beststuff.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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Wireless headsets are the flavor of the year for the gaming community. Gamers want real, deep and quality audio for their gaming experience, and the A40 PC Stereo Headphones by Astro Gaming does not disappoint. They are the best-performing surround sound...
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Gamers need good gear. The wear and tear of countless intensive FPS sessions take their toll on even the toughest equipment. So treat yourself or a gamer you love to something shiny and new. Unless you want to blame your last death on your crappy keyboard...
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gadgetreview.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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The number of companies setting their sights on audio solutions is increasing. Corsair and CoolerMaster are two older companies who have recently begun manufacturing headphones, speakers and other audio products. Yet SteelSeries and Astro Gaming are two d...
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examiner.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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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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hardocp.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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Astro Studios is a San Francisco based firm that specializes in stylized product branding and design. The company's clients include Brim Coffee, Kodak, Nike, HP, and notably, Microsoft. Astro Studios is responsible for the Xbox 360's design and styling...
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...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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The ASTRO A40 has been deemed the official PC gaming headset of MLG (Major League Gaming). When it comes to gaming in front of a large, noisy crowd, you need a headset that will block external noise for both the microphone and the headphones. You canno...
ASTRO listens to their pro players and has been continuously adding requested features...
The mic is very sensitive, so you'll need to be careful not to overpower your listeners.
This is a well-designed PC gaming headset and is highly recommended by professional gamers...
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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.
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firingsquad.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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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...
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Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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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...
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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...
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wired.com Updated: 2016-11-05 13:22:44
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If you frequent LAN parties, or an ill-tempered roommate / significant other/ downstairs neighbor disapproves of muzzle fire thundering from your speakers at 4 AM, you might want to give the A40 Audio System a listen. Consisting of a headset and a dedi...
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.
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As we mentioned in a recent roundup, a good headset is a gamers best friend. A great number of online multiplayer games on the PC have integrated voice chat, and gamers frequently use products like or for those that dont. If youre not talking wit...
Comfortable, stylish, rich feature set, fantastic sound quality.
Its pretty expensive.
This is the gaming headset to beat. Its expensive, but you actually get what you pay for.The A40 MixAmp...
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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...
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WHY IT'S A TOP PICK: A step behind the A50, the A40 is still one of the best gaming headsets around.Price: Check Price Sound: Surround sound Weight: 12.7 ounces Battery Life: N/A Compatibility: Depends on model Mic: Semi-flexible flip-up Drive...
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Yes, another gaming headset review. Like I said previously, I am on the hunt for the best gaming headset - for my tastes anyways. Thus far, the RIG Flex LX had the best sound, the RIG 500E had the best comfort, and the Striker Pro Zx had the best all-arou...
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Here are a couple of questions before we get started. Do you like Astro headsets? Do you like the A40 headset? Do you own an Xbox One? If you've answered yes to all three, definitely get the Astro A40 and Mixamp M80 Xbox One headset. It's the same A40 hea...
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The 2013 edition of the Astro A40 headset is an audiophile's dream and will serve you well no matter what your gaming preference may be.Astro doesn't want you checking out other headsets, whether you happen to be sitting at your desk, gaming on the couch...
Comfortable and customizable, MixAmp Pro delivers awesome surround sound, Works with all consoles, PCs, and MP3 devices...
Complicated setup, Messy wires...
The Astro A40s are the all-encompassing headset for every console, PC, and MP3 player and provides an unprecedented sound experience when paired with the MixAmp Pro...
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When I first put the headset on, my ears were instantly greeted with pillows on both side of my head. It's incredibly cozy and doesn't cause your ears to ache after long play periods. The padding on the speakers is soft and comforting, opting for a fabric...
If you're looking for a premium quality headset, the Astro A40 headset is easily one of the best around. It provides comfort, high quality, visceral sound for gaming and movie, but is slightly held back by its large and cumbersome control pad. Still thoug...
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