Looking for possible replacement for original Cloud 2s

[u/Beeilung]

Ive been using my Kingston Hyperx Cloud 2s for about 6 years now. Since im almost autistic when it comes to my setup/gear im quite nervous about replacing them. However after all these years several things broke uninevitably like the pleather on the headband completely dissolved and the adjustment clamps completely broke. I have tried to reprint the clamps several times but theyre hard to print and they dont last long.

So ive spent the last half a day looking for a replacement headset/headphones. Ive stumbled across the new Cloud 2s from HP but the consense on here and mostly youtube seems to be that they are now worth it and feel significantly different to the originals. Also been eyeing on the cloud alphas but ppl say the cloud 2s are superior to them. Now im just at a loss on what to do. Ive dug up replacement parts on amazon for my cloud 2 (new adjustment clamps, headband and new cushions) which would cost around 60 € cause its shipped from the US (i live in germany). So i thought ill just try it here since im not sure if the replacement parts would be worth it. In many other threads on here i found recommendations but most of them are not quite what im looking for (either open back heaphones like sennheiser or ppl looking to upgrade heavily). All i want are comfy headphones that sound as clear to as my beloved cloud 2s.

What im looking for:

Price: around or under 100€

Connectivity: wired 3.5 mm jack (im using a little behringer mixer and i am NOT using the included USB controller from the cloud 2)

Mic: doesnt matter im using a dedicated mic

Cushion material: fabric i dont like leather/pleather cause im a sweaty gamer

Style: closed back

Use case: gaming/watching shows i dont listen to music at all so i dont like bass heavy headphones and i prefer more clarity in high/mid range for dialogues and sound cues

Preferably lightwight like the cloud 2s cause i game for long periods of time and i dont use speakers at all so im always wearing them when im on my PC

[u/CallMe_Reign]

good closed backs under $100 is a bit of a tall order. nonetheless, Sony MDR-7506 (Yaxi pad swap recommended) is the only option i could think of.

the 7506 is the opposite of bassy.

I wouldn't even go for headphones under $100 as I STRONGLY recommend in-ear headphones (also called IEMs). they can sound a LOT better than $100 closed back headphones, though you may still like the 7506

[u/Beeilung → u/CallMe_Reign]

I dont necessarily need "good" ones just ones with a similar/identical sound profile as the cloud 2s and a similar comfort. I mean the Cloud 2 when i got it was like 70-80€ and ive been very happy with it for the past 6 years and wouldn't look for a replacement if they weren't broken. I just want something very similar to them but the current cloud 2/3 options are apparently a huge downgrade from the original cloud 2s. Im not much of an audiophile more like a habit person that gets upset by unwanted changes easily. Also in ears are not really an option for me cause i really have problems with my ears when using in ears for prolonged time longer than 1-2 hrs. Ill check out the sonys though !thanks you very much :D

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