CONCLUSION

   We used the HyperX CLOUD Revolver S Pro Gaming Headset for a total of 10 days not only with PC games (although that was what we used for probably 90% of the time) but also with movies and FLAC audio to see how it would perform when fed different material. First of all we need to point out that the CLOUD Revolver S is one of the most comfortable headsets to ever pass from our lab (if not for its size we'd probably forget we were wearing it even after 2-3 hours of gaming) not only in terms of samples but also headsets which we've bought ourselves. This of course is largely thanks to three obvious things its weight, the suspension mechanism of the headband and the large and thick earpads. Moving to audio quality the CLOUD Revolver S produces very good mids and highs with sufficient bass levels which are actually better if you don't use the USB sound card at all. When using the USB sound card 7.1 surround sound (3D positioning audio) may not offer something we haven't "heard" in the past by other headsets (it's good but nothing to get excited over) but we never did expect anything more. Build quality is also very good, we've seen better a few times in the past but not from a pure gaming headset so HyperX scores quite high in this area too. My sole problem with the CLOUD Revolver S is with its detachable microphone. It's not because it doesn't work well cause it does (and better compared to most) but because of the rubber material since many times in the past I’ve seen pieces dressed in the same material wear out extremely fast (they also become sticky). Of course this may never happen and i may be over reacting but if i was using the headset on a daily basis I’d make certain that the microphone was stored somewhere away from dust just to be on the safe side.

   So how deep do you need to put your hand in your pocket in order to get the new CLOUD Revolver S Pro Gaming Headset by HyperX? With a current price tag set at USD149.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 153Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) this unfortunately is the single serious drawback of the CLOUD Revolver S since we all feel that HyperX should had done a slightly better job. You are of course getting one of the best 7.1 virtual surround sound gaming headsets available in the market today but the truth of the matter is that there are equally good models available from other manufacturers and with lower price tags attached to them. Still at the end of the day there are many things that matter to people aside audio quality such as build quality, available features and design and since the HyperX CLOUD Revolver S Pro Gaming Headset doesn’t fail in any of them it gets our Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Extremely Comfortable (Extra Large Earpads / Suspension Design)
- Very Good Mids & Highs
- Good Bass Levels
- Detachable Microphone (Easier To Replace)
- 3.5mm & USB Sound Card Use
- 3 Available EQ Presets

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- 7.1 Dolby surround Sound Doesn't "Excite"