Using the A40's plugged into the MixAmp Pro also allows for gamers to bounce between EQ presets. This, in turn, enables a much better gaming experience overall. The MixAmp Pro seems to open up the sound gauge much and allows for a wider range of sounds to be projected through the headset. So, with that being said, the A40's are noticeably better when they are plugged into the MixAmp Pro. Individual sounds weren't as distinguishable, which made me feel like the overall audio sounded like it was being projected into my ears as one track, and not as separate sounds. The base sounded fantastic as well as high pitch audio.Īs for the A40's without the MixAmp Pro, the audio that I heard didn't sound distorted, but more muffled and cramped.
Highs, mids, and lows were easily distinguishable. I played upwards of 30 hours of Apex Legends with the A40's plugged into the MixAmp Pro, and what I heard was clear clean-cut audio.
Let's get into what keeps users using Astro's, the performance of the headset. The only downside I can really give it is excessive cables, and the fact that the headset feels somewhat flimsy. It's minimalistic, comfy, has a lot of customizable options, and does its job very well. Overall, the design of the A40's is great. As for console gamers, depending on how far away you are from your system, you might have some trouble with cable management as there is quite a lot of it. This will stop any accidental tugging from chair movement, arm movement, etc.
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If you are a PC gamer, I'd recommend investing in some zip ties/velcro ties to tie up the extra cables into a nice bunch. The cable management of the Astro A40's can be a bit of a nightmare due to how long they are. While this might sound like a small feature, it's very thoughtful, and would certainly make the odd user who wants this in a headset very happy. A big thumbs up to Astro (if you are reading this) for allowing users to change the microphone from one side of the headset to the other. The plastic is very strong, and so are the pieces of metal connecting the headset to its comfortable headband. What I had to do to ensure there was no twisting was to make sure I removed the headset from my head with both hands.Įven though the headset does twist, which really isn't nice to look at, it still holds together surprisingly well. The A40's are a $149 headset, so slamming or twisting of any kind isn't something gamers want to experience. This makes the headset twist due to its flexibility, and even a few times, I accidentally slammed my headset down onto my desk. If you are mid-game, and for whatever reason, you have to get up quickly, most gamers take off their headset with one hand, as their other hand is still on their mouse.įor me, I usually take my headset off with my left hand, but taking the A40's off with JUST your left-hand means that the weight from the right-hand side earcup is lower than the left. Don't get me wrong, the flexibility is great when the headset is on your head, but taking them off the wrong way can give you a shocking amount of anxiety. Unfortunately, I have had MAJOR issues taking off the A40's due to their flexibility. Taking off the headset is an entirely different story. Even though the Mod-Kit is a further $99 to add that new level of customization, it's a feature that's still there if you want it, and ultimately a really nice touch. The customization options this headset provides are fantastic.
Now, this doesn't mean that they feel heavy on your head, but the weight is recognizable. As for the weight of the headset, it looks lighter than it actually is. Upon opening up the A40's box and plugging them into my PC and immediately jumping into a game of Apex Legends, I noticed the extreme comfort of the fabric earcups.
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