The first A50's I ordered were advertised as "refurbished" and I quickly found out that was not a good idea. They were listed for half the cost of a brand new pair, so I thought why not. I assumed someone else ordered a new headset because their old headset station stopped working, so they swapped their broken station for the new one and then returned the item & basically replaced the headset station for free, because the charging station never powered on. Needless to say, I returned the refurbished headset and bit the bullet and paid for a brand new pair. I know alot of folks might be apprehensive about spending $300 on a gaming headset, but after years of blowing through cheap headset after cheap headset I decided it's time to invest in the best headset money could buy after reading reviews on the A50'S. I've now owned & used them for about two months and held off on leaving a review until I spent enough time using them for a honest and fair review of the product. I can honestly say the sound is superior to any other headset I've ever used. They sound great for gaming but what came as a bonus is when I discovered they were even more amazing for listening to music. I like to crank the volume up and listen to my favorite music often and found out these work better than my actual studio headphones that I used to wear for causal listening. The headset comes with a software app where you can EQ and adjust the volume, bass etc settings to your liking. These suckers are loud and that's the way I like em! Nice high, med and low range. I really can't complain about a single thing, other than after a couple of hours they can become slightly uncomfortable, but that may be a ME problem and not a product issue, as I typically have issues with migraines and having anything pressed against my head for extended periods of time. Oh, and when placing the headset back onto the charging station, sometimes it acts a little picky about how I place them onto the station if the headphone contacts aren't touching exactly where they need to be on the charger; it takes a little wiggling around to get it to make contact & charge. Battery life seems decent. I have no idea what the advertised battery life is but you'll probably get about 4-5 hours easily with a full battery. Additionally, the material they are made with feels strong & durable, but also lightweight at the same time - almost like a carbon fiber material.
Case and point - this is more than likely the last headset I'll ever need to buy (knock-on wood) unless something horribly goes wrong and they stop working or get destroyed. Highly recommend if you have the extra cash to invest in a A+ product and are looking for the best possible gaming headset out there.
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Experience absolute audio immersion. The A50 Wireless + Base Station for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC & Mac delivers the premium acoustics, ergonomics, comfort and durability that gamers demand.
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Tuned with ASTRO Audio V2
ASTRO works with developers and pro gamers to deliver premium audio tuned for gaming. Our precise frequency spectrum produces detailed in-game dialogue music and sounds for immersive audio.
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Dolby Audio
Never miss another audio cue. Dolby Audio lets you hear everything in the game for an incredibly clear cinematic audio experience.
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ASTRO Command Center Software
Get new control over your voice communication and audio settings with free customization software. Create, save, and share custom EQ profiles, mic level, input/output parameters and more.
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Battery power that lasts
Don’t let a sudden power loss shut down your audio. A50 Wireless outlasts marathon gaming sessions with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that holds 15+ hours of unstoppable power.
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Game:Voice Balance
A feature that ASTRO pioneered, Game:Voice Balance allows total control over your game and chat audio mix. Easily adjust both with controls on the headset.
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USB sound card support
Access Game:Voice Balance and game + voice streaming on your computer—no optical cables needed.
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Mod Kit Ready
Add the kit (sold separately) for even more noise isolation. The swappable synthetic leather headband and ear cushions are compatible only with A50 Wireless Headset Gen 4 version.
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Screws fall out
PositiveIt’s a very good headset. The quality of the sound is amazing. In terms of Call of Duty, you can hear footsteps and what direction very clearly even from a good distance. it’s good on the head n comfy.My negative:The screws are around. The earpiece came undone very quickly and the screws are so small. I can’t seem to find them at stores. I’m sure I’ll have to go electronic store or maybe a hardware store but your typical Walmart don’t carry them.also, I can’t seem to send a Amazon a message about this
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2022
Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
The top of the headset unsnapped apart first time I used it, so had to snap it back in (See photo). Will say sounded good, but when I was done noticed I had to fiddle with for a couple seconds every time too get it charge in the charge tray. Weird, maybe I'm not putting in in right I'll learn right?
Next day, snaps out again. Charging tray still blinks and makes me try to get it to charge every time (See photo). Sounds good so still want to see if I can fix. Nope, week later top of headset is completely broke and charging is even worse now.
Bummer, maybe I got a bad one should probably return for another. Then checked Astro 50 problems on Reddit and there is SO MANY people having this same problem!
Figure I'll just get refund, so I try to return on Amazon and here's where it gets sketchy by ASTRO and Amazon. They send me a QR code and say this product can only be returned at an Amazon Kaspian store. What? So I google Amazon Kaspian store no locations pop up, great have to call customer service.
Customer service is just as confused doesn't know what an Amazon Kaspian store is, says some vendors require items to be shipped different ways. They checks it out and then it just means return at any Amazon hub center. Cool there's one a mile from house... NOPE! Get there say the QR code doesn't work not for their store.
Back on phone with Amazon Customer service. they're not sure what an Amazon Kaspian store is, but assure me I just take it to a UPS Store that does Amazon QR code returns. Okay... wow UPS says the QR code is def not for their store!
At this point back on call wit customer service like "Guys can I just get a return label and drop it at UPS? "No, this vendor requires it to be shipped this way". *Remember this, gets better
2 days later, 3 hours of customer service chats, 4 calls, nobody knows what an Amazon Kaspian store is, but one nice customer service person say "Maybe it's like the specific Amazon Return center at USC?" So I am sent to the USC college return center which is 15 miles from my house.
I ask the very nice guy at the counter, is this an Amazon Kaspian return center that will take this QR code? He doesn't know what an Amazon Kaspianstore is, but tries the QR code and it works! Yay! "Why do I have to return here?" I ask
"Some vendors choose how they are shipped, and make returns hard because they don't want returns." Finally, the truth! Very hard indeed. whatever glad its finally over, or is it?
(Oh, had to park in the USC garage that cost 5 bucks btw)
Anyway get home, the email says I've been refunded MINUS A RESTOCKING FEE of 60 dollars! what?
Call customer service again, they say sorry don't know why VENDOR Charged that, and took it off. Really ASTRO?
So there you go, 3 days of my life are gone, but hey they did sound good, just wouldn't stay on my head or charge and they purposely make returns a nightmare then charge you a restocking fee. GG Squad!
Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
BAD Quality Tons Of Defective Headsets Horrible Support And Purposefully A Return Nightmare
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
Bad experience is an understatement, but I'll break it down like everything broke down on me.Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
The top of the headset unsnapped apart first time I used it, so had to snap it back in (See photo). Will say sounded good, but when I was done noticed I had to fiddle with for a couple seconds every time too get it charge in the charge tray. Weird, maybe I'm not putting in in right I'll learn right?
Next day, snaps out again. Charging tray still blinks and makes me try to get it to charge every time (See photo). Sounds good so still want to see if I can fix. Nope, week later top of headset is completely broke and charging is even worse now.
Bummer, maybe I got a bad one should probably return for another. Then checked Astro 50 problems on Reddit and there is SO MANY people having this same problem!
Figure I'll just get refund, so I try to return on Amazon and here's where it gets sketchy by ASTRO and Amazon. They send me a QR code and say this product can only be returned at an Amazon Kaspian store. What? So I google Amazon Kaspian store no locations pop up, great have to call customer service.
Customer service is just as confused doesn't know what an Amazon Kaspian store is, says some vendors require items to be shipped different ways. They checks it out and then it just means return at any Amazon hub center. Cool there's one a mile from house... NOPE! Get there say the QR code doesn't work not for their store.
Back on phone with Amazon Customer service. they're not sure what an Amazon Kaspian store is, but assure me I just take it to a UPS Store that does Amazon QR code returns. Okay... wow UPS says the QR code is def not for their store!
At this point back on call wit customer service like "Guys can I just get a return label and drop it at UPS? "No, this vendor requires it to be shipped this way". *Remember this, gets better
2 days later, 3 hours of customer service chats, 4 calls, nobody knows what an Amazon Kaspian store is, but one nice customer service person say "Maybe it's like the specific Amazon Return center at USC?" So I am sent to the USC college return center which is 15 miles from my house.
I ask the very nice guy at the counter, is this an Amazon Kaspian return center that will take this QR code? He doesn't know what an Amazon Kaspianstore is, but tries the QR code and it works! Yay! "Why do I have to return here?" I ask
"Some vendors choose how they are shipped, and make returns hard because they don't want returns." Finally, the truth! Very hard indeed. whatever glad its finally over, or is it?
(Oh, had to park in the USC garage that cost 5 bucks btw)
Anyway get home, the email says I've been refunded MINUS A RESTOCKING FEE of 60 dollars! what?
Call customer service again, they say sorry don't know why VENDOR Charged that, and took it off. Really ASTRO?
So there you go, 3 days of my life are gone, but hey they did sound good, just wouldn't stay on my head or charge and they purposely make returns a nightmare then charge you a restocking fee. GG Squad!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024
Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
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Fabian
Wie dumm kann man sein dass man diese scheiss ohrpolster vergisst, INKOMPETENT🖕🏻
Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2024Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
Fabian
Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2024
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Antonie
Great headphones just update firmware no adaptor needed
Reviewed in Australia on December 23, 2023Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
Nicolas Daoust
Good headset when it works, support was unimpeachable when it stopped working
Reviewed in Canada on December 22, 2022Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
peter holland
worth the price.
Reviewed in Australia on May 25, 2023Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
Hamish Prasad
Do not buy this headset
Reviewed in Australia on December 30, 2023Platform For Display: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 & PCVerified Purchase
