SteelSeries Siberia Elite 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset Unboxing

Updated: January 4, 2014

Just a couple days ago, we took a look at the SteelSeries Rival Optical Gaming Mouse and today we’re back to unbox another product from SteelSeries, this time, the Siberia Elite 7.1 Surround Gaming Headset.

We’re taking a look the black model but these also come in white and both colors share 16.8 million color variations that illuminate through the ear cup.

The Siberia Elite also provide an impressive 7.1 Dolby Digital Surround experience through a provided USB sound card which also converts true 5.1 surround into 7.1 surround. For pricing, colors or to enjoy the unboxing video check out the link or video below!

Pricing & Colors

Next-generation SteelSeries-proprietary 50mm speaker drivers with dual neodymium magnets deliver rich sound and low frequency power
Dolby Headphone and Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround sound technologies for up to a virtual 7.1-channel immersive audio experience (PC or Mac with USB port for use with sound card, or any audio device with single or dual 3.5mm audio ports)
Closed-back design for outstanding accuracy, clarity, and detail
Upgradable and retractable unidirectional microphone for crystal clarity
Advanced audio customization including 10-band EQ, mic volume control, mic background noise rejection, auto mic gain, custom sidetone
Compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Android, and iOS
Dolby ProLogic Iix produces rich immersive soundscape

Linton Findlay

What about sound quality? Most audiophiles will recommend you stay away from headsets and vote for a good pair of headphones with a descent soundstage, and attach a standalone mic. Often much cheaper and better quality overall
- porkleaker
  
  Yeah and it’s just virtual 7.1 just like the SIberia v2 USB, kind of gimmicky and you could easily just use software to virtualize 7.1 like Razer Synapse Surround or dozens of other programs with a quality headset and separate microphone.
  That’s just how it is though, headset manufacturers cater to gamers and casual users, never doing one thing amazingly. Any audiophile already knows this, but if you’re a gamer and just want something basic, there are cheaper, more capable options.
tobagganski343

Tek Syndicate and Linus Tech Tips just reviewed these as well. It’s like you guys all talk to each other and review the same stuff, or just copy each other…
- Alex Lee
  
  Grinchy-poo over here
- [email protected]
  
  Or maybe the manufacturer sends out the review samples at the same time. I think that’s a lot more accurate.
Daniel

Sony Stereo headset for PS3 had virtual 7.1 and did great positional Audio. Virtual can work as long as a name like Sony does it as in my opinion they are very good are doing sound. The PS4 sounds unreal with Astro A50′s, can’t really comment on positional as I mostly play on PC
Alex Lee

I prefer a good ear-bud over these. I know there’s limitation with the buds but I like to style my hair and as stupid as it might sound I don’t want to mess with my do.