SteelSeries Launches New Siberia Headsets
On Monday, SteelSeries refreshed its Siberia series with next-generation headsets. There are four in this new batch, meeting the needs of every gamer looking for a quality audio product. These include the Siberia v3 ($99.99), the Siberia v3 Prism ($139.99), the Elite Prism ($199.99) and the RAW Prism ($59.99).
For starters, SteelSeries redesigned the audioscope in the Siberia v3 with next-generation audio drivers. This headset also consists of noise-reducing memory foam ear cushions, a “unique” new construction, a single-plug cable and a dual-jack extension. Serving as SteelSeries’ core headset, the Siberia v3 is available in black or white.
Next is the Siberia v3 Prism, which builds upon the analog Siberia v3 and costs $40 more. This model is compatible with the SteelSeries Engine, which includes unlimited profile settings that can be saved via SteelSeries CloudSync, Microphone Auto Compression and Microphone Noise Suppression technologies, digital audio quality with a custom EQ and ColorShift illumination. With that last feature, owners can pick from 16.8 million color choices to light up their ears.
The Siberia Elite Prism is next in line, sporting a new, slimmer microphone and an upgraded sound card. This headset is the most expensive in the series, delivering Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic IIx technologies for virtual 7.1-channel surround. This unit also has customizable audio settings and illumination and a swappable cable system that allows the headphones to connect to PCs and mobile devices.
Finally we have the Siberia RAW Prism, the company’s newcomer in the Siberia family that's designed with budget-tight customers in mind. With this headset, customers can customize and back up audio profiles and change the color of the illuminated ring on each ear cup. This model has a USB connector and a built-in microphone with Mic Auto Customization technology. The mic resides on the left ear cup along with a mic mute button.
These new headsets join the previous generation including the Siberia v2, the Siberia Elite, The Siberia Elite Anniversary and more. You can view the entire family here.
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http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-siberia-raw-prism
Now, I'm a fan of the Siberia v2 Frost Blues, but after seeing the RAW Prism images, I'm beginning to think the minimalist illumination design looks a lot better than any of the other, more expensive offerings.
And it's probably because the thin-orange/blue-ring-on-white motif (the first two images in the product site) reminds me of Portal. This RAW Prism is the headset I imagine Chell would wear.
http://steelseries.com/products/audio/steelseries-siberia-raw-prism
Now, I'm a fan of the Siberia v2 Frost Blues, but after seeing the RAW Prism images, I'm beginning to think the minimalist illumination design looks a lot better than any of the other, more expensive offerings.
And it's probably because the thin-orange/blue-ring-on-white motif (the first two images in the product site) reminds me of Portal. This RAW Prism is the headset I imagine Chell would wear.
Depending on how the sound output is on it, I think I would agree with you.
I have seen worse things that that...
I read a bunch of negative reviews on USB versions of some of their headphones, but the analog versions didn't seem to have as many complaints.
I've had 3 sets of Siberia V2's that were all brilliant. I got good deals on limited edition versions that didn't sell well and ended up giving the previous pairs to friends who still enjoy them. My extension cable on my current pair did get skinned a bit by the wheel on my chair, but no wires were damaged and some electrical tape made it disappear.
I might give the RAW version a go and see how they compare.
at first i was not sure about the site as they were selling these at way lower price than big players like flipkart, amazon & snapdeal
but i was amazed by there service delivered on COD basis in 2 days thumbs up for the service.....
http://www.martnext.com/gaming/gaming-accesories/steelseries/siberia-v2.html
at first i was not sure about the site as they were selling these at way lower price than big players like flipkart, amazon & snapdeal
but i was amazed by there service delivered on COD basis in 2 days thumbs up for the service.....
http://www.martnext.com/gaming/gaming-accesories/steelseries/siberia-v2.html