Testseek.com have collected 86 expert reviews of the Astro Gaming A40 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Astro Gaming A40.
August 2010
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86 Reviews
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Very easy to use, The sound is spectacular, Official gear for MLG,
Very high price point for average gamers, Mics are highly sensitive, Could be a longevity issue to the boom mic jack
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Published: 2011-05-20, Author: Ramon , review by: examiner.com
Abstract: The system, which retails for $279.95, comes with the A40 headphones, headphone tags, the MixAmp 5.8 transmitter and receiver, an optical cable, a play/charge USB cable, Xbox Chat Cable and a nifty carrying case.The real meat of the package is the MixAmp ...
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Published: 2011-02-01, Author: Jeff , review by: cnet.com
Great 5.1 to 7.1 surround simulation; fairly easy to set up; comfortable and lightweight headset; wireless audio transmission; completely adjustable/removable boom mic; customizable volume levels; optical in/out; can work with any headphones
Pricey, not exactly fully wireless, some items sold separately, no direct solution for multiple console connections
While a bit pricey, the Astro A40 Wireless System is easily one of the best virtual surround-sound gaming headset systems we've ever tested.
We spent three weeks with Astro's A40 Gaming Headset and MixAmp products and had a very good overall experience. We like that a gamer can buy Astro Gaming's complete A40 system and use it on the PS3, XBox 360, and PC. We especially like the ingenious v...
Abstract: What else can we say? The Astro A40 system is easily one of the best headsets/gaming audio systems we have ever tested. Expensive? Yes, but if you plan on using it with your PS3, 360, and PC, then it’s a sound investment.
Abstract: Astro Gaming A40 Audio SystemGaming audio is one of those areas that have really come into its own in the past couple of years. An immersive audio experience can go a long way to pull the player into the game world. Unfortunately, to get a good positio...
Abstract: As the gaming industry has grown and gained new ground in mainstream commerce, so has the marketability of accessory products. What was once a segment of the industry populated only by a few enthusiast developers has since expanded into a full-spectrum...
Abstract: It seems like every product on the market today costs more now than it did even just a year or two ago. Sure, the Xbox 360 has dropped in price, and every now and then you can get 20 cents off a gallon of gas (after buying $100 worth of groceries). But...
Comfort, for multiple head and hair sizes. Clear voice quality is a plus for smacktalking. Connectivity options to complement most setups.
PC gamers wont mind, but wireless LaZBoy warriors probably dont want to be tethered to their audio system. Add every component up and youve got an expensive setup on your hands.
