SYDNEY, Australia – 24 July 2013 – SteelSeries, the industry leader in competitive gaming peripherals today announced the newest edition of the iconic Siberia headset, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition is now available around the globe. The new edition headset glows with orange LED lights on the outside of each ear cup that can be customised to exact user specifications via the SteelSeries Engine. The headset is equipped with large, premium driver units for the loudest and clearest sound while the circumaural earcups are wrapped in soft leather for comfort and increased passive noise reduction. The Siberia v2 Headset is used by competitive players from around the globe, because of the superior audio performance and SteelSeries’ signature over-the-head suspension system, which provides an unmatched lightweight, comfort for long game sessions.
“Our Siberia v2 is one of the top-rated, most used and recognised headsets in the video game peripherals market,” said Bruce Hawver, SteelSeries CEO. “We believe in products that provide users with the best in-class technology with features intelligently designed for both form and function. Features like our noise-cancelling microphone and its ability to retract into the earcup when not in use, to the illumination and customisation via our SteelSeries Engine software.”
The SteelSeries Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition
Awarded for its unique design and superior sound quality, the Siberia v2 Heat Orange Headset combines the classic Siberia style with illumination, control, and features including:
• HEAT ORANGE ILLUMINATION
Super-bright, orange LED lights that glow through the outer mesh grill on each earcup. The illumination offers 6 different modes and can be assigned to behavior and game specific profiles through the SteelSeries Engine, including: Active Mode (responsive pulsing to sound effects, music, and/or voice), Slow Pulse, Fast Pulse, High Bright, Low Bright and Off.
• SUPERIOR SOUND & COMFORT
It has an incredibly lightweight, over-the-head SteelSeries suspension design with an active noise-cancelling microphone and circumaural earcups that feature large, premium driver units, covered by black leather cushions for comfort and passive-noise reduction.
• NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE & CONTROLS
The Siberia v2 Heat Orange features an active noise cancelling microphone system. The microphone processor reduces the “noise” and focuses on the sound that is closer to the mic, your voice. It can also retract into the left earcup when not in use. The headsets in-line volume and mute controls are found on a durable cord with a USB connector.
For more information about SteelSeries’ audio be sure to check out http://steelseries.com/audio. Be sure to join the conversation on SteelSeries’ Facebook and Twitter for a chance to win the new Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition and to help influence some of our new peripherals coming out later this year.
Pricing and Availability
Manufacturer: SteelSeries
Product Name: Siberia v2 Heat Orange Edition
Australian Distributors: Synnex
New Zealand Distributors: Findlay Marketing
MSRP: AU $159.99
Availability: Now
About SteelSeries SteelSeries is a leading manufacturer of top quality gaming peripherals from headsets, keyboards and mice to controllers, surfaces, and software. For more than a decade, SteelSeries has been on the forefront of designing and creating gear for competitive gamers. The company’s continued innovation also comes in collaboration with the world’s leading professional gaming teams and partners. SteelSeries is a global brand that continues to support the growth of competitive gaming tournaments and electronic sports leagues through professional team sponsorships, partnerships and community support. For more information, please visit http://steelseri.es.