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ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for PlayStation 4 (2017 Model)
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- Pro Audio Quality
- Superior Fit & Finish
- Swappable Precision Microphone
- Mod Kit Ready
- Tuned for Gaming With ASTRO Audio
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ASIN | B014F77FGA |
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Release date | October 8, 2015 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #226,031 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,073 in PlayStation 4 Headsets |
Type of item | Personal Computers |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | 939-001511 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.06 pounds |
Manufacturer | ASTRO Gaming |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. |
Date First Available | September 1, 2015 |
Item Weight | 0.48 Kilograms |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 20.3 Centimeters |
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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
Cables:
2.0m A40 TR Inline Mute Cable
3.0m TOSlink Optical Cable
3.0m Micro-USB Cable
0.5m Digital Daisy Chain Cable
Frequency Response
20 - 20,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance
48 ohms
Headband Pressure
2.6N
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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.
ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR - Black
For Play Station 4
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 quality, sound quality and comfort of the gaming headset. For example, they mention the headband is very nicely constructed, it can take a beating and the packaging was in very good condition. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, value and mic quality.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the mic works great, the sound is awesome, and the headphones are loud. They also appreciate the wired connection, which prevents cutting of the sound in game. Customers also like that the headset has great audio pickup directional wise, and that it works smoothly and quietly. They appreciate the mix amp, which allows them to lower their chat audio in favor of their game audio.
"...All of the sounds maintained a level of authenticity and nothing fake sounding, however like the HD555, they could get a little too bright at higher..." Read more
"...Now I'm not an audiophile. but the surround sound sounds great. It gives the sound more "range" like the world just opens up a little more...." Read more
"...best features on this headset is the mix amp, I love how I can lower my chat audio in favor to my game audio at any time and vice versa...." Read more
"...-The Surround Sound is very good for both games, and movies, and the customization of the EQ settings are good for making movie, and game..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the headset. They say it's well constructed, durable, and strong. They also say it feels solid in the hands and is a great wired headset.
"...They still paint a picture of a colorful village like the HD555, with birds humming in the background (The birds on here just sound very pleasant),..." Read more
"...Expensive, but the build quality is the best I have seen.2) Software could use improvements...." Read more
"I will admit, this headset is pretty good. But is it worth the money? I've played with these a ton! The main thing about these is the mix amp...." Read more
"...I think these are the best looking headsets on the market. They look stylish. They aren’t bulky and sturdy all at the same time...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they don't hurt their ears or pinch their head after long hours of play.
"...The A40's are also more comfortable than the X2's for longer gaming sessions, with little to not clamping pressure, larger earcups and softer earcups..." Read more
"...They are more comfortable than the a50's and you do not have to worry about a buzzing noise that may occur...." Read more
"...And when in first tried the headset, it felt very very soft and was comfortable but wasn't SO AMAZING like people say it is...." Read more
"...They don’t hurt or bother you after long hours of play. I thought that headsets just start to hurt after a long time on your head and that’s that...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the headphones. They say the headset is very plug and play friendly, the software is pretty simple to understand, and the mix amp is incredibly simple to use. The command center is easy to use once it's installed, and it allows for quick and painless adjustment in an instant.
"...I would not change my score, due to the convenience, comfort and general performance of the headphones at their price point...." Read more
"...The mix amp is great and easy to use.3) Only three cables for PS4 and two for PC, mic cable included.4) Comfortable..." Read more
"...-SO easy to hook up for PC users, just micro USB to computer, and headphone jack to the Mix -Amp and you're ready to go...." Read more
"...The setup for these was a little difficult only because I needed to do research...." Read more
Customers like the volume control of the headphones. For example, they mention that the mix amp makes it easy to adjust volume, has outstanding sound, and unlimited audio customization settings. Some appreciate the chat and game volumes being super easy to change. The quality surround sound with different settings and an amplifier is great for volume control in games. That said, some love wearing them to listen to movies and appreciate the multiple settings that make it even better.
"...surround sound for a broader sound stage, and have opportunities to have balanced mids and highs...." Read more
"...Lows are low but can become muddled if cranked up. Mids and highs are decent...." Read more
"...If connecting to a PC the Astro command center works great. Adjusting equalizer settings and saving/overwriting the presets to the mixamp is easy..." Read more
"...The mixer allows you to switch between sound presets, control the master volume, and change the volume of game sound and voice chat so that you can..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works great through its USB interface to PS4, while others say that it doesn't even work. The sound quality and comfort is amazing, but some customers report issues with the mix amp.
"...Bottom line- this headset was just what I was looking for, usable and great on both PC and PS4...." Read more
"...If connecting to a PC the Astro command center works great...." Read more
"...The PS4 system can only recognize ONE USB headset device at a time, and it treats the Blue Snowball as a headset...." Read more
"...Replaceable ear and head cushions- Very solid design- Amp works well and you can easily switch from pc to console mode-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it seems a bit pricey.
"...highly recommend this headset and I definitely think that the price is justifiable for what you get in the long run...." Read more
"I will admit, this headset is pretty good. But is it worth the money? I've played with these a ton! The main thing about these is the mix amp...." Read more
"...Seems a bit pricey, but I'll probably end up getting it after I forget how much I paid for the the headset...." Read more
"...while that may be true, I still believe that these Astros are worth every penny...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the mic quality of the gaming headset. Some mention that it has good sound quality, while others say that it's worse than any headset they've ever used. The mic pickup seems weak, and the output from the mic sounds muffled.
"...but you're going to get (great, admittedly) stereo sound and no microphone support...." Read more
"...Microphone: Probably the best microphone on a gaming headset...." Read more
"...the audio would cut out for a split second, causing the mic input to stop working until it was reset/unplugged, but it was fixed with a firmware..." Read more
"...The only Con that I really have with them is that The mic has a hard time staying up, and tends to fall down, but then again when you try to fix..." Read more
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But I like these headphones! I can hear nasty creatures around corners in Bloodborne, so i'm angling the camera and poking my head out scooby-doo style before I take an axe to the face.
They have a broad sound stage, thanks to them being open ear. This helps bring a more accurate Dolby surround sound experience than stuffy closed headsets like the Sony Gold Wireless Headphones. This also allows air to reach your ears so they aren't hot and fatigued after watching a movie or a long game session. However, it also means you can hear outside noise. For those who game in a busy environment, you'll want to pick up the closed back mod when it releases.
They are wired which means they don't buzz and hiss. Trust me when I say that the Astro A50's have a super annoying buzz in the right ear cup. Forum flame wars have erupted over this, but Astro admits their wireless transmitter is pretty close to the ear-cup and there's not much to be done. Another competitor in the wireless product range are the Turtle Beach 800 Elites, but they hiss like a snake. Do yourself a favor and wire up your sound equipment, the convenience of wireless is not all that convenient, especially when those non-replaceable batteries break down after a year.
When I talk through the microphone, someone hears me on the other side just fine. A+. Mics are a hot button issue for people, but we're not recording an album here. Sony compresses that sound to high heaven, as does Teamspeak and Mumble for PC users. However, those discrete mics on the Sony Wireless and Turtle Beach Elites sound like you're gaming in a trash can. Get a set with a stick boomy mic thing. (The Astro A40 TR's let you remove them too!)
"Well these are $250 headphones what the frick?!" - Yeah well no. They are like $120 headphones and $130 external amp with Dolby surround sound support. They act as a quality sound card for your PS4 and PC, as well as a lot of useful ports. You could just buy audiophile grade audiotechnicas and plug them into your AVR but you're going to get (great, admittedly) stereo sound and no microphone support.
Also, somebody on a forum somewhere will probably tell you that you overpaid for the Astro's because it's a gamer brand, tell you of another headphone brand with a funkier name and then order mod mic on it from another company, zap it with juju lasers and do the rain dance around it and it should get you way better sound for you PS4 for half the price. Just because it wasn't made in Germany and has glossy gamer plastic, doesn't mean it isn't great quality. Every major publication has reviewed them and found their audio capabilities excellent. These are the same groups of people who scoff that if you own Beats. Not everyone wants neutral/flat sounding studio level sound, and the same goes for the Astro A40's.
So are these headphones worth $250? Well no, but the headphones and the amp are worth $250. Keep in mind you are investing in what is an ecosystem. And also you're part of an audio dynasty. The A40's have been around for a long time (gaming-wise). Sonically these are tuned like the ones from five years ago. When it comes to sound, having equipment maintain an audio signature over the years is a badge of honor. It means you got something "right" and you don't have to reinvent the wheel.
These are great for blu-ray movies, youtube cat videos, dying to father gascoigne, being endlessly disappointed by a hyped up Ubisoft game, and apologizing profusely for your poor Rocket League skills. There's nothing wrong with wanting really great audio and paying for it. As someone who grew up crying like a baby as Aeris was laid to rest in the waters while her music blared out my bulb styled CRT TV, I say nay sir. never again sir.
Five blood echoes out of five.
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UPDATED (12/27 - No Score Change)
Alright so I've had these guys for a few months now and wanted to further talk about the sound of the Astro A40s. As I've noted there are many claims on the internet of the A40s being a gamer brand and to not trust gaming brand headphones. I'm a pretty open person and always willing to consider differing opinions.
* Test Headphones: Astro A40 TR ($120ish without amp, open back), Sennheiser HD555 (open back), Philips Fidelio X2 ($250, open back)
* Tested on: PC with Astro Mixamp, preset on balanced, surround sound enabled.
* Game: Witcher 3, White Orchard area around the village.
Astro A40 Impressions: First of all, it's clear to me that the Astro A40s are not balanced headphones. When walking around White Orchard, which is the first time you ride into on your horse in Witcher 3, you'll notice that the A40s have a bit of a subdued mids and highs. The wind feels heavy and prominent in the headphones, the water surrounding the village has kind of a soupy dark splashing sound. You'll hear the faint sound of birds in the background, and some village chatter that's a little difficult to make out. The water flowing has a bit of a rumble to it when you're near the river next to the bridge to the village. I actually think the A40s slightly muffled mids paints a better picture of a village ruined by the horrors of war. The sound can be described as dark, which clearly tells me that Astro has tuned these for the more popular genres of games that emphasize those kinds of sounds (Shooters). Compared to the other two headphones, the A40's were a little disappointing in being spacious sounding. These truly need the surround sound turned on to get the most out of creating a larger sound stage. They however do a better job of closed back headphones (The ATH-M50X for example)
Sennheiser HD555: If the A40s sound gave White Orchard a sound that painted a more woeful area, these went the opposite direction. The sound of of nature comes through here at the expense of other sounds. The birds chirping are much more noticeable, the wind is light and airy as it comes through the bushes of the villages, you can hear kids singing more noticeably. The water is splashy, light and kind of milky sounding. This is at the expense of low end sounds, so the blacksmith banging on his anvil has no impact. The HD555 can make some things sound fake, exposing flaws in the sound implementation that you didn't want exposed. If you turn these headphones up louder, they can sound too bright, and are grating to the ear at those higher volumes. A40s are much less aggravating at higher volumes. These however are more spacious sounding than the A40s and have a broader sound stage. Which means you could potentially turn off the surround sound to still get a sense of depth of the area.
Philips Fidelio X2s: These are what I considered the most balanced for gaming out of the two headphones described above. They still paint a picture of a colorful village like the HD555, with birds humming in the background (The birds on here just sound very pleasant), a light milky sounding river, the rustle of a light wind through the trees and both kids and adults discussions come through very well in the background. All of the sounds maintained a level of authenticity and nothing fake sounding, however like the HD555, they could get a little too bright at higher volumes, though not as severe as the Sennheisers. They also have a very broad sound stage and sometimes made the surround sound option seem inauthentic and processed, compared to stereo. These clearly sounded the best out of the two, and were much more detailed. These sound good enough for certain people that I think it can change their gaming experience for certain types of game genres and would be considered if money is no expense.
Those were my impressions of the A40's vs two midfi headphones, with the X2s generally well respected in the audiophile community as one of the best mid range headphones, and considered one of the better gaming headphones out there.The X2s have no microphone so you'd need to add on the expense of a blue yeti or a mod-mic or the v-moda boom microphone. Then you'd need to understand that these are *more than twice the price of the A40 headphones (not the amp combination)*. The A40's are also more comfortable than the X2's for longer gaming sessions, with little to not clamping pressure, larger earcups and softer earcups. They are also lighter and breathable. However the X2's are made with a lot of metal and the A40s with a lot of plastic.
So that's it. The A40 TRs are still fantastic gaming headphones, that lean on the surround sound for a broader sound stage, and have opportunities to have balanced mids and highs. I would not change my score, due to the convenience, comfort and general performance of the headphones at their price point. My opinion on these headphones hasn't changed, and I would generally dismiss legions of audiophiles fans looking down on you for using these headphones for gaming. Almost all headphones in the A40's price range aren't going to destroy the A40s. Obviously when you spend more you get more.
My little "but" moment is for those who have the money to spend - The X2s make a large enough difference for those who play adventure games that getting the amp and going straight for those would be a better option, but again, a more expensive option.
After using this headset almost daily for three years, I can honestly say that overall, it is the best headset I've purchased and used. It has lasted longer than any other headset I've purchased, all the other headsets I've owned have broken from normal use and I am someone who takes excellent care of everything that I own. I still highly recommend this headset and I definitely think that the price is justifiable for what you get in the long run.
Update 7/20/17: This headset is still great almost two years later, but has had minor issues. First I had issues on PC where the audio would cut out for a split second, causing the mic input to stop working until it was reset/unplugged, but it was fixed with a firmware update. Second and lastly, the stream port for the mixamp creates a buzzing noise, I bought the Mpow Ground Loop Noise Isolator and it solved the buzzing.
I have also been looking for a wireless headset to use occasionally so I decided to try the Steelseries arctis 7's, and I was disappointed. I had tried them for both PC and PS4, and both had issues where the right earcup was quieter than the left earcup, unless volume on the headset was maxed, using the volume control on the headset. The sound also was not great on either system and I also tried the 7.1 surround on PC and was not impressed.
I have also tried the Steelseries Siberias, the Sony Pulse Elite and Golds, Turtle beaches, and the old Astro a50s on PC and PS4.
The Siberia's were too tight, I disliked the LCD on the mixamp, the mic was good but had some bleed through into the headset (not sidetone), customer support was disappointing as I contacted them with an issue and did not receive a response. I liked the batteries and the overall build quality did make them feel like a premium headset.
The Sony headsets had good audio, simple to setup, but the mic quality was meager.
The previous gen a50s were good, but the headset padding was very stiff compared to the a40 tr. The a50s also had an issue where the headset wireless transmitter would cause a buzzing noise, which was highly irritating, but Astro did replace them for free. The battery life could also be better on the a50s as well.
The turtle beaches broke within a year, but it was an average headset overall.
So after trying all of these headsets on the PS4 and PC, I decided that the a40 tr's were still the best overall headset for myself. I found that every wireless headset had a drawback on one system or the other, excluding the a50s, or they had a a small compromise that I was not willing to settle with.
With any headset, if you can update them via PC or console, do it frequently, as sometimes small issues can be fixed by an update.
*I am willing to try the new Astro A50s as well as the new Sony Platinum headset. If I do decide to try these headsets out I will update this review.
Original review: I use these both for PS4 and PC and they work perfectly. I did have issues with my mic and contacted Astro and they sent me a replacement for free.
Pros
1) This headset has the best mic and audio quality for both PC and PS4.
2) The mix amp is great and easy to use.
3) Only three cables for PS4 and two for PC, mic cable included.
4) Comfortable
5) Stream port- I am currently using these to stream on PS4 using an elgato capture card. With a 3.5 mm cable, I connect it to my PC and change the audio input for the elgato software. It records all audio, including party chat and game volume. You can also tweak the volume in the software if you find that your voice, game volume, or your party volume is to low or high.
Cons
1) Expensive, but the build quality is the best I have seen.
2) Software could use improvements. Maybe have profile sharing online for eq presets.
Final thoughts- I have used many headsets and these are the best for both PC and PS4. I have tried the hyper Kingston cloud II's, the Steel Series H, the Sony pulse elite headset, and a pair of Astro a50's. If you want to save money and only plan on buying a headset for PC I recommend the Kingston's. For PS4, the Sony headsets are good for sound quality, but the mic quality is not that great. But if you plan on using them for both PS4 and PC I strongly recommend the a40 tr. They are more comfortable than the a50's and you do not have to worry about a buzzing noise that may occur. I also recommend the mod kit as it works great for reducing noise, but it isn't as comfortable over long periods of time.
Before you use this headset, plug it into a computer via usb, (make sure it is in PC mode) and download the Astro software and update the Mix amp.
*Also if using with PS4 make sure to change your settings. Go into Sound and screen, then audio output settings and change sound to prioritize optical out. Change audio format to Dolby. Then go into devices, then audio devices and change output to headphones to chat audio. Also make sure that both input and output are set to usb (Astro mix amp pro)
Bottom line- this headset was just what I was looking for, usable and great on both PC and PS4. I have reviewed and tried a lot of headsets and this headset is the best and it meet and exceeds my requirements.
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Los cascos no son pesados como aparentan, estan muy bien construidos y ensamblados con plastico y metal, tienen un diseño tipo industrial, las almohadillas son suaves forradas en microfibra transpirables y se adaptan a tu cabeza no aprietan ni te lastiman y no importa si tienes cabeza chica o grande
El microfono se puede poner en cualquier orejera, el cable de los cascos al mixamp mide 2 metros,
El mixamp tiene una perilla controla el volumen y la otra controla el volumen del chat
Hay un programa que se llama astro command center que tienes que descargar, el mixamp al conectarlo a la computadora se va a actualizar (si es que le falta una actualizacion) el mixamp trae 3 modos de audio pero se los puedes cambiar o hacer una combinacion a tu gusto, ya con el programa cambias los modos de sonido y el microfono para que te escuchen mejor
Tambien venden aparte un kit mod de insonorizacion para aislar mejor el sonido, si sirve (por que yo lo tengo)
los cascos traen todos los cables necesarios para conectarlos, pero son fragiles, les recomiendo los cables de micro usb y fibra optica de la marca audioquest,(son los que yo le puse)
El cable que se conecta directo a los cascos es muy especial y solo lo vende astro, asi que cuidalo mucho,
OJO!!! con esto, los cascos se conectan atraves de fibra optica, asegurate que tu consola traiga esa entrada.
Tambien tengo los astro a50 de 3ra generacion, suenan bien y todo, pero la diferencia con los a40 tr es ABISMAL!!! la diferencia es el mixamp y que sean alambricos
No son compatibles con xbox por el software del mixamp, en ese caso tendrias que comprar aparte el puro mixamp color blanco, pero si se pueden conectar a cuaquier pc
LO BUENO
1-Materiales y construccion para durar mucho tiempo, eso si, sabiendolos cuidar
2-El sonido es muy bueno claro nitido y potente sin distorsion con volumen alto
3-La comodidad son ligeros, comodos, se ajustan muy bien y no son molestos
4-La opcion de personalizarlos tanto con el astro command center como con el kit mod de insonorizacion
LO MALO
1-El microfono es el punto debil de estos cascos, se escucha como apagada la voz al hablar
2-Garantia no hay atencion al cliente en mexico, si te salen mal tienes que devolverlos a amazon
3-El precio es muy elevado, no creo que valgan tanto y lo digo por la mala calidad del microfono, hay que esperar a que amazon los ponga en oferta,(fui lo que yo hice) yo recomiendo comprarlos por debajo de los 250 dolares
4- El cable de los cascos es muy especial y no es muy resistente, si se te rompe pues ya te quedaste sin cascos
EN CONCLUSION
Son muy buenos cascos pero no creo que sean para toda la gente, si juegas muchisimo a los videojuegos y quieres calidad de sonido, calidad en materiales y construccion, pues los astros a40 tr son para ti, si no, lo mejor seria que busques otras opciones mas baratas.
Recordemos que no existe la perfeccion en absolutamente nada.
(Aviso: el MixAmp necesita cable óptico, no lo compréis si tenéis la versión Slim).
Ahí va mi opinión:
TIPO DE AURICULAR:
Es un auricular Abierto.
Eso quiere decir que el sonido entra y sale por el lateral del auricular.
Es decir, la gente de tu alrededor oirá lo que estés escuchando y al mismo tiempo tu también vas a escuchar si te hablan o si tienes la tele cerca.
Se puede pasar a auricular Cerrado comprando un ModKit TR por unos 60€, el cual tuve que comprar porque molestaba a la gente que tenia cerca.
El cambio es radical, con el ModKit te aísla completamente.
La pega es que personalmente me gusta mucho más como suenan en abierto. El sonido es más cristalino.
A todo esto, me parece un vergüenza que debas comprarlo por separado.
Con lo que vale el auricular, ya debería venir incluido.
MATERIALES Y COMODIDAD:
Son muy cómodos y se adaptan perfectamente a la oreja incluso para los que utilizamos gafas.
Las almohadillas de espuma que traen son bastante frescas y prácticamente no te hacen sudar aún después de utilizarlos durante varias horas seguidas.
Por el contrario, el ModKit trae almohadillas de piel sintética que dan sensación de más calor. (al menos es mi percepción personal).
El resto del auricular está fabricado entre metal y plástico.
La diadema por ejemplo, está hecha de plástico y da sensación de fragilidad
De todos modos, antes de comprarlos busque opiniones por internet de otra gente y no encontré casos de rotura.
Es difícil valorar la durabilidad del producto, pero echo en falta que se noten más robustos y por el precio que valen, espero que aguanten bien.
Lo único incómodo que noto es el cable de audio con jack 3.5 que sale del auricular izquierdo. Deberían haberlo hecho en "L" en vez de recto, ya que según cómo giras la cabeza te roza en el cuello y molesta un poco.
SONIDO:
Espectacular.
Echo en falta algo más de potencia y fuerza en los bajos.
Pero con el MixAmp puedes toquetear muchos matices.
Tiene 4 presets por defecto que puedes cambiar por los tuyos propios o descargando los que la gente hace (hay verdaderos expertos en el tema) desde los mismo foros de Astrogaming.
El Dolby 7.1 está bastante bien conseguido, pero hay que saber cuando activarlo y cuando no.
Básicamente, en función del tipo de juego/pelicula/música que estés escuchando y el preset que tengas seleccionado.
Sin entrar en detalles concretos, si vas a jugar a un FPS donde esperas escuchar los pasos y recargas de enemigos cercanos, busca un preset que realce ese tipo de sonidos y NO actives el 7.1
En stereo vas a sentir el sonido mucho más cercano y cristalino.
Por el contrario, juegos mas "cinematográficos" ganan muchisimo con 7.1 (uncharted... detroid become human...) añadiendo esa puntita de reverberación en espacios abiertos que te envuelve y hace que todo quede mejor integrado.
En cuanto al micrófono, puedes modificar su respuesta desde el MixAmp pero prácticamente no he tocado nada porque me escuchan perfectamente.
Probé el otro micrófono que trae el Modkit, algo más largo y con cancelación de ruido, pero he seguido utilizando el que viene por defecto ya que mis compañeros de chat opinan que con este se escucha más "enlatado".
Fatto immediatamente il reso e ho preso queste Astro A40TR con Mixamp Pro facendo un'aggiunta. Una volta aperte e provate le ho trovate subito comodissime e si ha proprio l'idea di qualcosa di solido pensato per i gamer con un occhio alla praticità per quanto riguarda i cavi spessi e lunghi, i cuscinetti sostituibili magnetici (anche l'esterno dei padiglioni è magnetico e quindi è sostituibile e personalizzabile), i comandi belli robusti con le due grandi manopole separate sul Mixamp e il tasto muto attaccato al cavo che va dalla cuffia al mixamp che cambia le sue luci da bianche a rosse per avvertirvi che avete disattivato il microfono. L'audio è bello alto e anche abbastanza pulito per essere delle cuffie da gioco e personalmente le trovo validissime sulla PS4 con il preset "bilanciato" già precaricato (si possono personalizzare a piacimento i 4 preset e anche scaricarli dal sito/forum), impostate su PCM lineare e senza effetti Dolby o cose varie che vanno a sporcare parecchio il suono. Il microfono è buono e il ritorno in cuffia della vostra voce è utilissimo e funziona alla grande, cosa che sulle Sony non avevo nemmeno idea di cosa fosse. Unico neo forse il prezzo un po troppo alto, perchè per il resto mi sentirei di consigliarle su tutti i fronti. Davvero un prodotto validissimo
Reviewed in Italy on December 6, 2018
Fatto immediatamente il reso e ho preso queste Astro A40TR con Mixamp Pro facendo un'aggiunta. Una volta aperte e provate le ho trovate subito comodissime e si ha proprio l'idea di qualcosa di solido pensato per i gamer con un occhio alla praticità per quanto riguarda i cavi spessi e lunghi, i cuscinetti sostituibili magnetici (anche l'esterno dei padiglioni è magnetico e quindi è sostituibile e personalizzabile), i comandi belli robusti con le due grandi manopole separate sul Mixamp e il tasto muto attaccato al cavo che va dalla cuffia al mixamp che cambia le sue luci da bianche a rosse per avvertirvi che avete disattivato il microfono. L'audio è bello alto e anche abbastanza pulito per essere delle cuffie da gioco e personalmente le trovo validissime sulla PS4 con il preset "bilanciato" già precaricato (si possono personalizzare a piacimento i 4 preset e anche scaricarli dal sito/forum), impostate su PCM lineare e senza effetti Dolby o cose varie che vanno a sporcare parecchio il suono. Il microfono è buono e il ritorno in cuffia della vostra voce è utilissimo e funziona alla grande, cosa che sulle Sony non avevo nemmeno idea di cosa fosse. Unico neo forse il prezzo un po troppo alto, perchè per il resto mi sentirei di consigliarle su tutti i fronti. Davvero un prodotto validissimo
Le son est vraiment excellent, les basses sont bien présentes, les médiums - aigus sont précis. Le tout donne un son assez doux, peu agressif à l'écoute, ce qui est bien adapté à de nombreuses heures d'utilisation. Le MixAmp ajoute vraiment un plus, permettant, au besoin, de booster grandement le volume du casque, de faire la balance entre le vocal et le son des jeux, c'est facile à mettre en place et intuitif à l'utilisation. La spatialisation 7.1 virtuelle proposé par le MixAmp est efficace, sur les jeux adapté au surround, la spatialisation dans l'environnement est assez naturelle.
Concernant le confort, le casque est un peu petit, ayant une assez grande tête, le réglage est quasiment au maximum. Cependant, le casque reste très confortable, assez léger pour se faire oublier, et l'appui sur les oreilles est très bien équilibré, le casque reste en place même en cas de mouvement brusque de la tête. Les mousses en tissu sont d’excellente facture, et sont très douces.
Par ailleurs, il est utile de savoir que TOUT le casque se démonte et se change. Les mousses, le micro, et une partie de l'armature se démonte facilement, car maintenus par plusieurs aimants, au moins, les fixations ne s'useront pas !
Pour finir, un petit point sur le micro. Le micro est clairement adapté pour capter de la voix, c'est assez clair à l'écoute, et ne sature que si on hurle dedans. La voix est parfaitement intelligible, le Noise Gate préréglé est très efficace. Mention spéciale à la fonction de retour de sa propre voix, instantané, discret mais très utile, qui augmente tout seul lorsque l'on monte le volume. Cela évite de hurler pendant qu'on écoute de la musique à haut volume !
Au final, je recommande vivement ce casque, qui est d'excellente qualité, sans avoir à exploser son budget dans un casque Hi-Fi + micro sur pied !
I use them with my PS4 (yes, with the mixamp they're fully compatible, surround sound, microphone, chat features etc. however, they're NOT compatible with the PS4 slim due to the lack of an optical port)
The headset itself is very sturdy, good quality plastic throughout with some metal (aluminium?) parts too, it has a nice weight to it and definitely doesn't feel cheap. It has numerous customisable features available with the modkits, the microphone is detachable and the ear cups and part of the headband are held on with magnets so can easily be swapped/replaced.
The only slight issue is, despite not having an astronomically large head, I have the headset adjusted to the maximum headband length and it still can sometime feel tight - the headset itself is very comfortable though!
The sound of this headset though, is fantastic, even plugged straight from the headset into anything with a standard 3mm jack but when you combine it with the MixAmp - it takes on another level.
The surround sound is exceptional, you can pinpoint any sound with ease and the controls on the mixamp and the customisable EQ presets only enhance the sound further. The modes in simple terms are normal, bass boost, further bass boost (still not to the point where you lose clarity) and TR which is where the quieter sounds are amplified so you can hear footsteps in the opposite buildings to where you are!
The cables that come with it are also nice and long so you can have the MixAmp a good distance from your PC/Console and then have the headset even further from the MixAmp. The cables are also good quality with a thick rubberised coating.
The only slight issue with the MixAmp is the glossy black finish picks up the slightest scratches and seems to actively seek out fingerprints.
Another great feature is the MixAmp has an auxiliary input so as long as you have USB power going to the unit, you can have the full surround sound and EQ settings for whatever you want (I use it with my iPad for watching films/tv).
Overall I'm very impressed with the headset, from the big fancy box it comes in, the good quality cables and the sturdy headset and MixAmp themselves. (Although for the price you pay for it, I would rather hope so!)
For anyone that has the cash to spare for a headset of this calibre, I can and would most definitely recommend the A40TR + MixAmp Pro TR.