HyperX’s new Cloud Alpha Air makes a big bet on open-back audio
THE SO WHAT
Gaming headsets drifting toward open-back, audiophile-style designs shows the category converging on a single device for work, play, and media. Peripheral makers and PC OEMs should assume users will pay for fewer, higher-quality endpoints rather than a stack of specialized gear.
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