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ASTRO Gaming - A50 Wireless Headset [2013 model]

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Platform : Xbox 360, Mac OS X, Windows 7, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

3.7 568 ratings

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5.8GHZ WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY Operating at a higher frequency than most wireless devices, ASTRO wireless mixAmps provides clarity and range with less interference. Available on A50 and A30 wireless headsets
DOLBY DIGITAL 7.1 Plug into an ASTRO MixAmp and immerse yourself in the audio of your favorite games. Use every gunshot and footstep to pinpoint exactly where the fight is and get the drop on your opponents before they hear you
MULTI-SYSTEM COMPATIBILITY ASTRO MixAmps ensure compatibility with any major platform you choose to game on. Whether you're gaming on an Xbox 360, a PS3, a PC, or a mobile platform ASTRO has you covered
SUPERIOR FIT & FINISH Wear your ASTROs flat around your neck pro-style or clamp them on your dome for days of play in ultimate comfort. Designed with superior materials & fit, over-ear cushions and in-line mic controls
TUNED WITH ASTRO AUDIO Working closely with pro gamers and top audio designers to deliver the highest level of clarity at every frequency, ASTRO AUDIO is designed to make your games, music, and movies sound the absolute best

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Gaming

Ear Placement

Over Ear

Cable Feature

Without Cable

Item Weight

1000 Grams

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Standard Packaging

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Manufacturer

ASTRO Gaming

ASIN

B0091WIOJ2

Release date

November 1, 2013

Customer Reviews

3.7 568 ratings

3.7 out of 5 stars

Product Dimensions

9 x 4 x 9 inches; 2.2 Pounds

Type of item

Video Game

Item model number

3AS50-HBW9N-137

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Item Weight

2.2 pounds

Date First Available

August 24, 2012

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ASTRO Gaming is ready to invade the living room with the wireless A50 Headset. Experience Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound with clarity and performance powered by KleerNet's strongest 5.8Ghz solution available. Hear the difference that professionally tuned audiophile-grade sound makes. Whatever your audio needs are, the A50 Headset comes with 3 different EQ modes for movies, hardcore gaming, and competitive shooters. When finished, simply charge your headset from your transmitter and the included display stand. Take over your gaming and home entertainment with the wireless A50 Headset. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm

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3.7 out of 5

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Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that it's nice, clear, and premium from sound to wearing. Some are happy with ease of setup. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, build quality, value, and battery life.

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175 customers mention123 positive52 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is nice, clear, and you can hear every nook and cranny when playing. They also say that it feels premium from sound to wearing and provides a clear reproduction of your voice. Customers also say the headphones are great for music and reception is outstanding.

"...-Sound quality- the sound of these are great, i wouldnt say that they are far superior than the top of the line other brands but they are better...." Read more

"...In fact I love this headset, they are great for music, reception is oustanding (sometimes i would get some chatter when someone was on my 5ghz wifi)..." Read more

"...The 7.1 digital surround sounds fantastic, every angle is crisp and clean - the best I've heard for a gaming headset, especially a wireless one, and..." Read more

"...=================A50s do feel premium from sound to wearing and are definitely good bang do buck but the $300 price tag isn't quite as..." Read more

75 customers mention68 positive7 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. For example, they mention it's an overall awesome head set, fantastic, and top notch for gaming. Some say the headband and cups are ok, but they aren't as comfortable as Sony Bluetooth. Overall, most find it a great purchase for the gaming buff.

"...Ease of set-up:ASTRO's website is good, easy enough to do the firmware update that is mandatory before using with the PS4...." Read more

"...The sound quality of these outside of that realm is pretty good, they may not be superb, but they do indeed rival a set of studio headphones I have...." Read more

"...-Box and packaging- one of the best I've seen, very professional and protects the headphones perfectly being shipped or if you just want to store..." Read more

"...The 7.1 digital surround sounds fantastic, every angle is crisp and clean - the best I've heard for a gaming headset, especially a wireless one, and..." Read more

62 customers mention56 positive6 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that they feel like a pillow, the wireless makes wearing them more comfortable, and the padding is soft and doesn't hurt their ears or clamp onto their head.

"...of Duty marathons (5+ hours at a time) so I can tell you the set is comfortable, well balanced and not too hot..." Read more

"...The padding is super soft and they don't hurt my ears or clamp onto my head super tight. This is very important because I also wear glasses...." Read more

"...over my ears. Padding- padding on headphones are comfortable and soft there is also a little up where it sits on top of your head. Set..." Read more

"...The strap that rests on top of your head was also nicely padded and very breathable, but upon further inspection were revealed to be made with very..." Read more

34 customers mention27 positive7 negative

Customers find the setup of the headphones to be easy. They mention that the headset is easy to use and connects to the transmitter simply. They also say that it makes things a lot easier and that there is no driver or software required.

"...Ease of set-up:ASTRO's website is good, easy enough to do the firmware update that is mandatory before using with the PS4...." Read more

"...It was also super easy to set up and comes with literally everything you need to make this puppy work, optical cable, all the USB cables, and the..." Read more

"...Overall the stand is nice, easy to use I had turtle beach x41's before these and never used the stand, these I probably will just because its has..." Read more

"...Setting up the headset was fairly simple...." Read more

71 customers mention34 positive37 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the headset. Some mention that it sounds great and works great, while others say that it stopped working completely.

"Very happy with this headset. Works great with the PS4.Comfort:..." Read more

"...you unplug your mic from the controller and plug it back in, it doesnt work as good...." Read more

"...1. Sound Quality: overall great...." Read more

"...3 - After adjusting the volume while playing a game the headset became unresponsive, mic stopped working and audio stopped playing however it was..." Read more

57 customers mention31 positive26 negative

Customers are mixed about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that the process is very high, the quality of build is solid, and sturdy, and it's reliable. However, others say that it'll require firmware updates out of the box, is unreliable, and not as sturdy as online reviews claim.

"...It is comfortable, reliable, and averagely priced. Astro is one of the top gaming brands out there, and one you can rely on." Read more

"...whoever on these I do feel it is preatty weak and i find my self talking louder opposed to if it work better, I also noticed that if you unplug your..." Read more

"...The quality of construction is very good. Plastic but quality plastic. Easily adjusted for my head...." Read more

"...But with the sub-par build quality, required firmware updates out of the box, lack of coverage on the warranty agreement, a slew of unused/pointless..." Read more

54 customers mention23 positive31 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention it's worth the money, comfortable, and reliable, while others say it'll be the worst value pair they've ever seen.

"...Overall, I'm very satisfied with these. They are expensive, but they are worth it. Treat yourself. :)" Read more

"...A50s do feel premium from sound to wearing and are definitely good bang do buck but the $300 price tag isn't quite as justified as they are..." Read more

"...them a light twist to test their flexibility and was very surprised at how much they give...." Read more

"...It is worth the money, every penny...." Read more

46 customers mention20 positive26 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has good battery life, while others say that it lasted less than 5 hours. Some customers also say that the battery does not last and the headset starts to die on them.

"...Cons: The battery life seems a bit iffy to me...." Read more

"...Battery:Battery life is great, I have used them for 5+ hours on many occasions with no need to recharge...." Read more

"...The battery lasts about 8 hours so you will have to have them plugged in while playing for longer sessions...." Read more

"...Now astro a50 has a really great battery life and when it is just frozen on it will stay that way for 18hrs...." Read more

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Dexx Taslab

Works great with the PS4

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2014

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Very happy with this headset. Works great with the PS4.

Comfort:
I game a LOT and do many Call of Duty marathons (5+ hours at a time) so I can tell you the set is comfortable, well balanced and not too hot (they do cup your ears so be prepared to be be a bit warmer than "open ear" headsets).

Battery:
Battery life is great, I have used them for 5+ hours on many occasions with no need to recharge. I did once forget to recharge them and was able to use them with a long mini USB cable connected to the headset while playing.

Ease of set-up:
ASTRO's website is good, easy enough to do the firmware update that is mandatory before using with the PS4. The cradle set up is pretty slick looking and well designed. I did change out the short length mini-USB cable (used for charging the headset on the cradle) for a longer one so I can play and charge if needed (only one time so far).

Range:
Pretty decent; my game room is on the top floor and I sometimes go down two flights of stairs to get a drink ... the sound will break up about the bottom of the 2nd flight of stairs.

Sound quality:
My KDR has gone up drastically (for those who don't do first person shooters, basically, these headsets give me a huge advantage on players not using headsets). The cupped ear pieces really do drown out external sounds very well, so the immersion into the game is very impressive. I will say there is a very (very) slight buzz when there is very quiet moments on the PS4 (not often), but I suspect I have some EMI (electromagnetic interference) due to my rats nest of wiring. ;)

Mic quality:
Hard to evaluate as I can't hear myself talking, but people say I'm easy to understand and clear. Especially compared to the original mic that comes with the PS4, when people were always asking to repeat myself.

Mute/voice/game adjustment:
Very nice ability to adjust the game/chat volume on the right ear cup on the fly. Sometimes my clan mates can get a bit loud or are talking over the game, so I can change that in a second. Boom mic on the left side is easily put into the mute position by rotating the mic into the vertical position.

Syncing:
My only minor complaint, is ever now and then (once every 2 weeks or so) I will turn on my PS4 and won't get sound from the ASTRO headset. I just re-sync the bluetooth between headset and receiver (which takes only two buttons and about 8 seconds) and I'm back in the game.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with these. They are expensive, but they are worth it. Treat yourself. :)

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Shadud

These are some sort of special

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2014

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

First thing I want to knock out is that I noticed a lot of complaints of shoddy sound quality, and from my experience the only time I ever experienced audio quality issues is when using a USB connection only. Don't do this, they are intended to be used through an optical cable only. This means that they're not best suited for laptop use unless your laptop is a freak of nature and actually has an optical audio out. However, there is a neat little Sabrent External 7.1 sound card that solves that problem pretty well for right around twenty dollars.

Pros: They have a wicked bass, surprisingly heavy. The sound quality of these outside of that realm is pretty good, they may not be superb, but they do indeed rival a set of studio headphones I have. I prefer these over the studio headphones because they are incredibly comfortable on my head. The padding is super soft and they don't hurt my ears or clamp onto my head super tight. This is very important because I also wear glasses. They fit perfectly about half-way extended (I'm a hat size 7.5, if that helps anyone). The microphone is pretty good, but it's not great. I had a set of Trittons a while back that had a better microphone on them, but I'm not going to complain about this one as your voice still comes out very clear and audible. Another awesome feature of the microphone is being able to turn it to the up position which also mutes the microphone, microphone muting is a very desirable feature. There is on an-ear volume adjustment and three settings to fit whatever you are presently using the headset for. The wireless range is actually fairly good, I'd say it can make it about 20 feet before the audio starts to become finicky. In a real world scenario you most likely wouldn't be that far away from the transmitter. It was also super easy to set up and comes with literally everything you need to make this puppy work, optical cable, all the USB cables, and the fancy little stand to house your transmitter and headset on when you're not using it.

Cons: The battery life seems a bit iffy to me. It says 10-12 hours, but I don't think I've ever actually gotten 10-12 hours, or if time just flies by that fast whenever I'm using them. I know I've used them for at least solid 6+ hours non-stop and they don't take that long to charge, but I'm still iffy on 10-12 hours. I also have no idea what the deal is with being able to hear your own voice in the headset. This was an intentional thing, I just don't know what in the world to think about it.

So the bottom line? I honestly am extremely relieved that these are as good as they are. Buying headsets is a horrible experience, I have used so many headsets that have either been incredibly uncomfortable, fizzled out on me too quick, or just plain suck. Now the only test these have to pass is the test of time.

Some notes... I saw some complaints about these being heavy. I don't find them heavy, and they don't fall off my head either so I don't see what the problem people are having is. My head size is roughly the average head size so if your head is bigger they should stay on your head no problem. The cups adjust a little and the plastic is quite flexible so theoretically they should accommodate the majority if not all head sizes especially since at the average I have the arms adjusted almost exactly half way.

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Robert Skare

Expensive as f*ck, but they've lasted a year and still sound great. 10/10

Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2015

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Good buy.

Carlos R.

Muy buena calidad

Reviewed in Spain on December 11, 2015

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Una pasada de sonido, la batería aguanta bastante, y son muy cómodos ...valen la pena, si puede permitírtelo cómpralo .

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hilde heye

Top ! Je recommande

Reviewed in France on October 13, 2015

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Je vais faire ça simplement et rapidement:
-Sans fil (c'est bien le but lel, mais c'est un vrai plus, on s'en rend compte quand on l'utilise)
-Bonne autonomie (il faut simplement penser à le recharger quand on ne l'utilise pas)
-Très bon son (En plus de ça il tape assez fort)
-Design incroyable, venant d'un Astro A40 je m'y attendais :p
-Confort incroyable (Entoure l'oreille, on ne le sent pas, même après des dizaines d'heures de jeu d'affilées ! -les nuits blanches passent sans soucis !)
-Micro sans plus, vraiment, mais fais le nécessaire. Je ne le met pas en défaut car a ce prix la je pense que l'on peut se permettre d'acheter un second micro (AT2020 dans mon cas) ou bien on s'en contente. Relever le micro pour le muter est une super idée !
-Socle qui fais le nécessaire, design.

Rien de mauvais à déclarer. Depuis que je l'ai acheté je n'arrive pas à me passer du sans fil et de la légèreté ainsi que de son confort.

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Rev0lution

Sehr gutes Headset!. Perfekte Ortung der Gegner möglich!.

Reviewed in Germany on March 29, 2014

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Hallo liebe Zocker Gemeinde,

nun mein Weg zum perfekten Headset welches meine Erwartungen voll erfüllt war leider sehr lang und zeitraubend. Ich habe bereits alle erdenklichen Headsets / Gaming Headphones ausprobieren dürfen, folgende Modelle habe ich ausprobiert:

- Tritton Warhead 7.1
- Turtle Beach PX51
- Turtle Beach PX5
- Astro A50

Mein Ziel war stets das perfekte Gaming Headset zu finden, mit welchem ich Gegner wie in COD perfekt orten kann und gleichzeitig war mir natürlich auch der Klang bei Musik sowie bei Filmen sehr wichtig.

Ich habe alle oben genannten Systeme an meiner Playstation 4 sowie an der Xbox One ausprobiert. Natürlich wahren einige Headsets nicht sofort kompatibel bzw. zu 100 % Funktionstüchtig.

Am besten abgeschnitten, hat bei mir persönlich das Astro A50, da es einem ein unglaubliches Raumgefühl gibt, man fühlt sich als wäre man im Spielgeschehen selber mit dabei. Eine Ortung der Gegner egal ob hinter mir vor mir oben rechts hinten links unten rechts etc. war problemlos möglich. Außerdem hat das A50 im Verlgleich zu oben genannten Modellen einen deutlich stärkeren Bass. Ich war immer sehr skeptisch was diese Astro Headsets anging, und konnte den ganzen Hype nie verstehen, denn früher hatte ich mal ein A40 und damit war ich leider gar nicht zufrieden. Turtle Beach war meiner Meinung nach immer der perfekte Kompromiss. Im direkten Vergleich A50 zum Turtle Beach PX51 findet man zwar keine gewaltigen Unterschiede was den Sound angeht, dennoch bin ich der Meinung das die Klangliche Kulisse auf einem A50 deutlich besser zur Geltung kommt.

Hier eine kurze Pro Liste zum Astro:

- Auf der Playstation 4 komplett ohne Kabel
- voller Dolby Digital 5.1 bzw 7.1 Klang.
- unerreichbarer Tragekomfort
- Schöne tiefe Bässe, dennoch perfekte mitten und höhen.
- Bedienelemente am Headset sind ideal positioniert.
- Sehr einfache Einrichtung.
- angenehme Rückmeldung der eigenen Stimme im Headset selber.
- Sehr gute Abschottung von der Außenwelt (es dringen nur sehr wenige Geräusche von der Außenwelt ins Spielgeschehen ein)
- Verarbeitung vom Headset ist zwar Subjektiv betrachtet nicht die beste, aber was bringt mir das schönste aus Metall verarbeitete Headset, wenn es so schwer ist wie ein Betonklotz.
- Das Headset erfüllt seinen Zweck, und das macht es besser als die Mitbewerber.
- Perfekte Ortung von Gegnern in Ego Shootern.

Jetzt darf ich auch mal auf das oft genannte Brummen in der Rechten Ohrmuschel eingehen. Ich bin ein absoluter Pendant bzw. Pingelig bis hinten gegen, und diese Äußerungen von den Störgeräuschen haben mich fast vom Kauf dieses Headsets abgehalten. Nun habe ich es über 3 Tage testen können, dieses angebliche Brummen woran sich einige so dermaßen stören, kann ich nur als absolut maßlos übertriebene Aussage werten. Denn nach dem kürzlich durchgeführten Update, kam es zu keinerlei Brummen in der Rechten Ohrmuschel. Lediglich wenn ich mich in einem von der Außenwelt komplett abgeschotteten Raum befinde, kann man eine technisch nachvollziehbare Rückmeldung des Headsets wahrnehmen aber nur wenn man ins Micro spricht. Diese Rückmeldung ist aber in keinster Weise störend!. Deswegen kann ich nur allen Raten, die solche negativen Bewertungen geschrieben haben, doch einfach mal darüber nachzudenken was dies für den Hersteller dieses Produkts für Konsequenzen mit sich ziehen kann. Natürlich ist Sound immer Subjektiv. Wenn man schon eine Bewertung schreibt dann doch bitte so Objektiv wie möglich bleiben.

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Luca Marangon

Ottimo acquisto

Reviewed in Italy on February 8, 2014

Edition: NewVerified Purchase

Sono veramente ottime cuffie, materiali di qualità, comode anche dopo parecchio tempo che si indossano e sopratutto la cosa più importante, un audio veramente ottimo, io le uso principalmente per giocare agli FPS e mi trovo veramente bene, prima avevo le turtle beach px5 anche loro gran belle cuffie, ma queste hanno un audio più pieno più corposo, poi possono essere ricaricate mentre si gioca,quindi non rimani mai senza audio e comunque le batterie hanno una discreta durata.
Purtroppo costano parecchio, ma se cercate cuffie da giocatore queste sono ottime.

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