11 January 2011

By: Alex Vochin, Technology Editor
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Headset for iOS Devices Pops Up
While we've already taken a look at SteelSeries' Xbox 360-only wireless headset, that wasn't the only new product the company came up with at CES 2011, as they've also released the SteelSeries Siberia Neckband headset, designed specifically to be used with the iPod, iPhone and iPad.
The SteelSeries Siberia Neckband SteelSeries
Given the specific market segment it targets, it should come as no surprise that the brand-new headset from SteelSeries comes equipped with a single 3.5mm jack for combined audio and voice and an inline remote that powers audio and call controls, these features being designed in order to match the iOS devices' functionality.
Furthermore, the SteelSeries Siberia Neckband is apparently capable of delivering a good level of comfort even when used for longer periods of time (with the help of the thick, cloth covered foam earcups and the retracting neckband), and also comes packed with a unidirectional, retractable microphone that is stored in the left earcup while the user's listening to music and can be pulled out when answering calls, need be.
"We believe that gamers are some of the most demanding consumers and as competitors they require well designed peripherals that reproduce high-quality sound and clear voice communication, which ultimately can mean the difference between a tournament prize purse and going home empty handed," said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO.
"We knew that if our audio products can meet and exceed expectations for gamers, that our designs would also be appealing to a broader music and entertainment audience. Now iPod, iPhone and iPad users who want an audio solution for entertainment on their mobile device have a new, high-quality headset option," concluded Mr. Hawver.
Pricing for the SteelSeries Siberia Neckband has been set at around 79.99 Euro or US Dollars, but, unfortunately, the company's still left us hanging as far as product availability details are concerned.
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Product description

The original Siberia Full-size Headset was released in late 2004 and instantly became a smash-hit among leading professional gamers. ears, adding new levels of comfort to audio products for gamers. The new SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Headset features a similar eye-catching visual design. The comfort and soundsca gamers, electronic DJs and rock musicians. The combined input and feedback from this broad range of picky audiophiles helped create a soundscape optimized for a multitude of uses. Final sound optimizations for gaming were done with the help of Abdisamad SpawN Mohamed, one of the worlds most accomplished Counter-Strike players with 12 major international grand-slam championship titles and Best of Class awards by leading eSport sites in 2004, 2005 and 2006. The SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Headset also includes a specially designed converter that enables users to fully enjoy stereo audio in a headset, and still be able to use Xbox Live voice at the same time.

Special features

* Developed for gaming and music * Retractable microphone * Full-size neckband design Headphones Freq. response: 18 - 28.000 Hz Impedance: 32 Ohm SPL@1kHz, 1Vrms: 104 dB Cable: 1,2 + 1,5 = 2,7 m / 8,85 ft. Jack: 3,5 mm + 6,3 mm converter

* Xbox compatible

Microphone Freq. response: 80 - 15.000 Hz Pick up pattern: Uni-directional Sensitivity: -38 dB Impedance: 2K Ohm

System requirements

Any PC or sound equipment with headphone and microphone mini jacks (3,5 mm).
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Price :

Rs. 12,950/=
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