HyperX Cloud Orbit headset series promise audiophile quality

Posted on Tuesday, September 03 2019 @ 18:44 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
HyperX introduces the Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S, two new gaming headsets that promise audiophile quality. The company claims these are the cheapest headsets on the market with high-quality planar drivers, with pricing of $299.99 and $329.99, respectively. That's still quite a lot, but the company suggests they're almost as good as headsets costing thousands of dollars. The difference between the two headsets is that the Cloud Orbit S has 3D head tracking technology to offer pinpoint sound localization and accuracy. Furthermore, the headset also offers gesture control support.
HyperX®, a gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the release of HyperX Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S gaming headsets. Both headsets feature 100mm Audeze™ planar magnetic drivers and offer Waves Nx™ 3D audio. The premium Cloud Orbit S headset includes Waves Nxhead tracking technology to create a 3D audio experience while tracking head movements 1000 times a second. Gamers looking for affordable audiophile quality sound will find Cloud Orbit headsets deliver high resolution audio while gaming or listening to music. For audiophiles comparing similar headsets with planar drivers that typically cost thousands of dollars, Cloud Orbit is a premium headset that delivers audiophile quality audio at an attractive price under $300.

Both the Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S headsets utilize 100mm planar magnetic drivers and 3D audio technology to provide clear, realistic audio while creating an enhanced sound localization in a three-dimensional sound space. These Cloud Orbit headsets offer integrated audio controls located on the earcup to easily toggle features including HyperX custom-tuned 7.1 surround sound with a touch of a button. They also offer advanced audio customization1 to easily calibrate 3D audio settings to individual user measurements, customizable room ambience, and built-in preset EQ profiles.

“Our goal was to produce a headset that meets the standards of gamers and audiophiles alike,” said Marcus Hermann, senior business manager, HyperX. “The HyperX Cloud Orbit headsets focus on what gamers want – comfort, audio performance, build quality, and the ability to use them on multiple platforms.”

With 3D head tracking technology, the Cloud Orbit S tracks head position and movements 1000 times a second to pinpoint sound localization and accuracy. The headset also provides a gesture control feature that can be paired with the HyperX Orbit S software to map head gestures to equivalent keypresses on a keyboard. This functionality could be used as an alternative input method for gamers with limited mobility or used as an advantage by having additional head gesture inputs available.

The Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S headsets feature a detachable noise cancelling mic with flexible boom and built-in pop filter, three detachable cable options for multi-device compatibility, onboard audio and mic control for quick access to 3D audio settings, EQ profiles, and volume and mic control with audible indicators to check headset settings.

Availability
HyperX Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S are available for $299.99 MSRP and $329.99 MSRP through HyperX’s network of retail and e-tail outlets. Both products come with a one year warranty in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on HyperX Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S global availability, please visit the HyperX Orbit headset product page.
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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.



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