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When comparing the specs of the two Siberia headsets the resemblance can clearly be seen. The specs are identical between the two. It seems like Steelseries uses the same drivers and microphone in both versions, which seems like a smart decision as this cuts manufacturing costs. Besides why wouldn't one use the same drivers in the newer version of the headphones, especially if the original ones have been a hit. The open-design of the headset allows sounds to be heard through which can be annoying at loud LAN/Demo events such as ASM08. On the other hand this allows you to hear if someone is speaking next to you and there is less distortion in the sound with the open-design.
These headphones sound every bit as good as the Neckband version. The whole frequency range seems to playback without a hitch. Just like the Neckband version, I tested the headphones while listening to music while at home and on the go, both on the computer and an iPod. Just about every music genre can be found on my playlists so the headphones were used in a variety of different conditions. Gamingwise the headset held their own really nicely. The sounds were just as crisp as with the Neckband-version.
The microphone was tested by using Ventrilo while just chatting around and to communicate while gaming. I have no real complaints sound qualitywise of the microphone.
Comfort
The headphones cushions are large enough to fit around the ears. This makes them comfortable even during longer sessions. The light weight and the good support from the adjustable band also improve the experience and the traditional style of the headphones makes the fit of the headset more consistent over different people. The open design also makes the headset fairly cool and it lets your ears "breathe".
The only real complaints that I have about the Siberia Full-Size headset comfortwise is the fact that the cushions are a bit hard. The Siberia Neckband headset has better cushions, but the sit is a bit uncertain, because of the neckband design.
The Accessories
As the wire on the headset is fairly short so that it's not too long for music player use, the extension cord with the volume control comes in handy when using the headset with a computer. The extension cord increases the wire length from 1.0 m to 2.8 m, which is enough for the wire to reach the computer's back, even if the computer is a bit further away from the seat. The volume control really is pretty handy as it allows you to control the volume quickly, without touching any settings on the computer. It really comes in handy as you need to turn down the volume to hear something.
The microphone supports are a great idea in all their simplicity. They make the microphone much more versatile as this way it's easy to attach the microphone to your screen etc.
Conclusion
After using this headset for a couple of weeks I can see why it has gained its massive popularity. The great looks bundled with great sound quality for a decent price make this headset a great bargain. There are just a few things that I would want to improve on this headset. First of all, I'd make the structure a bit more robust. The headsets really should be able to take a beating so they don't break during transport. The unfoldable structure adds to the problem as the headphones can't be folded up to take less space. Secondly the cushions could be a tad softer. However, the reasonable price, combined with the good performance and great looks really make this headset a great deal. |
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