I’m glad he did that actually, I had LS40s which were a $400 headset. After 2 years the top band snapped simply from me holding it :/ happy to see they’re durable!
My Astro A40's I got last year just recently broke yesterday, the right cup wire when twisted, twisted too much and made the right ear cup stop working
I just bought these and upgraded from the A10's and i am very impressed. At first it was kind of trippy getting the sound difference but getting used to it now. Also trying to figure out the extra buttons on the mixer but that day will come eventually lol
There are 2 astro command center apps. The one from the Microsoft store is the one you want. I had the same problems until I read the description. It works instantly now
You have to get the Astro Command Center on the Microsoft Store and then it will work, it’s a different command center thing idk...don’t use the one you already have. In other words the Microsoft version will recognize the mix amp
You have to switch the base station to PC mode when you hook it up to the ACC, then make your adjustments. Dosen't anyone ever read the instructions. Even after he reviewed it he still didn't know how to hook them up, seems like he was just going through the motions on this review. Notice on the mic test he had the other two mics at a different position to his mouth as apposed to the mic position on the Astros. Not like JTL to do such a poor review.
To make the Mix amp Get recognized by the Software all you have to do is sorta turn it on twice. This means press your power button once followed By pressing and holding it again for 1 or 2 seconds and you will fully turn it on for PC interaction I hope this helps.
I think you're missing the most important part of gaming headphones. Does it pick up background noises, such as, another person in the room. A fan blowing. Another audio source. It is something a LOT of gaming headphones get wrong.
You know you can just turn down the sensitivity of the mic right? Mine sits at 40 and it doesnt pick up a fan blowing on me. Still picks up my voice nice and clear too
Explicit saint the hyper x cloud alphas has this problem so bad. I went thru 3 different pairs. The mic would pick up the full audio the headset gave off , and everyone in my party would hear everything I was hearing . It was awful. I got the astros and love them.
I have owned gen 3 and gen 4 currently and I can not tell a single difference in them besides mixamp design , sound is amazing, mic is great quality... astro a40 has a strong series for a reason. They are beast
I've come to realize that the Mixamp sounds beautiful with other headsets. Especially Sennheiser brand headsets. Open back preferably. I bought the Sennheiser PC360's when they were the standard and turned on Skyrim. I literally lost my mind. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The positioning and clarity fucked me up. I became spoiled with my gaming sound. I still have a Mixamp, now I have the Cloud Stingers attached to it. They sound amazing, but I now have 2 kids so I can't enjoy open back gaming like I used too😔. Anyways try the Mixamp with one of your other headsets that you have and you'll see the big difference. I know that you have the Sennheiser 373D's laying around. Use those please and be prepared for a virtual surround sound experience like none you've ever had on console.
Now I don't feel like the odd man out anymore thanks to you guys. The A40's sound signature is just not for me, but god damn it they make a great gaming amp!
A40s and the arctis pro wireless aren't even in the same category. I've tried a40s, arctis pro wireless and the gamedac wired version. The wireless are trash. Don't use em. I prefer my Astros over the wired steel series for the simple reasons of comfort and less feedback. Steels hurt my head being tighter and also too crisp with some sounds. Also the side tone on the arctis is too loud. I can hear my dogs walking around. Keep your a40s. You won't regret it.
I owned 2 sets of a40 tr and now arctis 7 wireless. A40 better a notch better in every sound aspect. Both are very confortable. Way better mic on arctis and it is wireless. However, I had so much problems with creeking or microphone quality on the 2 sets of a40 that I wouldnt trust astro with my money ever again. The convenience and price of arctis 7 is way more valuable to me, though admitedly the sound is suoerior on the a40. The experience is still way better on the arctis for me.
@@TheSimoon12 you said arctis 7. Never used them but they are considerably cheaper than the arctis pro wireless. I can see the 7s being worth the price. Not the pros tho
@@i_amChrisJxmes The pros with the extra driver is probably close to a40 sound teritory. I got the a7 for 80 $, and to me that is a steal. The competetive advantage of better sound on the a40 is not that great. I can hear where enemies are just as good on the steelseries. Better sound does not equal better directional ques. Also I just love wireless as broken wires are the main reason I switch headsets.
have both the Gen 3 and new Gen 4 a40 and the new gen 4 a40 makes the old gen 3 sound muffled. these are truly amazing. crsip and clear sound i love them
@@altonrachal Yes in the right ear only. I'm using with ps4 and I thought I may have got a defective pair. So I exchanged them at a different location and same thing. I also updated firmware, put on streamer mode, and turned side tone completely off. I can almost guarantee astro will address this issue and fix with a new firmware update. I tried powering the mixamp with my phone charger and there was zero static that way, only downside was I couldn't use microphone.
@@xLu7VaTiiCx i cant really test that since i dont own a ps4. im very active on reddit and havent seen anyone talk about this issue either i know ps4 has more options for sound in their sound settings than xbox does i would play around in their and see if something changes. also make sure ALL cords from the headset to the mixamp is plugged in TIGHT cant tell you how many people fixed their problems because it wasnt in all the way. especially the 3.5mm cord.
@@altonrachal I've looked around everywhere trying to see if others are experiencing the same and if so, that they have a fix. No luck yet. I checked all cords and all are in nice and tight. I grabbed my old TR's and plugged them in to the new mix amp and there was no static or buzzing. I find it odd that both gen 4 headphones I've tried buzzed in the same right speaker. I've messed with my settings a bunch on the ps4 and still have no luck finding a solution. So far astro has only released one firmware update and it was for a fix on the xbox. I'll continue to try stuff out and wait for a ps4 firmware update to the mixamp.
I cringed when you twisted the headset like crazy haha! Great review! I just bought the headset+mix amp pro and purchased Dolby atmos in Windows as a pass through, what do you think about it’s soundstage compared to real studio headphones?
Yeah I'm also on Mac I just borrowed someone's PC to do the updated then it was good and now you can also download command center directly to your console and you can fiddle with it there after doing the update on a PC
Another good option for gaming is the Philips Fidelio X2HR with vmoda boom pro mic. I got one a few weeks back and it’s been pretty dang good. Hooked up direct to my pc, ps4, or iPad and it doesn’t seem to need any volume boost from a amp. Very comfortable too and I really like the open back design when speaking. More so coming from the old model Sony wireless gold headphones.
I'm just now seeing this video so if this info has already been sent out I apologize. You have to hold the power button on the mix amp 3 seconds to go to PC mode. That, in my opinion would be why it didn't work on 2 PCs.
I'm getting static in right speaker with ps4. 5th pairof Astros and I get they have static in the past but nothing this bad. Exchanged and same thing. When the ps4 is not powering the mix amp and using a phone charger, it works great with zero static. Down side is you cant use mic. I feel they will address this issue and hopefully make it better with firmware update. Has anyone else has this issue in only the right ear? Also yes I've put in streamer mode and turned side tone off completely. I guess I'll just wait and see with fingers crossed it will get fixed..
The microphone cutting out can be changed in the command centre, you have to set the microphone to a quiet room as normally they seem to be set to tournament or loud rooms.
That Steelseries mic sounded significantly better than the other 2. I love my Arctis Pro + GameDAC. Now I don't really use the microphone much so considering that would you say I'm good with the Arctis Pro or are these new A40s better? I'm considering picking em up
The command center for this headset can be downloaded but it is in beta at the moment. Astro sent me a link to download it. It is an app on the computer and not downloadable from Astro's website.
You have to hold the power button until the power light changes colour for the PC to detect the mix amp. Also, there are additional settings for volume in the command centre.
I have the old ones(gen 3) but i bought the new ones and after 2 weeks i returner them. They are good but i dont see it as an upgrade worth another 250
You should do a comparison with steelseries series arctispro + gamedac. I've seen your reviews on both and it seems like you were more impressed with the steelseries but I'd like to see which you like more !
I been looking for good long lasting gaming headset so 250 is decent in price but my previous experience with a40s were bad as the headband snapped in 4 months of light use. The sound was good until my mic stopped picking up my voice. Thinking about giving steel series arctis pro a try.
Ive had these for a couple months and my friend on discord say im so quiet and my mic cuts after a while of talking. Idk if its a discord problem or my mic problem. I tried switching my discord thing to Legacy but i still have the problem. 🙃
Discord has its own voice activation levels in its audio settings, if the sounds is under the specified level it's not going to commit the sound to discord. You can manually adjust the setting lower to get the result that works the best for you.
Now I had my Astro a40’s awhile back before they gotten bigger as a company. But I have the Arctis pro and I’m really disappointed in them tbh. Compared to my a40’s I had a couple years ago they are a lot worse. The Arctis pros just sound really muffled and there not clear. If your on console Astro is about as good as it gets imo. Another note though I have been rocking the steel series 800h I believe there called for the last 3 years and they are pretty good. I still prefer the a40 to them but there the best headset outside of the astros.
Just an observation from someone who watches a lot of other tech TH-cam channels. Your videos would benefit from better lighting. It’s hard to make out the details of the gear you’re showing off. Flooding the set in bright light would be awesome.
I still just don't understand why you don't have 2 mil subs or more. We gotta get the word out! Your content is amazing. Keep up the great work. Cheers!
It's my understanding (based on Astro's documentation) you must use the optical cable (on PC) for true Dolby otherwise you're relying on software surround. Which IMO is pointless to rely on considering the price point. Also if you're only using the USB interface (again on PC) you cannot mix between audio and mic since its all thru one input. If your audio is coming over optical and mic via USB and you have them setup (defaulted) as such within Windows only then can you mix those volumes independently. Are you certain the switch was set to PC when trying to connect to command center? I have the TRs I'm assuming this version can also adjust the noise gate on the mic - however it requires the command center to configure.
Saw these at my job and I grabbed them, don't need them [ I rock out w/steel Series Artics pro and Arctics 5's] but what the the heck Figured i'd grab them anyway...Dope video buddy!
I very like your review butif you have some of your time i have a question. No i am using arctis 7 but they have bass problems, don't have a good sound and i want to change it, but the problem is to go with the arctis pro gamedac or with a40's with mixamp. Which is your answer? I like bass during game for footsteps and other things, but are the a40's a worth buying?
On the computer, the two devices, Pro game and pro voice, work only when the USB is connected. If you connect the optical cable, the pro game will stop working because it only receives audio through USB. To use the optical cable you will need your own realtek. I have the video on my channel, with subtitles!
The game voice balance requires the optical and the usb. USB carries communication "voice" and the optical carries other audio "game". That's how it balances. Hope that helps :)
I have the white Astro A40 with Mixamp Pro TR for Xbox One. I also have another Mixamp Pro TR for Sony Playstation. One day I noticed a loud static noise coming from the headset on my White Mixamp Pro TR, I then pluged it into the black Playstation Mixamp Pro TR and there was the same noise. I came to the conclusion that my inline mute cable was causing this noise so I just purchased 2 inline mute cables for the A40s TR. With the one of the brand new inline mute cables the static noise is still there the only way it goes away is to hit the mute button on the cable. When muted everything works as normal but I cant chat with anyone. I know it must be the headset now that the cables are fine and both Mixamp Pro TRs do the same exact thing. I forgot to tell you in my previous request that this mic static comes and goes I would say about 70 percent of the time I can chat and there isn't any static/noise. I would like to get this problem figured out wo sending in any of my hardware, due to the fact that I rely 100 percent on this headset for my Xbox One, PS4, and PC audio. If your wondering why I have a black PS4 Mixamp Pro TR as well it is because I bought the Mixamp for PS4 wo a headset for 130 and then the price of cables. So I have a fairly large collection of Astro products/wires.
I simply put the volume up put it almost all the way to voice but then i manage the voices true my ps4 pro always did this works awsome & i play a ton... i only use astro's since past 8+ years. I also like them on my gaming pc but dont need the mixamp i never have bc gaming pcs have the sound system/amplefier build in already
If you change the mic setting to streaming mode in the astro command center app the mic will pick your voice up better even when you lower it or raise it
They seem tough to adjust because your doing it wrong you put it up higher before putting them on the just pull down on the ear cup after you have them on to adjust to your head it’s really easy
I’m trying to find a better gaming headset. I just bought the Logitech 635 but now maybe thinking I picked the wrong pair. What would be the best headset for that $150 price range?
The mixamp has to be in the PC position for the command software to recognize it. At least that's how it is for the A40 TR's. And the mic monitoring is worth the premium cost alone. Steel Series has no mic monitoring. Right?
so I tried the SteelSeries Arctis 7 then returned them and got the A40 tr. I prefer the A40 but listening to your audio test, both of the other sets sound better to me. I also am annoyed by the breathing into the mic - 100% same opinion on positioning, etc.
astro command center for the new 2019 a40 you download command center from the microsoft store NOT from the website. the website download is ONLY for the old version
What, no cans? OO, not used to that 😁 I never tried a gaming headset, I still have and try to balance on my head, some Beyer DT's and a bolt on microphone that weighs a ton! 😂 I'd be interested in a 'best of' video for around the one-fiddy to two hundo mark. Thx
Don’t like the game/chat mix knob. Why not just have one dial change game volume only and the other dial change chat volume only? Or at least have a button on the mix amp that can allow the dials to be switched to for people who prefer it this way.
I've been testing many different headsets this year and since I'm a huge bass junkie (explosions, gunshots, etc really need to sound powerful for me), tried the Plantronics, Astro A50 G3, and Turtle Beach Elite 800x and I actually ended up with the last one. For me best balance between highs and lows. A50 was great with the bass but it would drown out the highs, when I had a EQ mode where the highs were great the bass would be weak. I wonder how that is on this new one.
I really still feel that I like the old mix amp layout and look more rather then the new design, though I do like the new design for the headset itself.
I don't know if I misunderstood your review but you said that the optical is for PS4. This is wrong and kind of ruins half the review. The USB is for communications. The optical is for your game/music audio. If you don't plug it in you're not going to get good quality audio.
I need a new headset, is it necessary for me to buy the newest a40, or is the older version from a couple of years ago still good enough and worth to buy? I was just wondering since the new one costs a lot.
I play with the older for years now and they are the best (but haven't test the new ones), I love it, sound is clear, works perfectly with the mixamp, if you can get the older headset for cheaper go for it because it worth the money 😉👌
The mic on the arctis pro wireless is absolute trash (unless they updated it) it was always super low on PS4 and PC they are extremely comfortable however which was my major like but I definitely prefer Astros
I have a question I have a problem I wanna use my Astro a40 as my mic but I can hear my friends. But they can’t hear me do I need a pc splitter or do I need like a blue snowball mic I just wanna use it where I can talk from the mouth piece
What wireless headphones (not headset) works with PS4? Aka potentially getting a ModMic Wireless - what are options for very nice wireless headphones? I have the Mayflower DAC/AMP combo for my PC and (wired) planar magnetic headphones with a ModMic 5. It’ll be hard to beat that in terms of sound and mic quality..... but for my PS4, I don’t want to fuss with wires on my couch. I’m intrigued by the upcoming Astro A50 v4 wireless - or going with the ModMic Wireless and a nice wireless pair of headphones as an upgrade to my HyperX Cloud Flights.
when i use a usb mic like yeti or hyperx i get feed back in the aux port it really really sucks and sound horrible so sad i dont see why it does this and i dont see how they dont know people are going to be using yeti and a head set together
I'm looking for feedback from someoen sho's used the mixamp TR and TR pro with pc. I thought of upgrading to the TR edition 2 years ago but on pc it had a metallic echo sound that destroyed the listening experience completely when used with the preferred usb setting. if i used it on PC with the optical cable it wouldn't have the problem but it wouldn't allow you to use the microphone like that. Did anyone else have the problem and if you did do the pro version still have the problem?
Hi, do u know if Astro A40 2019 version works with the old vertical mixamp? And I'm on ps4, does it still help if I update my version of the mixamp often with the astro pc program?
I don't like the gaming sound signature. Too much bass and low mush. Not clear. Not balanced. Do you have a recommendation? I think I like open ear better. I've tried the Seinheiser Game One and the Phillips X2HR and they are pretty close to what I like.
Do a comparison between the new A40’s and the Arctis Pro’s!! Also what is better for console gaming because I know we can’t use the high res audio feature on our consoles...I tried the Arctis Pro + Game Dac and the Wireless version, as well as the A50’s and pretty much all the A40’s and like them all! Your thoughts on it would be interesting and appreciated :)
Ive had them all and the best is the new mixamp with an open back headset. Also the new a40’s sound better than the arctis pros to me(i had the wireless and the standalone gamedac)but the arctis sounded better than the gen 3 a50. Basically the new a40 has better clarity than the old one. I hated the porta potty surround on the arctis lol.
I really wanted to buy these over the steel series, but I have seen so many reviews and posts about the paint peeling off the Astros after a few weeks/months. Even with the newer generation it still seems to be an issue. Ridiculous that you pay a lot of money for a headset with that build quality.
What Are The Actual Spec Differences Between The "New" 2019 Astro A40 & The 2017 Astro A40? I am looking at the Astro A40 and MixAmp (2019): Spec sheet and all of the specs, such as the: Audio features, frequency response, impedance, features, etc., all look identical to the internal specs of the 2017 Astro A40's... And from what I have been able to tell from all of the review videos on the 2019 model, the only difference that I can see is the somewhat new look on the physical outside of the headset and obviously the mix amp that is now horizontal. Other than that, all of the internal specs, at least from what I am reading on the Astro Gaming website, look identical, this can't be true right...? Is this 2019 new model of the Astro A40's just a marketing gimmick to get more people to buy the headset new again at $250 instead of just buying a used one or are there actually any new improvements in the internal hardware of the headphones or the mixamp at all? Like, apparently the 2019 version comes with a Dolby Atmos trial, but I honestly do not see any other new internal hardware improvements, which I really hope is not the case. If anyone else has the 2017 model Astro A40's and the 2019 Astro A40's, can you tell any difference or an improvement in the sound quality at all? If not, I don't know if I should pay another $250 for the 2019 version if there is no actual internal hardware improvement from the 2017 version. I would greatly appreciate a response from anyone who has tried both or can tell any differences, thank you.
![Astro A40 TR with MixAmp vs Astro A50 [Review and Comparison]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3KmiYBkUTVQ/mqdefault.jpg)
😂😓 when you twisted then my heart started to hurt
It really does show how versatile it is, but the head cushion on top tends to break off over time despite light use.
LouieGMDesign13 I’ve had a pair for like 5 years still hasn’t broken off
I’m glad he did that actually, I had LS40s which were a $400 headset. After 2 years the top band snapped simply from me holding it :/ happy to see they’re durable!
My Astro A40's I got last year just recently broke yesterday, the right cup wire when twisted, twisted too much and made the right ear cup stop working
same
I’d love to see a Top 5 or Top 10 Gaming Headset Video, while focusing on Xbox and PS4 (console gaming)
Would love it if you reviewed the Astro A50 2019! Also would love a video counting down the best headphones in different price ranges.
I just bought these and upgraded from the A10's and i am very impressed. At first it was kind of trippy getting the sound difference but getting used to it now. Also trying to figure out the extra buttons on the mixer but that day will come eventually lol
Is it worth it to but the a40 cause i have the a10s too
Bought today. Boxed them up already. Too inconsistent of a sound. And sometimes the sound was too low. Yes running the new fw for use on the series x.
It’s probably the game’s sound engine
There are 2 astro command center apps. The one from the Microsoft store is the one you want. I had the same problems until I read the description. It works instantly now
What about me, I'm on a Mac?
You have to get the Astro Command Center on the Microsoft Store and then it will work, it’s a different command center thing idk...don’t use the one you already have. In other words the Microsoft version will recognize the mix amp
ElectricArcher ^^^^ this here! I had to do the same. Get it from the Microsoft store and it does work. Weird it might be a different version.
On the Xbox or pc because mine keeps saying Connect to PC
jose rivera you get it on the computer on windows 10 or whatever, if your asking what I have I have the PS4 version
The one on the Microsoft store wouldn't update the mixamp for some reason but the old one I downloaded off the astro website worked fine
You have to switch the base station to PC mode when you hook it up to the ACC, then make your adjustments. Dosen't anyone ever read the instructions. Even after he reviewed it he still didn't know how to hook them up, seems like he was just going through the motions on this review. Notice on the mic test he had the other two mics at a different position to his mouth as apposed to the mic position on the Astros. Not like JTL to do such a poor review.
would you say it's worth it to buy the new 2019 version over the $50 cheaper 2017 version?
Mystxry CAN SOMEONE ASNWER THIS QUESTION????
@@kevinveras8509 i bought the 2017 version lmao they're great i love em. cant speak for the 2019 but the 2017 are perfect imo
Mystxry do you use the mix amp or just the headset
Mystxry think i’m getting the 2017 ones to cause i don’t got 150 rn. u on pc or console?
Vyncz I just bought the 2019 model because there was a $50 discount on amazon
To make the Mix amp Get recognized by the Software all you have to do is sorta turn it on twice. This means press your power button once followed By pressing and holding it again for 1 or 2 seconds and you will fully turn it on for PC interaction I hope this helps.
I think you're missing the most important part of gaming headphones. Does it pick up background noises, such as, another person in the room. A fan blowing. Another audio source. It is something a LOT of gaming headphones get wrong.
You know you can just turn down the sensitivity of the mic right? Mine sits at 40 and it doesnt pick up a fan blowing on me. Still picks up my voice nice and clear too
Explicit saint the hyper x cloud alphas has this problem so bad. I went thru 3 different pairs. The mic would pick up the full audio the headset gave off , and everyone in my party would hear everything I was hearing . It was awful. I got the astros and love them.
Explicit saint that’s subjective
If you change the noise gate it should solve your mic issue, unfortunately you have to do that from ACC.
Scott Zea is that possible with MacBook Air?
I have owned gen 3 and gen 4 currently and I can not tell a single difference in them besides mixamp design , sound is amazing, mic is great quality... astro a40 has a strong series for a reason. They are beast
I've come to realize that the Mixamp sounds beautiful with other headsets. Especially Sennheiser brand headsets. Open back preferably. I bought the Sennheiser PC360's when they were the standard and turned on Skyrim. I literally lost my mind. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The positioning and clarity fucked me up. I became spoiled with my gaming sound. I still have a Mixamp, now I have the Cloud Stingers attached to it. They sound amazing, but I now have 2 kids so I can't enjoy open back gaming like I used too😔. Anyways try the Mixamp with one of your other headsets that you have and you'll see the big difference. I know that you have the Sennheiser 373D's laying around. Use those please and be prepared for a virtual surround sound experience like none you've ever had on console.
Paired mind with cloud 2 pro and I completely agree.
@@BL4KPANTHER thank you! So glad you agree😁
Mixamp with my sennheiser gsp500 is AMAZING. Blows the a40s out of the water for sure
Now I don't feel like the odd man out anymore thanks to you guys. The A40's sound signature is just not for me, but god damn it they make a great gaming amp!
@Jack Jones I've owned every model since they came onto the scene. I'm gonna get the new mixamp in a few weeks! Can't wait!
What do you prefer? The Arctis Pro or the new A40’s, I’ve own both and I like both so just curious lol (taking one back)
ElectricArcher a40 I own both and like Astro better for comfort and positional audio
A40s and the arctis pro wireless aren't even in the same category. I've tried a40s, arctis pro wireless and the gamedac wired version. The wireless are trash. Don't use em. I prefer my Astros over the wired steel series for the simple reasons of comfort and less feedback. Steels hurt my head being tighter and also too crisp with some sounds. Also the side tone on the arctis is too loud. I can hear my dogs walking around. Keep your a40s. You won't regret it.
I owned 2 sets of a40 tr and now arctis 7 wireless. A40 better a notch better in every sound aspect. Both are very confortable. Way better mic on arctis and it is wireless. However, I had so much problems with creeking or microphone quality on the 2 sets of a40 that I wouldnt trust astro with my money ever again. The convenience and price of arctis 7 is way more valuable to me, though admitedly the sound is suoerior on the a40. The experience is still way better on the arctis for me.
@@TheSimoon12 you said arctis 7. Never used them but they are considerably cheaper than the arctis pro wireless. I can see the 7s being worth the price. Not the pros tho
@@i_amChrisJxmes The pros with the extra driver is probably close to a40 sound teritory. I got the a7 for 80 $, and to me that is a steal. The competetive advantage of better sound on the a40 is not that great. I can hear where enemies are just as good on the steelseries. Better sound does not equal better directional ques. Also I just love wireless as broken wires are the main reason I switch headsets.
have both the Gen 3 and new Gen 4 a40 and the new gen 4 a40 makes the old gen 3 sound muffled. these are truly amazing. crsip and clear sound i love them
You getting static?
@@xLu7VaTiiCx in the ear cups? not at all. everything works perfectly fine
@@altonrachal Yes in the right ear only. I'm using with ps4 and I thought I may have got a defective pair. So I exchanged them at a different location and same thing. I also updated firmware, put on streamer mode, and turned side tone completely off. I can almost guarantee astro will address this issue and fix with a new firmware update. I tried powering the mixamp with my phone charger and there was zero static that way, only downside was I couldn't use microphone.
@@xLu7VaTiiCx i cant really test that since i dont own a ps4. im very active on reddit and havent seen anyone talk about this issue either i know ps4 has more options for sound in their sound settings than xbox does i would play around in their and see if something changes. also make sure ALL cords from the headset to the mixamp is plugged in TIGHT cant tell you how many people fixed their problems because it wasnt in all the way. especially the 3.5mm cord.
@@altonrachal I've looked around everywhere trying to see if others are experiencing the same and if so, that they have a fix. No luck yet. I checked all cords and all are in nice and tight. I grabbed my old TR's and plugged them in to the new mix amp and there was no static or buzzing. I find it odd that both gen 4 headphones I've tried buzzed in the same right speaker. I've messed with my settings a bunch on the ps4 and still have no luck finding a solution. So far astro has only released one firmware update and it was for a fix on the xbox. I'll continue to try stuff out and wait for a ps4 firmware update to the mixamp.
I cringed when you twisted the headset like crazy haha! Great review! I just bought the headset+mix amp pro and purchased Dolby atmos in Windows as a pass through, what do you think about it’s soundstage compared to real studio headphones?
Yh i want answer
It comes with 2 free years of Dolby atmos why would you buy it
Bluehound LegitGaming what is Dolby atmos?
You have to download the be command center directly from Microsoft store
I noticed that I'm on Mac so...
Yeah I'm also on Mac I just borrowed someone's PC to do the updated then it was good and now you can also download command center directly to your console and you can fiddle with it there after doing the update on a PC
@@tonysaucedo6367 You can also get it on xbox itself aswell. Not sure about other platforms though
Another good option for gaming is the Philips Fidelio X2HR with vmoda boom pro mic. I got one a few weeks back and it’s been pretty dang good. Hooked up direct to my pc, ps4, or iPad and it doesn’t seem to need any volume boost from a amp. Very comfortable too and I really like the open back design when speaking. More so coming from the old model Sony wireless gold headphones.
I'm just now seeing this video so if this info has already been sent out I apologize. You have to hold the power button on the mix amp 3 seconds to go to PC mode. That, in my opinion would be why it didn't work on 2 PCs.
The moment you bent the astro you had my sub and like.. thank you for being honest and true to testing .
I actually enjoyed this review I like your way of reviewing things! ❤
I'm getting static in right speaker with ps4. 5th pairof Astros and I get they have static in the past but nothing this bad. Exchanged and same thing. When the ps4 is not powering the mix amp and using a phone charger, it works great with zero static. Down side is you cant use mic. I feel they will address this issue and hopefully make it better with firmware update. Has anyone else has this issue in only the right ear? Also yes I've put in streamer mode and turned side tone off completely. I guess I'll just wait and see with fingers crossed it will get fixed..
The microphone cutting out can be changed in the command centre, you have to set the microphone to a quiet room as normally they seem to be set to tournament or loud rooms.
I put it on live stream
That Steelseries mic sounded significantly better than the other 2. I love my Arctis Pro + GameDAC. Now I don't really use the microphone much so considering that would you say I'm good with the Arctis Pro or are these new A40s better? I'm considering picking em up
you already have better headset arctis pro+game dac is the best one so far.i have it and it is perfect package.
Arctis is shit
The command center for this headset can be downloaded but it is in beta at the moment. Astro sent me a link to download it. It is an app on the computer and not downloadable from Astro's website.
The Steel Series Arctis wired mic sounded best (to my ears anyway). Thank you for the review!
Mine broke after 3 months
Everett Grandberry well thanks for letting me know that lol
You have to hold the power button until the power light changes colour for the PC to detect the mix amp. Also, there are additional settings for volume in the command centre.
Power button on the gen 4 mix amp ?! Where? I have to unplug mine every time
So which one is better? This new version or the old one. They are selling it saying these have astro audio v2
Turag Khan They’re identical as far as I can tell just slightly different look
I have the old ones(gen 3) but i bought the new ones and after 2 weeks i returner them. They are good but i dont see it as an upgrade worth another 250
@@DtownTC I just bought the new ones and the surround sound doesnt sound nearly as good as the older set.
@@biggesttboss yup, just gonna keep these til they break.
You should do a comparison with steelseries series arctispro + gamedac. I've seen your reviews on both and it seems like you were more impressed with the steelseries but I'd like to see which you like more !
I been looking for good long lasting gaming headset so 250 is decent in price but my previous experience with a40s were bad as the headband snapped in 4 months of light use. The sound was good until my mic stopped picking up my voice. Thinking about giving steel series arctis pro a try.
You must be rough. I've had original A40s for 8+ years.
Great review bro keep up the great work
Ive had these for a couple months and my friend on discord say im so quiet and my mic cuts after a while of talking. Idk if its a discord problem or my mic problem. I tried switching my discord thing to Legacy but i still have the problem. 🙃
Discord has its own voice activation levels in its audio settings, if the sounds is under the specified level it's not going to commit the sound to discord. You can manually adjust the setting lower to get the result that works the best for you.
Please do a comparison between this and steelseries arctis pro + gamedac
Ali HK steelseries is better I think 🤔
As someone who tested both heavily for 2+ weeks each , I kept the astros. More comfortable, better sound. And they are only 209$ now
Now I had my Astro a40’s awhile back before they gotten bigger as a company. But I have the Arctis pro and I’m really disappointed in them tbh. Compared to my a40’s I had a couple years ago they are a lot worse. The Arctis pros just sound really muffled and there not clear. If your on console Astro is about as good as it gets imo. Another note though I have been rocking the steel series 800h I believe there called for the last 3 years and they are pretty good. I still prefer the a40 to them but there the best headset outside of the astros.
Ali HK yea
Just an observation from someone who watches a lot of other tech TH-cam channels. Your videos would benefit from better lighting. It’s hard to make out the details of the gear you’re showing off. Flooding the set in bright light would be awesome.
I still just don't understand why you don't have 2 mil subs or more. We gotta get the word out! Your content is amazing. Keep up the great work. Cheers!
It's my understanding (based on Astro's documentation) you must use the optical cable (on PC) for true Dolby otherwise you're relying on software surround. Which IMO is pointless to rely on considering the price point. Also if you're only using the USB interface (again on PC) you cannot mix between audio and mic since its all thru one input. If your audio is coming over optical and mic via USB and you have them setup (defaulted) as such within Windows only then can you mix those volumes independently. Are you certain the switch was set to PC when trying to connect to command center? I have the TRs I'm assuming this version can also adjust the noise gate on the mic - however it requires the command center to configure.
Haven’t tried these but I’ve had the Steelseries pro gamedac for a week and so far , amazing! How really good are these compared to the Steelseries?
I’ve had both. I like these astros better. And way more comfy.
Saw these at my job and I grabbed them, don't need them [ I rock out w/steel Series Artics pro and Arctics 5's] but what the the heck Figured i'd grab them anyway...Dope video buddy!
I very like your review butif you have some of your time i have a question. No i am using arctis 7 but they have bass problems, don't have a good sound and i want to change it, but the problem is to go with the arctis pro gamedac or with a40's with mixamp. Which is your answer? I like bass during game for footsteps and other things, but are the a40's a worth buying?
Do you know if you can use the Astro a40 tr last gen with the new mixamp?
Alan Lujan u can
Starting at 1:45 WTF ARE YOU DOING... THAT's AT LEAST $250...
He's reviewing
On the computer, the two devices, Pro game and pro voice, work only when the USB is connected. If you connect the optical cable, the pro game will stop working because it only receives audio through USB. To use the optical cable you will need your own realtek. I have the video on my channel, with subtitles!
The game voice balance requires the optical and the usb. USB carries communication "voice" and the optical carries other audio "game". That's how it balances. Hope that helps :)
Is the sound quality the same with and without the mix amp pro?
Michael_ 132456 Not even close
I have the white Astro A40 with Mixamp Pro TR for Xbox One. I also have another Mixamp Pro TR for Sony Playstation. One day I noticed a loud static noise coming from the headset on my White Mixamp Pro TR, I then pluged it into the black Playstation Mixamp Pro TR and there was the same noise. I came to the conclusion that my inline mute cable was causing this noise so I just purchased 2 inline mute cables for the A40s TR. With the one of the brand new inline mute cables the static noise is still there the only way it goes away is to hit the mute button on the cable. When muted everything works as normal but I cant chat with anyone. I know it must be the headset now that the cables are fine and both Mixamp Pro TRs do the same exact thing. I forgot to tell you in my previous request that this mic static comes and goes I would say about 70 percent of the time I can chat and there isn't any static/noise. I would like to get this problem figured out wo sending in any of my hardware, due to the fact that I rely 100 percent on this headset for my Xbox One, PS4, and PC audio. If your wondering why I have a black PS4 Mixamp Pro TR as well it is because I bought the Mixamp for PS4 wo a headset for 130 and then the price of cables. So I have a fairly large collection of Astro products/wires.
I simply put the volume up put it almost all the way to voice but then i manage the voices true my ps4 pro always did this works awsome & i play a ton... i only use astro's since past 8+ years. I also like them on my gaming pc but dont need the mixamp i never have bc gaming pcs have the sound system/amplefier build in already
Are these worth upgrading to if you have the previous a40s? You can find new sets of the old models for 70 to 80 dollars cheaper on occasion. Thanks.
If you change the mic setting to streaming mode in the astro command center app the mic will pick your voice up better even when you lower it or raise it
They seem tough to adjust because your doing it wrong you put it up higher before putting them on the just pull down on the ear cup after you have them on to adjust to your head it’s really easy
As someone from WV, I saw the tattoo and instantly subbed.
I’m trying to find a better gaming headset. I just bought the Logitech 635 but now maybe thinking I picked the wrong pair. What would be the best headset for that $150 price range?
The mixamp has to be in the PC position for the command software to recognize it. At least that's how it is for the A40 TR's. And the mic monitoring is worth the premium cost alone. Steel Series has no mic monitoring. Right?
so I tried the SteelSeries Arctis 7 then returned them and got the A40 tr. I prefer the A40 but listening to your audio test, both of the other sets sound better to me. I also am annoyed by the breathing into the mic - 100% same opinion on positioning, etc.
astro command center for the new 2019 a40 you download command center from the microsoft store NOT from the website. the website download is ONLY for the old version
What, no cans? OO, not used to that 😁 I never tried a gaming headset, I still have and try to balance on my head, some Beyer DT's and a bolt on microphone that weighs a ton! 😂
I'd be interested in a 'best of' video for around the one-fiddy to two hundo mark. Thx
Don’t like the game/chat mix knob. Why not just have one dial change game volume only and the other dial change chat volume only? Or at least have a button on the mix amp that can allow the dials to be switched to for people who prefer it this way.
I've been testing many different headsets this year and since I'm a huge bass junkie (explosions, gunshots, etc really need to sound powerful for me), tried the Plantronics, Astro A50 G3, and Turtle Beach Elite 800x and I actually ended up with the last one. For me best balance between highs and lows. A50 was great with the bass but it would drown out the highs, when I had a EQ mode where the highs were great the bass would be weak. I wonder how that is on this new one.
Which A40s are $150 on amazon now? Previous versions. If so, is it worth the extra $100 for this year’s model?
I really still feel that I like the old mix amp layout and look more rather then the new design, though I do like the new design for the headset itself.
I don't know if I misunderstood your review but you said that the optical is for PS4. This is wrong and kind of ruins half the review. The USB is for communications. The optical is for your game/music audio. If you don't plug it in you're not going to get good quality audio.
How would you compare to the steel series pro + game dac ?
@paifully honest tech the new command center is in the windows 10 store. you have to download it from there
Stupid question, but would the new command center be in apple store as well? Just seen too many complaints saying the command center does not work.
@@Technllcs not yet. Astro is planning to release it on mac soon but has not at the moment.
I need a new headset, is it necessary for me to buy the newest a40, or is the older version from a couple of years ago still good enough and worth to buy?
I was just wondering since the new one costs a lot.
I play with the older for years now and they are the best (but haven't test the new ones), I love it, sound is clear, works perfectly with the mixamp, if you can get the older headset for cheaper go for it because it worth the money 😉👌
Def NOT worth upgrading your previous Astros A40s.
Was wondering
Glad to see a non phone or apple video
Do you prefer these or the Arctis pro+gamedac? Or the Arctis pro wireless?
The mic on the arctis pro wireless is absolute trash (unless they updated it) it was always super low on PS4 and PC they are extremely comfortable however which was my major like but I definitely prefer Astros
I have a question I have a problem I wanna use my Astro a40 as my mic but I can hear my friends. But they can’t hear me do I need a pc splitter or do I need like a blue snowball mic I just wanna use it where I can talk from the mouth piece
is the mixamp worth buying ? or just the headset is okay ?
What wireless headphones (not headset) works with PS4? Aka potentially getting a ModMic Wireless - what are options for very nice wireless headphones?
I have the Mayflower DAC/AMP combo for my PC and (wired) planar magnetic headphones with a ModMic 5. It’ll be hard to beat that in terms of sound and mic quality..... but for my PS4, I don’t want to fuss with wires on my couch.
I’m intrigued by the upcoming Astro A50 v4 wireless - or going with the ModMic Wireless and a nice wireless pair of headphones as an upgrade to my HyperX Cloud Flights.
when i use a usb mic like yeti or hyperx i get feed back in the aux port it really really sucks and sound horrible so sad i dont see why it does this and i dont see how they dont know people are going to be using yeti and a head set together
I was wondering when you talk with the mic do you hear yourself?
Kolbe on the astros you can adjust this setting through the command centre. (Software works for me)
On the old mixamp you had to put it in PC mode on the new one there is switch.
Hahaha!...
And Moses, he knowses his toeses aren´t roses
As Moses supposes his toeses to be
I really like your vids! Keep'em commin'!...
astro a40 3rd gen or 4th, which is better, please reply
I really like the Astro headsets for the sound quality. But it's a shame the mics are always bad.
Would you recommend these or dt 990 pros?
I'm looking for feedback from someoen sho's used the mixamp TR and TR pro with pc. I thought of upgrading to the TR edition 2 years ago but on pc it had a metallic echo sound that destroyed the listening experience completely when used with the preferred usb setting. if i used it on PC with the optical cable it wouldn't have the problem but it wouldn't allow you to use the microphone like that. Did anyone else have the problem and if you did do the pro version still have the problem?
Hi, do u know if Astro A40 2019 version works with the old vertical mixamp? And I'm on ps4, does it still help if I update my version of the mixamp often with the astro pc program?
I don't like the gaming sound signature. Too much bass and low mush. Not clear. Not balanced. Do you have a recommendation? I think I like open ear better. I've tried the Seinheiser Game One and the Phillips X2HR and they are pretty close to what I like.
The paint peel off really quick☹️
All a40s are open back those plates you can switch between open and none with a mod a kit
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Have you tried the Steelseries arctis pro 2019 edition? What do you think about it?
Do a comparison between the new A40’s and the Arctis Pro’s!! Also what is better for console gaming because I know we can’t use the high res audio feature on our consoles...I tried the Arctis Pro + Game Dac and the Wireless version, as well as the A50’s and pretty much all the A40’s and like them all! Your thoughts on it would be interesting and appreciated :)
Ive had them all and the best is the new mixamp with an open back headset. Also the new a40’s sound better than the arctis pros to me(i had the wireless and the standalone gamedac)but the arctis sounded better than the gen 3 a50. Basically the new a40 has better clarity than the old one. I hated the porta potty surround on the arctis lol.
Benjamin Allen I see, right now I currently own the Arctis Pro Wireless and the New A40’s, been comparing them and I love them both lol
Please do a best of list for headsets. I'm trying to find something that sounds amazing and is wireless.
No such thing. I wanted to go wireless. It sounds shittier. Always.
I got the a50 is it worth upgrading to these or do you guys reckon they will release a new a50 this year aswell
Would you still recommend the cloud alpha?
I really wanted to buy these over the steel series, but I have seen so many reviews and posts about the paint peeling off the Astros after a few weeks/months. Even with the newer generation it still seems to be an issue. Ridiculous that you pay a lot of money for a headset with that build quality.
I haven’t had any problems with breathing for my a40. Idk what your saying
Are they better then the older trs?
Are these loud on ps4? Because iv noticed that headsets with ps4 seem to be a little low
My girlfriend snagged these for me at a pawn shop for $120 bucks and I can’t wait to use em on Christmas Eve !!!
So it’s just design? No hardware changes?
First time just subscribed found ur video interesting would like to see a top 5 or top 10 with prices eg $100 to top 5
Thanks 👍
Can you compare the old Astro mic with the new one?
Will it work with ps5?
Once the astro command centre works you will be able to adjust your mic sensitivity and get rid of that breathing problem
Question. The "New" a40's come with a command center, correct? I'm PC.
Yea it’s just the same Astro one
Turtle beach stealth 600 totally wireless with all controls on the headset. I dont like that u cant adjust the chat and volume from the headset
What Are The Actual Spec Differences Between The "New" 2019 Astro A40 & The 2017 Astro A40? I am looking at the Astro A40 and MixAmp (2019): Spec sheet and all of the specs, such as the: Audio features, frequency response, impedance, features, etc., all look identical to the internal specs of the 2017 Astro A40's... And from what I have been able to tell from all of the review videos on the 2019 model, the only difference that I can see is the somewhat new look on the physical outside of the headset and obviously the mix amp that is now horizontal. Other than that, all of the internal specs, at least from what I am reading on the Astro Gaming website, look identical, this can't be true right...? Is this 2019 new model of the Astro A40's just a marketing gimmick to get more people to buy the headset new again at $250 instead of just buying a used one or are there actually any new improvements in the internal hardware of the headphones or the mixamp at all? Like, apparently the 2019 version comes with a Dolby Atmos trial, but I honestly do not see any other new internal hardware improvements, which I really hope is not the case.
If anyone else has the 2017 model Astro A40's and the 2019 Astro A40's, can you tell any difference or an improvement in the sound quality at all? If not, I don't know if I should pay another $250 for the 2019 version if there is no actual internal hardware improvement from the 2017 version. I would greatly appreciate a response from anyone who has tried both or can tell any differences, thank you.
The old one is more worth it to buy
Can I download the command center on a HP Laptop