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
(88%)
86 Reviews
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Abstract: The Astro A40 is the premier chat-ready 5.1 surround sound gaming headset on the market, compatible with Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. But unlike the Turtle Beach X41, it's wired. Price $250 with mixamp needed to combine chatting and surround sound. Verdict I...
Rock-solid build quality, Top-tier audio quality, True customization features, Inclusion of a dedicated mix amp,
Not the cheapest headset on the market, Surround sound is a little bit lacking
At the end of the day, there aren't a lot of high-end gaming headsets out there that offer the total control of your sound experience the way that the Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro does.The inclusion of Astro Command Center software, the ability for this unit to...
"There's no denying how expensive this kit is, but if you're packing crappy onboard audio, there is value to be found here. "...
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Published: 2015-04-29, Author: Chris , review by: tweaktown.com
The sound is great and the comfort is there, however, the microphone leaves a lot to be desired and there's also no carry pouch. At first, I was reserved due to the large $249.99 asking price, however, Astro has proven to me that their products are certa...
Abstract: Out of the box, it's surprising just how comfortable the A40 headset is, especially given that its stripped-down, utilitarian stylings. There's plenty of padding exactly where you want it to be and the swivel points on the headset's arms and cans hav...
Durable, comfortable design, Excellent sound quality, MixAmp M80 is a perfect addition
Fairly expensive, No surround sound
The Astro A40 is a perfect headset for whatever you use your Xbox One for. It's not too expensive, and the appeal of the MixAmp M80 just adds to its excellent audio capabilities...
Published: 2015-12-27, Author: Luke , review by: gamegrin.com
The Astro A40 is a very pleasant experience of what investing in more expensive hardware can do. The sound quality, the different sound profiles, the customisation, the reduction, the MixAmp, the microphone quality and noise reduction. Everything about th...
Astro A40 Headset with MixAmp Pro ReviewManufacturer: AstroUK price (as reviewed): £199.99 (inc VAT)US price (as reviewed): $249.99(ex Tax)Bridging the gap between console and PC gamers and also catering for those that do a bit of both can't be easy. Howe...
Published: 2015-02-24, Author: Peter , review by: eteknix.com
Exceptional sound quality, Great aesthetics, Comfortable fit, Cool MixAmp attachment, Removable microphone, Microphone can be mounted on either side, Removable/customisable backplates, High-quality cables,
None, “While many will see this headset as expensive, the saying ‘you get what you pay for’ really rings true here. If you’re willing to make the investment for the Astro A40, you’re certainly going to get your monies worth. It’s one of the best looking a
The mix-amp is also really nicely designed and it makes me happy to see that Microsoft don't require use of some stock bit of tat, as this aftermarket solution is far superior to what you would expect from any standardised official component.The padding o...
