Customer Ratings & Reviews

PROs: - Excellent build quality; though the headphones feature predominantly plastic construction they still manage to feel incredibly solid and reassuring on the head--the newly redesigned Gen 4 MixAmp Pro TR feels about as heavy and solid as a block of metal - Some truly inspired elements of usability and interface design: -- Metal earcup sliders feature hash marks to take the guess-work out of re-sizing the cans to your head after an adjustment, storage, or cleaning -- New mute slider control on the redesigned headphone cable features a slider switch and visible red mark to indicate it's engaged--not only does the switch stay in place so the mic stays muted when you activate the control (unlike last year's momentary push-button interrupt control), but the LEDs on the volume and MixAmp dials turn red -- Helpful but unobtrusive LEDs indicate whether the MixAmp is in PC or PS4 mode, which of four onboard EQ profiles is activated (which can be switched on the fly with a push of a button), and whether Dolby processing or pass-through is enabled (marked with a lighted Dolby Headphone logo vs the Astro "star" icon) - Giant volume dial oozes with premium feel and movement (reminds me of the giant volume dial on the ultra high-end Astell & Kern ACRO L1000 headphone amp); smooth analog pot turns reassuringly through 180 degrees left to right--the definitive rotary stops stops at 270 and 90 degrees give you lots of room for fine volume adjustment without feeling like you have to turn the dial FOREVER to go from 0 to 100% - The Mixamp dial features similar premium-feeling movement but a helpful detent right at the 12 o'clock position to let you know when you've got a perfect 50/50 mix of voice and game audio - I was surprised at how good the A40 TRs actually SOUNDED--with a multitude of presets and customizations possible with the Astro Command Center's 5-band EQ, I ultimately found a very pleasing setting for gaming and was even MORE surprised at how well they work with music and movies; the bass especially was visceral and almost hefty without feeling sloppy or muddy; mids and highs seemed clear without being sparkly, sibilant or harsh - Surround rendering was incredibly convincing with continuous panning and depth cues easily discernible - Clearly designed with the competitive, serious, or e-sports gamers and content creators in mind: -- MixAmp Pro TR supports daisy chaining to other MixAmps to allow private, 100% lag-free local chat with other MixAmp users without having to go through a chat/game server -- Mic profiles allow you to adjust mic input level (obviously), but also tailor noise gate performance to suit the environment (quiet studio, noisy tournament, etc.) and adjust the side tone to tweak how much of your own voice you'll hear over the headset -- Astro Command Center gives simple, intuitive slider adjustments to allow customization of mix levels for game audio, chat audio, microphone, and even AUX signals into a single analog-out "Stream" signal - Sport mesh earpads and headband cushions don't retain heat so they can support long-term gaming sessions without getting sweaty - These are Astro A40s after all--deep physical customization options allow you to change up styling cues with themed and custom eartags (which handily are held in place by magnets rather than dodgy snaps and catches) and mod kits that convert these cans from semi-open to closed-backed with leatherette ear pad materials, leatherette headband padding, and an even better noise-cancelling microphone - Speaking of the eartags, imagine my surprise to find that when you remove them, there's a mic port on the backside of BOTH drivers...this allows you to configure the A40s so that you can wear the microphone on either side of the headset! CONs: - Slightly confusing setup on Windows--ultimately you're directed to download the Astro Command Center from the Windows Store even if you've downloaded the original package from Astro's website - Portability takes a blow to the face here--you're given no case or even silken bag to carry the A40s; but even if you do buy a case for the headphones, you still have to cart around the MixAmp Pro TR (doesn't have a carrying case/kit even on Astro's website) which is now even bigger, bulkier and heavier and than previous years' more vertically oriented models--oh, and a headphone cable...and a USB cable...and an optical cable for the PS4...and maybe a daisy chain cable to connect with friends--eventually your desktop or tabletop will look like a bag of snakes unfurling from the MixAmp which, due to the resident volume and preset control buttons, is clearly designed to be sitting within arm's reach; if you game from a couch or easy chair a ways back from your TV or console/PC, that bag of snakes is going to be following you across the room - Don't be fooled--Dolby Headphone processing only works natively (via the Dolby Headphone button) on the PS4--you are NOT getting a hardware Dolby Headphone surround solution, or even one vested in the Astro Command Center, if you're a PC gamer. This is a DEFINITE let-down for those of you picking up this unit for its apparent cross-platform surround capabilities because this limitation isn't really made clear in the manual or via Astro's marketing materials. To enjoy surround on a PC, you have to keep the MixAmp in bypass mode and activate Window's own Sonic Spatial enhancements, or spend additional money in the App Store for Dolby Atmos provisioned via the Dolby Access app, or a DTS-based solution via DTS's forthcoming DTS Sound Unbound app - Speaking of the MixAmp--as a USB sound card, it's pretty...just okay. Windows only sees it as a stereo soundcard and it appears to be locked at 16 bit/48 kHz sampling (DVD quality) which means no hi-rez audio capability. While I understand the SQ takes it up a notch from previous MixAmp models--and don't get me wrong, the A40s do SOUND good when driven by the MixAmp--don't think you're getting a top-shelf DAC (digital-to-analog converter) in the MixAmp Pro TR - Though the microphone was swappable for either side, the same cannot be said of the cable port--granted, there are more people who mouse with their right hands than their left (I'm one of them), but I'm willing to bet there are some lefties out there who would appreciate having the headphone cable snake out from the other side of their HPs...just a thought for the good people at Astro who clearly put a lot of time and thought into the design of their gear - Here's where I was shocked--despite all the Astro zealots out there extolling the virtues of the A40s, I actually found these headphones to be very uncomfortable. Despite being mostly plastic, they're actually kind of heavy; I found clamping force to be uncomfortably high both downward and inwards; the earpads, though comfy to the touch, have VERY small openings that qualify the A40s as on-ear at best--combined with high lateral clamping pressure and my earlobes were screaming at me to take the A40s off; and the small headband cushion created a very uncomfortable hot spot on the top of my head after about 10 minutes that I could never eliminate no matter how much I resized, re-adjusted, or took breaks from my gaming session--a BIG disappointment given how well-renowned these headphones are for comfort Summary review: There's a lot here to [potentially] like about the new Astro A40 TR/MixAmp Pro TR package in terms of design, features, usability, and even sound quality--and perhaps I'm an anomaly given the large swathes of the gaming community that swear by these cans, but I just couldn't get into them. Honestly, I grabbed them specifically because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about, and because I've been looking for a surround-capable headphone that would work seamlessly across the PS4 and PC platforms. Sadly, the latter is not the case here. Though fully featured for tournament and e-sports gamers, streamers, and content-creators, the MixAmp Pro TR is just a fair PC USB soundcard and doesn't actually provide on-board Dolby Headphone surround as the design would otherwise imply. If you're exclusively a PS4 gamer, you probably aren't going to care; but given that one of the selling points of this Gen 4 package was compatibility across multiple platforms, this is a big letdown. Though sound quality on the headphones themselves is actually quite good, I found them to be so uncomfortable that it was a chore to try slogging through even a few hours of gaming with them; I can't imagine the leatherette earpads and headband cushion from one of Astro's storied mod kits would do anything more (for me) than simply make my ears hotter. Given my strong negative reactions for ergonomics and comfort, I STRONGLY encourage you to audition the A40s for yourself before investing in a package this pricey, especially if you are also a PC gamer hoping to capitalize on what appeared to be onboard surround processing. Having said that, there are probably good reasons the A40s are so popular and they actually do SOUND pretty nice; so if you already know what to expect in terms of fit and comfort, if you're a PS4-only gamer, or a PC gamer in need of some powerful streaming, content creation, or tournament-oriented features, this package still just might fit your needs.

The mix amp itself is excellent. The actual headset quality is decent. It still lacks bass but at least it is comfortable. The biggest issue is the 2mm aux cable is made pretty cheap. Mine wore out in 3 weeks causing a lot of distortion to my audio. You can literally plug any other headset into the mix amp and achieve the same quality of sound. Not worth it's price.

I'd say these are a little expensive for wat u getting..I had the 150$ ones n they the same as these with the mixer for 250$. N if u ask me they both over priced! I do like the comfort level n they seem durable..the overall is really they gd headphones easy to use just little pricey

Great headset for sound quality, after a year and a half or so, the mounts are starting to lose their grip on the metal bars that adjust the height of the ear phones. Have to readjust A LOT.

A headset priced at $250 seemed outrageous to me but still went in, found out they only work on the earlier version of the ps4, you need to spend another $30 to make it work on the new versions

I just bought this mesh system a few days ago and had some issues with my ps4 connecting over wifi. Eventually I just hard wired it to remedy the issue. Also ran multiple speeds test all over my house and I was a little disappointed with the results as I have gig internet. My old Asus rt3100 hard wired would pull 850mb but this one can do no more then 750mb. Wireless wise speeds were also not as good as the Asus as I wouldn't see anymore then around 450 right next to it. The Asus would do anywhere from 550 to 600 with at least 20 Devices connected. I would not recommend this mesh system as it is very expensive and cant hit speed that other cheaper routers can achieve.

The headset audio is great but all my cables and parts came defective from ordering online and shipping. Luckily I kept my old cable from my old Astros to use it but disappointing how I got a new headset and everything doesn't work. Plus I wish they kept the cable to mute yourself with as I found it beneficial from the older models.

These headphones sounded pretty good but unfortunately the volume is so low you can hear everything outside them and compared a pair of $25 BT JBL headphones and they sounds just as good and were louder was very sad due to these headphones price point. These are pretty much all avout marketing.

If you are wondering, the Mix Amp doesn't improve sound quality at all. It's just a physical volume nob with an equalizer shortcut. It's also useless if you have a PS5 because you need to buy a DAC for it to be compatible.

I had a choice between these and the arctis pro with gamedac. These are the most uncomfortable headset I have ever used. Astros mixer is nicer and looks better than the gamedac, the software offers more control and customization. Mic is definitely better than APros. BUT these are literally the ugliest headset I have ever seen or used. I get it, it’s a hype from the big streamers since they all use them, but they are just plain ugly and an eye sore.

Very nice fit, good sound, easy controls and easy to set up with the instructions they give. PS4 pro for best setup

Headphones are great and have really good sound. However, the mixer did not do what it says and is not user friendly.

They sound good but for fps games where you need to pin point enemy locations like Escape from tarkov or battlefield or any game where u need to hear enemy footsteps is completely garbage. You cant hear enemy steps because the sound is coming everywhere. Besides that. They ok for music and any game where you dont need info on the enemy.

Good headset except that they needed more maintenance they were some issue on the headband

Good sound, but the quality is sub par. Worked for a while but the headset started drifting down making you have to constantly readust it's height.

Orginally purchased another brand but my son returned it and paid the difference for this one. TBH the other one sounded way better so we returned it and repurchase the same original one. The Razor Nari Ultimate much much better sound for a better price

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I'm going to be completely honest, after playing with the EQ settings and mic settings this is one of the worst headsets I have purchased. You can hear all the exterior noises around you. Un-Godly amount of wires to run, as well as the sound just is not that great. Yes they get loud, yes they have the Surround, but the bass just isn't there. It is convenient to have game and chat volume control at your your finger tips but to be Honest this headset will be going back to the store as I will be getting the Arctis Pro wired headset back. I let a few friends into leading me on to get this headset, while light and a ton of wires to run it just is not what it is cracked up to be. Just a over-priced option for those who don't know any better. Just my honest Opinion.

I bought these for my son and he has had a variety of headsets. We thought with the big price jump we be a lot better, but not at all impressed.

I own a pair of older A40 TR that work great. But I bought these and they were problematic from the start. I couldn’t get the microphone to work, and then the audio would cut out. I updated the firmware, I messed with settings but nothing worked. I returned them after a week of owning them. Not sure if they were defective or if they’re all like this. Also their customer service is terrible, it’s all over email. Ended up buying the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDac. Best decision ever, much better quality and design.