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Astro A40 Audio System - Black | 
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| From: Astro Gaming
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $329.90
Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 17876
Media: Video Game
Model: A40
UPC: 892784002000
EAN: 0892784002000
ASIN: B0019LJ44C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Open-backed circumaural construction for optimal comfort. | | • | Brushed aluminum components on a high-grade plastic frame. | | • | Detachable uni-directional noise-canceling adjustable boom mic. | | • | Combines voice and game sound for Xbox/Xbox360 users | | • | On-board Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Headphone |
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Product Description
Everything you need to game like a pro. The Astro A40 Audio System combines crystal-clear voice communication with pinpoint-accurate 5.1 Dolby Digital and Dolby Headphone surround utilizing the most user-configurable headset on the planet. In addition to the A40 Headset's removable speaker tags (which are high-quality collectibles in their own right), you'll find a completely user-configurable microphone boom. It attaches to either side -- or removes completely for solo gaming and music sessions. The A40 Audio System includes the external A40 MixAmp, providing Xbox and and Xbox 360 users with combined voice and game sound -- ideal for tournament play and discrete "midnight gaming" sessions. A discrete game/voice balance control enables you to find the ideal in-game setting. PC Gamers benefit as well, by offloading surround decoding and voice communication duties to the A40 system. Combine multiple A40 MixAmps and you'll be provided a private, hands-free, full-duplex voice communication channel -- much higher-quality than VoIP systems, with zero network and system lag. Every A40 MixAmp is daisy-chainable, and each comes complete with everything you need to connect the built-in voice communication feature of multiple MixAmps. The A40 Audio System gives in-person teams the competitive edge by selectable/mutable Xbox Live communication while maintaining a dedicated, private chat channel when daisy-chained. The A40 Headset comes with a quick-disconnect cable and multiple ends: an A40 MixAmp cable (also compatible with portable audio players), and a standard dual-jack PC connector with in-line volume and mute control. Inject your games with your own soundtrack. Connect your mp3 player through the mixer itself with the included cable. Free up valuable system resources, and put your music within arm's reach.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Best Gaming Headset Available January 4, 2009
J. Griffith (usa)
Everything from the packaging to the overall quality of this product is top notch. This headset is around $260 shipped give or take a few bucks on Astrogaming's website,and so far, has been worth every penny. My biggest dissapointment is that they produce fuller and richer sound than my home theater system which I plunked down a couple grand for. I had an issue with my cat chewing up 2 of the wires which Astrogaming is replacing free, so customer service is is excellent also. Highly recomended.
Top Notch December 17, 2008
S. Hodgins (Jamestown, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had these headphone for about 4-6 months now, and they are spectacular! I should mention that for Xbox 360 having A40 MixAmp is aknist a plus as it allows you to adjust for Game and audio volume, so you can find the perfect balance for you. Now I'm going to break it down into pros and cons.
PROS:
Very comfortable to wear...I've had these on for upwards of 6 hours at a time for long gaming sessions, and have had no problems with comfort.
DURABLE...These are solidly constructed and have never felt like I was in danger or them wearing out (granted it's only been about 6 months)
Sound Quality is very very good. With the MixAmp you get very accurate positional Audio so it makes gaming that much better (it even works well with movies too)
Microphone...top notch microphone, that also detaches so you can just use them as regular headphones, and it comes with a quick mute switch so u can quickly turn off your mic for a private conversation if need be. Only caveat is that the noise canceling could be better, but it's not really an issue in the grand scheme.
Cables...the audio system comes with pretty much every audio cable you could ever need (minus fiber optic game, which is an option to purchase) so that, to me, is a plus.
PS3 compatibility, yes it works with the PS3 as well, and sounds fantastic when watching Blu-Ray movies.
MixAmp. The mixamp can also be used a headphone amp for your PC, or iPod, and the results are impressive. It's also portable as it has the option for battery power that lasts for roughly 12-14 hours using 4 AA batteries.
CONS
Price, Yes these are expensive, and cheaper from Astro Gaming directly, but I've used them so much that, to me, they were worth it
Music...Now I've put this in the cons but there's a catch. If you plan on using these for music from your 360 or PS3, well it;'s not gonna sound that good, but to me Music doesn't sound that good on 360. However, I use these on my computer as I have a Sound Blaster X-Fi, and after some tweaking, the music is fantastic on them, good base, and excellent treble. Having Said that, getting high quality stereo headphones will still be a Better choice for music, but again these sound great to me.
 Good October 15, 2008
James A. Shields
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I just received these the other day and i've been using them on every game that i can and i gotta say i like them a lot. They completely transformed my gaming experience. They are really expensive and you can actually buy them for cheaper off their website but you'll have to pay shipping. Do not buy these for music, thats why i lowered its score because they aren't all that great when it comes to music. They are best used for first person shooters, when you hear a grenade go off you'll fall in love with these instantly as i did. I must note that i've never owned a pair of gaming headphones before so i can't compare them.
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