NEW Hyper X Designed Headset Cloud Revolver - CES 2016

The CES 2016 showcase of Hyper X’s Cloud Revolver line presents two models, the Revolver and the Revolver S, both built in house with a focus on upgraded driver design and premium construction. The Revolver is a 3.5 mm analog headset that plugs directly into a computer, while the Revolver S adds a USB sound card and Dolby 7.1 surround. Both variants use a long braided cable and share inline controls for volume and mic mute, with the Revolver S expanding that feature set to include mic volume control, a Dolby toggle, and an EQ switch that offers bass boost, flat, and vocal modes. The mics are detachable with an adjustable boom, allowing placement near the corner of the mouth for optimal pickup, and Hyper X emphasizes the mic engineering improvements within the boom for clearer sound. Construction combines a steel frame with a suspended inner band to create a comfortable fit, and the leatherette finish mirrors that of the Cloud II series, aiming for familiarity with proven comfort in addition to a new 50 mm angled driver configuration. The design intends a sound profile that sits between closed-back characteristics and an open feel thanks to small front and back venting, with the Revolver series representing a notable step away from the original Cloud 1 design as an entirely in-house development. The host also acknowledges Squarespace as a CES sponsor, and while the hardware details take center stage, the coverage nods to Squarespace’s templates, commerce options, and support channels as part of the show experience. Overall, Hyper X frames the Cloud Revolver family as a premium, configurable gaming headset with flexible connectivity, detachable components, and adjustable audio modes, inviting feedback from the community about comfort, sound quality, and feature preferences.

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