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ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Dolby Gaming Headset - Black/Green - Xbox One and PC
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- Pro Audio Quality
- Superior Fit & Finish
- Precision Microphone
- 5GHz Wireless Technology
- Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound
- All current ASTRO Gaming products designed for Xbox One will offer continuous compatibility on Xbox: Series X.
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Product information
ASIN | B01G3WBCQY |
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Release date | October 21, 2016 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #48,809 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #253 in Xbox One Headsets #12,482 in PC Games & Accessories |
Product Dimensions | 1.97 x 1.97 x 1.97 inches; 3.7 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | 939-001517 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 3.7 pounds |
Manufacturer | ASTRO Gaming |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Date First Available | June 10, 2016 |
Item Weight | 3.7 Pounds |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Product Description
Absolute Immersion. We've optimized the new A50 to make it the best fully wireless companion for your next-gen console. Broadcasting in interference-free wireless 5 GHz, you'll experience low latency gameplay in Dolby Headphone Surround Sound. With the ASTRO Command Center software, the A50 allows you to tune every input and output parameter including mic level adjustments and creating your own EQ modes. The new precision boom microphone is voice chat optimized for next-gen consoles and features flip-up mute functionality. The A50 headset is lightweight, easily adjustable, and Mod Kit ready, allowing you to transform your headset by swapping components like a synthetic leather headband and ear cushions for improved noise isolation. And when you're done, the new Base Station makes charging and pairing your headset simpler than ever. A50 Mod Kits are only compatible with the New/Gen 3
Battery Life - Up to 15 Hour
Primary Specifications
Microphone: 6.0mm uni-directional, voice isolating
Ear Coupling: Over-Ear Drivers: 40mm Neodymium
Magnet Wireless: Up to 30ft Standby
Battery Life: ~ 20 months
Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz
Battery Type - Lithium Polymer, single cell
Technical Specifications
Transducer Principle: Open Air Frequency
Response: 20Hz - 20,000Hz
Characteristic SPL: 118dB @1kHz
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Customers like the comfort of the headphones. For example, they say it's incredibly comfortable and fits well. They also appreciate the soft cushion of the ear cups and the breathable ear pads. That said, some complain about durability, connectivity, and charging. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, performance, and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headphones fit very comfortably, without much slipping or squeezing. The soft cushion of the ear cups allows them to game for 8+ hours with no problems, and the earmuffs breathe very well.
"...those who say they have larger heads - have always said it fits very comfortably, so the likelihood of this being an issue is incredibly slim...." Read more
"...The soft cushion of the ear cups allows me to game 8+ hours with no problems...." Read more
"...The headset sounds good enough, and it is relatively comfortable...." Read more
"...They are lighter and much more comfortable then the TB 800's I tried out with just enough clamping to keep them stable...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the sound is good, the mic quality is good and the noise cancelling feature is great. However, others say that the surround sound may sound a little weird, has a small tic sound, and that it's hard to hear footsteps.
"...Sound Quality - Incredible...." Read more
"...The battery life is really impressive considering the high quality audio and everything you are getting from the wireless headset...." Read more
"...the effect and it adds a decent amount of depth and better front/back signature into the sound and you "feel" more like you are in a 3D..." Read more
"...You can tell it's muted either by the sudden lack of sidetone, or if you disable your sidetone, you can kinda feel the mic slip into place after a..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the headset. Some say that it is a very good headset with great quality, while others say that the mic quality is poor and the product has glaring issues that make it unusable.
"...Everything about this headset screams high quality and you will not regret reaching for the best gaming headset around." Read more
"...Using it out of the box on your Xbox may result in a poor quality mic, so download Astro Command Center from astrogaming.com, connect your base..." Read more
"...You will not be disappointed. This headset is high quality AND wireless. Truly worth it." Read more
"...Comfort: Very good and I am very picky. I also prefer felt style pads and these are very good...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they work great and the magnetic mounts do an excellent job keeping them in place, while others say that they stopped working all together. The switch on the mic stopped working and the headset just wouldn't turn on. The mic would some times just not work, and the power button simply does not work.
"...I am guessing the power button simply does not work because moving the power button does not appear to make any difference to the operation of the..." Read more
"...running Xbox audio through the optical audio on the gen 3 A50s everything works great...." Read more
"...Xbox One X its happening much more often where the Xbox will not recognize that its connected or the mic does not connect...." Read more
"...One issue I came across is that my xbox won't recognize it sometimes when I turn my xbox on so I'll have to unplug and replug the usb from the base..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are well worth the price, while others say that they're overpriced and a waste of money.
"...Value: I find it hard to accept that these headphones are more expensive than the Xbox One! That is a bit of a bummer...." Read more
"...I read almost all of them. Since this pair of headphones is soooo expensive I took all reviews seriously. So far I'm glad I did...." Read more
"...Honestly though, this is entirely worth the money, and I'm kicking myself for being so hesitant to spend the money on it...." Read more
"...-They have a very premium price! Normal price is $300 (although I got them for $225)...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphones. They mention that it's in poor condition, has terrible quality, and is flimsy. Some say that the product is not reliable and is flaky. Customers also mention that the box was torn and the protective plastic was partially taken.
"...Also, still not pleased with the way it sits in the stand. Still pretty flaky, requiring a little fussing to get it charging...." Read more
"...expensive that I'm unwilling to eat the cost and of sufficiently low quality that I can't possibly derive enjoyment from using the product...." Read more
"...up with them crammed between my bed and the wall and there is no bends or cracks in them...." Read more
"...Headset is dead within the hour, requiring another charge...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the headphones. They mention that the charging base is awful, finicky, and temperamental. Some say that the battery charges very slowly when in use. The charging base can be tricky to get them to sit right. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the battery life of the product.
"...Finally the charge base seems a little temperamental. It appears to take a little finesse to place it properly to get it to charge...." Read more
"EDIT: I ran across the issue a couple times where the headset wouldn't charge at all. A quick reset of the headset fixed it...." Read more
"...They are fully updated (I checked) but the problem is just getting worse and I cannot figure out any work-around anymore that always makes them..." Read more
"...The charging dock is a great way to display these beauties as well...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that it randomly destabilizes or loses connections at times. The headset base loses its connection to the Xbox regardless of the settings. The volume wheel didn't work and it wouldn't stay connected. The 5GHz disconnects frequently. The device tends to disconnect from the base and sometimes you will be able to hard-reset it.
"...with the XBOX instant on feature, but I have found the headset base looses its connection to the Xbox regardless of the instant on being..." Read more
"...where the Xbox will not recognize that its connected or the mic does not connect. The only fx is to fully restart the Xbox...." Read more
"...if there are any firmware updates and pray that they fix the random disconnect issues. I'll keep the review updated if things get better or worse...." Read more
"...good, the mic quality it good, unfortunately connection issues completely overshadow those positives, leaving me thoroughly dissatisfied with the..." Read more
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There are multiple settings for the mic in Command Center. Here is a link to a YouTube video I found of someone reviewing the Xbox model with recorded examples of the various mic settings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuwJ7aHw0i4
After watching this, I decided on HOME > AIRY. When you change this setting, or any other settings, you MUST click Sync to Device to save these settings in the headset for use on Xbox.
I've been testing various mics/headsets on the Xbox lately. I have an old 5.1 A40 model with a mixamp, a newer A40 model with the silver Mixamp M80, the standard Microsoft Xbox headset, a Plantronics headset, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 headset. The old mixamp for the 5.1 A40 went bad which caused a lot of mic static. The new A40 model wasn't surround sound, but I never had any complaints about the mic. The standard Microsoft Xbox mic constantly picked up air noise from my ceiling fan (even on low), the Plantronics mic was horrendous, and the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 mic was excellent.
I've been searching for a quality surround sound headset for a long time that could be used on both Xbox and PC that had a decent mic. This is absolutely it. Feedback from gamers online indicates the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 mic is ever-so-slightly better than this mic, but they can hear me clearly and perfectly with this mic. The headset does not have a mute button - you have to flip the boom mic almost completely vertical to mute the mic. You can tell it's muted either by the sudden lack of sidetone, or if you disable your sidetone, you can kinda feel the mic slip into place after a bit of resistance flipping it up.
The speakers for voice chat (VOIP) sound like dedicated speakers, separate from the speakers for game and other audio. On the PC, this requires Astro Command Center to function (the headset will show up as two different headsets in your Sound settings under Playback Devices - you must set one as the Default and the other as the Default Communications, and you can tell which is which because one icon will have a boom mic). The degree of control between game audio and voice audio is excellent.
Game/other audio sounds incredible. It perfectly fulfills what I've been searching for since my original A40 mixamp went bad. The degree of control with the equalizer settings in Command Center is outstanding. You can also export/import your settings/levels with Command Center, including the advanced equalizer for those more knowledgeable with frequency and sound bandwidth. The directional sound is magnificent. A number of other gamers have indicated they can pinpoint the source of noises (footsteps, etc.) with Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos on stereo headsets, but I have never been able to. I don't use Windows Sonic or Dolby Atmos with this headset, and I have exacting precision with this now.
I work from home and am on the phone through my work computer a majority of the day. There is constantly distracting noise outside, and this headset does a great job blocking out exterior noises. Command Center does require administrator rights to install, so if this is a limitation for you on a work device, be aware. But after using this headset for 8 hours straight for work, then gaming for 3 hours after, I have had zero issues with the battery life or the sound quality diminishing. The Command Center has a battery life indicator, as well as the base station, both when charging and when the headset is in use. The features indicate 15 hour battery life, but even with those 11-hour-straight uses, I have yet to drop below 70%. I am sure, however, this will diminish a bit over time. Additionally, it never became uncomfortable during these long uses. I have larger ears, which was another turnoff to the various other headsets I've owned. The ear cups on this headset are consistent with other Astro models in their generous size and are quite comfortable during even long uses.
Other reviews have a few notes about placing the headset in the base to charge, indicating a bit of minor frustration or inconsistency. I've not had any issues with it outside of when I'm in a rush, but I've learned how to quickly seat it properly my first attempt. Hold it by the center of the headband, place the right earpiece in its spot, and gently drop the left earpiece into its spot, and it should seat perfectly every time.
The only three cons, which seem minor/inconsequential, are the sidetone vs. mic's noise cancellation and the length of the earpiece extenders from the headband.
My room is constantly hot, so I constantly have my ceiling fan on. I have to have sidetone in my headset, otherwise I have a difficult time talking. The mic seems to pick up air from the fan constantly, as I hear 'wind rushing' all the time through my headset's sidetone. HOWEVER, the noise cancellation somehow seems to prevent noise from going through voice chat. I keep Party Overlay activated on my Xbox, and even when hearing this noise through sidetone, my voice-indicator never pops up, and people online have indicated they never hear the noise, either - even when I am speaking.
I have a fairly large/tall head, hence my big ears. I have to fully extend the sides of the headset to fit on my head. This has always been the case for the Astro headsets (all models of this style all seem to be the same size). If your ears are fairly low on your head, or if you have a fairly tall head, it is possible this could cause an issue. However, just about any gamer who's used this style headset - even those who say they have larger heads - have always said it fits very comfortably, so the likelihood of this being an issue is incredibly slim.
Price. $300. Three hundred smackaroos. Some may feel this is a laughable point to make. For others, this may make this headset feel incredibly inaccessible. For those of the latter mind, if you are someone who takes good care of headsets/electronics and you're looking for a quality surround sound gaming headset, save up for these. It will absolutely be worth it, in my opinion.
After receiving the newer version of the A50's I am blown away by the improvements made.
Wireless - Having a truly wireless headset is incredible. My old A50's required a cable in order to get voice chat, but with advancing technology the truly wireless headset is incredibly versatile. The range is about 20-30 feet from what I get in my house which isnt the greatest but it gets the job done. I can still throw down my controller and run to the kitchen fine without a problem.
Comfort - I have never worn a headset that has this amount of comfort. Although the headset may look bulky, you would not be able to guess when it is on your head. The soft cushion of the ear cups allows me to game 8+ hours with no problems. The ear cups also rotate down if you do want to take off the headset and keep it around your neck which is a nice feature as well that proves to be useful more than I thought.
Sound Quality - Incredible. With 3 different sound settings, and the ability to customize them however you want, you have the ability to cater this headset to whatever type of game you would like. I use the 3 preset settings for Music, Single Player Games, and Try Hard Shooters so I can better hear footsteps and small sounds.
Look/Build Quality - Top notch. This headset feels and looks like it was built to last. I honestly do not take care of these as well as I should, but they have not shown any sign of damage yet. I have fallen asleep with these on too many times to count and wound up with them crammed between my bed and the wall and there is no bends or cracks in them. The charging dock is a great way to display these beauties as well.
Overall - I highly recommend springing for this headset despite the steep price tag. Everything about this headset screams high quality and you will not regret reaching for the best gaming headset around.
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Le micro, au top, mon clavier mécanique faisant pas mal de bruit (surtout la barre d'espace), les personnes l'entendait et ça en était même gênant tellement qu'ils entendaient les bruits à répétition. Avec ce micro, ils n'entendent plus rien et je peux vous dire que ça déjà c'est un très bon point chez un casque. C'est validé pour ce point.
Le son, tout simplement incroyable. Le son surround est au top, il n'y a rien à redire. C'est validé sur ce point aussi.
Le sans-fil, appart peut être 1 déconnexion/jour de même pas une seconde durant une utilisation de plusieurs heures, franchement, là encore c'est validé.
Si on est pas satisfait du son, là encore il y a le logiciel qui accompagne le casque et qui est validé lui aussi. Seul bémol : vous ne pouvez pas le configurer sur le pc, obligé de passer par un ordinateur. Dans mon casque ce n'est pas un problème mais pour d'autres peut-être...
Sinon niveau confort, il chauffe un peu les oreilles, il peut être un peu lourd mais on oublie rapidement son poids et niveau autonomie j'ai pas vérifié mais ça a l'air de tenir minimum 10 heures sans recherche, donc potentiellement les 15 heures indiquées correspondent bien à l'autonomie réelle du produit. Si malgré ça ça ne suffit pas, il y a un autre point auquel j'ai été agréablement surpris : lorsque vous posez votre casque et qu'il ne bouge plus (sur le bureau par exemple), il se met en veille automatiquement rallongeant ainsi son autonomie !
Bref, bien que le prix soit un peu chère, je l'ai pris d'occasion à 200€ et je pense qu'à ce prix là, on peut parler d'un excellent rapport qualité/prix. 300€ étant un peu limite pour du neuf, cela n'est pas non plus exagéré sachant que ce type de casque (sans fil compatible pc/xbox) est difficile à trouver sur le marché actuellement j'ai trouvé avant l'achat de ce casque.
Je le recommande donc.
Sound quality is good -- You can hear the background noise because of the foam pads (not so much noise isolation). This problem is a problem if you enjoy closed headphones though. If you don't like the openness, you can purchase the upgraded pads which will isolate the sound more (waiting for my pads to arrive).
Mic quality is finicky -- you have to learn the software to be able to successfully find the sweet spot for either hearing yourself or not, and catching noise levels etc. But otherwise everything is fantastic.
For my personal headphone experience, I always think of comfort first and with these on, I can honestly say, after using it until the battery dies, it does not hurt my ears at all. There's no discomfort whatsoever. I can wear a hat if I wanted to and still be comfortable gaming.
I think you get around 14-16 hours of battery life, depending on usage / volume. This is more than ideal for gaming anyways, and the most convenient part about the battery is there are no plugs necessary. Just pop it in its cradle. You can even charge it (by plugging in a micro USB in) while in use -- a great feature for those extra long nights.
I've purchased the upgraded leather pads too, still in shipping... can update review later when I've used them. I'm sure they will be even comfier! :)
10/10 would recommend to friends and family, the best of the best and definitely worth the money.
Ich kann nach ca 70 Stunden Spielzeit meine Kaufempfehlung aussprechen!
- Verpackung
Die Verpackung ist wirklich hochwertig und beim öffnen schon ein richtiger Hingucker
- Headset
Das HS ist wirklich gut verarbeitet, nichts klappert oder wackelt. Die Materialen sind hochwertig und fühlen sich wirklich gut an.
Der Tragekomfort ist wirklich unschlagbar, auch nach mehreren Stunden gibt es kein drücken oder sonstige störende Sachen.
Man kann direkt am Headset die Gesamtlautstärke und die abmischung zwischen Chat und Gamesound einstellen. Geht wirklich intuitiv! Das Mic mutet man indem man es ganz nach oben klappt, gut wenn man mal störende Hintergrundgeräusche hat die man seinen Teamkameraden nicht zumuten möchte.
- Ton
Der wohl wichtigste Punkt beim Headset Kauf! Was soll ich sagen? Ich bin absolut begeistert, ich selbst nutze das Headset für den Taktikshooter "Rainbow Six Siege" und kann wirklich jedes laufen, kriechen, nachladen oder Ausrüstungsverwendung des Gegners so gut orten das man immer einen Vorteil hat in einem 1vs1 Gefecht.
Also man merkt einen deutlichen Unterschied zu meinem alten Turtle Beach X42.
- Mikrofon
Das Mikrofon ist gut, ich muss mich da wohl auf die Aussagen meiner Zockerkollegen verlassen :) man kann das sogenannte Monitoring an und aus machen, also ob man seine eigene Stimme auf die Ohrmuschel bekommt oder nicht.
- Basisstation
Die Basisstation ist simpel aber praktisch aufgebaut. Vorne Anzeige für den PC/Xbox Modus, Akkuanziege in 4 Stufen und die Anzeige ob Dolby An oder aus ist.
- Akku
Der Akku hat vollgeladen eine wirklich große Ausdauer, ich würde ihn auf ca. 10h Laufzeit schätzen ABER bei nichtbetrieb des HS entlädt sich dieser sehr schnell
Also Pro für den Dauerzocker Kontra für die Gelegenheitsgamer. Aber dem kann man Abhilfe abschaffen indem man es einfach vor dem zocken etwas aufladen lässt.
- Software
Die Software ist wirklich super, an den PC anhängen, schnell das kleine Programme runerladen, in 2 min installieren und man hat einen Haufen Einstellmöglichkeiten.
Ob das Monitoring, verschiedene soundprofile, feinste equalizereinstellungen oder die Lautstärke des eigenen Mikrofons und nur mal einige zu nennen.
PS. Das HS bei der Einstellung am PC ausschalten sonst übernimmt er die Einstellungen nicht.
- Zubehör
2 Kabel werden mitgeliefert, ein USB und ein Optisches Kabel. Beide leider nur ca 0,5m lang.
Also für eine ordentliche kabelverlegung hinter dem TV Schrank einfach zu kurz.
- Fazit
Wirklich grundsolides HS mit gutem Ton, Komfort und Einstellungsmöglichkeiten. Manko die zu kurzen Kabel und der teilweise schnell selbstentladenden Akku, aber das denke ich kann man verschmerzen
Klare Kaufempfehlung wer gut 300€ übrig hat :)
Lo único malo sería el precio que es algo restrictivo, debido a la paridad peso/dollar.
しかし、XBOX One(XBOX One X)のゲームをやる以外はベースとヘッドセットをかなり近づけても、あるいはくっつけても結構音が飛ぶ、あるいは音が出なくなり、繋がるまで相当時間がかかる時がある。繋がる安定性はベースとヘッドセットの角度が関係してそうな気がする。
安物のbluetoothヘッドセットとスマホより繋がりの安定性が悪い。
一方、音質およびXBOX OneでFPSをやる場合のクオリティ、繋がりはさすがの一言。流石にA40のmixampとゼンハイザーのGSP600の組み合わせなど有線のハイエンドには音質で負けるだろうが(持ってないのでなんとも言えない)、そこらの有線ゲーミングヘッドセットを圧倒する凄さ。
意外だが、PCモードにしてケーブルTV会社からレンタルしてるハイエンドの外付けTVチューナーから光端子を引いてみたら動作した。狭いワンルームマンションなどに御住まいの方が簡易アンプ代わりに使うなど(全てのAV機器が動くわけではないだろうが)、オマケ要素としてはまあまあ。
PCゲーム(FPS)はまだ試してないのでなんともコメントできない。ただモバイルノートで動くFPS以外のジャンルで古いゲームなどでは結構音が飛んだりする。
所持してるゲーミングPC(デスクトップ)は10年近く前のものなので、参考になるゲームがない。
PS4版はもう少し安いが、購入時の価格は5万超え。2019年に新型が北米で出るにも関わらず、2019年9月の時点で4万超え。いくらなんでも高すぎる。
この価格帯なら有線モードが欲しかった(ベースとヘッドセットをUSBで繋いでも充電しながら使用できるだけで、繋がりやすさは変わらない)。
ベースには光デジタルOUTなどオマケがついてるが、ゲーミングヘッドセットなのだから、つける機能をもう少し用途に向いたものにして欲しかった。