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product_id: 197868502
title: "HyperX Cloud Alpha S - PC Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Adjustable Bass, Dual Chamber Drivers, Chat Mixer, Breathable Leatherette, Memory Foam, and Noise Cancelling Microphone – Blackout"
brand: "hyperx"
price: "R137"
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# 7.1 Surround Sound Adjustable Bass Sliders Durable Aluminum Frame HyperX Cloud Alpha S - PC Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Adjustable Bass, Dual Chamber Drivers, Chat Mixer, Breathable Leatherette, Memory Foam, and Noise Cancelling Microphone – Blackout

**Brand:** hyperx
**Price:** R137
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎮 Level up your audio game with HyperX Cloud Alpha S — hear every detail, feel every moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HyperX Cloud Alpha S - PC Gaming Headset, 7.1 Surround Sound, Adjustable Bass, Dual Chamber Drivers, Chat Mixer, Breathable Leatherette, Memory Foam, and Noise Cancelling Microphone – Blackout by hyperx
- **How much does it cost?** R137 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- hyperx enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hyperx brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Advanced Audio Mixer:** Seamlessly balance game and chat audio with intuitive USB control—never miss a callout.
- • **Dual Chamber Drivers:** Revolutionary design reduces distortion for crystal-clear highs and deep lows.
- • **Signature HyperX Comfort:** Memory foam cushions wrapped in breathable leatherette keep you gaming marathon-ready.
- • **Personalized Bass Control:** On-ear sliders let you dial your bass from subtle to earth-shaking without missing a beat.
- • **Immersive 7.1 Surround Sound:** Custom-tuned virtual surround for pinpoint audio clarity and total game immersion.

## Overview

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S is a premium wired gaming headset featuring custom-tuned virtual 7.1 surround sound, adjustable bass sliders, and innovative dual chamber drivers that deliver distortion-free audio. Designed for extended comfort with breathable memory foam and leatherette ear cushions, it includes a durable aluminum frame and an advanced USB audio control box for game/chat balance and mic controls. Its detachable noise-cancelling microphone and braided cable ensure longevity and versatility, making it a top choice for immersive PC and console gaming experiences.

## Description

The HyperX Cloud Alpha S keeps the best parts of the original, groundbreaking Cloud Alpha, but with additional enhancements and features. Cloud Alpha S features custom-tuned HyperX virtual 7.1 surround sound delivered through its advanced USB audio control box. Bass adjustment sliders have been added to the ear cups so you can fine-tune the bass level of your audio. You can adjust the audio volume, mic volume, mute the mic, and activate 7.1 and now even adjust the game audio/chat balance on the audio control box. The Cloud Alpha S still features the revolutionary dual-chamber driver system which reduces distortion and provides clearer sound, as well as the signature HyperX comfort afforded by the memory foam ear cushions and extra breathable leatherette. Virtual 7.1 surround sound effect output as a 2 channel stereo signal to be used with stereo headphones.

Review: Without Question, the Best Gaming Headset at this Price Range - These have been my go-to headphones for gaming and even for more general uses for over 2 years now. There were no compromises made with the making of these headphones, from the sound quality to the construction of the headphones themselves. These manage to be some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, no modifications necessary. The cord that connects from the headphones to the dongle is a bit shorter than I'd like, but the length of the USB dongle is plenty long enough to make up for it. It's notable that these headphones also have a detachable (albeit custom) cable. If a cable goes bad you can simply get a replacement and these would effectively last forever. The sound by default is very flat for those who are looking for flat headphones. If you're not though, the bass sliders on the ears can be cranked up to boost the bass to the perfect desired amount. I use them maxed out all the time and it gives the perfect amount, even sounds good just for music. The surround sound button on the dongle distorts the sound a little, but that's to be expected. It provides a more immersive experience in gaming, and you can just as easily disable it as you can enable it when you're done. The dongle also allowed for the user to balance and and gamechat audio, so you can hear people in gamechat more clearly if you need. The gamechat audio is also at a lower frequency, sort of like radio quality, to allow for voices to be clearer. This is optional too, so if you want people to sound crisp and standard, you can set the gamechat to play through the standard game audio. No fancy drivers or programs necessary for any of this either, there's an optional HyperX app you can install on Windows, but it just makes it easier to identify the sound levels between the game and gamechat volume slider. If these headphones have any weakness, it would probably be the microphone. It's rather quiet and not the best quality, even with the large pop filter on it. Mic quality is better when the headphones are connected to the computer directly through analog, but the USB connection makes the mic quality a little more muffled. If you don't need the microphone though, you can detach it, which I have done and gets it completely out of the way. These headphones are in summation some of the best I've ever used as a complete package. They're durable, comfortable, sound great, and work great for gaming and even some light amounts of music listening and any other media consumption. For around $80 they do everything you could ask for.
Review: Great quality, immersive sound, makes music amazing - So far this headset is a massive improvement over anything I’ve had thus far. I read a lot of reviews complaining about the quality of the surround sound, however, I don’t understand why, because I think the surround sound brings MASSIVE clarity, quality and scope to music, gameplay, etc. I had it on stereo initially when I first got it and it almost sounded too soft, however, upon simply pressing the surround sound button, the orchestra music I was listening to in a game I was playing was instantly amplified and I could hear parts of the music I didn’t even know was there originally alongside almost feeling like I was listening either in person, or to a studio quality sound track. To put it clearly, I would recommend to ONLY use these headphones with surround sound. The complaints I read about “tin” sounding audio I don’t understand because after testing this on multiple games, different kinds of music (my God does deep bass sound good with surround sound on), and videos, I’ve noticed nothing of the sort, and on all occasions, the surround sound audio sounded better than the stereo audio by miles. There’s a software that goes along with this, Ngenuity, that allows you to set different profiles, but after using the auto optimize function, I could detect no difference between that and the stock surround audio, so I don’t use this, only for firmware updates if anything. I should add that the directionality of sound is enhanced with surround sound on, however I would say it serves best to amplify the gravity of music and sounds in a game more than anything. Comfort is pretty good for these considering I have a huge head, can wear it for hours with only slight discomfort, however, i should add I never had issues with the comfort of my old cheaper pair anyways. Noice cancellation with the leather pads is great, and blocks out pretty much any sound, and I never feel my ears sweating, so breath ability is good despite that. There’s really no reason to use the cloth pads in my opinion. Build quality is also great and nothing feels cheap or breakable. All in all, I love these things and the surround sound that goes along with them. It really amplifies the immersion to games and music. I had a HyperX keyboard already that I love, part of why I was curious about their headphones, and I can safely say that Kingston continues to impress.

## Features

- Custom-tuned HyperX 7.1 Surround Sound
- Bass adjustment sliders
- HyperX dual chamber drivers
- Game and chat balance
- Signature HyperX comfort
- Durable aluminum frame
- Advanced audio control mixer
- Detachable noise cancellation mic and braided cable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B081D8TPZZ |
| Additional Features | Dual Chamber Drivers, Noise Cancellation |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Gaming |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #23,691 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #578 in PC Game Headsets #1,311 in PlayStation 4 Accessories #2,990 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand | HyperX |
| Brand Name | HyperX |
| Built-In Media | 3.5mm jack to 3.5mm jack, Headphone, Removable Mic, USB Audio Control Box |
| Cable Features | Detachable |
| Carrying Case Material | Faux Leather |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | PC\nPS5\nPS4 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Control Type | Volume Control |
| Controller Type | Various (PC, PS5, PS4) |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 14,359 Reviews |
| Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Over Ear |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum, Faux Leather |
| External Testing Certification | Não Aplicavel |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Frequency Range | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00196188048092, 00740617295672 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | Over Ear |
| Impedance | 65 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item Type Name | HyperX Cloud Alpha S |
| Item Weight | 374 Grams |
| Manufacturer | HP Inc. |
| Model Name | Cloud Alpha S |
| Model Number | HX-HSCAS-BK/WW |
| Noise Control | Active Noise Cancellation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Personal |
| Style Name | Wired |
| Theme | Video Game |
| UPC | 196188048092 740617295672 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Wireless Technology | Wired |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** HyperX
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** Over Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Headphones Jack:** 3.5 mm Jack

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this headset only stereo?**
A: Hey ImJustMagik,Yes, the Cloud Alpha is stereo, but I highly recommend that you try pairing the USB Dolby 7.1 Adapter (from: http://hyperx.gg/cloudaccessories) with it for USB connectivity and Virtual Surround Sound for an amazing audio experience. Thank you!- Chris @HyperX

**Q: should i get these or the cloud 2?**
A: Get the Alpha S for PC, and if you are playing on PS4 get the Alpha S as it comes with 7.1 surround sound via USB. If you're playing on Xbox One then honestly the Alpha S or the Cloud 2 are amazing (but purchase a turtle beach Ear Force audio controller that fits on your controller so you will no longer worry about having to buy an amp for Xbox as you can use them for any headset and they will sound great. AND gives you the power to mute your mic, turn superhuman hearing on or off, bass boost on or off, and volume up or down on in game sounds as well as party chat volume (for when you have that one annoying friend breathing in his mic or sneezes and forgets to mute it and you go deaf, or for the squeaker that won't stop singing his bad taste in music. You'll thank me later, so will your ear drums)

**Q: How long is the cable?**
A: Hi DeadLili,
The Cloud Alpha's detachable cable is 4.25 feet long and its extension cable is 6.5 feet long. Thanks!
- Chris @HyperX

**Q: Does cloud alpha has same size earpads as old scool hyperX ones?**
A: Hi Hay Wang Jo!The Cloud Alpha ear cups are designed to be slightly expanded than those of Cloud II and will not fit older Cloud models' ear pads. Thank you!- Chris @HyperX

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Without Question, the Best Gaming Headset at this Price Range
*by R***H on October 27, 2023*

These have been my go-to headphones for gaming and even for more general uses for over 2 years now. There were no compromises made with the making of these headphones, from the sound quality to the construction of the headphones themselves. These manage to be some of the most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, no modifications necessary. The cord that connects from the headphones to the dongle is a bit shorter than I'd like, but the length of the USB dongle is plenty long enough to make up for it. It's notable that these headphones also have a detachable (albeit custom) cable. If a cable goes bad you can simply get a replacement and these would effectively last forever. The sound by default is very flat for those who are looking for flat headphones. If you're not though, the bass sliders on the ears can be cranked up to boost the bass to the perfect desired amount. I use them maxed out all the time and it gives the perfect amount, even sounds good just for music. The surround sound button on the dongle distorts the sound a little, but that's to be expected. It provides a more immersive experience in gaming, and you can just as easily disable it as you can enable it when you're done. The dongle also allowed for the user to balance and and gamechat audio, so you can hear people in gamechat more clearly if you need. The gamechat audio is also at a lower frequency, sort of like radio quality, to allow for voices to be clearer. This is optional too, so if you want people to sound crisp and standard, you can set the gamechat to play through the standard game audio. No fancy drivers or programs necessary for any of this either, there's an optional HyperX app you can install on Windows, but it just makes it easier to identify the sound levels between the game and gamechat volume slider. If these headphones have any weakness, it would probably be the microphone. It's rather quiet and not the best quality, even with the large pop filter on it. Mic quality is better when the headphones are connected to the computer directly through analog, but the USB connection makes the mic quality a little more muffled. If you don't need the microphone though, you can detach it, which I have done and gets it completely out of the way. These headphones are in summation some of the best I've ever used as a complete package. They're durable, comfortable, sound great, and work great for gaming and even some light amounts of music listening and any other media consumption. For around $80 they do everything you could ask for.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality, immersive sound, makes music amazing
*by J***W on August 18, 2020*

So far this headset is a massive improvement over anything I’ve had thus far. I read a lot of reviews complaining about the quality of the surround sound, however, I don’t understand why, because I think the surround sound brings MASSIVE clarity, quality and scope to music, gameplay, etc. I had it on stereo initially when I first got it and it almost sounded too soft, however, upon simply pressing the surround sound button, the orchestra music I was listening to in a game I was playing was instantly amplified and I could hear parts of the music I didn’t even know was there originally alongside almost feeling like I was listening either in person, or to a studio quality sound track. To put it clearly, I would recommend to ONLY use these headphones with surround sound. The complaints I read about “tin” sounding audio I don’t understand because after testing this on multiple games, different kinds of music (my God does deep bass sound good with surround sound on), and videos, I’ve noticed nothing of the sort, and on all occasions, the surround sound audio sounded better than the stereo audio by miles. There’s a software that goes along with this, Ngenuity, that allows you to set different profiles, but after using the auto optimize function, I could detect no difference between that and the stock surround audio, so I don’t use this, only for firmware updates if anything. I should add that the directionality of sound is enhanced with surround sound on, however I would say it serves best to amplify the gravity of music and sounds in a game more than anything. Comfort is pretty good for these considering I have a huge head, can wear it for hours with only slight discomfort, however, i should add I never had issues with the comfort of my old cheaper pair anyways. Noice cancellation with the leather pads is great, and blocks out pretty much any sound, and I never feel my ears sweating, so breath ability is good despite that. There’s really no reason to use the cloth pads in my opinion. Build quality is also great and nothing feels cheap or breakable. All in all, I love these things and the surround sound that goes along with them. It really amplifies the immersion to games and music. I had a HyperX keyboard already that I love, part of why I was curious about their headphones, and I can safely say that Kingston continues to impress.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall a good headset.
*by C***O on June 7, 2022*

I switched from an old HyperX cloud alpha to the alpha S, and with both headsets it took about 2 hours for the bass to sound right. but after those 2 hours, it sounded great! if you plan to use the cloth ear pads, don't expect much noice cancellation, but with the leather ones, the cancellation is very good. A couple things to note, 1: this headset already comes with surround sound without the attachment, the surround sound is just better quality with it. 2: I play on xbox with this headset, so I don't use the attachment except for when I'm on pc. if any xbox users are wondering, you can use this headset with an xbox controller, but only without the attachment. I don't recommend this to console players unless they have a controller with a mute button on it already ( which I do). if you do have a mute button, then its great. if you do play on xbox, I recommend buying a cord from the HyperX cloud Alpha ( not the S) because that has a mute button with it, and it works just as well, and it also has a volume slider. Bass sliders are very useful for games like Fortnite and Call Of Duty, when you need to hear footsteps. Mic quality is good, similar to the Cloud Alpha but a bit improved. Comfort is great, feels just like the original Cloud alpha but the ear pads are a bit bigger, so its a little more comfortable. As I said before, the headset needs about 2 hours for the speakers to "break in". so if you are worried that they sound bad at first, that won't be for long Overall a very good headset from HyperX. for PC players: great. for xbox players: good. for Playstation players: great.

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