![]() It is kind of a bummer but thankfully the Steelseries software are extremely light on resources, so unless you are strapped for RAM, you should have no problems running two softwares except getting your Windows tray full. The Steelseries Engine 3 only supports the company’s latest products, so if you are sporting any of the previous Steelseries products, like I did with my Sensei Raw, you will be forced to run two separate softwares. ![]() The USB sound card must be used in conjecture with the Steelseries Engine 3 and must be downloaded separately. I found using the USB port to be more compatible as the software would detect the headset as the Steelseries 9H otherwise.which is interesting. It’s a small device that can take either the headset and mic jacks or the Siberia Elite’s proprietary USB port. The included USB sound card is one of Siberia Elite’s biggest features. While I had minimal to no problem using the Siberia Elite for extended periods of use, for others the mileage may vary. It’s got sufficient padding to be comfortable, but it may cause pain to some users as the clamp force may prove to be slightly too harsh. Unlike the Siberia V2, the Siberia Elite sits on your ears rather than around it (hence, the small speaker opening). That said, the Siberia Elite may not be for everyone. The Siberia Elite is fantastically comfortable, with its thick padding submerging your ears in lush leather while blocking any external noise that may dare to disturb you. It’s a crude example, but it’s the most apt one. The Steelseries Siberia Elite feels like you are squeezing two baby cheeks against your ears. The right ear cup also includes a 3.5mm jack which allows you to connect another headset so two people can listen from one source. ![]() Its 1.2 meters cable ends with a proprietary USB port which can be connected to either of the two included 3.5mm connectors, the USB sound card, or to an extension cable for extra length. Steelseries has also focused on connectivity with the Siberia Elite and has made it such that it works with just about everything - well, as long as you carry the necessary connectors with you. It takes some time to get used to it - you will simply not grab the right part in the first couple of tries - but after that it’s a very effective way to quickly access your settings instead of fumbling around with a in-line controller. Simply rotating the dial on the left ear cup will cause the microphone to mute or unmute, whereas the one on the right can be used for adjusting the volume. ![]() See the round object covering the headband joints on the ear cup? They are not simply for aesthetics and showing pretty lights (which are really pretty, by the way), but they double as control dials as well. One of the cooler features of the Siberia Elite are the control dials. The extra padding on the ear cups doesn’t leave much room for the speaker opening though, which is only about 2” in diameter and could create problems for some users (I’ll expand a bit more in the next section). ![]() It’s got the same leather padding you will find in expensive cars, so the headset feels extremely premium. The Siberia has gained some weight - it’s plush with padding and feels luxurious to touch. ![]()
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