HyperX Cloud Stinger S offers virtual 7.1 for $59.99

Kingston's gaming division reveals the Cloud Stinger S, this is a new $59.99 gaming headset with virtual 7.1 surround sound. It's immediately available via the HyperX webshop.

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the release of the HyperX Cloud Stinger™ S gaming headset + 7.1. The new Cloud Stinger S gaming headset features virtual 7.1 surround sound1 via NGENUITY software with 50mm directional drivers for an immersive audio experience.

The HyperX Cloud Stinger S weighs just 275 grams and is built with 90-degree rotating ear cups to provide hours of comfort for PC gaming. The lightweight headset utilizes virtual 7.1 surround sound to provide a more immersive in-game audio experience. The headset’s 50mm directional drivers position sound directly into the ear, delivering high-quality sound with pinpoint audio precision.

“The HyperX Cloud Stinger S headset rounds out the award-winning line of Cloud Stinger offerings adding virtual 7.1 surround sound for the ultimate combination of features,” said Nate Almond, audio business manager, HyperX. “The Cloud Stinger family of products was designed to offer users great sound and comfort and the best overall value.”

HyperX Cloud Stinger S features signature HyperX comfort with plush memory foam and a soft leatherette. The headset also offers a convenient set of features, including a swivel-to-mute microphone, adjustable steel sliders for long-lasting durability, and volume controls on the headset. The Cloud Stinger S gaming headset’s built-in passive noise cancellation microphone is certified by TeamSpeak™ and Discord for seamless chat compatibility.

HyperX Cloud Stinger S Gaming Headset specifications:
Part Number
HHSS1S-AA-BK/G

Headphone
Driver: Dynamic, 50mm with neodymium magnets
Type: Circumaural, Closed back
Frequency response: 18Hz-23kHz
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sound pressure level: 95.5dBSPL/mW at 1kHz
T.H.D.: Equal than or under 2%
Weight: 275g
Cable length: 2.5m
Connection type: 3.5mm plug (4 pole)

Microphone
Element: Electret condenser microphone
Polar pattern: Uni-directional, Noise-cancelling
Frequency response: 50Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity: -40dBV (1V/Pa at 1kHz)

USB Adapter
Weight: 12g
Cable length: 0.15m

1. Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect is output as a 2-channel stereo signal to be used with stereo headphones.