What is the Astro A40 with MixAmp M80? I’ve tried many gaming headsets in my time, but never actually had a chance to get my hands (or head) on a pair of Astro A40s. Well-known for being one of the top headsets on the market, I opened up my first pair with high hopes for the Xbox One and PC headset, which is now in its second generation and available in a few varieties. This particular A40 headset comes with a brand new MixAmp M80. The amp slots into the base of your controller and offers you various audio controls.

I’m already impressed and I’ve not even tried them on yet. Astro A40 with MixAmp M80 – Design There seems to be a trend to make gaming peripherals look as garish and alienating as possible. Sadly, the same can almost be said for the Astro A40. This is an over-ear headset that I wouldn’t be caught wearing on the street. But thankfully its design makes it one of the most comfortable gaming headsets I’ve worn in a long time – and I’ve been through a fair few. The colour scheme for the Xbox One/PC version of the Astro A40 with the MixAmp M80 is a strange grey/cream combo which makes the headset feel like it’s a little dirty, even though it’s brand new. The blue accents make it a little easier on the eye though, with the headband picking up most of the colouring along with the cabling and some accents on the earplates.

Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for ASTRO Gaming A40 Audio System, Black - Xbox 360. Astro a40 and my ATH-M50. So this review is. Edition, but. When I reviewed the Astro A40 MLG edition headset and wireless mixamp late last year, my complaints were minor. Since then, they've become my go-to cans; I even use. Hi, i have spent around £20 on different wires and adapters and still cant find out how to connect my ASTRO A40 Wireless 2011 MLG edition, with MIXAMP 5.8. Shop ASTRO Gaming for the best gaming headsets, accessories, and gear. Premium video gaming equipment made for professional, hardcore, and casual gamers.

The plates are simply attached by magnets, allowing you to choose your own when ordering, or at a later date. However, what I found the most useful was the option to swap over the plates and swap the mic to the other side. Astro’s headset is also fully adjustable, the cabling cleverly coils up inside the metal sliders so you can readjust the height of the earcups. Related: The earcups are covered with a soft meshy material that makes the headset one of the most comfortable to wear on the market. I’ve got a very large head, and even during extended play sessions I didn’t feel like the headset was clamping at all.

The padding extends to the top of the headband too, making sure that there’s no pressure to the top of your head either when wearing. We'd also like to send you special offers and news just by email from other carefully selected companies we think you might like. Como Se Pone El Reloj En El Escritorio Windows Vista. Your personal details will not be shared with those companies - we send the emails and you can unsubscribe at any time. Please tick here if you are happy to receive these messages. And Astro has also angled the earcups so sound is directly aimed towards your ears, ensuring you can hear every footstep and all your mates’ expletives.

In terms of connectivity, the Astro A40 come with three cables in the box. There’s a 3.5mm jack for using with mobile devices, or a USB cable for use with PC. However, the third option – the MixAmp M80 – is what makes the Astro A40 one of the most impressive Xbox One headsets on the market. Anyone who rode the Xbox One bandwagon at launch will be lumbered with the Wireless Xbox One Controller with its proprietary headset port in the base.