ok i have few question n id appreciate answers pls, first for a ps3, to play with dolby surround completely, i need to buy the headsets and the amp right? i heardsomething bout having a surround system n all tht, is it true? n also bout the rechargeable battery , we need tht for the wireless system but nt the wired one right? n wat exactly is the function of the optical cable... answers wud b appreciated n ty :)
I have a question I would appreciate it I someone could answer, can I listin to my music on both the wireless and wired headset or does only one of the headsets offer listining to music (I'm not talking about Listing to music like at the same time or something)
@BliztecWAP Heyy,, well im not too sure if this is going to answer properly, but as far as i know you can only plug in an mp3 such as an ipod or something and play it when your gaming on the wired mixamp, but as far as the wireless unit goes, there is no slot available for you to connect an mp3 source, only way i can think that you can play music on the wireless mixamp would be through the computer or xbox or ps3. buy the wired version, much handier to use.
@Kriiptonz For what system matters, AX720's are amazing ,but only for ps3.I used them for ps3 and its great. For xbox its pretty bad because it gives you a connection to connect to the xbox controller to chat.When that wire/connection thats connected to the xbox controllers is moved a bit it makes a HUGE static noise and bother you & other(others can hear it because its so loud) The AX720's are pretty much done with me. im selling them or trading them in for a A30 because they seem better.
i was recently disapointed with the astro custom speaker tags... if you use a picture of your own it will be way darker than you'd think by what is shown in the custom tag design template. : ( a waist of $24.
I just bought some Astro A30's and the game volume sounds amazing but the xbox live chat sounds really wierd and not clear. I can hear what my friends are saying but it is just not clear. Please tell me what I can do.
Great review as always. i have the a30's but i am considering a40's because i don't like the mic on a30's. You said you might try some different mic's. Have you had any luck?
@TBoGTGTA If you listen to music alot and game a lot then get these, but if your casual gamer and dont need new headphones for an ipod gettrittons, hope it helps
best headset ever i have the px5 also and thought they were amazing but I wanted something smaller so got these so light like paper awesome wireless mixamp awesome noise reduction and the bass knocks !its way better at telling you the direction of a enemy way better then px5 get it
best headset ever i have the px5 also and thought they were amazing but I wanted something smaller so got these so light like paper also wireless pixmap awesome noise reduction and the bass knocks !its way better at telling you the direction of a enemy way better then px5 get it
I'm on the verge of buying Astro A30's here shortly. Seeing this review, the only thing that seems to be a real hinderance is the mic. Anyone here try replacing the mic and found success yet? If so, what mic please.
@GifteDiZNicE Personally I've had no problems with the mic and the quality of it is good unless it fucks up on u. I've tested it on audacity and my friends tell me they can hear me clearly and much better than others, honestly its no problem.
However, if your mic fucks up the most common gaming mic is the Zalman Microphone Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone.
I have seen multiple reviews of both the wired and the wireless A30 Audio systems and I am still not sure which one I should get. I plan on using them with PS3/360 and PC and I won't be taking them anywhere such as tournaments or anything. Is it worth the extra convenience of the wireless for the price in your eyes?
@MrJmarsh56 well if you watch MLGSteggys other review of the wireless audio system he says that the highs are not very good on the a30 headset but while using the wireless audio system it boosts the highs so i would go with the wireless for only 30 dollars more cant wait for mine to come in 1 more day!!!!
@MrJmarsh56 i love the wireless aspect of it! i have the wireless. Its very nice to be able to move all around while wearing, say im listening to music through the ps3 while cleaning the basement. Also, its great not to have wires for people to trip on when you want to sit back a bit and sit on the couch. This may be biased because I do not have the wired, but wireless is great! And I love the A30's!
if only the trittons didnt look so ugly and they worked with an ipod, but sadly they dont, and i was planning on getting the a40's BUT... it would kinda look gay when ur strolling up and down the street with a huge ass a40's or ax pros, so these a30's should do it for me and now the a30 audio system is only $200 so this headset is great for people that wanna get beats by dre but also wanna play games, like me!
@PLUMPAWESOME depends on what u want to spend most of your time doing while wearing them. if u wana be gangsta and stroll around with headphones round yo neck listenin to dem tunes go for the a30s, if u want to sit in a room and game until ur stomach eats itself for for the turtles beaches or the a40.
@SilentlySkilled101 depends on what you want, games only=x11 or if your you want to listen to music and gaming or for just causal use, then its the A30s
i cant find a video of a setup, where i see him putting the cables themselves in? because im not too sure on the optical cable thing, can anyone direct me to a video of it please? also i pretty much have my heart set on these but i want to clarify that the game volume wont drown out the in game chat? and is there much different in the optical cable and standard RCA ? Thanks
Plz can you tell me how the overall sound quality and bass of the A30's compare to the AX720's? I currently own the 720's and they are nice, but they aren't really suited to be worn out and about (big frame and has sound leakage). So if they have better bass and sound than the AX720's then I'm sold.
@MclovinDynamite Actually you can, regardless of where you live, unless your parents say otherwise. There's nothing wrong with a little hard labor for money. It doesn't have to be an "actual" company paid job.
@pokechips I have the A30's right now and they're great for playing my games, but the mic is absolutely horrible. I'm constantly having to readjust the position just so people i play with can hear me. The over the ear design does get uncomfortable after awhile of use. Its sounds great, but its not perfect. I ordered the A40's last night and they should be here in the next week or so. I can give you an opinion on the 2 when i get the A40's.
@pokechips I got the headset, and honestly I say go for the A40's. They are way more comfortable, the mic actually picks up my voice, and they're not as heavy as they may be lead to believe. I like the A30's, but the A40's seem to be a better headset in general.
@GilbertusesanIbanez I disagree. I believe that the A40s and extremely overwieght. I think they need to simply re-design the headset to make it lighter and less bulky.
@XboxHacking101 While the A30's may be lighter, they are constantly falling off my head and ears. They were fine but I like the cup to surround my ear, because it seem to snug to my head better. I don't think the A40's weight is anything close to being to heavy. They may be heavier than some other headsets, but I still find them to be more comfortable over a longer period of play time than its lighter counterpart. This is my opinion of how it feels, not yours,. Everyone's different.
@GilbertusesanIbanez I know that I was complaining about the A40s before, but I just realized that it really isn't even that heavy. I think that its because of the fact of how comfy the thing is when it sits on your head is why I don't even think about the weight anymore. I'm glad I did not consider getting the A30s because I LOVE my A40s.
@GilbertusesanIbanez I disagree. I believe that the A40s and extremely overweight. I think they need to simply re-design the headset to make it lighter and less bulky.
@SBxxxStudios it's very clear, you can't hear it thumping in your ears but the clarity is very very good.. if you mean is the bass crisp and clear then very good, if you like ridiculous amounts of bass then probably not.
Guys i'm having problems with my A30's, i can speak and it picks it up and my friends can hear me, i can hear all the game sounds etc, but i cannot hear any form of chat, i cannot hear private chat, game chat, party chat, voice messages none of it, (This is on XBL btw) can anybody help me?
@StealzaR You need to go to the pop-out dashboard (when you press the big X) > "Settings" Tab > Preferences > Voice > Go down to "Voice Output" > Pick "Play Through Speakers" or "Both".
@StealzaR I had the same exact problem, your post is a bit dated so I dont know if you've had it solved yet. Its the controller cable thats bad. If you haven't you need to get a new cable.
you said that his is bettter than Sennheiser pc 350 but why is that just pure proformance wise or is convience also in mind when you rate this higher than the 350 also would you recommend the 360 over these two or no?
@1UpPepperMint In general terms? Yes. Many reviews commented on how they can hear where there enemies where quite clearly, based on their footsteps.
In Black Ops terms? It's not the headset that makes it fall sub par, but the game itself. This is the same with GT5. These companies slacked a bit on the the ability of surround sound headsets, although that doesn't mean they are horrible, just not as good as they should be. The good news? Black Ops is looking into fixing this with a future patch.
@JayXombie hey thanks im thinking of getting the a30s but some reviewers said that their ears hurt after some time playing. would these hurt my ears after a couple of hours playing or should i just get the a40s?
@1UpPepperMint Most reviewers also said there ears were fine after. But it's all preference. I don't mind on ear headphones as I've owned many pairs of them.
You'd either need to hate on ear headphones, have really sensitive ears, or you must've been playing a reaaally long gaming session for them to hurt. But even then it isn't that big of a draw back unless you really let it get to you. If you play until your ears hurt, you should be taking a break anyways.
Has anyone purchased these and used them while playing black ops? I am kinda stuck because footsteps in black ops is a little bit lower then the footsteps in MW2, so my question can you distinguish where the enemy is coming from while playing black ops? I would really appreciate a reply, thank you.
@sleek462 I can't tell you for sure, but I know that people say you CAN distinguish footsteps with the A40's and A30's. A lot of people have no doubt of the abilities of the surround sound in them. However the only controversial topic would be the sound quality for the price. I would highly suggest searching google with this question, as it is a popular topic.
@sleek462 I did some digging and people say these A30's perform great for gaming, you can hear foot steps, and all the stuff around you. I'm picking up a pair soon, along with the mix amp.
@JayXombie I was going to get this pair, but the mic on this one ain't up to par with the a40's and their is a bit more bass with the a30's in my opinion that could drown out some well needed noise in games like CoD so I think I'm going to get the a40's instead. After I did some research it's all on your preference for which headset is better for you, your still going to get what you paid better then a majority of headsets out there. Cheers
@sleek462 Very true about all being preference. I just don't want to end up spending all this money and restricting them to home use. But alll preference :]
I think there /might/ be some better ones, if I really looked hard enough, but I'll be buying the Astro mix amp regardless, so to get it in a deal really does it for me.
@MLGSteggy is the mic problem that bad? im thinking about getting either the a40's or a30's, kinda leaning towards a30, but is the mic so bad that id have to swap it?
ok this is a serious question... DO U HAVE TO GET THE MIX AMP? i need to know if u have to get it because i dont want to spend 250$ on a headset PLEASE REPLY
Guys I need help, I want too buy a headset and I have choosen too buy astro headsets with the mixamp. But I dont know wich one, the astro a30 or a40.
I am specific looking for a headset for games and not for anything else. I have just one issue with the astro a30, will the sit good on the ears? Because I read a review where a guy had a big head and he sold the headset because they didnt fitt good. So how do they fitt on the ears?
When i was looking at buying a gaming headset and i saw this pair it looked absolutely perfect, as i could use it with my IPOD which was a great suprise. But then i saw i had to buy the MixAmp with it too which is about another £100! So my question is does anyone know another good gaming headset for less than £100 that i can use with my IPOD without having to buy anything extra (i.e the MixAmp)????? Thanks
i was woundering if i should get the a40s but they are a bit too expensive for me at the same time a30s r aswell but on a discount right now but i live in Australia and im a high school student so which 1 should i get?
A really decent in depth review. I've been trying to decide between these and the a40s for a while. Might've swung me for these as I like to listen to music and the better bass response appeals.
ok i have few question n id appreciate answers pls, first for a ps3, to play with dolby surround completely, i need to buy the headsets and the amp right? i heardsomething bout having a surround system n all tht, is it true? n also bout the rechargeable battery , we need tht for the wireless system but nt the wired one right? n wat exactly is the function of the optical cable... answers wud b appreciated n ty :)
Ammar88ist 2 weeks ago
do you need to plug any cables in youre tv?
MrCaesar4321 2 weeks ago
Job well done
ProdiigyMikey 3 weeks ago 2
I have a question I would appreciate it I someone could answer, can I listin to my music on both the wireless and wired headset or does only one of the headsets offer listining to music (I'm not talking about Listing to music like at the same time or something)
BliztecWAP 1 month ago
@BliztecWAP Heyy,, well im not too sure if this is going to answer properly, but as far as i know you can only plug in an mp3 such as an ipod or something and play it when your gaming on the wired mixamp, but as far as the wireless unit goes, there is no slot available for you to connect an mp3 source, only way i can think that you can play music on the wireless mixamp would be through the computer or xbox or ps3. buy the wired version, much handier to use.
ThRoostr 1 month ago
Wait your not 14??
zachary023 2 months ago
AX720's or A30's?
Kriiptonz 2 months ago
@Kriiptonz For what system matters, AX720's are amazing ,but only for ps3.I used them for ps3 and its great. For xbox its pretty bad because it gives you a connection to connect to the xbox controller to chat.When that wire/connection thats connected to the xbox controllers is moved a bit it makes a HUGE static noise and bother you & other(others can hear it because its so loud) The AX720's are pretty much done with me. im selling them or trading them in for a A30 because they seem better.
CRFTING 1 month ago
@Kriiptonz a30's for sure
TheRapper7777 2 weeks ago
you do kinda sound like you have a lisp
xXCOD8L4CK0PSXx 2 months ago
this was a legit review until Ke$ha was mentioned.
RickieRobbie 2 months ago
@RickieRobbie What about like 7 seconds before that when he mentions Fireflies by Owl City?
Ichigo1234567890556 2 months ago
i was recently disapointed with the astro custom speaker tags... if you use a picture of your own it will be way darker than you'd think by what is shown in the custom tag design template. : ( a waist of $24.
RickieRobbie 2 months ago
these or turtle beach px5?
delibmx 2 months ago
if you wanted the mic on the other side all your have to do is switch jacks with the mic
iBePancakez 2 months ago
Are there any headsets in this price range that have higher sound quality?
Bulletsrb34 2 months ago
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SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!
I just bought some Astro A30's and the game volume sounds amazing but the xbox live chat sounds really wierd and not clear. I can hear what my friends are saying but it is just not clear. Please tell me what I can do.
SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!
pwnagelicious 3 months ago
Great review as always. i have the a30's but i am considering a40's because i don't like the mic on a30's. You said you might try some different mic's. Have you had any luck?
kratos3403 3 months ago
does the mixamp come with the a30's
chAoTicMoJo11 3 months ago
@chAoTicMoJo11 if you get the audio system. but if you just get the headphones no
iiHitmarkerZii 3 months ago
@chAoTicMoJo11 you can buy a package to include it, otherwise no :(
iWinterHD 2 months ago
these or tritton ax pros?
chAoTicMoJo11 3 months ago
@chAoTicMoJo11 Astro....
irawr4pie 3 months ago
Should I get this or tritton ax720?
TBoGTGTA 3 months ago
@TBoGTGTA If you listen to music alot and game a lot then get these, but if your casual gamer and dont need new headphones for an ipod gettrittons, hope it helps
iiHitmarkerZii 3 months ago
haha know how i know your gay!...you listen to kesha! hahahh
oYaBoiDMaGiCo 4 months ago
"It sounds like I have a lisp and Im 14 years old" no offense but did you record this vid with the mic?
MrThatGuyWhoTrolls21 4 months ago
@MrThatGuyWhoTrolls21 He's talking about the inline.
cwjdog57 4 months ago
@tv321123 nah no bass at all had them
soothsayerlive 4 months ago
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best headset ever i have the px5 also and thought they were amazing but I wanted something smaller so got these so light like paper awesome wireless mixamp awesome noise reduction and the bass knocks !its way better at telling you the direction of a enemy way better then px5 get it
soothsayerlive 4 months ago
best headset ever i have the px5 also and thought they were amazing but I wanted something smaller so got these so light like paper also wireless pixmap awesome noise reduction and the bass knocks !its way better at telling you the direction of a enemy way better then px5 get it
soothsayerlive 4 months ago
@soothsayerlive and the a40s are even better
tv321123 4 months ago
Seem's Astro is including optical cables with their Wired Audio Systems now (My A30 system has 1 but in place of the piggyback RCA jack)
Rollergold4 4 months ago
I'm on the verge of buying Astro A30's here shortly. Seeing this review, the only thing that seems to be a real hinderance is the mic. Anyone here try replacing the mic and found success yet? If so, what mic please.
GifteDiZNicE 4 months ago
@GifteDiZNicE Personally I've had no problems with the mic and the quality of it is good unless it fucks up on u. I've tested it on audacity and my friends tell me they can hear me clearly and much better than others, honestly its no problem.
However, if your mic fucks up the most common gaming mic is the Zalman Microphone Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone.
hope that helps :)
eli14luttmnb 4 months ago
do you have to buy the mix amp seperate
thomasislab 5 months ago
I love Kesha :)
ThaTR1CK317 5 months ago
I have seen multiple reviews of both the wired and the wireless A30 Audio systems and I am still not sure which one I should get. I plan on using them with PS3/360 and PC and I won't be taking them anywhere such as tournaments or anything. Is it worth the extra convenience of the wireless for the price in your eyes?
MrJmarsh56 6 months ago
@MrJmarsh56 well if you watch MLGSteggys other review of the wireless audio system he says that the highs are not very good on the a30 headset but while using the wireless audio system it boosts the highs so i would go with the wireless for only 30 dollars more cant wait for mine to come in 1 more day!!!!
KillCamsForLife 6 months ago
@MrJmarsh56 i love the wireless aspect of it! i have the wireless. Its very nice to be able to move all around while wearing, say im listening to music through the ps3 while cleaning the basement. Also, its great not to have wires for people to trip on when you want to sit back a bit and sit on the couch. This may be biased because I do not have the wired, but wireless is great! And I love the A30's!
rpwnzu 5 months ago
btw it is $200 now
KillCamsForLife 6 months ago
you sound 6 in this review, so wouldn't 14 be an improvement?
xXHarryR18Xx 7 months ago
@xXHarryR18Xx Gtfo troll.
Depribbs 6 months ago
@Depribbs no
xXHarryR18Xx 6 months ago
do you need a mix amp?
hulkbuddy1 7 months ago
@hulkbuddy1 you can buy the headset without it but you need it for surround sound.
faterte20600 7 months ago
I'm 14, and I have a deeper voice than you
DeevyC 7 months ago
@DeevyC Congrats.
JoeMcSauce 7 months ago
@DeevyC
does anyone really give a shit? stfu
AstoundJumping 6 months ago
"Ya i listen to kesha"- Dude you also listen to Fireflies. l2live
ChaseLee25 7 months ago 2
if only the trittons didnt look so ugly and they worked with an ipod, but sadly they dont, and i was planning on getting the a40's BUT... it would kinda look gay when ur strolling up and down the street with a huge ass a40's or ax pros, so these a30's should do it for me and now the a30 audio system is only $200 so this headset is great for people that wanna get beats by dre but also wanna play games, like me!
karatekris29 8 months ago
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Carbide195 8 months ago
There is obviously no ploblem with the audio since IM NOT GONNA LISTEN TO FIREFLIES
Pur3powerx 8 months ago
@SchecterZV a30's
fdnylover 8 months ago
For sure getting these at MLG Columbus on saterday :D
willmo42 8 months ago
r they good for my ipod i have the a40s bxr blues but to big and bulky for an ipod
Addicted2Blackops 9 months ago
@SchecterZV They're both good... I'd say the A30's are my choice.
Vi3taZnDr4gOn 9 months ago
@SchecterZV It depends on your personal preforance
CocaMakoca 9 months ago
Very informative review. Thanks a lot!
GriffoliansGames 9 months ago
What does a mixamp do?
ThwardHD 9 months ago
is astro A30 better tha the Tritton Ax720 ???
sc00t3r95 9 months ago
Should i get the turtle beach px5's or the Astro a40 wireless 2011 or the astro a30 wireless 2011?
PLUMPAWESOME 10 months ago
@PLUMPAWESOME Astro a40
MLGectoplasmer 10 months ago
@PLUMPAWESOME depends on what u want to spend most of your time doing while wearing them. if u wana be gangsta and stroll around with headphones round yo neck listenin to dem tunes go for the a30s, if u want to sit in a room and game until ur stomach eats itself for for the turtles beaches or the a40.
holrin29 8 months ago
@holrin29 thanks man
PLUMPAWESOME 8 months ago
should i get turtle beach x11s or Astro A30s?
SilentlySkilled101 10 months ago
@SilentlySkilled101 depends on what you want, games only=x11 or if your you want to listen to music and gaming or for just causal use, then its the A30s
furyflare72 10 months ago
@SilentlySkilled101 astro a30s ftw
alxuria 10 months ago
This is only 200 now!:) but i dont know if its just for now.
DUSTINwillKILL 10 months ago
im going up to my cousins to work in the summer so when i come back im getting these
GurkiratBhatti 10 months ago
i cant find a video of a setup, where i see him putting the cables themselves in? because im not too sure on the optical cable thing, can anyone direct me to a video of it please? also i pretty much have my heart set on these but i want to clarify that the game volume wont drown out the in game chat? and is there much different in the optical cable and standard RCA ? Thanks
RyanW94 11 months ago
True. Now I'm starting to work with my uncle so it's all good. Thanks for advice
MclovinDynamite 11 months ago
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Plz can you tell me how the overall sound quality and bass of the A30's compare to the AX720's? I currently own the 720's and they are nice, but they aren't really suited to be worn out and about (big frame and has sound leakage). So if they have better bass and sound than the AX720's then I'm sold.
Plz if u respond then I'll subscribe :)
hotrokr69 1 year ago
I can't get a job yet I'm 15
MclovinDynamite 1 year ago
@MclovinDynamite You can get a job at 14
roccoownzu2 8 months ago
@Gilbirtusesanlbenaz
MclovinDynamite 1 year ago
@MclovinDynamite Actually you can, regardless of where you live, unless your parents say otherwise. There's nothing wrong with a little hard labor for money. It doesn't have to be an "actual" company paid job.
GilbertusesanIbanez 1 year ago
Astro A30 or Astro A40? I can't decide :/
Anyway, I'm raising up for either one but still can't think which one I want, I like both!
Also, if it helps, I'm 13, I love competitive gaming, and I also have a casual side. So basically, I'm stuck between. Please help.
pokechips 1 year ago
@pokechips I have the A30's right now and they're great for playing my games, but the mic is absolutely horrible. I'm constantly having to readjust the position just so people i play with can hear me. The over the ear design does get uncomfortable after awhile of use. Its sounds great, but its not perfect. I ordered the A40's last night and they should be here in the next week or so. I can give you an opinion on the 2 when i get the A40's.
GilbertusesanIbanez 1 year ago
@GilbertusesanIbanez thanks dude. just pm me when you get them.
pokechips 1 year ago
@pokechips I got the headset, and honestly I say go for the A40's. They are way more comfortable, the mic actually picks up my voice, and they're not as heavy as they may be lead to believe. I like the A30's, but the A40's seem to be a better headset in general.
GilbertusesanIbanez 11 months ago
@GilbertusesanIbanez thanks :D
pokechips 11 months ago
@GilbertusesanIbanez I disagree. I believe that the A40s and extremely overwieght. I think they need to simply re-design the headset to make it lighter and less bulky.
XboxHacking101 11 months ago
@XboxHacking101 While the A30's may be lighter, they are constantly falling off my head and ears. They were fine but I like the cup to surround my ear, because it seem to snug to my head better. I don't think the A40's weight is anything close to being to heavy. They may be heavier than some other headsets, but I still find them to be more comfortable over a longer period of play time than its lighter counterpart. This is my opinion of how it feels, not yours,. Everyone's different.
GilbertusesanIbanez 10 months ago
@GilbertusesanIbanez I know that I was complaining about the A40s before, but I just realized that it really isn't even that heavy. I think that its because of the fact of how comfy the thing is when it sits on your head is why I don't even think about the weight anymore. I'm glad I did not consider getting the A30s because I LOVE my A40s.
XboxHacking101 10 months ago
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@GilbertusesanIbanez I disagree. I believe that the A40s and extremely overweight. I think they need to simply re-design the headset to make it lighter and less bulky.
XboxHacking101 11 months ago
Where do u get money to buy all this?
MclovinDynamite 1 year ago
@MclovinDynamite Ever heard of a job?
GilbertusesanIbanez 1 year ago
you dont have a lisp? And youre not 14? UNSUBBED
ryboproducer 1 year ago
is it really worth buying another head set just for the mic ?? If so what would you recomend ??
MrSamWidge 1 year ago
its $200 now for a30 and mixamp
spinksdragon 1 year ago
A30 or turtle beach dpx21 please answer anybody
sk82live912 1 year ago
@sk82live912 DPX21 But i prefer the Turtle Beach X41 because they are amazing. :D
Reminizcent 1 year ago
How long will these last?
Spike20102 1 year ago
He said it makes him sound like he's 14 years old but I'm 14 and I have a deeper voice than him.lmao
MLGprogaming 1 year ago
I have a lisp, and I'm 14.
roccoownzu2 1 year ago 20
@roccoownzu2 sucks to be you
Biotrin 10 months ago
@Biotrin Most people don't even notice it...
roccoownzu2 8 months ago
@roccoownzu2 wats a lisp
maplekid1000 8 months ago
Do you just have all of these laying around? Like, "Oh, I guess I'll use these ones for the hour."
roccoownzu2 1 year ago
When listening to music, how is the bass?
SBxxxStudios 1 year ago
@SBxxxStudios it's very clear, you can't hear it thumping in your ears but the clarity is very very good.. if you mean is the bass crisp and clear then very good, if you like ridiculous amounts of bass then probably not.
ifidiebeforeiwake909 1 year ago
Guys i'm having problems with my A30's, i can speak and it picks it up and my friends can hear me, i can hear all the game sounds etc, but i cannot hear any form of chat, i cannot hear private chat, game chat, party chat, voice messages none of it, (This is on XBL btw) can anybody help me?
StealzaR 1 year ago
@StealzaR You need to go to the pop-out dashboard (when you press the big X) > "Settings" Tab > Preferences > Voice > Go down to "Voice Output" > Pick "Play Through Speakers" or "Both".
SBxxxStudios 1 year ago
@StealzaR This happened to me on the A40's. All you need to do is switch the ends on the Xbox chat cable.
JJman135 1 year ago 2
@StealzaR I had the same exact problem, your post is a bit dated so I dont know if you've had it solved yet. Its the controller cable thats bad. If you haven't you need to get a new cable.
GilbertusesanIbanez 1 year ago
do you need the mix amp to play online on xbox 360
timmy67e 1 year ago
@timmy67e yes
markusFromNOR 1 year ago
@timmy67e If you want to be able to talk, yes. But if you just want to hear, no.
SBxxxStudios 1 year ago
very professional review with good information in a well prepared video. Thanks for your work, its hard to find quality reviews sometimes.
cmooreou 1 year ago
LOL, "Yeah... I listen to Ke$ha" xD
PrickityPrick 1 year ago
good job on the review
raredesign 1 year ago
i dont like bass-ssyy sound while gaming,,, i shadows small important detailed sounds.. i like this headset :D
sierinlang 1 year ago
lol Owl City??
OMY7OMY 1 year ago
you said that his is bettter than Sennheiser pc 350 but why is that just pure proformance wise or is convience also in mind when you rate this higher than the 350 also would you recommend the 360 over these two or no?
deltora13 1 year ago
can you hear footsteps like in black ops clearly and recognize where they're coming from?
1UpPepperMint 1 year ago
@1UpPepperMint In general terms? Yes. Many reviews commented on how they can hear where there enemies where quite clearly, based on their footsteps.
In Black Ops terms? It's not the headset that makes it fall sub par, but the game itself. This is the same with GT5. These companies slacked a bit on the the ability of surround sound headsets, although that doesn't mean they are horrible, just not as good as they should be. The good news? Black Ops is looking into fixing this with a future patch.
JayXombie 1 year ago
@JayXombie hey thanks im thinking of getting the a30s but some reviewers said that their ears hurt after some time playing. would these hurt my ears after a couple of hours playing or should i just get the a40s?
1UpPepperMint 1 year ago
@1UpPepperMint Most reviewers also said there ears were fine after. But it's all preference. I don't mind on ear headphones as I've owned many pairs of them.
You'd either need to hate on ear headphones, have really sensitive ears, or you must've been playing a reaaally long gaming session for them to hurt. But even then it isn't that big of a draw back unless you really let it get to you. If you play until your ears hurt, you should be taking a break anyways.
What will you use them for?
JayXombie 1 year ago
hey im 14
MrXM40A3Intervention 1 year ago
@MrXM40A3Intervention i can tell by your user name that you are not 14 and are in fact 8
xXHarryR18Xx 1 year ago 37
@xXHarryR18Xx at least he has the astro a3os AND WHATCH U KNOW ABOUT THAT?
CavemanJackman 7 months ago
@CavemanJackman I have A40's....
xXHarryR18Xx 7 months ago
Has anyone purchased these and used them while playing black ops? I am kinda stuck because footsteps in black ops is a little bit lower then the footsteps in MW2, so my question can you distinguish where the enemy is coming from while playing black ops? I would really appreciate a reply, thank you.
sleek462 1 year ago
@sleek462 I can't tell you for sure, but I know that people say you CAN distinguish footsteps with the A40's and A30's. A lot of people have no doubt of the abilities of the surround sound in them. However the only controversial topic would be the sound quality for the price. I would highly suggest searching google with this question, as it is a popular topic.
JayXombie 1 year ago
@JayXombie Thanks for the reply
sleek462 1 year ago
@sleek462 I did some digging and people say these A30's perform great for gaming, you can hear foot steps, and all the stuff around you. I'm picking up a pair soon, along with the mix amp.
JayXombie 1 year ago
@JayXombie I was going to get this pair, but the mic on this one ain't up to par with the a40's and their is a bit more bass with the a30's in my opinion that could drown out some well needed noise in games like CoD so I think I'm going to get the a40's instead. After I did some research it's all on your preference for which headset is better for you, your still going to get what you paid better then a majority of headsets out there. Cheers
sleek462 1 year ago
@sleek462 Very true about all being preference. I just don't want to end up spending all this money and restricting them to home use. But alll preference :]
I think there /might/ be some better ones, if I really looked hard enough, but I'll be buying the Astro mix amp regardless, so to get it in a deal really does it for me.
JayXombie 1 year ago
nice review bro :)
segochito 1 year ago
thanks
eddybagwell 1 year ago
If I'm getting this do I need and optical cable ?(or should I just get turtle beach x41s?)
sk8erboy3414 1 year ago
@sk8erboy3414 the astros are way better than turtle beach
totalh4x 1 year ago
@sk8erboy3414 get the astro a30 going to last longer looks alot better, and better sound, turtle beaches are so great my friend got them
reary123456 1 year ago
@reloadpkz yes as far as i know is that you cant even use it with consoles without the amp.
guitarpope 1 year ago
if price is no problem, should i get the a40 or the a30
totalh4x 1 year ago
@totalh4x a40. Better sound quality and more comfortable.
Nashoba721 1 year ago
@Nashoba721 thx i did go with the a40s actually
totalh4x 1 year ago
I am getting these a30's but I don't know what mixamp to get?
I thinking about getting the new 5.8 one.
Is there a big difference between the fat mixamp and the new wireless one?
because I am not a serious gamer so I don't mind.
GodmodeMuch 1 year ago
@GodmodeMuch well the fat one as you call it has better audio quality
oOM40A3Oo 1 year ago
Astro fixed the exposed wire on the Astro A40 along with the update of the mixamps.
RtNDoubles 1 year ago
@MLGSteggy is the mic problem that bad? im thinking about getting either the a40's or a30's, kinda leaning towards a30, but is the mic so bad that id have to swap it?
cocacolafresh 1 year ago
your wish has been granted now astro gives a 3 foot optical cable when you buy a audio system
georgieanddannyboy 1 year ago
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ok this is a serious question... DO U HAVE TO GET THE MIX AMP? i need to know if u have to get it because i dont want to spend 250$ on a headset PLEASE REPLY
hockey09190 1 year ago
Guys I need help, I want too buy a headset and I have choosen too buy astro headsets with the mixamp. But I dont know wich one, the astro a30 or a40.
I am specific looking for a headset for games and not for anything else. I have just one issue with the astro a30, will the sit good on the ears? Because I read a review where a guy had a big head and he sold the headset because they didnt fitt good. So how do they fitt on the ears?
Thanks for the answer.
FtBB2010 1 year ago
u listen to owl city? gay
paradoxclanRewind 1 year ago
When i was looking at buying a gaming headset and i saw this pair it looked absolutely perfect, as i could use it with my IPOD which was a great suprise. But then i saw i had to buy the MixAmp with it too which is about another £100! So my question is does anyone know another good gaming headset for less than £100 that i can use with my IPOD without having to buy anything extra (i.e the MixAmp)????? Thanks
oCLaRKeZz 1 year ago
@oCLaRKeZz well youll only need the mixamp for xbox and ps3 but if your a c gamer you wont need it
georgieanddannyboy 1 year ago
is the mix amp neccesary or can you use the headset like that with the Xbox 360
TheyCallMePro18 1 year ago
i just won astro a30 gameloft special edition ones
i hope there good!
boligrapho 1 year ago
Are the a30's or a40' a better purchase?
PuPPiiEzz 1 year ago
@MLGSteggy so what would be better for gaming and listening to music, the A30 or A40? please anybody respond!
911GingerKiller911 1 year ago
Love your reviews :D
BlackNYellowENT 1 year ago
Ey Steggy does it block out all background noise or can i still hear my mom yelling at me when im playing xbox live lol?
TheBasicBeast 1 year ago
what about a tritton ax 720 mic
FeArZNoSh0ts 1 year ago
out of all the gaming headsets you've reviewed which one do you think is the beast?
jaja1818 1 year ago
i was woundering if i should get the a40s but they are a bit too expensive for me at the same time a30s r aswell but on a discount right now but i live in Australia and im a high school student so which 1 should i get?
Gaaranarutol 1 year ago
@Gaaranarutol a30 simply cos im just guessing ur not a mlg player so a30 is better since its more affordable thts wot i think i will do :)
xSyMeTriX 1 year ago
awesome video. awesome thread.
F0A0Y0N0U0S 1 year ago
If I am a budget gamer and I want to get the A30's.... Is it worth saving the extra money for the A40's? (In your opinion)
mikebingham34 1 year ago
@mikebingham34 go teh a30s. a40 build quality is terrible.
mpm1900 1 year ago
oi m8, can u please answer this one:
wich cable would u need to plug in the headset to accept calls ?
idk if its even possible though
thanks
DutchNoScOp3R 1 year ago
Very nice video, helped me solve my decision between the A40 and A30 headset.
aCrzyJya 1 year ago
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FtBB2010 1 year ago
is the rechargable battery pack necessary or can you run the amp off AC power?
bludevil214 1 year ago
The black ones look so bad..
FiCTiolN 1 year ago
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Thanks for taking the time to review the A30. =D
Chase77Fisher 1 year ago
Thanks for taking the time to review the A30. =D
Chase77Fisher 1 year ago
A really decent in depth review. I've been trying to decide between these and the a40s for a while. Might've swung me for these as I like to listen to music and the better bass response appeals.
321seb 1 year ago
are a30's beter than trtton ax180 or are the trittons better cause im looking for the perfect headset and quick
MrBLACKNINJA510 1 year ago
@MrBLACKNINJA510 The a30's deffiantly, they're 5.1 whereas the ax180's are stereo.
ChArLiE9321 1 year ago