Website blurb:
Amplify your gaming gear with these stylish black, squared headphones equipped with Pro Audio quality, superior on-ear fit and finish and removable precision microphone for easy communication with other gamers. Accompanied by Mix Amp Pro with Dolby 7.1 surround sound, balance game and voice audio and stream audio output. Complete with a whole host of other goodies such as customisable speaker tags and multiple cables for compatible play.
All comments (24)
DexMorgan
16 Dec 15#1
I'm not sure of the differences between the A40s which I own and these, but the A40s are the best headset I've ever used after wasting money on cheaper headsets.
Astros are well worth the extra cash, and this is a great saving, hot
mudstuff
16 Dec 15#2
Heat, if the headset is average, you could sell and partner some better headphones with the amp. I have the A40 wireless one good few years old now and use it with some sennheiser headphones and a pc mic
striker33 to mudstuff
16 Dec 15#6
Headset is actually pretty good. Any headset seems to be sexy with a good amp though. Had these when they first came out, and they were good for music as well as gaming without the amp.
However, the A40 headset is still leaps and bounds ahead of the A30s when it comes to sound quality and immersiveness. Over ear is just king for gaming.
Not to say these are bad by any means, I just wound up using them for music with my phone more than actual gaming. My a40s on the other hand, I'd be lost without them. Theyre still the best headsets going for gaming, and when the A40 headset is paired with the mixamp, its godlike. For music especially, every frequency is just so clean and crisp, even the extreme low end.
This is still worth it just for the amp though. Use the headset for portable media, but a decent set of cans just for gaming.
oldboy64
16 Dec 15#3
Will these work ok with xbox1, as I read some are only compatible with ps4 and pc ? Was thinking of getting Turtle beach x07 pro's but if these are compatible i think the 7.1 sound would be nicer.
Casseus
16 Dec 15#4
With the headset adapter they are. Says on the box in the image on the webpage.
I also know someone who has them and uses them on the Xbox One elite controller without the adapter. I'm not sure if the new controllers with the headphone jack are the same?
biggysilly
16 Dec 15#5
I came across this review if it helps anyone. :man:
" Personally, I'd go with the A40's, mainly because that model is made for gaming, and is also made originally for the Mixamp. A40's have great directional positioning when used with the Mixamp with the Toslink cable.
A30's are good, but they are mainly for more casual usage, such as a long car ride, plane rides/(Gaming on the go), or just for portability. They work well, but if you are playing FPS games and want the best directional positioning, then I do not recommend these.
Most Sennheisers are great, but I've had success with the Sennheiser HD555 with a random clip-on mic into the Astro Mixamp. These compete well with the A40's.
I currently am happy with my A40+Mixamp setup, as it does not have a heavy Bass Range, which is super important when playing FPS games when trying to hear footsteps. (Bass takes away from sound quality/covers up the higher Treble Range, such as footsteps.) I say go for the A40's, its a great investment in my opinion.
Source(s):
I have A40's, I have used my cousin's A30s, and used to own Trittons - (Trittons were terrible....)
AZOOOPPY · 4 years ago"
whatsthestory
16 Dec 15#7
Does anyone know how far does the wire extends which comes packaged? Can you replace with longer wire, is it a standard audio jack?
scawp to whatsthestory
16 Dec 15#11
On my A40s, I assume they will be the same, the optical and usb are 3 metre each, the wire from the headset to the mixamp is 2 metre. The headset cable is 5 pole to the headset and 4 pole to the mixamp, if you want to change this you'll need to buy a replacement from Astro as I don't believe these are standard. If you were wanting to use the headset with your phone etc, you'd probably want a shorter cable, I think they do one with inline mic so you can detach the boom.
IAmTheWizard
16 Dec 15#8
Scorching deal, love my A40's
lovelybeer
16 Dec 15#9
Excellent deal! Would prefer wireless, but still cracking :smiley:
Dareos
16 Dec 15#10
cheap even for the mixamp on its own. much heat
scawp
16 Dec 15#12
I am tempted even though I already have the A40s as the A40s are huge and you just look stupid sat on the train with them, anyone had experience with the A30s? I don't wanna look like a hipster.
Turtle1992 to scawp
16 Dec 15#18
Google reviews on them, I did and apparently everyone has had positive feedback on them with the odd negative review here and there
Oops my bad didn't actually notice that as I'd typed on safari the same headphones to compare prices and it came up them haha
rjm8282
16 Dec 15#17
Thanks, ordered and added heat, great price for AMP alone
scawp
16 Dec 15#19
Screw it, bought them, but damn you all for buying the black ones, ended up with white :stuck_out_tongue:
Cheers OP.
Joooordaaaaaaan
16 Dec 15#20
Seems like a great deal but I'm gonna hold out for the A40s/50s. Voted hot.
Noxia
16 Dec 15#21
Hot, can sell the A30's and use amp to drive some decent headphones.
junpit
16 Dec 15#22
I looked at these this morning but decided agaisnst it. I need a headset for a PC that hasn't got an optical out. Without that the mixamp isn't good enough. I've opted for some corsair H2100 which are around the same price but which do 7.1 without needing optical.
Its quite strange as they sxtae you can get sound using usb alone, but looks like the mixamp has no way of doing 7.1 over usb.
digitalray
16 Dec 15#23
can anyone share their experience with these Headsets on a ps4? also do these have separate game and chat volume controls?
Casseus to digitalray
16 Dec 15#24
No experience with them on PS4 however there is separate game and voice control. The astro mixamp is pretty much the best around in gaming.
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Opening post
Currently cost £159.99 @ Game, £170 @ Astro, $199.99 @ Amazon.com
Website blurb:
Amplify your gaming gear with these stylish black, squared headphones equipped with Pro Audio quality, superior on-ear fit and finish and removable precision microphone for easy communication with other gamers. Accompanied by Mix Amp Pro with Dolby 7.1 surround sound, balance game and voice audio and stream audio output. Complete with a whole host of other goodies such as customisable speaker tags and multiple cables for compatible play.
All comments (24)
Astros are well worth the extra cash, and this is a great saving, hot
However, the A40 headset is still leaps and bounds ahead of the A30s when it comes to sound quality and immersiveness. Over ear is just king for gaming.
Not to say these are bad by any means, I just wound up using them for music with my phone more than actual gaming. My a40s on the other hand, I'd be lost without them. Theyre still the best headsets going for gaming, and when the A40 headset is paired with the mixamp, its godlike. For music especially, every frequency is just so clean and crisp, even the extreme low end.
This is still worth it just for the amp though. Use the headset for portable media, but a decent set of cans just for gaming.
I also know someone who has them and uses them on the Xbox One elite controller without the adapter. I'm not sure if the new controllers with the headphone jack are the same?
" Personally, I'd go with the A40's, mainly because that model is made for gaming, and is also made originally for the Mixamp. A40's have great directional positioning when used with the Mixamp with the Toslink cable.
A30's are good, but they are mainly for more casual usage, such as a long car ride, plane rides/(Gaming on the go), or just for portability. They work well, but if you are playing FPS games and want the best directional positioning, then I do not recommend these.
Most Sennheisers are great, but I've had success with the Sennheiser HD555 with a random clip-on mic into the Astro Mixamp. These compete well with the A40's.
I currently am happy with my A40+Mixamp setup, as it does not have a heavy Bass Range, which is super important when playing FPS games when trying to hear footsteps. (Bass takes away from sound quality/covers up the higher Treble Range, such as footsteps.) I say go for the A40's, its a great investment in my opinion.
Source(s):
I have A40's, I have used my cousin's A30s, and used to own Trittons - (Trittons were terrible....)
AZOOOPPY · 4 years ago"
Cheers OP.
Its quite strange as they sxtae you can get sound using usb alone, but looks like the mixamp has no way of doing 7.1 over usb.