HyperX Cloud Revolver 7.1
Surround sound gets serious
IF YOU’RE FORTUNATE enough to own HyperX’s excellent Cloud Revolver S headset, there's not much to get excited about on the Revolver 7.1. It's a hardware refresh in the minimalist sense, with only one significant change; the Revolver S used Dolby tech to produce virtual surround sound, while the Revolver 7.1 uses HyperX’s proprietary surround sound hardware for genuine 7.1.
The design is similar to the original Revolver, with large earcups and a sturdy steel frame that supports a selfadjusting headband. The combination of metal and matte plastic gives a premium feel to the headset, with memory foam wrapped in a soft leatherette on the earcups and headband. It’s a far more refined product than HyperX’s cheaper offerings such as the Cloud Stinger and Cloud Core headsets, with a hefty $150 price tag to match.