First off, I have been using Sony’s MDR XB950BT for the last 4 years. My ears are big and there are only a handful of headphones which are big enough to engulf my ears completely(i.e. Truly “Over-Ear”). This is one of those headphones. Each of the earcups measure ~7cm in height and ~5cm in width. I am using it for the past two weeks. Here is :):’s review.
1) The earcups measure ~7cm by ~5cm. These are big enough to completely seal my ears from the outside world
without having my earlobes folded or anything as such. I can wear them for 3-4 hrs at a stretch without feeling any
discomfort. The cushions could have been thicker but these ones get the job too.
2) The padding on the headband is soft and broad. These headphones are lightweight and the broad headband make
them even more comfortable.
3) The microphone is not fixed and can be moved up and down and be bent as needed. When it is folded up, a click is
heard and the microphone is switched off automatically. When you pull it down, another click is heard and the
microphone is activated again. Small but really handy and intuitive feature.
4) Not the best quality microphone, but it is good enough for online voice chats when playing. If the fan is turned on in
my room, a constant buzzing can be heard. Discord and Teamspeak does a good job in removing the buzz though.
5) Analogue volume slider similar to the brightness slider on your phone. Feels cheap with no resistance at all. But it is
a really intuitive feature that should be present in all headphones.
6) Sound quality is crisp. I have played Rainbow Six Siege with these headphones. Since the game relies heavily on
directional audio, I can say that you can clearly point out the exact direction and even distance from which the
sound is coming. Caviera and Nokk doesn’t scare me anymore! Music reproduction is good in these but Sony’s
headphones does a way better job in music reproduction (It is my personal opinion.
7) It comes with a non detachable single 3.5mm cable for use in phones/consoles and a splitter for use in Desktop PCs.
The cables are really long.
8) It is not portable at all. Laying it flat on the desk, it measures ~25cm from left to right and ~20cm from top to
bottom. These are meant to sit on your desk and not be carried around. These headphones DO NOT fold at all.
Overall, Switching from wireless to wired was a breeze thanks to the intuitive features which are really easy to get used to. Except for the non detachable cable hanging from the left earcup, it is really good for gaming and voice chats. I will always prefer this when playing, over my ₹12,000 Sony Headphones.
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| Brand | HyperX |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | HP Inc, HP Inc |
| Series | HyperX Cloud Stinger |
| Colour | Black |
| Form Factor | Over Ear |
| Item Height | 18 Centimeters |
| Item Width | 17.3 Centimeters |
| Product Dimensions | 8.1 x 17.3 x 18 cm; 275 Grams |
| Item model number | HX-HSCS-BK/AS |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Included Components | HyperX Cloud Stinger Core for PC with in-line Audio Control (HX-HSCSC2-BK/WW) |
| Manufacturer | HP Inc |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Imported By | Salecha Electronics INC, Vasai, Maharshtra - 421244 |
| Item Weight | 275 g |
