SteelSeries Siberia v2 Gaming Headset

We’ve been using this new Siberia V2 gaming headset from SteelSeries for a couple of weeks and liking it a lot. I also managed to convince a few friends to get a headset+mic set so we’d be able to chat while playing StarCraft 2.

It’s the first time I ever heard of the SteelSeries, despite its relative popularity with certain crowds.

This unit, the Siberia v2, was also selected for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Performers and Presenters Gift Bag in 2010.

They come in shiny colors of red, white and black — our test unit is the large, glossy black pictured here although I thought the red and white ones are much funkier.

Despite its size, the Siberia V2 actually feels light when used in prolonged periods of time. I think it’s party because of the materials used and that headband suspension design helps ease the pressure and tension.

I must admit these are the most comfortable pair of headsets I’ve ever used — I’m able to play SC2 for 2 to 3 hours straight without getting that warm feeling in the ears or wanting to take it off because it becomes heavy on the head.

One interesting feature with this headset is the retractable, uni-directional microphone which is hidden into the left ear pad — so you can practically stow or hide it away when not being used.

The cable length is pretty generous — probably around 3 meters long with a dedicated mic control and volume control located in the cord.

Audio quality is pretty good, sound isolation is excellent and noise cancelation works great. Had some problems with the mic during several rounds of SC2 but I think it was more due to the connection rather than the headset.

Headphones
Frequency response: 18 â€“ 28.000 Hz
Impedance: 32 Ohm
SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms: 112 dB
Cable length: 1 + 2 = 3 m (9,8 ft.)
Jacks: 3.5 mm

Microphone
Frequency response: 50 â€“ 16.000 Hz
Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
Sensitivity: -38 dB

I used to like using my 8-year old 2.1 Altec Lansing speakers when playing games but I find this headset more appealing now (also helps that we used the mic for voice chat). I was looking for something I didn’t like about this unit but frankly, I could not find one.

The SteelSeries headphones are being distributed locally but I don’t have any exact retail price to share. Their online store lists the Siberia V2 at 85 euros which translates to over Php5,500. Will update post once I get more info.

Update: I am told the suggested retail price is Php4,999 (also available at 0% installment plan.) and comes in orange and blue colors as well.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

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13 Comments

chill says:

11 years ago

this product is very good. i tried it. kahit malakas ang volume hindi nababasag.. compared to audiotechnica (is the brand name right?) i use hed kandi, still nababasag parin sya. kaso tlagang mahal. pro impressive tlga
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ian bugay says:

12 years ago

Meron bang SteelSeries Siberia V2 for iPodÂ®, iPhoneÂ® and iPadâ„¢ How Much ??
Tnx Pre
From Bulacan Ph
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Travis says:

13 years ago

Meron dw for idevices. Pwd po ba malaman if meron ka nun tsaka magkan0 p0h? Salamat
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marc says:

13 years ago

where did get your test unit?

does anyone know where to buy this? except tipidpc :)
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Bim says:

13 years ago

I’ve been a Steelseries Fan eversince. even its 3k headsets beat the hell out of Monster’s Beats.
Good for Gaming and Music, doesnt even need to be a 5.1 device. Try it on FPS and see why alot of Pro Gamers support steelseries. Steelseries even sponsored Na’Vi, the Dota 2 1M Champion hehehhe.
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erickkk says:

13 years ago

more on bling not on zing. stereo spatial separation is whack. with 5k, settle to company that knows what precise reproduction is. this steelseries is for bass-heads (bloated uncontrolled that is).
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Oni says:

13 years ago

sana meron sa mga local stores
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Carlo says:

13 years ago

sa tipidpc dami nyan for sale
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Jesse Panganiban says:

13 years ago

A pretty descent headset for a pretty descent price.
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roiji says:

13 years ago

is the cord detachable?
if yes, does it come with a 2-in-1 3.5mm jack?
like the ones used on mobile phones where the mic and the earphone plugs are put into one?
if, yes, I’ll definitely buy one to replace my Beats…
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roiji says:

13 years ago

meron palang version made for iDevices.. :}
mas mahal ata..

:}

gie sih says:

13 years ago

hope you could post where i can purchase one for my husband :)
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Michelle Yu says:

13 years ago

Is the sound produced in gaming the same when playing music?
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