Introduction
Icemat is known for it's mouse pads for gamers but they recently launched a whole new line of audio orientated products. I'm reviewing the Icemat Siberia headphones, which are now available in two different colors.
Specifications
- Headphone Frequency resp: 18-28.000 Hz
- Impedance: 40 Ohm
- SPL@1kHz, 1V rms: 99 - 104dB
- Cable length: 1,0+1,8=2,8m
- Jack: 3,5 mm. + 6,3 mm. converter
- Microphone Frequency Response: 80-15.000 Hz
- Pick-up pattern: Sensitive uni-directional
- 1V/P@1kHz: 38dB
The Siberia headphones ships in a cardboard retail packaging with a clear front to show you what's inside, along with some key features listed on the back of the packaging.
What's included
- Siberia Headphones
- Detachable Microphone
- 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter
- Wired Volume control
- Microphone mounting gear
The Siberia headphones are very stylish and very comfortable and the Icemat Siberia Headset is based upon an open ear concept. It kills a lot of outside noise but not as much as a closed ear concept.
Comfortable rubber band
Suitable for any head ;)
The Siberia headphones come with long wires that makes installation to the back of your computer a lot easier, though you will need to use the volume control to extend the size of the cord.
Icemat also included a detachable microphone that can be attached to the side of your monitor using the supplied double-sided sticky tape or simply attach it to the wire going to the headphones.
Testing
Once I got to the testing part I plugged them into my z560 volume control, though it increased my bass, which is a side effect of the logitech speakers. And it seems the problem doesn't go away using headphones plugged in the volume control. I then plugged the headphones into the back of my motherboard and used onboard sound. Now I know onboard sound doesn't match a high-end audio system but it sure perform great enough for me to enjoy my games. Bass levels were normal again and the sound was clear and seems incredible for the price.
Games were no problem for the Icemat Siberia, and neither were mp3's. There's no real way to give you an idea of how well these headphones perform but I can tell you that it performs great for the price you pay.
I'd rather see a de-attachable microphone to the side of the headphones instead of a clip on microphone. I was not really impressed by the microphone, you'll either need to speak louder for the microphone to really record anything or have it really near your mouth.
Pro's
- The Looks
- Sound quality
- Microphone quality is good if your close enough to it.
- Comfortable
- Long wires
Cons
- Headphones padding could be a bit bigger to make it more comfortable
8.0 out of 10
