Rating 4.2 41 reviews
Manufacturer: Astro
price $449.95
Wired
17 years ago

Review: Astro Gaming A40 Audio Gaming System

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.
Pros:
  • Comfort, for multiple head and hair sizes
  • Clear voice quality is a plus for smack-talking
  • Connectivity options to complement most setups
Cons:
  • PC gamers won't mind, but wireless La-Z-Boy warriors probably don't want to be tethered to their audio system
  • Add every component up and you've got an expensive setup on your hands
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WorthPlaying
17 years ago

Hardware Review - 'Astro Gaming A40 Audio System'

The Astro A40 MixAmp combines voice communication with accurate 5.1 Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone surround. High-power, audiophile-grade amplification completes this portable package.
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FiringSquad
17 years ago

Astro Gaming A40 Audio System

Astro Gaming has really put out a nice product with A40 Audio System. The headset does not sacrifice form for function, as it is easily one of the best sounding gaming headsets we've come across.
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Game Revolution
16 years ago

Astro Gaming A40 Audio System Review

Noise sucks! Between my daughter's Hannah Montana impressions, the neighbor's unforgivable Celine Dion obsession, and my wife's lack of empathy for my inevitable gaming glory... I found it very hard to frag or grind in peace.
Pros:
  • Great sound and clarity, Comfy after several hours, High compatibility between devices, Link multiple amps for private clan chat, Independent voice vs
  • game volume, Customize with assorted speaker tags
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HardOCP
15 years ago

Astro A40 Gaming Headset and MixAmp Review

Astro Studios is famous among console gamers even if you don't know why. It designed the XBOX 360, but can a bunch of design gurus put together a team to build a gaming headset that is worth $250? We have learned that looking cool and sounding great are two different things in our past reviews.
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Ciao
15 years ago

"The only way to go for gamers who want surround sound with chat"

I had been waiting quite a while to buy a headset for my ps3/360 needs. I regularly used my friend's Tritton Ax Pro till it broke and was leaning towards that one instead since the surround is pretty awesome and the price was less than the the Astro.
Pros:
  • Clarity
  • good surround
  • new astro 5.8 mixamp gives you more bass than before with your a40s
Cons:
  • Not as much bass for movies/music for movie fans
  • Pricey
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Armchair General
15 years ago

Astro A40BXR 2011 Edition Gaming Headset – PC/Console Hardware Review

The other day, as my 12 year old daughter's tennis lesson was about to start, the tennis pro was approached by a parent who had borrowed a racket. The conversation was open and as the parent received an answer as to the price of the racket, my daughter wondered aloud, "Who would pay $160 for a...
Pros:
  • Professional grade headset
  • Superior sound, mic, and ergonomics
Cons:
  • Quality comes at a price
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CNET
14 years ago

excellent quality, build,Came with the quality cables

What may set these apart from anyone else is they may actually last a few years, My sen's have lasted 3 years but had nowhere near the sound spectrum nor the ability to track sounds like these. I Prefer these for audio files over the sen's. If they last like most say, they will be worth it.
Pros:
  • Great sound even for music and movies that even blew my kids away
Cons:
  • It is still a con even though I knew price but the price is steep seeing as you must buy other cables to make it work for pc both a digital cable and usb cable
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printerinfo.com
14 years ago

The A40s are a well-performing, solid headset with a dizzying array of connectivity options.
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Kotaku
13 years ago

Astro Gaming's A40 Audio System is largely pitched at the "pro gaming" market, a headset and amplifier combo that offers a private audio experience and the necessary options for voice chat while playing others. The A40 Audio System is comprised of Astro's A40 Headset and A40 MixAmp.
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