Introduction

CM Storm's Sirus line of gaming headsets recently got updated with the addition of the Sirus-C. The Sirus-C uses a dual-driver design where each ear cup features both a 44 mm and a 40 mm driver. Contrary to normal thinking, it is the smaller 40 mm driver that is in charge of bass reproduction. The Sirus-C also features a USB-powered amplifier and sound card combination to do so, which allows it to work with both PCs and consoles.

Specifications

• Driver principle: Dual dynamic drivers (44 mm full range, 40 mm subwoofer)
• Boom microphone
• In-line volume and microphone controller
• USB powered amplifier / sound card
• Weight: 600 g

The Package

CM Storm's styling has not changed much over the past year. Their headphone design is still easily recognizable and so are the graphics. The box is sturdy and lets you inspect the headset.


Bundle-wise, the Sirus-C is a little special as it features adapters for the most common gaming consoles, which is quite neat.


The Sirus-C comes with many connectivity options, but common to all such headphones is that you need USB power as the in-line amplifier has no by-pass mode. USB sound cards come in many different qualities, and they are usually hard to get right. Why CM Storm chose not to include a full by-pass mode is beyond me as it would allow users with good sound cards to possibly extract even more performance out of the headset.