Customer Ratings & Reviews

I personally think that this headset is better than the A50. Although it is not wireless, it does have a better audio controller for fine tuning volume levels using the mix amp. The headset can also be used without the mix amp such as, your phone. other than those, it is almost identical to the A50 in comfort and weight. I have been told the mic is better on the A40.

I purchased this for my Xbox One X after weeks of research. While I will admit I am no audiophile, this headset has met and exceeded my expectations. I was looking for a headset that provided great in game audio as well as an excellent mic for multiplayer games. When playing in campaign mode the audio is excellent. At half volume the audio is loud and the audio is clear. I never knew what I was missing before just using a sound bar. I can hear footsteps and the direction they are coming from and I can wear the headset for hours without issue. The mic is clear and others state it sounds great. As an added bonus I can plug my cell phone into the aux port with a 4 pole audio cable and pause the game to take calls without having to remove the headset. This was an unexpected bonus. Overall I am completely pleased with this headset! The MixAmp pro really is a must for this headset. It sounds ok without the MixAmp, however, the MixAmp makes the headset come alive!

i bought this when it had gone on sale for i wanna say it was about 70 ish dollars and i dont regret it one bit, this headset is amazing i am able to hear everything it feels like, its pretty plug and play and the mixer amp is a nice thing to have i can easily change the volume of party chat and the game just by moving a dial, it has a good amount of customizing

As a previous owner of Astro A50s I have come to love the Astro brand, despite some definite flaws. For the Astro A40 I was looking forward to a really high quality headset without the flaws found in the Astro A50 concerning the rechargeable batteries. When the Astro A40 arrived it was very impressive with the way that it was packaged. It definitely exudes high quality in how they present it when you are opening the box. So far, so good! The problem began when I saw the "documentation" consisted of a two page glossy insert that demonstrates the basic functionality of the actual headset while completely ignoring all aspects of the more complicated MixAmp Pro TR controller. The very light documentation refers the consumer to a couple of videos to watch regarding setup. There is no actual written documentation for setup, nor is there any actual documentation of all of the aspects of the different selectors, switches, etc of the MixAmp Pro TR. I did go and watch both videos and setup the headset and the MixAmp Pro TR according to the video but I did notice that the MixAmp Pro TR that I had did not match what was in the videos. A quick search of the Astro gaming site revealed a bit of documentation of the MixAmp Pro but none of it actuall showed the newer (side-by-side knobs) MixAmp Pro TR, and instead showed the older version. The only way to actually get any idea what the various buttons and connections of the MixAmp Pro TR did was to look at the back of the box on the feature set. I began setup of my headset and MixAmp Pro TR and it seemed simple enough. However, once connected I could get no sound nor would the microphone work. After about an hour to hour and a half of trying various things in Windows, as well as attempting to change settings on the MixAmp Pro TR I was at a wits end. I am the last person to ever want to call support but at this point I felt I had no options and so I called the number contained in my documentation. This number rang to...Logitech? I guess Logitech owns Astro? Anyways, they said "Oh here is the number for Astro support" and then proceeded to give me a new number. I called this number, go through the various options to get to an agent and am then informed that they can only accept an order for a product or refer me to a website if I want to purchase something. When asked what the correct number for phone technical support for my new A40 headset with MixAmp Pro TR I was told that there is none, only email support. For a $250 headset there is no phone support? Seriously? I finally did email the support and a few hours (I believe two) got an answer with some general tips to try. One tip said to try the headset on other systems, say perhaps an iPhone or another PC. I tried connecting to my work PC and it did not work, no sound, no mic. I tried connecting to my iPhone and nothing. Then I unplugged the cable and plugged it to my iPad and voila! sound!! As it turns out the 1/8" jack to 1/8" jack that is provided is not bi-directional, it only works one way. And that way is with the mute box (a small 3/4" box) nearest the actual headset. Once I realized that I connected it back to my PC and lo and behold, the sound worked just plain as day. The microphone though still did not work and the volume knobs both showed red, indicating (I guess?) that the system was muted. I still could not figure out though how to unmute it. Again, no documentation and no explanation of much of anything. What the box was on the inline cord? A mute button? I believed it to be a mute button of some sort but it didn't seem to have anything to press. After a few minutes of fiddling with it I figured out that it's a slider. It's a bit difficult to push but once you do it mutes the headset. You will know this because once you push it hard enough then the slider moves and the dials go from red to white, indicating that you are no longer muted. And lo and behold the microphone then worked perfectly fine. All in all once I got everything working, which because of the lack of documentation and lack of phone support, took about two hours altogether, the headset worked really well. Music and games sound really great and I didn't even get the volume knob anywhere close to maximum. I think I got it about 65% and at that rate it was very, very loud. The microphone, per my teammates on my PC Division 2 game, said that they could hear me well and without much issue. They all indicated it was the same quality as my Astro A50 that I had been previously using. The ability to adjust the game volume versus the chat line volume is HUGE and very welcome as it makes it a really quick and easy way to balance out the game sounds of gunfire with your friends voices. This is the best thing about the headset I think. Originally I had planned to test this headset with my Xbox One as well but after the completely frustrating setup experience with the PC I decided not to so this review only covers the PC side. The only other issue of note that I should mention is that there is no mute when you flip the microphone up, which most headsets have. You do have to remember to manually push the mute button slider on the inline cord or the microphone will not be muted. This is more of an annoyance than any serious complaint. And the fact that the volume knobs do both turn red when muted will serve to remind you if the system is muted or not (assuming you have the knobs where they can be seen). As for the fit and how they feel, they feel fantastic and very comfortable, even a bit more so in my opinion than the Astro A50, which until this headset I considered as the best and most comfortable headset to wear. I also noticed I did not get as hot after using these for several hours as well so that's a bonus if you sometimes find that you get hot while wearing a gaming headset. So in the end do I recommend it? Yes, I definitely do. These are a high quality, really enjoyable headset to use. I did send a detailed email to the Astro support team complaining about lack of documentation, both with the product itself as well as on their online web site. There is also no excuse whatsoever for such a premium product to be lacking phone support. If they do not want to provide that then at the very least chat support should be provided. Because while they did get back to me via email fairly quickly when I had an issue, within two hours, it is still not right to have to wait even that amount of time to get answers when you've invested so much in a product of this nature. Normally, because of the high quality of the product I would award this product 5 stars. However, I am deducting one star for lack of documentation and one star for lack of phone support for a total rating of 3 stars. If Astro could address these issues this would become highly recommended but until then it is simply...RECOMMENDED.

These headphones sound great out of the box ad come with the usual components as before. They have a much sturdier build from the previous version of the A40's (2013). The headphones have kept their hold after about a month of use. I like that you can remove the ear cups and mic and place them on whatever side of your head that you desire. It was a nice added touch. The mix amp is oriented differently this time around which I also like alot more than the previous A40's. My only major gripe with this headset is the software from Astro Gaming. They do not have it available from their website so if you get these headphones you need to get it from the Microsoft store app. (Not sure where you get it if you are using a mac or running linux on your pc) I already had a problem updating the software and it appears to still not have a fix.

I recently purchased this headset 2/24/21 and I must say these are pretty amazing. I’m not too picky when it comes to headsets but these knocked it out the park. FIRST THINGS FIRST THOUGH. - YOU WILL NEED TO UPDATE THE MIXAMP TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE (v. 36797) BEFORE USING THIS WITH YOUR XBOX. THE FIRMWARE (v. 34242 i believe that’s what it is called) THAT IS FACTORY INSTALLED WILL NOT ASSIGN TO YOUR XBOX. THEREFORE THE MIC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS YOU UPDATE IT. -ASTRO COMMAND CENTER. DOWNLOAD FROM ASTROS WEBSITE NOT WINDOWS MARKET. PLEASE HAVE A WINDOWS 10 COMPUTER TO UPDATE TO THE LATEST FIRMWARE OR ELSE IT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO UPDATE. FOR SOME REASON YOU’RE NOT ABLE TO UPDATE, UNINSTALL COMMAND CENTER AND REINSTALL. IF IT STILL DOESNT PROMPT THE UPDATE OR YOU ARE STUCK AT 0%, USE ANOTHER COMPUTER. My setup experience was a huge headache but once I was able to install the latest firmware, my Xbox was recognizing the headset and assigned it to the GT. I was able to use it right after the update. I recommend this headset to someone who has access to computers and is some what savvy.. Not your regular plug and play person.

Ive known about astro headsets since I was a teen but avoided them cause I thought i was cooler for not buying into. Finally purchased a pair as an adult, open box from best buy. Theyre worth every penny. The bass and soundstage is great for movie and music, thanks to thhem being open backs. Using them for gaming allows me to aftually be able to hear dialouge and music/ambiance at comfortable but discernable levels. The mixamp is appreciated for the surround sound capabilities; its a virtual surround so not as nice as a true surround sound, obviously, but with supported dolby atmos games, it really does help create a 3D atmosphere. It does fall flat on games where the sound is more limited or has no in game sound solution for a 3D esque sound, but still works well enough. Other than the atmos compatible mixamp feature, it has some buttons to save 4 different equalizer profiles and does provide the extra power needed to raise volume, but doesnt actually make anything sound better than having no amp. Otherwise worth it, although my openbox came with out the audio jack cable, but couldn't beat the price.

Best sound money can buy. They fit my head perfect and don't get hot or sweaty. The only complaint is the cord that attachs to them goes straight down out the bottom. It pokes me directly on the side of my neck sometimes. If the connection was soft or moved a little forward I'd give it 5/5.

I definitely feel like these headphones give a very amped up gaming experience. The build quality feels solid and are very comfortable, although they can be a bit difficult to adjust while wearing. For anyone wanting to hear footsteps and pinpoint enemy locations I would highly recommend these. Snaps away your enemies *Snap*

Very comfortable. Great for the sale price and listening on a laptop. Took an act of congress to conect to xbox series x but I think that was more xbox than headset. Sounds great on music and movies but not loud enough on xbox, again probably xboxs problem.

Mic was not operable straight out of the box for me on my Xbox One S digital edition console. Had to buy a separate TRRS audio cable to operate the mic, cable was very cheap but it is kind of pathetic a $250 headset did not include the TRRS cable i had to purchase for $2 online and wait until arrival to be able to function entirely. There are 2 POSSIBLE, i have not confirmed either, ways to operate the microphone without purchasing this TRRS cable. I read around a lot about this headset after purchasing, unfortunately, and the Xbox One X is supposed to be able to operate the microphone without this additional cable. The only reason i ended up keeping it is because I’m hoping the Xbox Series X will be able to operate the microphone without this additional cable as well. Your second possible way to operate without this cable is by plugging in the USB into a WINDOWS operated computer and updating the firmware on the amp itself. Unfortunately i do not have a windows computer so i was unable to test this out. Another selling point for me that ended up not quite being what was advertised was the Game to Voice control knob. It was to my understanding i would easily be able to silence other people’s microphones and only hear game audio by turning the knob as far to game as i could go. Once again, this only adjusts the volume of other players mics if you are in party chat, does absolutely nothing for game chat. So in my honest opinion it is quite overpriced for all these downfalls. Sure it’s a cool concept, but it is just a concept and not a reality. Looks cool on paper but doesn’t function as it should. Has the potential to be priced at $250 if they fixed these problems but as of right now i would recommend the $250 option Turtle Beach has to offer.

Really comfy and super firm and have good audio quality while gaming. I’ve been spending a lot of time and effort looking for the best perfect headset and Astro a40s literally change my perspective and makes my gaming 10/10 now. Highly recommended for those who enjoys competitive gaming.

If you want clear audio and a well working microphone, this are the headphones to get. Not only does it come with an amp to boost audio, it also has software you can download to hear footsteps in games better! Although I’m new to these headphones, I know there are more things I can adjust to make it even better. It is also compatible with Xbox and PS4; however, it does not work for the PS4 Slim, because it does not have an optical port. You also have to mess with the equalizer settings on the software to find what best suits you in games and in general use.

I loved the headset. It was very comfortable, and sounded great. I also liked the DAC because it allowed me to listed to my laptop audio while playing on my Xbox. I ended up returning this and going with the A50 headset for one reason....the neck 3.5mm cable was much longer than any other 3.5mm cable I've used, and if I moved my head slightly, it would touch my neck. Really 1rst world problem....but if I'm spending this much on a headset, I don't want common annoyances like that. If that's not an issue to you...then get this headset.

The sound quality and comfort of this headset is incredible! I originally purchased the Steelseries Arctis Pro and was really disappointed after spending $329. I returned them in exchange for the Astro A40 and I'm so happy I did. Not only do these sound way better but they're also $80 cheaper! The sound is clear and the bass is tight and punchy. The virtual surround sound is perfectly balanced without sounding artificial. The mixer box makes adjusting the sound super easy, and it looks and feels like a high quality piece of equipment. I highly recommend these for anyone who wants the best out of there gaming experience!

Amazing sound. Quality build. Controller build quality also solid. The focusing more on game sound or chat works very well. Feels great on head. I am told my mic sounds great. Would be nice to have a flip up the mic mute function. Do I recommend. Yes Would I shoot for the A40 Stand aliens at $70 cheaper. Maybe. Having audio control like this is a plus. My one con is the cords are not braided. They tangle easily. But that is in no way a deal breaker. Would I consider wireless for $300? Probably not. Do I think they are worth $300 yes. This product after a good amount of use is worth the $200 I paid

I have had Astro A40s since the Xbox 360 days and they have never done me wrong. Great comfort and quality. The mix amp is nice and is pretty much plug and play. Download the astro comand center on PC and console to update and customize the EQ settings. I will always recommend astro over any headset.

So I don’t do reviews often, but I might as well for this because people really need to know what they’re getting into. To start, if you’re not attentive to sound, these are great on both PC and consoles. If you’re like me however, you’re going to find this lacking for the price. Granted, maybe the set I have might have been defective (this was my first time owning an Astro product so that may have very well been the case.) Anyways, on the nitty and gritty Comfort: So comfort on this guy is actually fairly nice, honestly not as comfortable as my Kingston HyperX Revolver from a couple years back; (their memory foam technology is really great) but it’s still fairly comfortable for an over-ear design and the headset is also pretty light. Now with the extra mod kits you can purchase from Astro, you should probably be able to reach the same level of comfort that Kingston has in their Revolver and other similar models. Design: For gamers like me, this is pretty much what you can expect from gaming focused headsets so the design is par for the course. The two notable things about it’s design however if the fact that with the extra mod kits from Astro, the set is basically fully customizable to suit whatever your preference may be, and, while it may be hard to adjust when equipped, the band for adjusting the distance on the cups for people with larger heads has a nice and sturdy spring mechanism that is very reminiscent of a piston, which is pretty cool in my book. Connectivity: For those accustomed to Astro, you should be well aware they give you pretty great options when it comes to connectivity on the mixamp included in this kit. -You have Optical for your two most popular gaming consoles (and PC if you want to use virtual 7.1 with Atmos and bypass the, fairly terrible, built-in surround option on the mixamp/DAC) -Auxiliary for a traditional analog stereo setup if you have bypass mode on and don’t want the digital stereo off the USB -A secondary aux input for streams if you’re trying to mix-in audio from a mic or speakers or whatever and have individual control over that audio stream (via the Astro Control Center app on PC) -And lastly, a daisy chain feature in tournament scenarios where you’re trying to share lagless audio with teammates on a team-oriented game (such as League and Overwatch.) Audio: Now here’s where the A40s really drop the ball for me (though as mentioned, my unit may have been defective.) So the audio isn’t necessarily bad (in a vacuum at least), its just really tinny compared to other high quality sets such as HyperX’s older Revolver models. Honestly if I hadn’t had a history with extensive work with audio on home theater systems and I didn’t have my older Revolver as a reference point for comparison, I probably could have been satisfied with the A40s. Like I mentioned, the tinny sound isn’t necessarily that noticeable without a reference and the surround performance is fairly good when running off your PC’s virtual output for it than the Mixamp/DAC’s, but once you notice it...well, that’s all you’re going to notice and it’s gonna bug you until the end of time. I shall stress again though I might have had a defective unit, though from reviews I’ve seen from professionals, nearly all of them had admitted that the A40s do have a slight tinny sound, particularly when being used on the Mixamp Pro’s digital surround instead of on bypass into the PC’s surround. My set just seemed to have it on everything despite being in surround or stereo. Long story short, the 40s are not bad if you’re not accustomed to high-quality audio, but for a headset that standalone runs around $130-$150, it’s definitely not worth the price tag and I would personally grab a cheap set of $20 Sony or Apple wired headphones/buds over these. The Mixamp on the other hand is fairly nice when you ignore the built-in Dolby surround on it and hook it up to a different set of headphones. I personally tried it with my older Revolver (this is quite a common theme here. Great Jove I really love that set) and the Mixamp did well to even out the highs with the mids on my Revolver thanks to it’s customizable EQ on the Astro Control Center. Combine that with being able to push a bit more bass off the Revolver thanks to the Mixamp being able to have bass boost support off the sound settings on Windows PCs ultimately resulted in allowing me to enjoy some more oomph out of my Revolver. However, the one issue I had on the Mixamp is it doesn’t really get that loud for watching movies or shows unless you turn on Loudness Equalization for it in Windows where you find the option for bass boosting. This though means you need to go into properties under bass boost and crank it up just a small notch for it to stay consistent with performance on that end, and it also kills your highs which makes the setting terrible for music that emphasize volume dynamics, making what was once adrenaline-pumping transitions become flat. This is a somewhat minor issue though because you can always toggle the option depending on what you want to do at any given point in time, it’s just annoying to do consistently when you have to traverse multiple different windows to do so every single time you want to adjust it based on the content you are consuming. Ultimately, it’s not a bad set (assuming the copy I got is indicative of what the device is supposed to be like), but it’s definitely not something for the attentive listener.

I've used many different types of headsets especially turtle beaches and the astro a40 tr head phones with big mix amp is far superior to any turtle beach headset imo. The software(astro command center from the astro website) on pc allows you to set and tweak the hearing to super optimal and very acute sounds. Need footstep hearing? No problem, you can easily find settings on you tube and type them into the astro command center to reprogram ur 40s to whatever setting up want. Also the astro a40 tr's are very durable not like other headsets that crack around the frame.

This headset is amazing. I’ve went from turtle beach to the 2017/18 A40s and then got these guys and I’ve been blown away. The audio is so clear and you have probably the best mix amp for a console/PC that I’ve seen. 10/10!