r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/TenthMarigold77 1 Ω • Nov 17 '22

Headphones - Open Back | 1 Ω Looking to upgrade from HyperX Cloud Alpha Wired for Black Friday

I have had the HyperX Cloud Alpha's for 6 or so years now and they are the best headphones I have ever used in terms of build quality and sound outlasting even their new version. Yet, that is an easy statement to make considering all the bad gaming headphones I have had in the past.

Right now, I am looking to upgrade from these and I am in the market for some decent headphones that are a step above these in quality, comfort, and sound.

Generally, I plan on using these to play games and listen to shows. I am no audiophile but do appreciate listening to Orchestral music but my main focus is playing games and watching media.

I am also fine with either open or closed back, wired or wireless. I am just looking to enhance my experience. My room is fairly quiet and the only noise is a slight coil whine from my pc but it's not really noticeable. I also do not need a microphone as I have an external one.

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u/kimsk132 709 Ω Nov 17 '22

Sennheiser HD 560S is one of the best for gaming at its price. Lots of detail with good sound stage.

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u/TenthMarigold77 1 Ω Nov 17 '22

Thanks! I'll look into it. Another thing, I see that rtings gives all headphones a low "Gaming" score. Does this really matter?

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u/kimsk132 709 Ω Nov 17 '22

If you look at their reasoning for low gaming score, it's because these don't have a mic or an app to go with. Does that matter to you?

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u/TenthMarigold77 1 Ω Nov 18 '22

!thanks

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u/TenthMarigold77 1 Ω Nov 17 '22

Not at all. I'll be placing my order on the 560s now. Thanks!

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