro a10 recently to test and my daughter loves them but I don't like the sound as much. Feels like the mid range is muffled. The mic on the A10 is fantastic though.
Also try the windows sonic or Dolby Atmos in the settings on Xbox one. It made a big difference to me and it's still handled by the controller. No goofy mix amps or optical adapters needed for it.
You plug the mic and the headphones into a Y splitter that feeds them down the right TRRS plug config. They are $10 on average and it combines them to plug into the one plug on the Xbox controller.
HawksWinStanley
Member
Here's your winner. Love this headset.
QuantumSquid
Member
HyperX Cloud. It is well-constructed, sounds great, and comes with an adapter so you can use it with your Xbox controller (provided it has a headphone jack). All for well under $100.
There are newer models of the Cloud available such as the Cloud II and the Cloud Revolver but I think the original Cloud is still the best bang for your buck.
There are newer models of the Cloud available such as the Cloud II and the Cloud Revolver but I think the original Cloud is still the best bang for your buck.
OdysseusVA
Banned
HyperX Revolver S is the newer hotness
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9RM9N3/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or buy any decent pair of headphones with a detachable 3.5mm cable and the Vmoda BoomPro
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9RM9N3/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Or buy any decent pair of headphones with a detachable 3.5mm cable and the Vmoda BoomPro
I use an Astro Mixamp with Fidelio X2s and it sounds wonderful. Since that would be above 200 dollars, I would recommend an Astro Mixamp and Phillips SHP 9500 , which I used before I got the new headphones. It's still a great sounding setup.
I like it this route because plugging a headset into a controller just isn't loud enough for me, but you'd have to deal with a cable running from you to the console.
edit: Oh, you'd have to get one of those Vmoda mic cable things too, and I wanted to say that the SHP 9500 are really, really freaking comfortable.
I like it this route because plugging a headset into a controller just isn't loud enough for me, but you'd have to deal with a cable running from you to the console.
edit: Oh, you'd have to get one of those Vmoda mic cable things too, and I wanted to say that the SHP 9500 are really, really freaking comfortable.
Ecto311
Member
New but no reviews I could find would take them over the clouds. The metal on top makes a lot of noise when you shift around in them plus the price being higher makes them harder to recommend.
Aztechnology
Member
For the Antlion Mid mic, this is the solution, for the Vmoda, you can just plug that into the headphones as they have a removable 3.5mm audio cable.
looks like this
It's been amazing as most my headphones/headsets that go out are due to eventual kinks in the cabling, or sheering. If that happens with the audio technica's I can simply replace the cord.
guitarguy316
Member
You sure? Thought they have a proprietary plug size, not 3.5mm
Hugh Swank
Member
Coming soon from LucidSound. I'm going to pick up a pair when they release.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JSYH33/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.lucidsound.com/headsets/ls35x.html
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071JSYH33/?tag=neogaf0e-20
https://www.lucidsound.com/headsets/ls35x.html
7.1? ...I assume for that price?
RowdyReverb
Member
Good choice. Also get the Dolby Headphones app for virtual surround sound. It works really well and sends the audio through your controller jack
RowdyReverb
Member
Can't speak for the Revolver, but I love my Cloud II set
Ecto311
Member
Amazon shows 7.1 with sonic or atmos - well both of those use stereo to fake it so I doubt there are 7 small speakers in them.
Aztechnology
Member
You're right. It's not propreitaty but the plug into the cans on both Audio Technica and Sennheiser is 2.5mm. you can get an adapter though. I just use the Antlion with the magnetic clip for the boom mic on the side of my Audio Technica's into an adapter like this.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IM36VU0/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Colbert
Banned
Had those headphones. I did not like them. Even the Xbox Stereo Headset felt better than them (comfort, not audio capabilities). Sold them after 3 months.
The only complaint I've seen around the internets about those headsets is that they aren't comfortable. Especially for people with large heads.
Drillary Clinton
Banned
This man tells the truth
Samurai Penguin
Member
Been looking for a new set of Headphones.
I have a pair of Razer Chimaera (Wireless) and they are shit. They are tight on the head and not comfortable at all. And I hate the cloth padding.
I think I might sell them and go the HyperX Cloud 2.
I have a pair of Razer Chimaera (Wireless) and they are shit. They are tight on the head and not comfortable at all. And I hate the cloth padding.
I think I might sell them and go the HyperX Cloud 2.
Colbert
Banned
Don't knoe if I have a large head but yes they were not comfortable especially when using for a longer gaming session. It was more about the pressure and the coverage of my ears than having problems with the size of the headset.
What do you suggest?
Chase Lebowski
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Sennheiser HD 598 + Modmic