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Icemat Audio: Siberia In-Ear Headset Review
Reviewed by Falcon
Special thanks to the folks at Icemat for providing the evaluation unit.
Technical
Specifications:
Headphone
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Frequency response:
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30 - 24.000 Hz
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Impedance:
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16 Ohm
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SPL@1kHz, 1V rms:
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90 dB
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Cable length:
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1.0 m + 1.8 m = 2.8 m / 9 ft.
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Jack:
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3.5 mm
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Microphone
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Frequency response:
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80 - 15.000 Hz
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Impedance:
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2K Ohm
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Pick-up pattern:
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Uni-directional
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Sensitivity (1V/P@1 kHz):
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-38 dB
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In the package:
- High performance headphones
- Unidirectional microphone
- 3x ear adaptors/earplugs
- Carry case
- Extension cord for headphones and microphone
The Icemat: Siberia
In-Ear headset is one of Icemat’s newest additions to their gaming and audio
range – a well rounded accessory that can be used for PC gaming, handheld
gaming, portable audio, hi-fi, and IP telephony.
This type of earphone is made from silicon plugs/fins
that are designed with the flexibility so that they shape to fit within the
ears. There have two distinct advantages over generic earphones - They have
excellent bass, and are also noise isolating, making them great to use with any
form of portable audio - including MP3 players, portable gaming consoles and
even your laptop. The noise-cancelling capability of these earphones means that
you can use them without having to compete with ambient sounds, eg aircraft or
train noise. I also found that due to the soft, flexible shape they tend to fit
more comfortably inside the ear as well.
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There are three different earpiece adaptors
included in the package. In addition, an extra feature specifically added for
gaming and VOIP is the microphone, with a clip and power switch included. This
is of particular benefit for laptop users, who can carry these around easily in
the included pouch. The microphone is not attached to the earphones, so it will
not cause any hassle when it is not required. The included extension cable
makes it easy to plug the set into your PC, especially if you need to reach the
back of the computer for the socket.
As with all Icemat products, effort has
been put into the design of the headphones – making sure that wherever you use
them, you’ll be sure to “look damn cool.”
Onto the testing and conclusion:
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Zalman: ZM-DS4F Headphones
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An affordable, ultra-portable headphone set.
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