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ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for Xbox One
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- Tuned for Gaming with ASTRO Audio: optimized by ASTRO audio engineers and pro gamers, featuring Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound
- Superior Fit & Finish: premium materials and construction, highly adjustable and lightweight
- Mod Kit Ready: go from an open-back to a closed-back noise isolating headset with swappable Mod Kit components (sold separately)
- ASTRO Command Center: customize every MixAmp Pro input and output, create custom EQ settings
- Native Xbox One Compatibility: voice chat enabled with no chat adapter required. Frequency response 20 to 20,000 Hz, Headband pressure 2.6N
- All current ASTRO Gaming products designed for Xbox One will offer continuous compatibility on Xbox: Series X.
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Product information
ASIN | B014H2T84K |
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Release date | October 8, 2015 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,128 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #340 in Xbox One Headsets |
Product Dimensions | 7.99 x 3.75 x 7.75 inches; 1.3 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Item model number | 939-001512 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
Manufacturer | ASTRO Gaming |
Date First Available | September 1, 2015 |
Item Weight | 0.59 Kilograms |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
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Redefining pro, the new ASTRO A40 TR headset and Mix Amp features user customization to adapt to any environment. Ready for home use, LAN play or the loudest pro tournament, you can transform the A40 TR from an open-back to a closed-back noise cancelling headset by swapping components like speaker tags, microphone and ear cushions (sold separately in ASTRO Mod Kits). For serious live streamers, the Mix Amp Pro TR is re-engineered with all digital components for lag-free and interference-free operation. The included ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input and output parameter of the Mix Amp Pro TR to precisely configure it for their specific setup. All TR products are the Official Equipment of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and are used by top Call of Duty Pro teams like Optic Gaming and Team Envyus. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm
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2.0m A40 Inline Mute Cable
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About ASTRO Gaming
ASTRO Gaming creates premium video gaming equipment for pro gamers, core enthusiasts, and their lifestyles. ASTRO lives at the epicenter of technology, lifestyle, and design with a history of innovation specifically within the video gaming arena. The product line is centered around the critically acclaimed A40 + MixAmpTM Pro and A50 Wireless Headset. We believe gaming is interactive, not passive. It’s the cultural center of the future for media driven, digital entertainment. ASTRO Gaming is the authentic gaming brand to rally around at the heart of this culture.
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The new ASTRO A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR features user customization to adapt to any environment. Transform the A40 TR from an open-back to a closed-back noise cancelling headset by swapping components like speaker tags, microphone and ear cushions (sold separately in ASTRO Mod Kits). The MixAmp Pro TR is re-engineered with all digital components for lag-free /interference-free operation. The included ASTRO Command Center software allows Pros and Live streamers to tune every input/output parameter of the MixAmp Pro TR for their setup. All TR products are the Official Equipment of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 and are used by top Call of Duty Pro teams like Optic Gaming.
Pro Quality Audio
Tuned for Gaming, ASTRO Audio was developed with pro gamers and game designers to deliver clarity and detail at every frequency and volume level.
Dolby Surround 7.1
Stunning surround sound gives you the drop on opponents, allowing you to hear every gunshot and footstep.
Superior Fit and Finish
Featuring premium materials and construction, ASTROs are highly adjustable and surprisingly lightweight. Clamp them on your dome for days or turn them flat around your neck.
USB Sound Card Functionality
Full PC compatibility for game sound and voice chat, with Dolby Headphone output.
Mod Kit Ready
Transform the A40 TR from an open-back to a closed-back noise cancelling headset with swappable Mod Kit components.
ASTRO Command Center
Free software for PC and Mac users allows the customization of every input and output, as well as the creation of your own EQ settings.
Customizable Stream Output
Dedicated output for livestreaming featuring Dolby Surround Sound.
Customizable Speaker Tags
Personalize your headset with our magnetic speaker tag system. Buy special editions or design your own using the online Speaker Tag Customizer.
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Customers like the sound quality, value, and comfort of the headphones. For example, they mention that it's loud, gives a nice boost in clarity and bass, and is extremely comfortable. They're also satisfied with the mix amp, and ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on quality and mic quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say it's decent, excellent, and they can hear fine detail with the 7.1 audio. They also say it gives the sound a nice boost in clarity and bass. Customers also say the volume can be pumped up good and high without becoming ineffective. They mention that the headphones block out even more excess noise than the standard noise cancelling.
"...I will commend that the A40 has terrific positional sound on its own and should give fps and shooter fans plenty of thrills, just be aware that the..." Read more
"...Due to the quality of the speakers, volume can be pumped up good and high without becoming in any way uncomfortable--bass doesn't distort and treble..." Read more
"...With the Mix Amp Pro, you can utilize the Dolby audio function (which is a dedicated button on the mix amp itself) to thrust yourself into the game...." Read more
"...To me, these don't seem as loud, or as clear as other +$200 headsets I've used. But what they lack in "punch" they make up for with flexible presets...." Read more
Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's very worth the buck, the price point can't be beat, and has amazing sound for the cost. Some mention that it'll be a useful headset.
"...The amp is worth the asking price, but both the Cloud II's and the M50x have a much better soundstage through the mixamp no matter what preset or..." Read more
"...The comfort alone with these was worth the price tag. The ear cushions are unlike anything I had used before...." Read more
"...The sound is decent and pretty good. I started to notice the mic started getting "loose" and dropping a little bit every now and then...." Read more
"Not cheap, but then Astro products never are--not that it's a point of annoyance: quality costs...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the over-the-ear design is very comfortable and doesn't give them headaches. The headset is very light and breathes exceptionally well.
"...Comfort is top notch as I have large ears that require over ear headsets and pads.*The mixamp TR is the real bread-winner of this set...." Read more
"...The headphones are extremely comfortable...." Read more
"...They combine comfortability, sound quality, and user friendliness to create one monster of a headset that is sure to dominate the competition...." Read more
"...The headset is very light and breathes exceptionally well...." Read more
Customers like the mix amp of the headphones. They say it's the best piece overall, it'll balance the game, and it'd be useful for making videos for YouTube. The 4 presets and the ability to adjust the game make the mix-amp a bonus. Customers also mention that the mix is awesome, and that it're great for streamers or those that may want to tune the music down.
"...Again though, the mixamp is wonderful and drives my M50x's and Cloud II's to another level, its simply that good...." Read more
"...There are multiple default EQ's that boost different things such as bass and treble, but you can even download custom EQ's for all of your favorite..." Read more
"...Let me say, the MixAmp with this unit is wonderful. The decoding is flawless, and having chat integrated is great...." Read more
"...headset is very nice and comfortable but unfortunately the mix amp need a firmware update to be compatible with the Xbox one s 😢 sure would have..." Read more
Customers find the headphones easy to set up. They mention that it is light weight, comfortable, and has good sound quality. Some customers also say that the mix amp is very easy to use.
"...The whole thing is incredibly easy to set up (it's literally plug and play on the Xbox One), taking less than a couple of minutes for units to pair..." Read more
"...They combine comfortability, sound quality, and user friendliness to create one monster of a headset that is sure to dominate the competition...." Read more
"...to the Xbox an a cord from mixamp to the headphones , super easy an useful for a desk setup, but I could see it being cumbersome for a couch gaming..." Read more
"...great outside of the amount of wires and the fact that it takes a bit of time to set-up and figure out how it works plus switching it between..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headset. Some mention that the level is amazing and the quality seems great. The build quality is amazing, while others say that the headset is weak, has poor quality, and occasionally crashes completely.
"...*The Astro A40 TR has fantastic build quality and is much like the older A40's. The headset is modular and comes stock as an open back set of cans...." Read more
"...Note: these work great for PC as well, and I frequently use them on both Xbox and PC)...." Read more
"...for you: my Mixamp Pro TR that the headset came with occasionally crashes completely, and I get this insanely loud tone that carries on until I..." Read more
"...That said, the plastic used is of a high quality and the headset design has headphones that swivel on a central metal post, meaning that if you pick..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mic quality of the headphones. Some mention that the quality is exceptional, clear, and produces quality sound and voice. Others say that it's basically inoperable and the mixamp is obviously failing.
"...But the mic is basically inoperable, and the mixamp is obviously failing. I've owned this combo for less than 6 months...." Read more
"...All of the 1 star reviews are very misleading, some say the mic is bad..." Read more
"...Due to the quality of the speakers, volume can be pumped up good and high without becoming in any way uncomfortable--bass doesn't distort and treble..." Read more
"...My a 3-star review comes out of frustration from the inflexible/insensitive mic and the underwhelming mic monitoring…both of which are done better..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the cord length of the headphones. They mention that the cables are extremely long, annoying, and short. Some say that the cable to the amp is a little short. Overall, some customers feel the headphones need a better wire.
"...Customizeability- Dedicated Mix AmpCons:- Very Very long wiresThis could be a con or a pro, depending on your set up" Read more
"...You need to unplug the USB cable, and set it up on your PC or Mac. "Hey man, your chat mic is too loud!" That'l be about 5 min to set up...." Read more
"...Third, is the cable management...." Read more
"...With any luck, some will have a surround option. The wires are kinda clunky with my setup, where sit about 10 feet from the tv and the Xbox...." Read more
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PROs:
*The Astro A40 TR has fantastic build quality and is much like the older A40's. The headset is modular and comes stock as an open back set of cans. Comfort is top notch as I have large ears that require over ear headsets and pads.
*The mixamp TR is the real bread-winner of this set. It can make pretty much anything sound good. If you spend some time with the Astro command center and the equalizer it can drive even hifi audiophile headsets.
*Having the option of usb chat and not tethering to the controller is an excellent feature.
*Despite the Astro marketing, the xbox one version of the Mixamp TR can be used just fine with the PS4 (sound only) using a matrix pass-through that will make the mixamp work with old consoles as well. I have it passed-through to my xb 360, ps3, ps4, and xb1.
*The A40 headset has very good stereo positional audio stock w/o the amp. With the amp and the right setup, its a real treat for your ears.
*The cloth earpads on the A40 are very comfortable and this headset is good for someone with larger ears, like myself.
*Simulated surround sound is hollowed at first, but once tuned with the eq is much much better.
*Durability of both the amp and headset seems good so far. I have put many hours into the mixamp for music and gaming with zero problems.
*The usb chat seemed to work well for me, everyone in my parties say that I sound fine.
*Outperforms any of the marketed gaming headsets out there, especially anything Turtle Beach offers, even the elite 800x (very uncomfortable).
CONs:
*The price for both items together can go from 200 to 300 dollars, which is not really a great bargain.
*Astro Command center software is finicky right now. It requires me several restarts to get to work correctly.
*The A40 headset itself does not perform up to the high pricetag at retail. I only paid 59 bucks for the headset and 130 for the mixamp. The amp is worth the asking price, but both the Cloud II's and the M50x have a much better soundstage through the mixamp no matter what preset or custom eq setting I used. I understand that people love Astro and I am enjoying this headset and amp combo, but If I had to pay the full retail, I would pass on the A40 headset and just buy the mixamp. The A40's does not match the frequency response of neither the Cloud II nor the M50x.
*Future buyers may want to invest in the mixamp without the A40 headset and use a entry level hifi headset. The pricetag would be the same if not cheaper going that route.
*The modkits to make these cans closed back with more noise isolation are very expensive at this time and Astro should give gamers the option of purchasing a closed back model at retail.
My review is based solely on my experience with many gaming headsets and I am a entry level audiophile who is learning about hifi sound. I did not detract a star for my cons because this is not something that detracts from what this combo does. If you are the type of person with the funds to spend and wants an all in one solution, then this is a very top-end, heavily marketed headset. Just be aware that the A40 headset is simply not as good as a entry level hifi headset like the Cloud I or II and certainly not the M50's. Again though, the mixamp is wonderful and drives my M50x's and Cloud II's to another level, its simply that good. I will commend that the A40 has terrific positional sound on its own and should give fps and shooter fans plenty of thrills, just be aware that the A40 headset has some limitations.
I was not given anything for free to write this review, I paid for this combo out of my own pocket to give an unbiased review of this product. If my review has been helpful to you, be sure to give me a thumbs up.
Let's start with Sound as this applies to everyone buying the headset.
Sound Rating 4/5
You could get a better sounding headset at this price point. I've used the Astro A50's 2nd Gen on Xbox, and they really pack a punch, but the sound quality only tells part of the story. To me, these don't seem as loud, or as clear as other +$200 headsets I've used. But what they lack in "punch" they make up for with flexible presets. There are 4 presets that you can change with a click of a button on the Mix Amp. I almost always use Tournament (for multiplayer shooters when I want to hear footsteps) or the default Astro (my preference for movies or for non-competitive gaming when I want things to sound great). Additionally, if you hook this up to your PC, you can tweak the settings to your liking, or download presets that other gamers have created. Just get your settings how you like them, sync it to the Mix Amp, and you're ready to take those back to your Xbox. (Note: these work great for PC as well, and I frequently use them on both Xbox and PC). I could go on, but in short, as far as features go, this bundle takes the cake.
But what about streaming? The Mix Amp Pro TR has a streaming audio output that offers full customization within the Astro Command Software. You can adjust Mic, Chat, game, and volume from your AUX port within the software, and sync it just like your other settings. My wife and I stream, and often we want to include our chat in the stream. So whether I'm using Discord, or just Xbox Chat, I can include it easily by running a 3.5mm to 3.5mm cord from the Mix Amp to my PC input and capture any of the audio I choose. You want to talk about making streaming simple, this is the way to go. There is one caveat however. Users often have a high level of hiss or buzz when using the stream port. This is a result of a ground loop you are creating when plugging into your PC. I'm not technical enough to get into the in's and out's of electrical ground loops, so I won't address that here. What I will say is that I attempted to trouble shoot by following a guide that said it would eliminate the ground loop. That did not work. So that's a deal breaker, right? Well, it would be if not for a little thing called a ground loop isolator. You can find those on Amazon, and they are around $10. If you're not streaming, then there's no need to get one. If you are streaming, and your audio is filled with hissing and buzzing, save yourself some headache and grab one.
This is the one I purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Mpow-Ground-Isolator-Stereo-System/dp/B019393MV2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541692667&sr=8-3&keywords=ground+loop+isolator
Finally, this brings me to the Noise Gate presets. This is perhaps my favorite feature just behind the streaming port. If you game on PC, and use Discord, you probably won't need these. The reason being is that Discord has great noise gate options for your Microphone built into the software. But for Xbox, Microsoft is reluctant to add noise gate options for party chat, which is a big missed opportunity on their part, but I digress. I'm sure you've experienced this issue: Joe Schmoe is playing with you, and you say something, and you hear your voice echo, one or more times. Why? Because your voice is coming out of his/her headset, and right back into their mic, and then out of your headset, and into your mic, and around and around we go. So the Mix Amp has a noise gate that can be customized by the software on your PC that can all but eliminate this issue for the listener. That's the only drawback really, is that you invest in a great headset, with a solid noise gate, but it's those you play with that benefit, not you. So, Joe Schmoe will talk, and he's not going to hear his voice echo back through your mic. Or, you fire your gun, and it's not going to bleed over into your mic. But you will still hear other people's sound bleed, because they may be using an inferior headset. Now, lots of headsets have built in noise gates that do a great job on Xbox, but the Mix Amp Pro TR just takes it up a notch by giving you 4 presets that will almost certainly meet your needs regardless of your voice variance.
A practical use for me has been streaming/playing in the same room. If I didn't have the noise gate settings when playing with my wife, headsets would bounce the sound around, and our Twitch Stream would also have tons of echo, because, ya know, we're sitting right next to each other. However, we don't have this issue since we are both using Mix Amp Pro's.
In Summary, if you are simply buying this for sound, and aren't using the stream port, or don't care about the noise gate and chat balance (which I didn't even address), then I would say it's a 4/5. But as a whole package, you get a lot of features and things to tinker around with. That's why I gave it a 5/5. I loved this thing enough to buy 3 for LAN gaming. If that's not a testament to what I think about it, I don't know what is.
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The mixamp was also one of the reasons I really wanted to buy the astro headphones. It's got literally everything you could ever need to adjust volume. From changing the overall volume, the difference between game and voice volume, and the different audio settings.
This is definitely something you should consider buying if you want a pair of headphones that can last for a very long time and if you are serious about going into gaming. Sure they might be a bit pricey, but with everything you're getting, it's so worth the money.
Nachdem ich voller erwartung das A40 TR ausgepackt habe und es in die Hand nahm war ich ebenfalls überrascht wie schwer es tatsächlich im vergleich zu anderen ist. Alleine wie es sich anfühlt merkt man Qualität die ihren Preis wert ist! Am anfang fühlt es sich sehr schwer an aber es drückt nicht und sitzt perfekt.
Das anschließen selbst war kein Problem zumal eine Anleitung auch für DAU's beiliegt.
Was die Sound Qualität angeht da ziehe ich meinen Hut vor Astro da ich bis jetzt nichts vergleichbares je auf den Löffeln hatte. Des weiteren bietet die Software Lösung für den PC von Astro einen komplett selbst einstellbaren Equilizer der auf dem MIX AMP Pro gespeichert und sich auch auf der Konsole auswählen lässt. Bis zu 4 stück kann man davon einstellen. Natürlich hat Astro hier auch schon 4 voreingestellt.
Das Mikro ist einsame Spitze, da ich meine Mitspieler gefragt habe wie es denn Klingt meinten diese nur das es einen sehr angenehmen Klang hat, nicht zu Laut ist und man einen auch sehr gut versteht.
Leider gibt es auch eine Sache die mich hier Stört, in der beschreibung steht das das ein 7.1 Surround Headset ist was auch stimmt, allerdings ist das nicht der Fall wenn der Mix Amp mit am PC angeschlossen wird, denn hier ist die einstellung auf 5.1 was sich auch nicht ändern lässt....
Schließt man das Headset direkt an so kann man 7.1 einstellen und das funktioniert auch. Das Problem an der Sache ist aber das das Mikrofon dann vom PC nicht erkannt wird. Dafür wird dann wohl ein extra Kabel von nöten sein.
Leider kann ich das an der Xbox One nicht nachvollziehen da dort die einstellungen was Surround betrifft noch sehr eingeschränkt sind.
Trotzallem soll das nicht vom Kauf abschrecken. Ich finde das Headset genial und würde es jederzeit wieder kaufen.
Upon them arriving yesterday I have played with them non stop as they are one of the most comfortable headsets I have had and the quality is priceless. Unlike other headsets you don't get any static noises or anything and can hear people from a mile off, shows they really do give you the competitive advantage over opponents.
This headset comes with a lot of things I didnt know before purchasing which really defines them as one/if not the best gaming headset on the market. Interchanging tags and cushions make it really cool if you dont like the basic ones. Mixamp which is of amazing quality and love how you can easily set up loads of profiles and store them onto that for the perfect sound and microphone sound for you and also the ability to have your headset as either open or closed headphones which I think is pretty unique.
So to finish off, this is no doubt one of the best headsets on the market currently and definitely recommend getting however the only downside is the price which could be considered expensive but if you have the funds and want a good headset which i'm sure will last long the definitely buy this product.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 30, 2019