HyperX HX-HSCOS-GM/WW Cloud Orbit S - Waves Nx 3D Audio Gaming Headset with Waves Nx head tracking technology , black

I thought that I would write a review for this product as I was very impressed. I (like most of us) am isolating currently and I thought I would treat myself to a new gaming headset to better enjoy the experience (and not annoy the other half - which is equally if not more important). The Hyper-X Cloud Orbit S... or Audeze Mobius with branding, was... NOT this headset. I originally bought a SteelSeries Arctis Pro + Game DAC... however I can categorically confirm that this headset is plagued by a bug which causes it to randomly disappear from your devices when not in use (making you have to unplug and re-connect the headset); I reached out to the good folks at SteelSeries and they said this is a known issue (and has been since last year). Anyway - I digress; after returning the SteelSeries, I took a plunge on this (HyperX Cloud Orbit S), a considerably more expensive headset... and I am glad that I did. I actually did the research and bought it... before realising it was a re-branded Audeze Mobius... which caused a bit of panic as HyperX is a part Kingston and Audeze is well... Audeze. But in the end, I am glad that I actually got the HyperX one and I will cover why later.Reviewing the headset itself; I would cover the sound as exceptional for a gaming headset of it's price. I like expensive earphones and this hasn't got anything on them... having said that they are not gaming headsets, a lot of them are open back and none have a microphone or USB connectivity. This does what it is designed for and it does it really well. I think the sound signature is tight, it has a decent amount of bass (I have never been a bass-head) and it is not too bright (I personally hate a lot of unnecessary highs everywhere). The detail is good (it makes the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + DAC sound like a late-night purchase £4 pair of "off-license headphones").If we look at design, there are things which could be improved on; I would not use this headset if you want to change settings 700 times in a live competition scenario - the buttons are largely small and not massively quick-use friendly. On the flip-side, it is comfortable; I have a large head and some headsets are either too tight due to clamping force or in the instance of the SteelSeries the damn headband was too small even on max setting. This WAS quite tight initially but then I saw online reviews which said just stretch the band out by opening it up with your hands (carefully) - I did this and it is now fine. The headband height adjust is also more than ample for even my big head so I would assume most folks would have no issues although if you have a particularly wide head, you may be in trouble with the clamp forces. The microphone is annoying... you either plug it in... or you don't; you can bend it away from you but it typically lives in your field of view (this is a far cry from the SteelSeries Arctis which has its mike either in or pulled out of the headset itself... which is FANTASTIC). Lastly the pads are leather (or letherette but they feel like proper leather either way and they are soft, plush and comfortable. I must say I actually preferred the more "airy" pads on the SteelSeries but the HyperX/Audeze still does well. Another benefit is the pads are VERY easily interchangeable, they basically clip off/on complete with plastic mount points so no having to thread leather over plastic ridges etc; HyperX doesn't tell you this but the Audeze Mobius pads fit (I have bought the gel/cooling for the Audeze Mobius pads and am currently using them on the HyperX now. Lastly, I would say that the headset is on the mid-heavy side... if you are expecting to throw the term "featherlight" about... you need to shop elsewhere; I have no issues with it at all but I don't have any neck/back issues etc.So considering the HyperX Cloud Orbit S is essentially a re-badged Audeze Mobius... why did I say I prefer the HyperX? In a nutshell it's the service... Before I officially confirmed that the Audeze pads fit, I reached out to HyperX to ask where I can buy replacement pads for the headset, to their credit they replied and said you cannot yet (note the Audeze pads fit so its fine) but that they will send me out a set free of charge... that was it - I was impressed. On the flip-side, I wanted some bits from Audeze, who ship from the US; I wanted a replacement mic at $15... the postage was $52... I asked if they can just pop it in an envelope and send it via normal letter post and I received the reply that so much was being lost in normal mail that they only offer the $52 courier service... but note this is not to protect the consumer nor are they subsidising these costs. Anyway the features and drivers are identical on the headsets - even the software for the HyperX has Audeze branding in it. The main difference (for those who are interested) is that the Audeze Mobius HAS bluetooth connectivity - the HyperX does NOT. I don't care about this as I don't tend to use wireless headsets and a lot of the functionality is USB-only anyway, however if you absolutely must have a wireless headset then the Audeze Mobius is the way forward for you. On the flip-side, if you do want to use the Mobius/HyperX with your Android phone (and I wouldn't as its bulky for outside use, but that's personal preference), I CAN confirm that simply plugging it into my Galaxy S20 USB-C port, it just works... and even the virtual surround and head tracking (see -S model) still work so that's useful.Overall, I would say that if you are prepared to spend £300 on a gaming headset... you will be hard pressed to find one with better sound than the HyperX Cloud Orbit S/Audeze Mobius, that is not to say you cannot buy better sounding headphones for £300 or around that mark... but if you want an actual gaming headset, the drivers in the HyperX/Mobius will take you to a whole new place which stands resolutely above whatever dynamic drivers 99% of the competition use.Lastly - as you are already considering spending close to £300 on a gaming headset if you are reading this review, I would suggest that you DO go for the -S (head tracking) version... the price difference (currently) is nominal in relation to the overall price... and it may be a gimmick (not denying that at all) but it is FUN, I have been using it for over a week now, even when listening to music and I have yet to disable it. If, on the other hand, you are going for the Audeze Mobius, then I believe that has this feature as default (there is no version without it) so you do not have to choose.

I have had 2 pairs of these headsets, both the s and non s versions, and both had the same issues, all in the right ear cup only. The issues consists of; popping noises, quieter sound, less detail and crazy condensation on the membrane of the driver.I have contacted the Reddit team, to which they have responded to confirm the audio imbalance, and that there is a temperature difference of up to 10°F causing the condensation. They tested with their own models so this shows that the issues are apparent with all models.Other than these major issues, the left ear cup sounds amazing and the headphones get really comfortable after breaking in the memory foam.However the headphones sometimes made my head ache where the headset rested after 3-5 hours of usage and my ears would get uncomfortably warm, unlike my HyperX cloud 2 headset. The braided cable makes a lot of cable noise when rubbing against clothes, minor thing but can get on your nerves. Waves NX is a cool thing but didn't immerse me well with the audio imbalance. And the mic is... Okay.Overall, not worth paying for our putting you with the issues for one ear of pure quality.If you are looking for an audiophile headset, I would recommend to buy a separate audiophile headset and either a desk mic or a mod mic, as that is what I have done and an loving it.

This headset was outstanding, I actually bought from here and my set was D.O.A.however the seller was awesome, I got another. The only criticism is I felt the set didn't quite go loud enough, however my son is happy with it.I say in my title 'be prepared' I say this because once you've experienced the outstanding clarity planar headsets offer there is absolutely no way you can go back, hence why my son now owns them, I had to and will now always have to buy planar headsets music is mind blowing, now I have a set that has that extra few notches of volume and I'll never look back, my love for music has blasted back into my life after a long absence, buy em at your own risk.PS excellent for gaming too 😁

Got this headset 2 years ago.The Good:The sound quality is very good, the surround sound works very well and great for a gaming headset to hear footsteps and all that jazz.The bad:Headset has broken after 2 years.... great... for the price I would expect it to last longer than that. Before the headset broke the headset cup material flaked off which is totally poor quality.Not great for prolonged periods, you will find yourself wanting a break from the headset after an hour.