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Written by [t0rc]
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Headphones are the solution to having personal, portable audio. The new
question that's being asked is how to cram high-quality sound into as
small a package as possible. While they're not surround sound
headphones, the Icemat Siberia Multi Headset has good audio output,
nice design (durable and comfortable; even matches your iPod), as well
as a microphone to promote your trash-talking on CS or to record a
meeting for later use. Either way, the Icemat Siberia Headset is here
to check out.
| Product: | Icemat Siberia Multi Headset |  | | Manufacturer: | Icemat | | MSRP: | $79 USD at time of review | | Where to Buy: | Icemat Audio | Details:
| Headphones:- Freq. resp: 18-28,000 Hz
- Impedance: 40 Ohm
- SPL@1kHz, 1V rms: 99 - 104dB
Mic:- Freq. resp: 80-15,000 Hz
- Uni-Directional Pick-up
- 1V/P@1kHz: 38dB
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A quote on the Icemat Audio Multi Headset:
"The first Icemat headset is now available. Expect the coolest design, and top notch performance with this premium headset."
*Quote found at the Icemat products page.
Everything in the box arrived carefully packaged and right on time. Nothing was damaged in transport.
The white headphones actually look pretty decent. It could be due to
the fact that most headphones are black/silver but we liked the white.
In the box the headphones don't look that big but once removed from the
box their earcups are massive; they cover even the largest ear so
comfort isn't a problem. The adapter you see is included so you can use
them with audio equipment that uses the larger jack.
Included with the headphones are the microphone and inline volume
control, pin adapter, and mic mounts. The microphone has a clip which
allows you to attach it to your shirt as well as an ON/OFF switch on
it's side. The microphone has a large pickup range and accurately
transmit voices. The inline control has cabling mounts for the
microphone wires if you want to run them together; which makes sense
with most headphone jacks being next to the mic jack. The cables are
plenty long(2.8m) so you won't be restricted from moving around. The
headphones can be used without the mic and inline remote, which reduces
the cord length and is great for an MP3 player.
The comforting earcups are accompanied by an auto-sizing system that
actually works. Instead of having to manually adjust the headphones the
band does it for you; also conforming to your head curvature. The black
band with the Icemat Audio insignia on it is connected to 4 (2 on each
side) cables that adjust (retract and lengthen) accordingly to the
wearers orientation.
Probably the most important thing about headphones is the sound
quality. Whether surround sound or not, bad sound quality results in a
product going down the tubes. A balance between features, visual
appeal, and sound quality must be achieved and this is where the
Siberia excels.
The sound quality is amazingly accurate. The distinction between the
left and right channels is well done and the frequency range of the
output is more than suitable. After watching multiple DVD's, listening
to gigabytes of songs, and playing games (Doom 3, UT2K4, CS, HL2, and
FarCry) we were nothing less than impressed by the high fidelity sound.
The quality of sound is indisputable which makes us even more anxious
to see a surround sound version. The gripes we have about the Siberia
sound quality: stronger bass (our custom bass tests sounded too weak),
a little distortion overall at highest volume levels, and we want a
surround sound version!
Through gaming and bragging, MP3's and voice recording, DVD's and
sleeping, the Icemat Audio Multi Headset performs and looks great.
Unfortunately they are pretty overpriced. We couldn't see paying nearly
the amount they retail at; especially because we could pick up a good
pair of surround sound headphones for just as much. The audio
distortion is minimal, there's no discomfort, the bass is a little weak
but it's biggest flaw is the price. The Icemat Audio Multi Headset
receives a rating of 88% and a Silver Award.
Thanks to Icemat for making this review possible.
| Pros: | Cons: | - Good Design
- Comfortable Forever
- Sensitive Microphone
- Inline Control (removable)
- Adapter Included
- Open Design
| - High Price
- Lacks Surround Sound
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