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August 2010
(88%)
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527 Reviews
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The editors liked
ASTRO listens to their pro players and has been continuously adding requested features
Very easy to use
The sound is spectacular
Official gear for MLG
Comfortable and customizable
MixAmp Pro delivers awesome surround sound
Works with all consoles
PCs
And MP3 devices
Comfortable
Stylish
Rich feature set
Fantastic sound quality.
Comfort
For multiple head and hair sizes. Clear voice quality is a plus for smacktalking. Connectivity options to complement most setups.
Great 5.1 to 7.1 surround simulation
Fairly easy to set up
Comfortable and lightweight headset
Wireless audio transmission
Completely adjustable/removable boom mic
Customizable volume levels
Optical in/out
Can work with any headphones
The editors didn't like
The mic is very sensitive
So you'll need to be careful not to overpower your listeners.
Very high price point for average gamers
Mics are highly sensitive
Could be a longevity issue to the boom mic jack
Complicated setup
Messy wires
Its pretty expensive.
PC gamers wont mind
But wireless LaZBoy warriors probably dont want to be tethered to their audio system. Add every component up and youve got an expensive setup on your hands.
Pricey
Not exactly fully wireless
Some items sold separately
No direct solution for multiple console connections
Abstract: The Astro A40 is the premier chat-ready 5.1 surround sound gaming headset on the market, compatible with Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. But unlike the Turtle Beach X41, it's wired. Price $250 with mixamp needed to combine chatting and surround sound. Verdict I...
Rock-solid build quality, Top-tier audio quality, True customization features, Inclusion of a dedicated mix amp,
Not the cheapest headset on the market, Surround sound is a little bit lacking
At the end of the day, there aren't a lot of high-end gaming headsets out there that offer the total control of your sound experience the way that the Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro does.The inclusion of Astro Command Center software, the ability for this unit to...
"There's no denying how expensive this kit is, but if you're packing crappy onboard audio, there is value to be found here. "...
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Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Chris , review by: tweaktown.com
The sound is great and the comfort is there, however, the microphone leaves a lot to be desired and there's also no carry pouch. At first, I was reserved due to the large $249.99 asking price, however, Astro has proven to me that their products are certa...
Abstract: Out of the box, it's surprising just how comfortable the A40 headset is, especially given that its stripped-down, utilitarian stylings. There's plenty of padding exactly where you want it to be and the swivel points on the headset's arms and cans hav...
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Published: 2010-08-30, Author: Paul , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Abstract: If you’re a gamer, be it competitive or casual, you’ve probably come to realise that the equipment you use has a big impact on the enjoyment you get from gaming – and it can often affect your performance as well.American company Astro Gaming are a nic...
Durable, comfortable design, Excellent sound quality, MixAmp M80 is a perfect addition
Fairly expensive, No surround sound
The Astro A40 is a perfect headset for whatever you use your Xbox One for. It's not too expensive, and the appeal of the MixAmp M80 just adds to its excellent audio capabilities...
Published: 2015-12-27, Author: Luke , review by: gamegrin.com
The Astro A40 is a very pleasant experience of what investing in more expensive hardware can do. The sound quality, the different sound profiles, the customisation, the reduction, the MixAmp, the microphone quality and noise reduction. Everything about th...
