Customer Ratings & Reviews

ASTRO A50 Whats in the box ————————— * ASTRO A50 + Base Station for Xbox One * ASTRO Wireless XB1 5 GHz Base Station Transmitter/Charging Stand * USB Cable * Optical Cable Pros —— 1. Excellent Fit and Finish! 2. Super Sound Quality on both the headset and mic (other party can hear clearly) 3. Its wireless without any loss in sound quality 4. Has EQ Once you have the software installed on the PC 5. 15 Hr battery life 6. Battery status indicator 7. Excellent range!! 8. Auto Shut off when not in use to save battery Cons —— 1. Expensive !! 2. No Option to connect the audio cable( though audio jack) Review ——— FIT AND FINISH Its got a solid build quality and it will last a lifetime, you can be confident that you can drop it and it will not break or stop functioning. The headband also feels strong, and I have a large head, it can stretch and fits me well. The cushions are soft and removable, just in case you need to replace it. The plastic on the headphone feels nice and well made. When I wear for a long time, I don’t get fatigued which is more important when gaming because typical gaming hours are 2-3 hours. SETUP The headset is having magnetic spots which makes sure that the headset can dock right off once you place it on the base When you put the headset on the basestation, the pairing begins and the headset will start charging. The blinking button on the base station will indicate that the headset Is pairing and there is an amber light on the headphone to indicate that the headphone is charging. I made sure that my headset is having the latest firmware by updating it through a PC. The setup is fairly easy for both PC and PS4. The cables that are provided (optical and USB) can be connected to the PS4. PS4 will recognize this connection as a astro AS50. Make sure to select the toggle switch to PS4. You just need to make sure that the audio device setup for input and output as Astro A50 and the port is appropriately selected as optical port. Setup on PC is even easier. You just need to connect the astro A50 to the PC using the USB cable. No need to connect the optical cable. You will get dolby surround through the USB port. USAGE I used the headphones with my computer first. I did not test the headphones with any game on my PC but I was using it for my conference calls when working from home. I used Skype for calling out and the Mic and headphones were very clear. The Mic turns on when you lower your mic and it turn off when it is in an up upward direction. I also listened to some of the youtube videos, the sound quality is fantastic. These are not boss heavy headsets but that’s not what I want. The sound is very balanced with crisp highs and balanced mids and lows. Next, I connected the headphones to my PS4. I played Call of Duty and Forza Horizon games on my PS4 and the effect with dolby was phenomenal. I like the fact that I can play the games ate night and at a good volume without disturbing anyone in the house. I like the fact that the volume control is available on the headphone. The headphone also has a audible tone on the battery indicator when it drops to 10% or less. Overall I think this is a great purchase.

This product was good for our son. It has been good for him to play and charge.

The headsets constantly have issues. The sound itself is great but the volume isn't as amazing. The base will eventually give you issues if not the top of the headset that has a piece that holds it together will start falling apart. I suggesting getting a protection plan on your purchase.

Disconnected and wouldn’t charge a month into using it. Headset isn’t as comfortable as the turtle beach stealth 600’s

Great headphones. Nice deep bass and party chat and game volume mix well

Don't buy this. The head band pops out and once it does its impossible to return it to the way it was before it. as soon as the return period ended a week later it started having issues. its so bad its not usable. it will go into place and the moment u put it on ur head it pops right out. its a manufacturing issue

Amazing product it was for a Christmas gift but I haven’t heard any complaints

Have to reconnect all the time. Can’t seem to get audio EVERYTIME without pulling controller

Be sure to buy an extended warranty from BestBuy. The base station stopped working after less than three months. I contacted Astro Gaming's customer service and they agreed to send me a new base station. A month later the new one arrived but it was for the Playstation headset, not Xbox. I contacted customer service again and they acknowledged a shipping issue. That was in August 2020 and it was the last time I heard from them. I have sent many follow up emails, but no responses received. When I pay for a premium product, I expect a lot more from the manufacturer.

Enjoy using this headset only con is the top cushion is really thick other than that it’s great.

Good I had no issues with this product and it works just as it’s suppose to

The absolute worst. I’ve had equal quality with headset $200 cheaper. But if you want a headset that won’t connect to your party chat at random and you have to hard reset your system 10 times to get it to work then this is the headset for you. Honestly the worst purchase I’ve ever made from Best Buy.

Love this product. Has changed a lot my gaming experience. Would recommend 100%

I personally would never recommend these. I paid a crazy amount for headphones and then you still have to buy an adapter.. crazy…

So awesome. But they are so very expensive. Was a gift

honestly, not worth $300. you must have the OA PLUGGED IN AT ALL TIMES or it will create static sounds within the headset. hated that.

I was expecting a better headset to go along with the price but it works as intended.

Bass can be very immersive. Great for shooters. The sound stage soinds hollow and echoy when digital surround is on. Arctis products have superior quality to this.

Hands down the BEST gaming set around. You won’t be disappointed!

the best wireless headphones I purchase. i like the fact that is has a base for it to charge