Now this version of the SteelSeries Siberia Neckband headset was made specifically for the iPhone, however, if you’ve got a first generation iPhone, it won’t fit. However, it will work on almost any phone with a standard 3.5mm headset jack. You won’t be able to use the buttons but you can certainly use the headset for much of your mobile phone audio needs.
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Look and Feel
At first I couldn’t find a comfortable position for the headset because I wasn’t used to having a neckband headset but eventually I "broke in" the unit and got it to an extremely comfortable position where it stayed put. One of the greatest things about this headset is the full ear cups that are large enough to cover my ears and my earrings. Not only that but the large ear cup pads are snug against your head meaning they do block out some sounds from the surroundings, but they are in no way noise canceling. They do a sufficient job of wrapping your ears in sound though and the muffled exterior sounds can be drowned out if desired.
The headset is slick, or for you more technical types, it is aesthetically pleasing. The sleek shiny white Siberia color scheme makes them stand out in a crowd of standard matte black mobile phone headsets. Because of the neckband configuration they headset is low profile but the ear cups, being full sized, are hard to miss. The SteelSeries logo is tastefully displayed on each ear cup as are the L/R (which could have been done away with if you ask me as the mic and cable give a natural orientation.
SteelSeries Siberia Neckband Headset Technical Specs
Headphones
Frequency response: 18 – 28,000 Hz
Impedance: 40 Ohm
SPL@ 1kHz, 1 Vrms: 104 dB
Cable length: 3.3 ft.
Jacks: TRRS jack for iPhone
Microphone
Frequency response: 80 – 15,000 Hz
Pick up pattern: Uni-directional
Sensitivity: -38 dB
Impedance: 2K Ohm
The redesigned headset offers brand new features that include a single 3.5mm jack and an in-line remote. The easy to access in-line remote can be used to answer calls, control volume, as well as a quick button access for play/pause and fast forward.
