The Cloud Revolver S is HyperX's most expensive headset and HyperX is well-known for their product quality, so my expectations were as high as they could be. I'm happy to report that for the most part, they ended up being completely fulfilled. For £140/$150/€170, you get a robust, seemingly indestructible gaming headset consisting of a steel frame, rubberized outer sides of the ear cups, pleather-covered ear cushions, and a suspended headband. It's amazingly comfortable, regardless of how long your gaming sessions are.

The sound quality is excellent as well. HyperX did a good job of balancing accuracy and musicality, so there's plenty of bass and general oomph when things are exploding around you, but at the same time, you'll have no trouble figuring out where and how close your enemies are. It's just every bit as good for music. I really enjoyed the warmth and richness of the sound while listening to various genres. If you're thinking about splurging for the Cloud Revolver S and are wondering if it's good enough to serve as the only pair of headphones in your home, it definitely is; not only because of the sound quality, but the fact that it comes with every option you could imagine connectivity-wise.

The microphone's quality is nice too, but the supplied USB sound card hinders it a bit by needlessly compressing the voice. If you plug the headset into a different external sound card or even the integrated one, the microphone will sound airier, deeper - in short, better, which will make it good enough for YouTube voiceovers or serious Twitch streaming, or other such chores.

The biggest drawback for me is the awkward position of the USB sound card that's also used as the control module with the headphone's and microphone's volume dials, microphone mute button, and other controls. It's located a full meter down the thick, braided cable, and I never really knew where to put it or what I should clip it to. Putting the controls on one of the ear cups would work much better, and be much more in line with the headset's price. Even so, if you can afford the HyperX Cloud Revolver S, you'll most definitely be happy with everything that it has to offer. It's by no means a budget product, but at least you're getting premium quality all-around.

Should you happen to know that you will connect the HyperX Cloud Revolver S to a different sound card than the supplied one, you're better off getting its cheaper sibling, the Cloud Revolver (without the "S"). It's essentially the same device without the USB sound card and Dolby Headphone 7.1 support.