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    Astro a40 optical cable

    Hi, ive been using my Astro a40s for 2 years, i bought a soundcard with them because the use anoptical output cable. Today i noticed that the optical port in the soundcard was dark an i think that it should, and also have been lit up. then i turned on the computer and listened to music and i...
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    Astro A40 7.1 Surround Sound

    Ok, so I'm going to buy a sound card, but I don't know which one I should buy. I use Astro A40's without the mix amp (Mic Quality Is Bad), so I just have the wire going from my headset into a 3.5mm splitter. It splits into the green and pink wire, for audio and mic input respectively. I'm just...
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    Astro a40 tr worth the money?

    I was looking at getting a pair of astro a40s, my main question is are they a quality headset and worth the money for mainly pc gaming, watching youtube and twitch streams. This is one I was looking at: http://www.astrogaming.co.uk/a40-mixamp-tr/A40-MIXAMP-TR.html Unfortunately the a50s are...
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    HyperX Cloud 2 with Astro Mixamp on PS4?

    So I own the Cloud 2's and i want to use it with the astro mixamp. I bought 2 different mixamps from ebay, but both made the quality of the mic god awful. I know this set-up works tho, because my friend has the same exact set-up, and his works fine. Anyone know what to do here? Thanks!
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    Will Astro A40 headset work with ASUS X99 mobo without a sound card?

    Hi, does anyone know if the on-board sound of the ASUS X99 motherboard [1] will be sufficient enough for the A40 Mixamp TR headset [2] without a Sound Card (such as the A40's surround sound)? There's a lot of info regarding "Audio" on that motherboard's site, by I honestly don't know what to...
  6. aces19

    Best Headset For Me?

    Looking for a relatively low budget headset with some nice sound quality. To me, sound quality is everything. Looking to TRY and keep this under 200$, but if there is something really good out there then so be it. I am looking to see also if there is something that matches or exceeds the sound...
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    Astro A40's vs Sennheiser Game One

    Both of these brands seem to be very popular and i've heard good things about both. I will not be buying the mixamp version of the a40's, just the headphones. The Sennheiser's are about $139 and the a40's are about $150. I want them to be comfortable, good for gaming, maybe some music every now...
  8. Spinny99

    Switching from Astro A50's to AKG K7XX Massdrop Edition?

    Hi everyone. Currently an Astro A50 Owner, but over time I have decided that I want something better for listening to music + gaming. Don't get me wrong, the A50 is a great headset, but I still want something better. The AKG K7XX's are up on Massdrop for 48 more hours, and I was wondering if...
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    Astro a50 headset

    My astro a50 headset does not make any difference through the 3 presets and it is new, no difference in noise and it does not say anything. Is there a fix to this?
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    What is the best, cheap, slim in-ear headphone?

    Hello! I am a podcaster. I have a Blue Yeti mic and an ASTRO A50 headset. I am looking for some slim in-ear headphones so I can listen to my voice live. What are your suggestions? They don't need to be top end stuff. They don't need to have great sound & block noise (preferably, don't block...
  11. M

    Which Gaming Headset should i get? PLEASE HELP!

    Hi, so i need a good gaming headset for the Money, i play and chat mostly on Xbox One but sometimes want to hear gameplay on PS4 and PC. Here are my choices... HyperX Cloud ($60) HyperX Cloud II ($100) Xbox One Stereo Headset ($50-$60) ASTRO Gaming A40 PC Headset Kit (on sale $100) - not...
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    Cheap Solution to PC and Console Audio into One Headset

    Hello, I want to have a setup where I can have my pc and console near eachother and go into one audio output. I have two monitors so if I'm playing a console game I want to be able to use my computer at the same time while being able to hear audio from both. I know there is the Turtle Beach ACU...
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    Best gaming headsets? (PC,XB1)

    Hey I currently have the Astro a50s and they work wonderfully but I just wanted everyones opinion on the best headsets for xbox 1 and PC.
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    Sennheiser HD598 Surround Issue - Using Onboard Realtek

    I have bought the Sennheiser HD598 and will be getting a modmic to attach to it soon. I will be using them for gaming and teamspeak. I am having trouble with surround sound where enemies far away sound too distant away, like the volume is too low. Seem like sound behind me is played too low...
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    Workaround for the ASTRO TR Mixamp

    Ok, So I made a Semi-Flawless flow chart for a workaround for the TR Mixamp with and the Next gen consoles( If you have a One and a PS4 and don't want to buy a second mixamp ). But there is only one problem, The problem is that there are overlapping signals of the headset in the chart. But...
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    HELP me i need headset advice

    I mostly play cs:go, and my headset has been broken for a long ass time and i need a new one. The astro a40's are on sale for half price this weekend in denmark. But they might sell out so i need an answer quick. Are they 7.1 without the mixamp? And even if they are stereo, are they worth it?
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    AstroA40 MixAmpPro needed?

    Hello, I was looking for a new headset, and found the Astro A40s. Now my question is: is the Mix amp pro really needed? I don't have a sound card though, so maybe this could serve as one? Thanks a lot!
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    Buying new Headset, Help needed (Astro a40/50, Sennheiser Game one/zero/363d

    Hey guys, so i need a new headset my old Logitech G930 Broke. I Want a good headset with good sound a good bass and also a decent mic. I'm gonna be using them for Gaming/Music and just browsing the net. Price dos not really matter aslong the headset is worth it. These are the headsets i have...
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    Steelseries H Wireless vs Astro A50

    Hello everyone I am looking for a wireless gaming headset for my pc (laptop specifically). I am trying to decide between the Astro A50 or the Steelseries H wireless. I would be using it for gaming as well as watching tv and movies. Which do you think is better. If theres a better headset that...
  20. Procka

    Best headphones that allow live mic feed?

    I own Astro A40s and I really want to get rid of them. I want to look into getting a new headset that's more comfortable, sounds better, and has a live mic feed (mic monitoring) so I can hear myself talking through the mic while wearing the headset (similar to the Turtle Beach x12). Please keep...