ASTRO Gaming MixAmp Pro TR Gen 3 for PS4 & PC - Black (with Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound)

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Using the 'Natural Bass' EQ preset, the Astro A40 has a warm sound profile. These headphones deliver a bit of extra boom, which can help emphasize sound effects in action games. That said, they have a balanced mid-range, so dialogue sounds clear, although a bit dark and veiled. While their companion software offers a graphic EQ and presets to help you customize their sound, users have encountered issues with it and you can read more in the App Support box. That said, you can see a comparison of the EQ presets here.

That last point is very specific, sure, but let me reiterate for my other bearded readers: The A40’s earcups are a minor miracle.Like all A40s, these are quite comfortable. I didn’t experience any head fatigue, no matter how long I was playing, and I have a seven 5/8ths head. Astro A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR – Gaming Software Update 02/23/2021: Some users have reported that their headphones' sound profile changed when used wired via USB on the Xbox Series X|S after firmware update 36797. While we don't run sound testing on consoles, we did a subjective sweep to compare audio quality when connected to a PC via USB and the Xbox Series X via USB. We noticed that audio sounded tighter and sharper on the PC, while audio from the Xbox was more bass-heavy. Unfortunately, we don't have a measurement of the Xbox's audio pre-firmware update to compare it to. The MixAmp is where Astro’s undertaken the bulk of this fourth-generation redesign. The previous MixAmp was oriented vertically, with one enormous volume dial over the smaller one for chat-mix. At just 13 ounces without the cable, the A40 is slightly lighter than the previous version, and remarkably lighter than most other high-end headsets we've tested in general. The result is a comfortable fit that won't weigh your head down. Connection and MixAmp If that sounds like a lot, well, the A40 isn’t for you. Astro A40 TR + MixAmp Pro TR – Gaming Performance

All current ASTRO Gaming products designed for Xbox will offer continuous compatibility on Xbox: Series X|S.We've added a comparison between the Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 and the Astro A30 Wireless in the Compared To Others box. Both the PS4 and Xbox One are certified for Dolby Audio, but only the Xbox console has that functionality. That means that one of the two buttons on the PS4 version doesn’t do anything beneficial while gaming on PS4. On Xbox and PC, Dolby surround sound offers refined directional audio that helps you pinpoint enemies and footfalls. But as usual, I don’t think you’re missing much without it. Furthermore, the Astro A40s already boast reliable directional audio, and the number of games available for Xbox is so limited, you might never even turn it on. Still, if you’re gaming on PC and don’t have a strong preference for red hues or blues, consider this: only the Xbox version ships with a 2-year Dolby subscription. title=More%20Expert%20Tech%20Roundups&type=articles%2Cvideos&tags=tech-roundup&count=4&columnCount=4&theme=article