Cloud Alpha Dual Chamber Design Explained – HyperX Gaming Headset

A speaker driver is what converts an audio signal into sound waves. A key component of a driver is a thin membrane called the diaphragm. The diaphragm is usually cone shaped with a dome in the middle. The center of the dome produces high-end frequencies. The top of the peak generates the mid-range frequencies, and the edge of the diaphragm is for the bass. Most, if not all, gaming headsets use a traditional driver system where the highs, mids, and lows get jumbled together in a single chamber in the earcup, and that mixture is reflected back into your ears. If you have a gaming headset with booming bass, the stronger bass frequencies will overpower the mids and highs. The resulting sound is muddy, distorted, and lacking in clarity. Distortion is when sound waves have been altered from the original audio signal, usually in the form of a clipped waveform.

HyperX Cloud Alpha is the first gaming headset to incorporate a dual chamber system that separates the bass frequencies from the mids and highs. Our dual chamber driver has unique side vents, unlike a traditional driver. These vents direct the bass into one chamber, and the mids and highs go into their own separate second chamber. If you want rich bass while still maintaining crisp, clear highs, two chambers is definitely better than one. Isolating and tuning the bass separately from the other frequencies results in less overall distortion.

We sent Cloud Alpha to a third party to test it against our highly-reviewed Cloud, and the results were crystal clear. Cloud Alpha had achieved better overall sound clarity and averaged 34% less distortion than the Cloud. HyperX Cloud Alpha’s dual chamber system represents an evolutionary leap forward for gaming headsets.

Cloud Alpha’s enhanced clarity will allow you to hear opponents’ positions and comms better even while you’re in the midst of bass heavy explosions. The dual chamber system will not only benefit your gaming experience, but your music listening, as well. The separated mids and highs in your favorite jams will still be distinguishable from all those sweet bass drop wubs. Cloud Alpha lets us bring you the best of both worlds; the thumping bass you were asking for, combined with the Cloud clarity you loved.

[ambarishsengupta]

More companies should do this: explain the terms so that it doesn’t sound like a gimmick

[someshgupta]

Hyperx SHUT UP AND TAKE MY







Oh wait I have no money....

[thanksmyman]

I don't understand any of this, but I like

[LaccerHS]

I'd like to do a comparison video between the Cloud Alpha and the Cloud II.

[童尧]

already have the alpha, nice work HyperX!

[calvin]

Have had the Cloud Alphas for about a month now. They're outstanding.

[tiagolini]

Watching this with the cloud alpha is the best thing ever

[sguinn]

I've had these for a year and a half now! Probably my favorite headset ever! I've been a huge fan of y'all and your products ever since I got the Cloud X Xbox Headset 3 Christmases ago! You guys rock!

[Randommmmm]

I would LOVE to see HyperX Make an open back pair of headphones and see them nail it like they do every single time. I got the Cloud II's and I instantly became a fanboy. I can't let them go. They are my go-to for gaming headsets. I think I'm buying these as soon as they are available on my favorite store. Thank you ads for showing me the light.

[kmmm]

HyperX has the best headsets! I have the Cloud 1 and it is just awesome! I just lost the little rubber thing that goes in the mic hole when you don't have the mic there, and HyperX set me a new one really fast during the Xmas holiday!

You guys rock!

[NomadFM]

Nice to have 4K quality video like this

[lanmat]

Listening to this with my cloud alpha. Perfect headset!

[ahmadhamwi]

AND I HAVE JUST GOT MY CLOUD II's WHY YOU DO THIS TO

[itech]

1:29 CRISP CLEAN HIGHS ? CRISP CLEAN LOCK

[jijingebob]

That's why i see weird new cloud 2 at Eleague

[FanvantageOFM]

Got my pair first thing this morning. I absolutely love every product hyper x releases i will own every single one!

[suijeneris]

Awesome video! Dual chamber sounds amazing 🙌

[DrectedBy]

Got those ! If you don’t mind the wire I highly recommend them !! Awesome sound !!the only flaw is that they’re a little tight when I’m wearing them !!

[namistakn]

does this mean i can turn bass up all the way and still hear everything???

[ChrisTheCringe]

I don't know how I'm subbed to this channel