The Astro A40 Audio System combines crystal-clear voice communication with a precision helmet-Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Surround using the headset more configurable by the user to add tags planet.In A40 removable helmet speaker (which are the collection of high quality in itself), you will find a microphone fully configurable by the user. It attaches to both sides - or completely removed for the game and the music alone sessions.The A40 Audio System includes the external A40 MixAmp voice Xbox and Xbox 360 users handset and play - ideal for tournament and discrete "set of Midnight sessions. A set discrete / voice balance control enables you to find the best players in the game also can download setting.PC surround decoding and voice communication capabilities to the system A40. A40 MixAmps Union and received a more private, hands-free, full duplex voice communication channel - much higher quality than VoIP systems, with zero network and system lag.Every MixAmp A40 is connected to a chain, each is delivered complete with everything needed to connect the top-many voice communication MixAmps.The A40 Audio System gives teams a competitive advantage in the first person by selectable / mutable Xbox Live communication while maintaining a dedicated, private chat channel when chained. The A40 comes with a headset quick disconnect cable and multiple ends: A40 MixAmp cable (also compatible with portable music players) and a standard line for PC dual-jack with volume control and mute. Inject your games with your own soundtrack. Connect your MP3 player through the same mixer with the supplied cable. Free up valuable system resources, and put the music at hand. * Note: This version is compatible MixAmp without an adapter for use on the PS3.
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Top Notch
I've had these headphone for about 4-6 months now, and they are spectacular! I should mention that for Xbox 360 having A40 MixAmp is aknist a plus as it allows you to adjust for Game and audio volume, so you can find the perfect balance for you. Now I'm going to break it down into pros and cons.
PROS:
Very comfortable to wear...I've had these on for upwards of 6 hours at a time for long gaming sessions, and have had no problems with comfort.
DURABLE...These are solidly constructed and have never felt like I was in danger or them wearing out (granted it's only been about 6 months)
Sound Quality is very very good. With the MixAmp you get very accurate positional Audio so it makes gaming that much better (it even works well with movies too)
Microphone...top notch microphone, that also detaches so you can just use them as regular headphones, and it comes with a quick mute switch so u can quickly turn off your mic for a private conversation if need be. Only caveat is that the noise canceling could be better, but it's not really an issue in the grand scheme.
Cables...the audio system comes with pretty much every audio cable you could ever need (minus fiber optic game, which is an option to purchase) so that, to me, is a plus.
PS3 compatibility, yes it works with the PS3 as well, and sounds fantastic when watching Blu-Ray movies.
MixAmp. The mixamp can also be used a headphone amp for your PC, or iPod, and the results are impressive. It's also portable as it has the option for battery power that lasts for roughly 12-14 hours using 4 AA batteries.
CONS
Price, Yes these are expensive, and cheaper from Astro Gaming directly, but I've used them so much that, to me, they were worth it
Music...Now I've put this in the cons but there's a catch. If you plan on using these for music from your 360 or PS3, well it;'s not gonna sound that good, but to me Music doesn't sound that good on 360. However, I use these on my computer as I have a Sound Blaster X-Fi, and after some tweaking, the music is fantastic on them, good base, and excellent treble. Having Said that, getting high quality stereo headphones will still be a Better choice for music, but again these sound great to me.
A broad review
I am an audiophile. Sometimes it's a curse! But one thing I do know is quality audio. I have a very decent Klipsch top tier surround sound setup in my house. It's hard to beat it, but as I became a father twice over, I've needed to go incognito during my nightly gaming sprees. Hence my search for a top of the line headset/headphones. I have personally tried/tested the name brand gaming headsets and found all to fall short. Trittons, Turtle Beaches and the mighty Astros, to name a few! I have also tried the Sennheiser HD555s and the AT AD700s, both of which are audiophile headsets.
Those reading this review are looking at Astros because they are the top tier gaming headset. Endorsed by the MLG and by many fans who love to game. But how many of those "endorsers" have audio experience? How many have tried different gaming headsets? Probably not too many, especially if they bought this complete set. I want to help you in your decision making process.
First, the Xbox 360 has horrible sound output. This is not a random guess, it is sadly a fact. Optical out does little more than put compressed quality audio through an optical cord. And as everyone should know... it doesn't matter how good your headphones are, the source dictates the ultimate quality. But even then, a good pair of phones will sound better than others, just not performing to its optimal abilities. On the other hand, the PS3 shines in this department. The audio is clearly the winner of the two. For instance the Trittons 720 sounds like crap on the 360, but on the PS3 they are slightly less crappy. And those who think the Tritton 720s are decent, have never listened to a good pair of headphones!
The Astro A40 is not a terrible headset. It isn't great either. It doesn't have a very good soundstage (which can be defined as directionality). This surprised me, because an ultimate gaming headset should have ultimate soundstage! Rather, it is dependent on the nifty Astro mixamp to make up for its shortcomings. The headset is tinny on the high end, lacking on the low end (and I'm not a true bass aficionado, I like it accurate: tight and punchy which this is not). In my opinion this headset is made for the 360's inferior sound spectrum. Whereas with my audiophile headphones, the sound is accurate. MW2 online lobby sounds are horrid, but that's not the headphone's fault! With the Astros, the audio sounds alright at all times, but never great and sometimes not even good. Without the mixamp, the headset isn't very directional. I got just as much directionality (like locating enemies in Cod4 and MW2 by listening to footsteps) out of my Turtle Beach X1s. But plug in the mixamp and you have a well structured dobly pro-logic sound. Unfortunately,though many people don't know this, dolby pro-logic is not the best for fps games where you listen for footsteps. It is immersive, yes. It gets you into the game, yes. But it isn't that great for footsteps. At least it isn't that much better than the TB X1s.
The mixamp, on the other hand, is a solid buy. It isn't just for the Astro A40s, but for ANY headphones. Plus you can plug other mics into it. True, the Tritton 720s unit can do that, but the 720 unit doesn't have pro-logic surround. It has "concert" or "hall" mode where everything echoes around you. That is a horrible rendition of surround sound (stay away from the 720). But the mixamp has the updated pro-logic chip. It also has independent chat and game sound volume controls. Almost all the other brands have this, but the mixamp works with other headphones and mics. It is a solid purchase. In years to come you can simply buy a good headphone/headset and use this.
On the other hand, I use the AT AD700 headphones. They are superb quality. I use 5 channel stereo and I can pinpoint enemies. And I mean pinpoint! I am almost lead by what I hear. It is so clear what direction my opponents are coming from that I don't have to doubt their location. Upstairs, behind me, to the left, to the right. Two to the right, distinct from one another etc. For solo games, I hit the pro logic 5.1 and I'm golden. Perfect game immersion. Fallout 3 and Mass Effect never sounded so good! And for music... don't even get me started! Violin not just on the left, but in front of the bass, next to the clarinets and oboes.
In short, the mixamp is a good five stars. The headset, coupling in price is a 3 star. It was designed for gaming, it is not capable of really great sound production. Sure it works alright with games, but don't think for an instant that this will make a music fan happy! It is not worth the money, though. The mixamp is around $130.00. Go buy the Sennheiser HD555s or the AT AD700s and the mixamp (plus Zalman mic) for less than this package and you will be in heaven no matter what multimedia you are using! Or if you're short on money, the Turtle Beach X1s will give you the same "footsteps" advantage as the Astro for $200.00 less. If you have a decent A/V unit (with Dolby pro-logic and 5 channel programming), just buy the AT AD700s, or if you only have a headphone out on your tv, buy the HD555s, as they imho do better without equalizing. Buy the mixamp later if you wish.
Gamers should just say WOW!
I have to say, these are by far the best gaming headphones I have head to date. First off the system is really two pieces the headphones and the mixamp. I would look at each as a separate item. The mixamp is really where the ingenuity of AstroGaming shows, with a ridiculous number of tye of connections, you can attach pretty much any source device you want the mix amp and get a True Dolby 5.1 Surround Headphone experience. With the mixamp it is important to remember you can attach any headphones you want and get the same Dolby Surround Headphone 5.1 experience, so if you love you Sennheisers, then just buy the mixamp. I personally however love the quality build of the AstroGaming headset, the quality is premium, even the box it comes in. These are the most comfortable headset I have ever bought, plus interchanging the microphone to just an audio headset is any easy swap with the magnetic pieces. Music out of this is essentially outstanding, contrary to other reviewers, HOWEVER if you are an audiophile and used to a perfect pair of headphones matched for music, you may prefer a more music oriented headphone from Sennheiser, Grado, etc... I would say the only downside to the entire system of the mixamp is no equalizer, though the balance in my opinion is spot on. The headphones come with a rugged hard case as well for those mobile gamers, and will help you protect your investment for years to come. One gotcha of the whole system is you'll probably want to buy the add-on rechargeable battery available. The mixamp system can be powered via USB while charging.
Overall these things are a 5 out of 5 and I would highly recommend then to anyone who has the pocket to pay for these. You definitely will be getting what you paid for, and you will never feel like you were given anything less.
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