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ASTRO Gaming has been a mainstay in the gaming industry, consistently delivering high-quality gaming headsets. This article will provide a comprehensive review of one of their flagship products, the ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Headset + MixAmp Pro TR with Dolby Audio for PlayStation 5, also compatible with PlayStation 4, PC, and Mac.
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Astro Gaming Overview
The ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Headset + MixAmp Pro TR package is a tour de force in the high-end wired gaming headset market. When first introduced this setup had a starting retail price at $249.99, the package includes the A40 TR headset and MixAmp Pro TR USB headphone amp. This setup is available for PC and PlayStation 4, or PC and Xbox One. Not only has the price dropped with its age but you can also find this setup on sale through major outlets like Amazon.
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Design
The Astro Gaming A40 TR headset maintains a design similar to its predecessors, featuring a predominantly matte black plastic construction with aluminum struts connecting the earcups to the headband. The headset’s earpads are memory foam covered with a soft, breathable black cloth, ensuring maximum comfort during prolonged gaming sessions.
Customization
The headset features replaceable back panels on the earcups, referred to as speaker tags by ASTRO. These speaker tags provide a gap above the earcups, allowing the open-back 40mm drivers plenty of space to breathe and deliver better spatial imaging.
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ASTRO Gaming offers an optional Mod Kit for around $33 that transforms the headset into a closed-back version for those who prefer less sound leakage. The Mod Kit includes closed-back speaker tags, synthetic leather earpads and headband pad, and a voice-isolating replacement microphone.
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Microphone
The microphone is a long, flexible black rubber stick with a plastic capsule on the end. It attaches to the back of the left earcup and can pivot a full 360 degrees, allowing for optimal positioning.
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Connection and MixAmp
The A40 TR connects to your preferred device with a 6.5-foot cable that terminates in a four-pole 3.5mm plug. This plug is compatible with any modern game console, PC, or smartphone with a headphone jack, offering plenty of versatility.
Software and Mic
The Astro Gaming Command Center software provides customization options for the A40 TR and MixAmp, including a five-band equalizer for the MixAmp’s four EQ presets and adjustable mic gain and sidetone levels.
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Game Performance
Whether you’re playing an action-packed game like Doom or a racing game like Forza Motorsport 7, the A40 TR ensures an immersive gaming experience. The simulated 7.1-channel surround sound provides accurate left-right imaging, creating a realistic sense of the source of different sounds.
Music Performance
The A40 TR is not just a gaming headset but also a capable device for handling music, especially when run through the MixAmp Pro TR with its generous power output. The open-back design allows for pronounced stereo imaging, providing a far better experience for certain music tracks than a simulated surround mix.
A High-End Contender
The ASTRO Gaming A40 TR headset with MixAmp Pro TR is a high-quality wired gaming headset/amp combination that provides excellent audio in a light and comfortable build. Although it’s a premium package, it justifies its price with quality.
Test Results
The ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Headset + MixAmp Pro TR with Dolby Audio for PlayStation 5 has been put through rigorous testing to evaluate its performance in various aspects like design, comfort, and sound quality.
Comfort
The A40 TR headset demonstrates excellent comfort during extended gaming sessions, thanks to its soft padding and large, spacious earcups. Despite its bulk, the headset’s headband effectively distributes weight, ensuring a comfortable fit.
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Sound Quality
The A40 TR headset excels in sound quality, offering a warm sound profile with a bit of extra boom to emphasize sound effects in action games. Meanwhile, the balanced mid-range ensures clear dialogue, although it may sound a bit dark and veiled.
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Microphone
The A40 TR’s boom microphone delivers excellent recording quality, ensuring that your voice sounds deep and full, as well as clear and easy to understand.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The A40 TR headset can be used with or without the MixAmp. The headset features a 1/8” TRRS analog cable that provides audio and microphone support on all consoles when plugged into a controller. It also offers full compatibility with both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X consoles, either with the cable plugged into the controller or with the MixAmp connected to the console.
Astro Gaming Conclusion
The ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Wired Headset + MixAmp Pro TR with Dolby Audio for PlayStation 5 is an impressive headset/amp combination that offers excellent audio quality in a light and comfortable build. Although it’s a premium package, it justifies its price with its top-notch quality and performance. Whether you’re a professional gamer or a casual player, this headset is a worthy investment for an immersive gaming experience.
With the exceptional build quality and excellent sound quality I can see why this setup earns a 4.5 out of 5 for its review rating with most comments being based on Sound Quality, Comfort and Adjustability. This setup may be a little older but with age comes lower prices and the ability to read thousands of users thoughts and opinions on this specific setup.
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