steelseries siberia v2 full-size usb gaming headset with virtual surround 7.1 sound black
beautiful design functionality and performance all in one headset . view larger featuring in-line volume control based on the award-winning steelseries siberia full-size headset the v2 features major enhancements in sound quality comfort and its microphone . every element of the v2 has been optimized for pro gaming making the headset a preferred piece of equipment for the world s best competitive pc gamers -- the most demanding headset users in the world . sporting 25 larger 50 mm driver units the steelseries siberia full-size headset dramatically boosts overall acoustic performance . experience a rich and detailed soundscape from immersive atmospheric background music to precise 3d positional sounds of footsteps gunfire and more . microphone retracts so that it can be hidden in the left earcup included 7.1 virtual soundcard dramatically boosts overall performance noise reducing foam in the earcups helps you to focus on important audio closed type headphones the close type ear cups feature thick leather padded cushions built from sound dampening foam designed to offer passive noise reduction from loud surroundings and improve comfort over prolonged use . the usb version features a 7.1 virtual sound usb soundcard that which is a great alternative for your on-board soundcard . the usb version supports the following systems win xp vista win 2000 win 98 win me . the usb sound card is compatible with mac however the software is only available for windows operating systems . powerful beauty the steelseries siberia v2 usb headset is the successor to steelseries siberia full-size usb headset which revolutionized several features in the headset industry . the siberia v2 usb features a beautiful design combined with functionality and performance all in one headset . retractable microphone the siberia v2 usb features a retractable microphone that can be hidden in the left earcup which means you can use it when you need it but don t have to flash it in public if you don t want to . quality driver units it s one thing to have a beautiful exterior but it s what s inside that makes these one of the best quality headsets on the market . a 50 mm driver unit with crystal clear sound in high low and mid-range ensures quality output for multiple uses . 7.1-channel virtual surround usb soundcard the siberia v2 usb also includes a 7.1 virtual soundcard which is an improved alternative from your normal on board soundcard . the usb plug-in option makes this version of the headset even more convenient . the siberia v2 usb supports the following systems win xp vista win 2000 win 98 win me . the usb soundcard is compatible with mac however the software is only available for windows operating systems . volume control the integrated volume controller on the cord offers an option to handle sound volume manually . this feature is especially useful when you are using your siberia v2 usb with other devices and don t have swift access to setting volume levels in your software . noise reduction the earcups feature a noise reducing foam which helps you to focus on the important audio or voice communication and not being disturbed or interrupted by outside noise . what s in the box the steelseries sibera v2 usb headset usb soundcard extension cord . what critics are saying about the steelseries siberia v2 headset ... modern warfare 2 multiplayer provided my main test bed for audio accuracy and i was surprised at how efficiently stereo sound works in the game . i was able to determine the direction of enemy fire and distant explosions as well as i can wile using my 5.1 headphones . the new piano black earcups are awesome ... and like the last model in the siberia line they re as comfy as a snuggie . score 93 -- pcgamer.com they look awesome enough to be teamed with an ipod and the tiny responsive geektastic mic tucks away nicely . -- pcformat.techradar.com all-in-all the siberia v2 is a brilliant all-round headset and should be considered when looking for a decent pair of headphones for any purpose not just gaming . its sleek design and high quality finish combined with its superb sound quality mean i would personally recommend it to anyone . -- henry butt hardwareheaven.com technical specifications headphones frequency response 18 28 000 hz impedance 32 ohm spl 1khz 1 vrms 112 db cable length 9.8 ft. 1 2 3 m jacks 3.5 mm microphone frequency response 50 16 000 hz pick up pattern uni-directional sensitivity -38 db soundcard usb 2.0 surround sound virtual 7.1 equalizer 12 channels jacks 2 x 3.5 mm usb cable included operating systems win xp vista win 2000 win 98 win me which steelseries headset is right for you siberia v2 usb siberia v2 7h usb 7h 5h v2 usb 5h v2 siberia neckband braided cable pull-out mic in-line volume control easy dismantling 50 mm drivers usb soundcard included multiple colors red amp white black amp white closed-type headphones xbox 360 compatible retracting headband