ASTRO Gaming A40 TR X-Edition Headset For Xbox Series X | S|One, PS5, PS4, PC, Mac, Nintendo Switch - Black/Red
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- Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
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ASIN | B07FYY2CMH |
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Release date | September 6, 2018 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #13,037 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #529 in Xbox Series X & S Accessories #675 in PC Game Headsets |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Rating Pending |
Item model number | 939-001662 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Manufacturer | ASTRO Gaming |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | June 6, 2018 |
Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
Units | 1.0 Count |
Number Of Items | 1 |
Cable Length | 5 Feet |
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Product Description
Featuring a Special Edition colourway and branding, the ASTRO A40 TR: X Edition commemorates 10 years of setting the gold standard for gaming audio with the A40 Headset. Designed for marathon gaming sessions, it is lightweight, comfortable and built to last. Precisely configured with ASTRO Audio, the A40 TR: X Edition delivers premium audio fidelity designed to give players a competitive advantage and is optimised for consoles, Windows 10 and mobile gaming. Adapt to any environment with swappable noise-isolating Mod Kit components, sold separately. Join us in celebrating a decade revolutionising how players experience gaming. Listen in.
From the manufacturer
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the iconic A40 with this special edition of ASTRO innovations and colors rolled into one headset. The A40 TR X-Edition Headset delivers pro quality audio with comfort & durability for any gaming environment.
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Pro Quality ASTRO Audio
ASTRO works with developers and pro gamers to deliver premium audio tuned for gaming. Our extended frequency spectrum produces detailed in-game music and sounds for an immersive audio experience.
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Extreme Comfort & Durability
Lightweight yet rugged construction with premium materials means a pressure-free fit. Cloth ear cushions give you maximum comfort and acoustic performance.
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Swappable Precision Mic
Our highly sensitive uni-directional mic focuses on your voice for best voice pickup, personalization and comfort. Position it on either side of the headset for supreme flexibility and comfort.
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Mod Kit Ready
Transform A40 TR X-Edition from an open-back headset into a closed-back noise-isolating tournament headset. Mod Kit (sold separately) features sealed Speaker Tags, voice-isolating mic and more.
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Built for Console, Computer and Mobile Gaming
Plug the 3.5mm jack into your gaming device and go. A40 TR works straight out of the box with Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Playstation 4, PC, Mac and Nintendo Switch.
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Customizable Speaker Tags
The ASTRO Speaker Tag System makes it a snap to personalize your headset. Buy special editions or design your own (sold separately) using the Speaker Tag Customizer on ASTRO Gaming’s website.
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Connection
| Wired | Wired | Wireless | Wireless |
Detachable Cables
| ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
Boom Mic
| Detachable | Flip-to-Mute | Flip-to-Mute | Flip-to-Mute |
Surround Sound
| Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Dolby Headphone |
Mod Kit ready
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
Dolby Atmos Ready
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Customizable Speaker Tags
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✘ |
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Customers like the quality, appearance and comfort of the gaming headset. For example they mention it's dependable, looks and sounds awesome with an intelligent design. That said some complain about the mic quality. That being said some disagree on sound quality, and value.
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Customers like the quality of the headset. They say it has clear, high-quality sound, and is built very well. Some customers also mention that the headset is dependable and customizable. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...Constructions is sturdy, compare to the gsp300 these are heavier, i mean feel like are double the weight of the gsp 300 from sennheiser, obviously..." Read more
"...cloud II’s but these Astros are a close second in effectiveness and quality, while admittedly being a little cooler looking...." Read more
"...It comes with multiple hookups for console or pc.Feels sturdy.Ear cushions are stupid comfortable. Probably my favorite part...." Read more
"...But overall the quality is good. Good job Astro." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that the headphones are very comfortable and don't make their ears feel swety.
"...the earpads are super soft and just as i was expecting my ears dont feel war of swety, and now i can play more time without taking the headsets..." Read more
"...The headset is ultra comfortable right out of the box, and astro sells mod kits to make them completely noise cancelling...." Read more
"...After buying these new A40’s, I’ve gotta say they’re much less comfy and sturdy than the Clouds...." Read more
"...Feels sturdy.Ear cushions are stupid comfortable. Probably my favorite part.I wear glasses and have no trouble.Cons:..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that it is beautifully crafted, has an intelligent design, and is comfortable to wear. The finish is nice and the colors are vibrant. The sound output is clear and the mic input is sharp. The headphones are rugged and crisp, and are customizable.
"...doesn’t have a usb adapter but besides that this thing is rugged and crisp...." Read more
"Has pretty cool and nice sound, however you have to turn the volume all the way up if your using on a console to be able to hear anything...." Read more
"...For wired headphones, these are pretty disappointing, they do look sexy though, too bad you can't show them off because they are wired...." Read more
"These headphones are beautifully crafted, very intelligent design, comfortable to wear, and sleek looking. Even came with stickers!..." Read more
Customers like the gaming capabilities of the headset. They mention it's an awesome headset for gaming, serves its purpose as a gaming headset, and is worth buying for gaming. Some say that it' s a top of the line headset and the most comfortable pair they've ever owned.
"Top of the line headset, easily the most comfortable pair I've ever owned as well as having incredible sound quality...." Read more
"...It’s comfortable on my head and it serves its purpose as a gaming headset. The mic is a bit iffy but nothing concerning...." Read more
"Decent build, great sound, clear mic. One of the top headsets. I think it's the best choice as far as price goes...." Read more
"Great for gaming and can use it with multiple platforms. Great sounds crisp clear and voice all clear...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that they enjoy the mic quality, the sound is ok, the game audio and voice input/output is fantastic, and the comfort is top notch. However, others say that there's not much depth in the sound, there is no 3D audio, and that the left side of the set doesn't produce audio. They also say that they are quieter than their Turtle Beach Stealth 350's and that there is a volume control on the cable.
"...Microphone is OK, i mean, iwas not expecting then to be great, my friends say the sound of my voice is clear but after using the gsp300 headphones i..." Read more
"...kit, that almost creates a small suction on your head, completely blocking out outside noise when there's sound going through the headset...." Read more
"...Thank god!! The only downside to these is that there is no volume control on the cable.... I guess that could be corrected if you buy another cable..." Read more
"...amp” like adapter that allows change of game to chat volume, surround sound toggle, and mute button...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention it's well worth every penny, while others say it'd be a waste of money. Some complain that the cable feels cheap and the mic is rattling. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it'll be up to the individual customer to decide if the headphones are worth the money.
"...0/10. Waste of money." Read more
"This is a great budget headset for the price. It’s comfortable on my head and it serves its purpose as a gaming headset...." Read more
"...For wired headphones, these are pretty disappointing, they do look sexy though, too bad you can't show them off because they are wired...." Read more
"...So definitely worth the money!" Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the microphone quality of the headphones. They mention that the mic is pretty trash, muffled, and does not work at all. Some complain that the microphone does not mute and is incompatible with the a40 mix amp. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the quality of this headset.
"...I say at first because I pretty quickly got over them. But the mic is not flip to mute...." Read more
"...Edit: Some people were complaining about the microphone being muffled... if you are on PlayStation go to the microphone settings and turn up the..." Read more
"My best guy friend recommended these. They work fine for PS4 gaming and the sound was great, but they were really heavy!..." Read more
"...This one fresh out of the box doesn’t work...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphones. They mention that the blue paint started peeling off, the chipping started, and the shiny finishing on the paint is flaking off. The comfort are great, but the blue pain is rubbing off after 3 months of use and the right earpiece is damaged.
"...I just didn't notice this was the culprit. The shiny finishing on the paint is flaking off (attached picture)...." Read more
"...if you don’t have a head stand to put it on then the paint on the side will chip a lot!" Read more
"...Only thing of note for me is the paint peeling from the textured black pieces that hold the extension arms in place...." Read more
"...The paint started chipping / flaking, the plastic that holds the top of the head cushion in place cracked after a month of normal use, and didn't..." Read more
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First the audio is incredible detail, ease to identify steps locate other players, compare the gsp im able to locate even easier other players. Something i realize when i use then for the first time is that the a40 have more impedance so the sound is a little bit lower than the gsp wich can blow your head off, byt the way i use then on a ps4 and i dont conect the headphones to the controller, i use a usb sound card wich emulate the 7.1 sorround sound, and increase the sound a little bit.
The headphoes are basically open back headphones if you dont buy the mod kit, so keep in mind that if you are planning to use these on a ps4 controller you better make sure you are on a quite enviroment, otherwise you will need to get the mod kit to avoid noises to leak inside.
Constructions is sturdy, compare to the gsp300 these are heavier, i mean feel like are double the weight of the gsp 300 from sennheiser, obviously the a40 is made with more durable materials.
Taking appart the heavier the a40 feel(i was using the gsp 300 for 8 months so maybe thats why i feel that something unconfortable but maybe after a couple of weeks it will be all rigth) the a 40 are confortable, the earpads are super soft and just as i was expecting my ears dont feel war of swety, and now i can play more time without taking the headsets off every match because my ears are swet(i live on a very hot place so it become a anoying situation so if you dont an AC the a40 will work for you)
Microphone is OK, i mean, iwas not expecting then to be great, my friends say the sound of my voice is clear but after using the gsp300 headphones i dont think there will be anything better on a headset, compare with other headphones its a lot better, specially compare to the headphones that come with the ps4. Noise cancelling works great and i love that i can change the headphones to the right side, i normally play with a fan next to me i can only use it on my right side so when i have the mic on my left this make a horrible noise because of the air and my friends always complain about that, so know i can move the mic the noise just disappear, i dont like that you need to use a switch on the cable to mute the mic, but you get use to it after a couple of hours(i still lift the mic to mute it like the gsp300 and then remember is does not work that way)
In conclusion you won be dissaponted by getting this headset, i dont have to recommend then because you already got lots of recommendations for then, but if you have the money, and love to play on competitive, go ahead and buy then.
For $100 there is literally no better headset for gaming. It's essentially the a50s, but wired. Especially with the mix amp, allowing for really fine tuning of the sound. This headset doesn't come with the mix amp, but the mix amp is not a must have at all.
The headset is ultra comfortable right out of the box, and astro sells mod kits to make them completely noise cancelling. My brother has the same set and the kit, and the passive noise cancelling from the upgraded speaker tags and leatherette earcups is almost dangerous. The headset becomes so closed with the mod kit, that almost creates a small suction on your head, completely blocking out outside noise when there's sound going through the headset.
It also comes out of the box as a open OR closed back headset. Which I've not seen in any other headset on the market. Literally just pop off the speaker tags and you have an open back headset. Put them back on and you have closed back. Super easy with the magnets that hold the tags on. Mic can also be used on either side of the headset, if you prefer your mic to be on the right side of your head.
There's only two things that bothered me at first. I say at first because I pretty quickly got over them. But the mic is not flip to mute. I don't know why, especially seeing how every other model they sell is flip to mute. The mute is on the cable itself. And the second is the cable. It's just about 6 feet long, which I understand why. It's so you can buy the mix amp and use that with the more convenient longer cable. But I don't have the mix amp, so having to juggle a six foot cable in my lap from the controller to the headset got extremely annoying, extremely quickly. I ended up buying the $20 astro a40 mobile cable, which is what should honestly come with the headset. Their mobile cable still works with any normal 3.5 Jack, but it's long 3ish feet long, and has a mute, hold to mute and volume wheel. That cable is what should come with the headset, but doesn't. Oh well
Definitely the absolute best headset I've used. Only topped by the a50 in my opinion. But the $150, it's without a doubt my new main headset, probably for years to come
Well after 1.5 almost 2 years of hard use i switched from 4/5 to 5/5 stars. I’ve stepped on this thing about a dozen times, rolled over every portion of the cord with my chair, dropped it a ton and even walked away from my setup and had the thing ripped off my head onto the ground, lol oops. This thing still feels and works like it did day one. I still don’t love the headset doesn’t have a usb adapter but besides that this thing is rugged and crisp. I still recommend HyperX cloud II’s but these Astros are a close second in effectiveness and quality, while admittedly being a little cooler looking.
This has got to be my second favorite headset I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a few! I would recommend you check out the HyperX Cloud II headset as well. After buying these new A40’s, I’ve gotta say they’re much less comfy and sturdy than the Clouds. Also the mic and audio quality are MUCH better on the HyperX cloud headsets. Along with that, the Cloud II’s include a small “mix amp” like adapter that allows change of game to chat volume, surround sound toggle, and mute button. Bottom line, the only thing these Astros have on the HyperX headset I had previously is looks, they definitely have a cooler design. My recommendation is you don’t buy these a40’s before you consider the HyperX Cloud II’s.