When I first received my Astro A40's, I was shocked at how nice the case was. The case opens up to reveal the surround sound gaming headphones . Quality and Comfort: When I first picked up the Astro A40's headphones , I thought they felt very cheap compared to the other headphones I own.

This is the best headset in the world it feels perfect on your head, and the sound is amazing. I play call of duty with them and can hear every foot step by me and it made me so much better.

good sound; comfortable; lightweight

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Perfectly designed and very solid sound proving with Dolby Digital &.! channels highly recommended compatible with Xbox 360 ,Pc and Playstation 3 , and if you want it for next-gen consoles pick up thw Astro A50 it's the latest to the series !!

Ordered these and got them same day. These make alot of difference. I was very skeptical that they would actually make any difference I just wanted them as I prefer leather or leatherette ear cushions.

Astro continues to dominate the high-end gaming headset market and the A40 TR is one of their best yet. If you need features and performance than can not only make your own gaming experience more enjoyable, but also bring tangible benefits for steaming and team play, then you'll want this setup at...

Exceptional sound quality; Advanced streaming features; Multi-format support; Easy to set up and use; High-quality and lag free link for multiple headsets; Custom EQ settings; Dolby surround that actually works; Customisable design; Excellent; Excellent build quality and design

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For someone who isn't a huge audiophile, I end up using a variety of headsets any given year. I mean, sure, at full disclosure, most of them are sent to me for review purposes, so therefore it is my job to wear them and then write about them, but out of the many, there are only a handful I will go...

Something can be said about how Astro Gaming keeps taking it up a notch. The Astro Gaming A40s is an incredible pair of gaming headsets, and when you combine them with a Mixamp gaming magic happens.

Finding the right headset can be difficult these days. With an overabundance of products on the market, purchasing the piece of equipment that is tailored to your specific needs can require a fair bit of trial and error.

Astro Gaming is one of the biggest names in high-end gaming headsets , and for good reason. The wired A40 and wireless A50 headsets have been around in some form for years, and they remain highly regarded tools for team-based competitive gaming.

Solid design and build; Good sound quality; Custom art options available; MixAmp Pro TR puts plenty of physical controls within reach

Very expensive, especially for a wired headset; Surround sound isn't effective in a headset

A stro was one of the very first companies to release a truly high-end gaming headset in the form of the original A40 several years ago. Their immense success kicked off a gold-rush in gaming headsets, and now there are literally dozens of different models to choose from, with many made by companies...