new SteelSeries Siberia v2 gaming headset

We had reviewed the SteelSeries Siberia, and now a new version is available: the SteelSeries Siberia v2!

The headset on this model is "closed" to keep ambient sounds from causing distractions. The earcups are padded leather cushions. And the frequency response is 10 Hz to 28 kHz.

A uni-directional microphone can be extended from the left ear cup. It has a frequency response of 50 Hz to 16 kHz...and I found it to be the best sounding microphone of their combination headets (3H, 5H, etcetera) that I have used! I am very impressed. I know it's designed for gaming, but I expect it to perform well in broadcast (radio and television) situations.

The cord from the headset to the 1/8" plugs is three feet long. On it is a volume control, and mute switch. A seven foot long dual extension cord, with microphone and headphone connections, is provided.

The SteelSeries Siberia v2 white is the standard edition; the SteelSeries Siberia v2 black will be bundled with a USB soundcard.

Because it is open, the Siberia offers much cleaner bass. It was designed for multi-functionality: to be used for gaming, AND with other audio devices. The Siberia v2 gave more bass...it was "bassier"...but it was a little more muffled. I describe it as a little "fuzzy"...

This is a great headset to use for communication.

SkullCandy puts the Music in your Head

A couple of weeks back we received a question about headphones and some brands we would recommend. The Question came from a lover of music that was looking for good quality sound, sturdy headphones and offered a style. He had asked us about a company called SkullCandy and wanted to know what we thought of the line from the company that seems to target the younger ager set 16-24 and give them style and good sound from earbuds and traditional headphones.

Carol sent the company an email and we received a pair of "cans" to take a look and listen with. Impressive looking, even while still in the packaging, was our quick summation. Hard colorful plastic with Soft earphones and a cable set up that seems to deal with cords wrapping around you while DJ'ing, casual listening or listening to the closed ear style while still maintaining some activity. The comfort level seems high with these, The GI, that we looked at. Replacement Earpads and a cord that can be disconnected in two places, great for not having a long cord trailing you like a bad shoelace. A nice carrying bag also came with the SkullCandy headphones that Slick and Carol will look at on this weeks TechtalkRadio Broadcast Show.

I've put a couple of pictures here in the blog and we'll post an official review after we get a chance to play with these a bit.