Is HyperX Cloud Orbit S worth $300 for 3D audio and head tracking?

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The Cloud Orbit S surround processing feels like black magic, but is it really worth the price tag?
HyperX makes tons of great products, and one of the most popular gaming headsets in recent times in the form of the [URL="https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-CloudX-Official-Detachable-HX-HS5CX-SR/dp/B07FVWJ6YR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hyperx+cloudx&qid=1571053768&sr=8-1&tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3796406]HyperX Cloud[/URL] series. The airy, lightweight, and affordable headset defies its price point with high-quality audio and materials, which is why I was particularly excited to see HyperX ascend up to the high-end with the HyperX Cloud Orbit S.
This wired headset costs an [URL="https://www.amazon.com/HyperX-Cloud-Orbit-Headphones-Detachable/dp/B07WHFHHCM?tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3796406]astronomical $300[/URL], so my expectations were relatively high. Does the Cloud Orbit S meet those expectations? As usual, the answer is a bit more complex.

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