I'm ready for my close up now...

Finally, a glamour shot of the 'phones with the flexible mic boom extended. The furry headband moves easily, but supports the head nicely so the headphones are comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

The boys in the SteelSeries labs have done us proud with this one and I think they sum it up nicely on the FAQ :-

Q: What are the differences between the Siberia v2 and the original Siberia Fullsize headset?

A: There are four significant changes that we've made to our award winning headset.

The SteelSeries Siberia v2 features:

(1) The latest audio technology, which provides the rich sound quality that you deserve.

(2) A pull out microphone that keeps your most epic moments tangle free.

(3) A relocated volume control to make it even easier to adjust your experience.

(4) Closed earphones with comfortable leather earcups, which will allow you to game in peace.