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Gamers are a particular breed. If you are like me, you want to have a lot of bang for your hard-earned money. You do not want something shoddy that is just going to prompt you a few months down the line to have to buy something else because it broke. Ther...
Astro Gaming A40 TR with MixAmp Pro TR is something you don't want to miss! Up your game, and sound for movies like no other...
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Available in two base colours (black and white), the A40 TR is a large, stereo wired headset designed for use with PlayStation consoles and PCs, although it's also compatible with newer 3.5mm jack-equipped Xbox One controllers. The A40 TR is quite striki...
Comfortable over long periods, Class-leading audio quality, Great customisability options, Optional MixAmp works well...
Design won't be to everyone's tastes, Relatively expensive, Slightly nasally microphone...
If you want a wired gaming headset that delivers top-notch audio quality then the Astro A40 TR should be very high up your list...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2019-12-22 09:36:12
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Up until now, all the headphones GadgetyNews has had to review are from a purely musical point-of-view. As gamers have equally specific requirements we have the Astro A40 TR headset and amp bundle to test.The Astro A40 TR headset comes bundled with the Mi...
Looks great, Customisation options, Comfortable, Great gaming sound quality, Clear microphone...
Singlesided wired connection, Bit expensive...
The Astro A40 TR headset is brilliant for its designed purpose – gaming. The thing is that it's also at the upper end of the price range.Aimed squarely at the more serious end of the gaming community, the Astro A40 TR is kitted out as such.The design hasn...
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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. They're al...
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...
Astro Gaming's pricey A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR wired gaming headset is packed with features designed for serious competitive players, including a separate amp/mixer for controlling your audio levels...
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We're big fans of Astro here at eTeknix, time and time again they've delivered absolutely jaw dropping products, and for me personally, the best of the best when it comes to gaming headsets. Their latest headset, the Astro A40 TR is their latest and great...
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 b...
None, “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 stea...
PriceThe Astro A40 TR Headset with Mix Amp Pro is available from the Astro store for £200, while the optional A40 TR Mod Kit is available in BLOPS3 and Green formats for £48 on its own, that's a total of £248, which isn't cheap I know, but you're not goin...
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Today we are looking at a premium level gaming headset, the Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro. We will be running it through its paces to see if the $250 price tag is worth it. We will also be seeing if it's worth it for you to just pick up the A40's by themselves...
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It's been a while since we've seen premium Astro gear. Once known exclusively for its high-end headsets, Astro spent the past few years carving a niche at the budget-friendly end of the market. First there was the A10, delivering surprisingly great sound...
So, the million (or $250) question: Does the A40 with the MixAmp sound good enough to justify its price? That answer is complicated. The A40 with MixAmp sounds great, definitely one of the better-sounding gaming headset packages. But $250 is steep nowaday...
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It's been a while since we've seen premium Astro gear. Once known exclusively for its high-end headsets, Astro spent the past few years carving a niche at the budget-friendly end of the market. First there was the A10, delivering surprisingly great sound...
So, the million (or $250) question: Does the A40 with the MixAmp sound good enough to justify its price? That answer is complicated. The A40 with MixAmp sounds great, definitely one of the better-sounding gaming headset packages. But $250 is steep nowaday...
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Ever since Astro Gaming was acquired by Logitech in the summer of 2017 from Skull Candy, I have been patiently waiting to see how Astro would evolve as a result.While it's great to see the company branch out into new products with the arrival of the Astro...
Astro is finally evolving their audio quality and it's immediately noticeable with the Astro A40 TR and Mixamp Pro TR. The sound stage is wider, the impact is stronger and the overall experience is all the richer from these advancements...
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ASTRO A40 & Mix Amp Pro TR Review – ASTRO has spent many years working together with professional gamers and eSports players around the world to create gaming peripherals that they'd use.And now, they are making what they called is the “best performing au...
ASTRO A40 TR & MixAmp Pro TR is a professional, tournament-ready gaming headset with great audio, design, and controls. This is definitely the complete package if you are looking to play games professionally, or even competitively with a bunch of friends...
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Leading the gaming headset pack is Astro, although until recently you would have to have paid a hefty import premium to get a pair of its renowned A40 headphones, as they weren't available to buy directly in the UK. Thankfully, that's all changed now, as...
A great-sounding pair of gaming headphones with handy extras for Xbox One owners, but everyone else can hear what you're playing as well...
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Gaming on the Xbox One is an experience that is made better with great sound. While massive surround sound setups are the ideal situation, your neighbours and family members in adjoining rooms, often mean playing it loud and loose isn't always appropriate...
Despite my issue with the cord length, overall the ASTRO A40 is a great, versatile headset that I found myself using for gaming and listening to music and podcasts from my phone. The included cable with a 3.5mm jack, as well as the M80, made it a great wi...
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Astro Gaming continues to be a leader in the world of gaming headsets, (and now controllers too). Being in this industry for over 11 years, they've made quite a few generations of their flagship Astro A40 headsets. Last year, they released the A40 TR X-Ed...
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Much like the horseshoe crab and the coelacanth, the Astro A40 TR gaming headset is something of a living fossil.The headset's design has barely changed since its introduction in 2009, and 10 years is a positively geological time scale when it comes to ga...
Excellent in-game soun, Generally comfortable fi, Works with any platform...
So-so music performanc, No inline volume control, Expensive...
When you consider that the A40 TR has basically not changed in the past 10 years, it's remarkable how well the headset has held up. It still sounds great, looks great and works with just about any system effortlessly. At the same time, it's missed out on...
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Those who love gaming and make it their first priority, those who want nothing but the best for their gaming rig – you are the target market for the Astro A40 TR gaming headset. Packed with top notch specifications, loads of customizable options and after...
Killer gaming features and the looks to complement its status as a gaming megastar...
Expensive considering the cost of aftermarket MODS from Astro. Would have been nice if the prices of the aftermarket stuff was lower or if the A40 was cheaper. But, game branding with COD is the reason why this model is expensive, There is absolutely noth...
The king of customization among all headphones we have reviewed thus far, the Astro Gaming A40 TR is indeed a gamer's dream. It has infinite levels of customization and not to mention add-ons too. From the speaker tags that you can customize to the way yo...
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As much as we'd all love surround sound in every room where we have a TV, it isn't always feasible. Be it budgetary reasons or living in an apartment with roommates who don't share your enthusiasm for late-night explosions, sometimes 5.1- or 7.1-channel a...
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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. They're al...
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...
Astro Gaming's pricey A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR wired gaming headset is packed with features designed for serious competitive players, including a separate amp/mixer for controlling your audio levels...
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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 t...
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It's been a while since we've seen premium Astro gear. Once known exclusively for its high-end headsets, Astro spent the past few years carving a niche at the budget-friendly end of the market. First there was the A10, delivering surprisingly great sound...
MixAmp handles a sizable number of inputs with ease, Sounds great, albeit much better with EQ, Microphone is one of the best on the market...
Expensive, especially for a wired headset, MixAmp purchase is borderline essential, Cable is long and tends to rub against the neck...
Mentioned in this articleAstro A50 (2014 Edition)Read PCWorld's review$300.00MSRP $300.00See iton AstroSo, the million (or $250) question: Does the A40 with the MixAmp sound good enough to justify its price? That answer is complicated. The A40 with MixAmp...
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Astro Gaming has established itself as one of the most consistently high-quality gaming headset manufacturers. Its wireless A50 headset offers excellent build quality and performance, and its A10 remains one of our top picks for budget wired headsets. The...
Excellent sound quality, Light, sturdy design feels premium, Plenty of audio customization options through the Astro Command app...
Expensive for a wired-only headset, PS4 Slim users need an HDMI splitter...
Astro Gaming's A40 TR headset with MixAmp Pro TR is a high-quality wired gaming headset/amp combination that provides a very comfortable fit and excellent audio for a premium price...
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There are a lot of headsets on the market, and a lot of them are very good. It is usually a matter of finding which one is right for your setup and situation. The latest pair I have had a chance to take a look at comes with a lot of features, but is also...
Excellent sound, MixAmp makes sound leveling a breeze, Extreme comfort...
Not ideal for couch play...
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The Astro A40 is a very good gaming headset, but even at $150, it's not exactly a premium experience all around. You can't tweak equalization options, listen to surround sound or adjust the game/chat balance. What's an audiophile, or competitive gamer or...
Excellent soun, Intuitive am, Comfortable fi, Good for both PC and consoles...
Not great for living room setup, Expensive...
The A40 + MixAmp is a very expensive audio setup. It doesn't work that well for living room configurations, and the sound quality without the amp is variable. Nonetheless, I enjoyed every minute I spent gaming with the device.For $250, you get a customiza...
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nerdreactor.com Updated:
2020-08-18 15:31:19
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Competition drives innovation and right now the gaming headset market is all the proof you need to verify this truth. Gamers are getting more educated on headphone features, using them often for more than just gaming purposes: Skype, Live Streaming, YouTu...
Like I previously stated, the Astro A40 +Mixamp Pro + Mod Kit is a luxury headset. From build quality, audio quality, comfort, utility, and bonus features I have no real complaints. The high-price tag directly correlates to the high quality of this headse...
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