Testseek.co.uk have collected 86 expert reviews of the Astro Gaming A40 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Astro Gaming A40.
August 2010
(88%)
86 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
527 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
88010086
The editors liked
Exceptional sound quality
Great aesthetics
Comfortable fit
Cool MixAmp attachment
Removable microphone
Microphone can be mounted on either side
Removable/customisable backplates
High-quality cables
Durable
Comfortable design
Excellent sound quality
MixAmp M80 is a perfect addition
The editors didn't like
None
“While many will see this headset as expensive
The saying ‘you get what you pay for’ really rings true here. If you’re willing to make the investment for the Astro A40
You’re certainly going to get your monies worth. It’s one of the best looking a
We spent three weeks with Astro's A40 Gaming Headset and MixAmp products and had a very good overall experience. We like that a gamer can buy Astro Gaming's complete A40 system and use it on the PS3, XBox 360, and PC. We especially like the ingenious v...
Abstract: What else can we say? The Astro A40 system is easily one of the best headsets/gaming audio systems we have ever tested. Expensive? Yes, but if you plan on using it with your PS3, 360, and PC, then it’s a sound investment.
Abstract: Astro Gaming A40 Audio SystemGaming audio is one of those areas that have really come into its own in the past couple of years. An immersive audio experience can go a long way to pull the player into the game world. Unfortunately, to get a good positio...
Abstract: As the gaming industry has grown and gained new ground in mainstream commerce, so has the marketability of accessory products. What was once a segment of the industry populated only by a few enthusiast developers has since expanded into a full-spectrum...
Abstract: It seems like every product on the market today costs more now than it did even just a year or two ago. Sure, the Xbox 360 has dropped in price, and every now and then you can get 20 cents off a gallon of gas (after buying $100 worth of groceries). But...
Comfort, for multiple head and hair sizes. Clear voice quality is a plus for smacktalking. Connectivity options to complement most setups.
PC gamers wont mind, but wireless LaZBoy warriors probably dont want to be tethered to their audio system. Add every component up and youve got an expensive setup on your hands.
Abstract: The Astro A40 is the premier chat-ready 5.1 surround sound gaming headset on the market, compatible with Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. But unlike the Turtle Beach X41, it's wired. Price $250 with mixamp needed to combine chatting and surround sound. Verdict I...
Rock-solid build quality, Top-tier audio quality, True customization features, Inclusion of a dedicated mix amp,
Not the cheapest headset on the market, Surround sound is a little bit lacking
At the end of the day, there aren't a lot of high-end gaming headsets out there that offer the total control of your sound experience the way that the Astro A40 + MixAmp Pro does.The inclusion of Astro Command Center software, the ability for this unit to...
