Astro A40 VS Astro A50 - what's the difference between the gen 4s?

This is an unboxing of the Astro A40 TR + Mixamp Pro Gen 4. I've mainly got my hands on this to compare with the Astro A50. Watch this video for an overview of this device and a discussion of what it's like.
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Find out more about the Astro A40 gaming headset here - www.astrogamin...
The Astro A40 gaming headset is a wired headset that works on PC, PS4 and Xbox. It's designed to be a more serious gaming headset for eSports players and pros. Highlights include the control box that allows you to change the voice/game mix on the fly, Dolby audio, multiple EQ settings and Dolby Atmos support too. But you can do cool things too - like daisy chaining the MixAmp to have secure local audio between professional gaming teams. The swappable outer covers (tags) are also cool - www.astrogamin...
See the Astro A40 full commentary unboxing here -
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Astro A40 specs include:
PRIMARY SPECIFICATIONS
Sound Power Out: 100 dBSPL
Sample rates:
Game audio: 48 kHz @ 16 bit
Chat audio: 16 kHz @ 16 Bit
USB Standard: USB 2.0 Full Speed and USB Audio 1.0
Stream Port (Line out)
Frequency response 20 - 24 kHz
USB Game and USB Voice (Chat), Aux port line out
Frequency response 20 - 8 kHz
Audio inputs
Optical In, USB Game and USB Voice, Aux port line in
Frequency response: 20 - 24 kHz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.05% @ 0 dBFS
Signal to Noise Ratio: 70 dB
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 296 g
Dimensions: 137 mm x 80 mm x 38 mm
REQUIREMENTS
PC, Mac, PS4, or Switch
Highlights of the Astro A50 include:
Superb comfort
Awesomely designed earcups that fit the head perfectly
a cracking microphone
an improved dock that makes charging easy
brilliant sound
and an excellent design aesthetic.
Specs of the Astro A50 include:
Open Air Over-Ear design
Cloth ear cushions upgradable to leather
40mm Neodymium Magnet drivers
20Hz - 20,000Hz Frequency Response
Tuned Astro Audio V2
Two years free access to Dolby Atmos
Game/voice balance button
Optical Pass-through, USB Power & Soundcard, USB Charging Port, AUX In / Mic out (TRRS 3.5mm) inputs via basestation
Compatible with Astro Gaming Command Center
Dolby virtual audio and Dolby Atmos
Up to 15-hours battery life
Up to 30ft wireless range
6mm uni-directional noise-cancelling microphone
Flip-to-mute functionality
Also see the Astro A50 videos:
How to install the Astro A50 Mod Kit (gen 4) • How to install the Ast...
Astro A50 Gen 4 (2019) review - an awesomely comfortable wireless headset • Astro A50 Gen 4 (2019)...
Astro A50 sound problems? Issues with audio? See the fix • Astro A50 sound proble...
NOTE: I made a slight mistake in this video saying it has the same frequency response as the Astro A50, it actually has 48Khz via the MixAmp, while the A50 has 20Khz. So there is a slight difference worth bearing in mind.
0:00 Hellooo
0:52 The main difference
1:11 Astro A50 controls
1:39 Astro A40 Controls
2:22 Astro A50 Base station
4:11 Astro A40 MIXAMP pro
6:13 Headphone designs
6:55 Microphones
8:52 Earcups
11:55 Astro A40 external earcups covers
13:25 Astro A40 Headband
13:36 Astro A50 Headband
13:58 Audio
Main music:
Mesmerize by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommon...)
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Outro music:
Home Base Groove by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution licence (creativecommon...)
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[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@henrifelipe6079]

Will they be compatible with the PS5???

[@TheSrklop79]

If u dont have the mix amp for the wired version how do u turn up volume

[@rupanjanguhathakurta9622]

Is it better than Steelseries arctis pro plus game dac?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@rupanjanguhathakurta9622 very different comparison as the SteelSeries has high Res audio but the Astros are much more comfortable

[@Michael_-tc8kp]

Hey , can i buy the headset by itself and then when i get more money buy the mix amp by itself also?

[@DTWAIRSOFT]

0:00 Hellooo 0:52 The main difference 1:11 Astro A50 controls 1:39 Astro A40 Controls 2:22 Astro A50 Base station 4:11 Astro A40 MIXAMP pro 6:13 Headphone designs 6:55 Microphones 8:52 Earcups 11:55 Astro A40 external earcups covers 13:25 Astro A40 Headband 13:36 Astro A50 Headband 13:58 Audio

[@mappl5265]

Thanks

[@squidfeet7278]

After hearing quite a few bad things about these mics, I was surprised you had been talking into the A40 mic the whole time! Great video, I really appreciate it. Thank you!

[@Anthony.462]

My friend has an Astro a40 and he sounds perfect Iv never taught once the mic was bad in anyway at all (just said I’d comment Incase anyone seen squid feet’s comment and was wondering if anyone else had an opinion on the mic quality)

[@sov839]

ive had the a40's for 3 years and theyve never had a problem, been perfect. Would highly recommend them.

[@jesse1998jk]

@@sov839 been playing with them for 5 years now and they still work like brand new. now that's quality.

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

@@sov839 I've had my a40s since the golden days of destiny 1 and never had any issues.

[@sov839]

@@Jihadbearzwithgunz yeah the durability on em is nuts. Dunno how many can compete with how long they last. Only problem I’ve ever had is sometimes the feel a little too heavy for a days worth of being on a PC

[@UmmItsDavid]

This was probably the most relaxing thing I've watched all week

[@slippo1366]

I fell asleep to this comparison vid xD

[@evanphelps8907]

This guys voice sounds amazing it’s so soothing, and I agree with the other guy , how do we get Atmos to work

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks :) hopefully my video skills are good enough too as I put a lot of effort into that xD there are steps for Atmos in the middle of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLUXmZnftGheJY assuming you have activated it already.

[@andrewbell1408]

Not all games support Dolby atmos

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Have some therapy kzbin.info/www/bejne/ome7i2eOndx7ZpI

[@92slyspeeder]

Something else to note which I just found out through use as regards the A40's, specifically on the mix amp (at least on the PS4 version) when the mute dongle is switched on the cord the dial lights on the mix amp change colors from white to red indicating whether or not the microphone is muted.. small but handy and really well thought of feature.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah I noted that in my review. Not sure I mentioned it here.

[@Papihto69]

Can you please do an in depth review of the A50 gen 4 Vs A50 gen 3? In terms of sound quality and mic. Thanks!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yes. I'm going to do a more in-depth review of the A40 once I've had more time to play with settings and tried it out on a multitude of games.

[@Tricendo]

@@TheProvokedPrawn can you do astro a50 vs Steel series arctis pro wireless please

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Tricendo going to do that soon

[@isaacvega8310]

I just purchased the A50 for my xbox x/s. I was able to hear chat but no game sounds. After hours of research, I was about to throw it out the window until a last "hail mary" bit of research informed me that I needed to plug into my laptop, access the Astro Command Center, and update the firmware. After doing so, the performance came to life! The wireless feature is a huge plus as well!

[@danielvergara1831]

Can you bend the microphone? And can you fix the audio between the party and game?

[@danielvergara1831]

Also does it get uncomfortable wearing after about a couple hours?

[@isaacvega8310]

You can bend the mic but it only caters to the left side. I prefer the option to bend it the other direction so I can use the mic on my right but is what it is. Sound is tricky, you have to play with chat volume, game volume, and the general headphone volume to find "your" sound. Took me a while but I got it. It's definitely one of the more comfortable headphones Ive had and the wireless function carry it's weight in gold.

[@schmilax8858]

Had the A50 Gen 4s for about 8 months on xbox, had issues getting a good seat on the charging base, headset always had problems staying assigned to a profile. Had the Gen 3s, had the same issue with the charging base and used my best buy warranty to get the gen 4s, when the Gen 4s stopped working I returned them and bought ANOTHER warranty and had the 2019 A40 TR edition sent to me. IMO A40 has better sound quality, higher volume, more precise control, and better EQ presets. Thw only thing you need to deal with is a small wire and the loss of wireless freedom, but I was tired of the issues of wireless models.

[@CosmicStench_]

I’ve bought the a50s to just test them out, I already have a40s but I have had them since 2016 so I wanna see how they are and if they are, if I keep them it will be for my console gaming, a40s i will keep for my pc gaming etc

[@AndreasRP.]

Exactly!! I originally bought the A40 Gen3 and never had any problems with them, but I wanted to try wireless so when Gen 4 released I decided to try the A50 and im really disappointed. I've now had the A50 for a little over a year, the "flip to mute" mic now only works sometimes, sometimes it wont turn on at all and at other times it wont turn off, so I have to sit there and flip it multiple times to get it to work. The LED's on the charging station have degraded ALOT, they are not as bright as they used to be, and are now very dim. I was bored the other day so I decided to try my A40's again and wow such a difference in sound, the surround sound is so much better on the A40 Gen3 than it is on the A50 Gen4, it kind of makes me want to get the A40 Gen4 - and yes I have calibrated both headsets but the surround is just so much better on the A40, I guess thats the advantage of having a mixamp + wire. The A50 is just not build as good as the A40, if you go to reddit there is multiple posts and comments about this. To anyone considering an A50, if wireless is THE most important thing to you, then sure go ahead and buy it, but if you want good surround sound and a headset that doesnt break after 1-2 years then go with the A40.

[@KrisKYL]

I have both headsets. Originally bought the a40 first but the mix amp began giving me problems. So I got the a50 and I am blown away at how much better it sounds overall. The bass in the a50 is incredible compared to the a40. Dont getr me wrong they are both great headsets but I prefer the a50s hands down. IMHO

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Same

[@AndreasRP.]

Funny, I feel the complete opposite, I originally bought the A40 Gen3 and never had any problems with them, but I wanted to try wireless so when Gen 4 released I decided to try the A50 and im really disappointed. I've now had the A50 for a little over a year, the "flip to mute" mic now only works sometimes, sometimes it wont turn on at all and at other times it wont turn off, so I have to sit there and flip it multiple times to get it to work. The LED's on the charging station have degraded ALOT, they are not as bright as they used to be, and are now very dim. I was bored the other day so I decided to try my A40's again and wow such a difference in sound, the surround sound is so much better on the A40 Gen3 than it is on the A50 Gen4, it kind of makes me want to get the A40 Gen4 - and yes I have calibrated both headsets but the surround is just so much better on the A40, I guess thats the advantage of having a mixamp + wire. The A50 is just not build as good as the A40, if you go to reddit there is multiple posts and comments about this. To anyone considering an A50, if wireless is THE most important thing to you, then sure go ahead and buy it, but if you want good surround sound and a headset that doesnt break after 1-2 years then go with the A40.

[@NarcoReusUK]

@@AndreasRP. The A40s are open-back too, so the soundstage is so much better, but lacks a little in the bass department compared to the 50s.

[@AndreasRP.]

@@NarcoReusUK I noticed that. I ended up ditching both headsets and went with a DT1990 Pro with a mod mic. Was a bit more expensive but the sound clarity and quality is so much better.

[@TOMABBEYJAKE]

Ok. Its cyber Monday and I love the features of the A50 how its all convienent and wireless. Everyone says console A40 so im going to trust you guys;). Also, ive had problems with wires breaking in the controller and braking the headset and I was wondering/hoping the wires are durable. Ive always owned like a 75$ headset and im going big on this one please comment if im making a mistake buying the a40

[@tuckermayes7822]

A50s and A40s are both great headphones. you cant go wrong with either... ive used both and i can say while wireless is nice on the 50s the 40s do have a very durable set of wires that are provided. that being said you do lose the luxury of being wireless but if youre somone like me that doesnt fully utilize the wireless feature then the A40s are the way to go. they will have a slight advantage being they are wires headphones and youll also have the luxury of not worrying about battery life span long term as i dont think astro offers a battery replacement and the a50s do not have a easy to replace battery (but i think it can be done although risky) but if youre somone that is looking for a long lasting headset the a40s will be the better option with better sound (the sound difference is very slim so may not even notice to some) but if youre somone that likes to mess with their sound settings alot and tweak it the mixamp is a good thing to have , but if youre somone that enjoys wireless features and dont mind the battery/ charging as needed then the a50s are great and one of the best wireless options. but will eventually come to a end as all batteries die. but either way you wont get a bad set of headphones.

[@vperkv6554]

A40s all the way. I love astro

[@pope.yesisfood]

lee sheilds I just bought a40 TR with the M840 I think? Best headphones I’ve ever had. Great quality super comfortable, and the m840 is super convenient. I say buy the a40 m840 for console because the mic is good but the a50 sounds not good. My friend got it for Christmas and it sounds like a 20 dollar headset from Walmart.

[@libertyprime2852]

lee sheilds I’ve had 2017 a40 TRs since they came out and haven’t once needed to buy a replacement cable.

[@Julian-xr1ef]

Should de a heavy review on the Astro A50 Gen 4 vs the Turtle Beach X800. Would love to see and hear you’re input and ultimately winner from the two sets. I have both and maybe it’s because I’ve used turtle beach for years. But the X800 would be a easy win for me.

[@KumaDormilon]

Hey so I've bought the a50s, and I have a question. When I try to connect my phone to the base station and it doesnt really carry the audio and is a bit janky wondering if you could answer that concern? Thanks!!

[@xim5045]

Ok, how long ago did you buy it?

[@KumaDormilon]

@@xim5045 recently about 2 weeks ago

[@xim5045]

@@KumaDormilon ok so you should return it and ask for an new one if you got it 2 weeks ago

[@krasserj4k]

@@xim5045 bro shut up

[@BeastPigSweg]

@@krasserj4k i thought this comment was recent then i saw u were replying to an 11 month old comment

[@Jayrod64]

Really the main difference is that the A50 is wireless, while the A40 TR is wired. The A40 has interchangeable speaker tags, while on the A50, you can only change the ear cushions and headband. The A50 has the advantage of the automatic standby, activated by an accelerometer inside the headset, meaning if you lay it down flat, after 10-15 seconds, it automatically turns off. Pick it back up, and it turns on immediately. The A40 also has a detachable and swappable microphone, but no flip to mute compared to the A50 or even the A10. I own both, so for the most part I've figured out the main differences between the two.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Great summary.

[@ilikemusic2726]

Which one do you recommend? I have the old version of the a50 and it’s done me good for about 3 years but is on its way out and seems to lose charge even while off. I was debating the two mainly due to price difference so I’d love to hear your opinion

[@Jayrod64]

@@ilikemusic2726 While the A50 is great, these days I'm more inclined to recommend the Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless. It does cost $30 more than the A50, it offers better features such as Hi-Res Audio certification(something only found on the best headphones), a swappable battery system, and even lag free Bluetooth Audio. In my opinion the Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless sounds better and is a much more versatile headset.

[@BigCountrySo-CaL619]

Thank you for the review, just to let you know, you have a very good voice for reviews.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad you approve. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 😁

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@lorramariecampbell6294]

I’ve always wanted the a50s for a very long time.. now I want the a40s

[@twizttiez4910]

If you can afford a pair of A50’s I’d definitely recommend them. The a40’s lack a bit of the convenience but are so comparable!

[@lorramariecampbell6294]

@@twizttiez4910 an update: I got the A50s after buying the A40s with the TR Mix AMP i didn’t enjoy the A40s at all ! Thank you for your advice though I completely agree ! X

[@twizttiez4910]

@@lorramariecampbell6294 man that sucks you didn’t enjoy the a40’s! 💔 glad you’re liking the a50’s though, they make me feel like I’m at the movies personally lmao (sorry for all the edits) the sleep mode is cool too!

[@SharkyGTX]

Both the same headsets just depends what you want. Wireless or Plug In. A50 is built in mix app choose whatever you want to hear, dolby atmos and 3D audio. A40 TR is plug in mix app and is still good without it it's still good but mix app just amplifies the game audio and talking audio. Both same headsets just different options. 250$ A40 TR Mixapp or A40 TR 150$ without MixApp. A50 300$ Built in Mixapp but it's wireless.

[@Big_Draco1738]

So wait the A40s don’t come wireless with the mixamp? It’s strictly wired

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Correct

[@Big_Draco1738]

The Provoked Prawn thank you appreciate the reply, A50s it is then, lol I cannot do the wire I just can’t never could 😂

[@misfitpants54]

Dahhhh

[@noahranker4133]

Tyler Rohlicek who cares

[@airway_gaming4484]

@@Big_Draco1738 I never recommend wireless, I mean I'm 27 I have had to deal with wires for most of my gaming life unlike the younger generation, its not that big a deal with a headset "at least not to me" I grew up playing snes, n64/PlayStation. However I can tell you with wireless you want get that instant communication, and that can mean everything when playing pvp, or streaming to a audience, its kind of like people buying a wireless mouse and not understanding how everyone keeps killing them first, and it gets extremely aggravating when you say something to someone and it takes them like a whole 5 seconds to respond cause of the delay lol people pay extra for wireless but I would pay extra for wired!

[@AdamFromTheEast]

Such a nice voice dude! Thanks for the review :)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hey, thanks! Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@Ample17]

A full headset review and almost no words lost on sound. Mhm...

[@Tiger24kicks]

I've always liked the A40 more I love the mix amp. With a A50 I hate the fact you can't replace the battery in the headphones.

[@yellowthegamer2836]

U can replace it

[@calllmejosh2024]

Very good and professional review! You deserve more subs 👍

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you sir. Hope that means you are one.

[@firefighter_1416]

This dude needs to do audio books.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐🍤

[@Dewkeyy]

Is the upgraded Mic better than the A50 mic? trying to decide which headset to get, i want the one that has the best Mic

[@kushagra2009]

Thanks for the this detailed comparison but I still can't decide. I hope you read this entire comment and help me out... Astros are way too expensive where I live, so I'll be asking my friend to pick one from US on his way over here in mid-Nov. I've had my heart set on A50s for a while (mainly due to wireless) but the low-audio issue from the community has me concerned. Been quite a while too, and no firmware has been put out. I watched your 'audio fix' video too, but I don't know if that is a viable solution? I'll only ever be using these for my PlayStation. Considering there will be no warranty for me, what would you recommend. Should I go for the 'safe' option in A40s+TR and sacrifice the wireless connectivity or buy the A50s and hope the fix works/they dole out a firmware update in the future?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hmm tough position to be in. You are right that PlayStation seems to be the main problem area for A50 owners and they're still complaining about it in my video comments too, so I assume unless it's user error there's not been a good firmware fix yet (which is odd). Someone recently commented that they'd fixed it by setting the headset audio to focus on game rather than voice and cranked the PS volume up too and that had fixed it. If you're going to play it safe (which is probably sensible) then the A40 is still great. You get loads of cable so plenty of length. The audio is great as is the comfort. Hope you choose the right one.

[@kushagra2009]

Thanks for the swift response, I'll go with A40s. Liked and subbed as well, keep doing the great work!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks. Enjoy the headset. Let me know how you get on.

[@joshdavies5384]

I would like to know about the a40s gen 4 mix amp pro compared to the a50s gen 4. My first concern is the comfort of the a40s. I have had a pair of a40s before. The 2014 edition non tr version I then upgraded to the a50s gen 3 and they were so much more comfortable. If I buy the astro a40s gen 4 mix amp pro will they offer the same comfort as the a50s gen 3 and 4.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I think they're both as comfortable yes.

[@samuelalzate8573]

Great video. One thing you missed is that on the A40 you can swap the plates, also meaning you can move the mic to whichever side you prefer.

[@Drew__Films]

A refurbished A50 with a mixamp and ps5 adapter is the same exact price as the refurbished A40 TR with a mix amp and ps5 adapter on Astros website lol idk if they did that by mistake but its hilarious seeing how the same two when brand new have a $80 difference..

[@seanthepowerdavies]

Second video today and both have been brilliant. Thank you

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for watching!

[@Cxrrnts]

this is an amazing video to watch before going to bed

[@fuentes_way2fitness934]

I bought the a40 mixamp pro but noticed the a50 gen 4 are on sale as well not that much price difference. I care about audio, I mainly play FPS si hearing the footsteps is ideal. Any advice?

[@michaeltrujillojr.6196]

Same here just got the A40 was thinking of getting the A50’s instead but I hate how cheap the A50’s look

[@isaiahdelrosario9743]

hi, can i use the Mixamp/Base station to switch between PC/PS4(or Xbox) and Headset/Speaker?

[@jeroen6228]

hey does the astro a50 sound the same as the new a40? i i have the a50 now for one day but i dont like the sound of it my old astro a40 sounds nicer

[@SephirothGaming]

so you dont need a mixamp for the a50s? IF that is the case why would you buy the a40s if they cost an additional 200-250?

[@philipperoberge3661]

The A40s are actually cheaper even with the mixamp.

[@baklasika]

I’m deciding which one to buy for PS4. Which one is the best for mic quality and sound quality for PS4? Please tell me thanks 🙃

[@thefridge1000]

Also interested in this

[@vv._n]

I have a xbox one s and I dont know which ones to get.So please let me know which ones I should go with.

[@hectorramirez5227]

I bought the A40s with the mix amp, going to see how it goes

[@malcomcysec4398]

Hi Provoked Prawn, I have a question: which one has the best audio and microphone set? The A40 Gen4 + Mixamp Pro or the A50? It seems to me that the A40 has a slight better mic quality than the A50's. Is that your perception too?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I personally think the A50s sound better. As for mic, wired headsets are usually superior

[@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS]

A50 sound better more bass ,a40 has better directional though for footsteps cause of open back.

[@miguel-lv3ic]

I just want to know which one to buy. I own a PS4 and am confused on which one to buy.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

A40

[@samuelalzate8573]

A40 for sure.

[@Danny-fc9vs]

Yolo60 why

[@ladysunshine171]

The Provoked Prawn why is that ? I’m debating on which model I should get for my ps4

[@pavmadra9132]

Is there a lag due to the A50's being wireless? if so, is it even noticeable? If I can get a wireless headset which has next to no delay then I would prefer that.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No

[@laiklovesmusic]

I'm having a hard time deciding for the a40 or a50 bc I wanted to get the a40 with a monitor so I could move my Xbox in my bedroom to use my a40 but the using the a40s in my living room with the mixamp would be a mess so I'm wondering if I should get a a40 with a cheap 4k monitor or the a50

[@chrisbosh7033]

People say you get better bass on Wired headset but I’m reading reviews saying the a50s have better bass than the a40s. I have the a10 and want to upgrade to something that will make me really happy with base and clarity . Pls respond if you still do on this vid

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I found the A50 sounded better than the A40s personally. Which I thought was odd.

[@gc2136]

Have you used some kind of mic tuning software to increase the sound of the mic or is this unedited audio?

[@Uncoded2K10]

The mix amp has a volume dial, how can you easily adjust volume with the a50’s?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

There's a volume wheel on the earcup

[@Uncoded2K10]

@@TheProvokedPrawn awesome, thanks

[@_iiconic_]

@jay I have the a50’s right now and the most ANNOYING thing is the volume wheel. On my headset it works when it wants too

[@Uncoded2K10]

@@_iiconic_ I’ve heard a lot of issues about this, so now I’m contemplating whether to get the a40Tr, I’m still currently using my old A40 from 2014 which still work fine, but the top part of the head rest it just falling apart. Would you now go for the a40’s or would you stick with the a50’s?

[@xytbtrx1283]

Is there any chance for the battery to not charge if the battery inside the headset breaks can you replace it or what can yoou do with it

[@kingmafiaplayz1098]

Bro can i use these for mobile gaming like for playing pubgm?

[@kisamehoshigaki8511]

Which one is better for Xbox specifically since I don’t have a PC to change the specific settings for audio

[@witcherrr1466]

Just got the gen 4 A50’s and they’re great the only thing is the mic quality isn’t the best I mean it’s not bad but according to the people I play with I sounded better on my old turtle beaches but beside that they’re amazing

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Have you tried adjusting it in the settings?

[@zayi8153]

Upgrade the mic

[@witcherrr1466]

I’m not sure how to do either of those but I’ll figure it out thanks

[@zayi8153]

@@witcherrr1466 have a look for the upgrade kit for a50s, you'll get a kit with the mic, tags, and leather earmuffs. The mic and tags make the biggest difference but I wouldnt bother with the leather earmuffs

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@witcherrr1466 Astro Command Centre has settings to help you adjust microphone levels etc. You can download it on PC or Xbox.

[@sparklymouse7505]

Um can you not connect a50 with mixamp pro cause I think I made a bad mistake plz respond

[@rodlg4958]

Great videos , new to the channel, i always used turtle beach headsets but looking for astro now , trying to decide wich ones

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

If you like Turtle Beach you'll like Astro for comfort. Though the earcups aren't quite as deep.

[@fredcrimson]

Tinha dado a impressão que era fake porque você soltou o controle e continuou pulando, mas aí notei que a câmera tá invertida 😜

[@justinbitsie7060]

What does frequency response mean? And also what is the difference between headsets on the frequency response

[@jeroen6228]

Great vid, i have a question i have the old a40 tr and i am thinking to buy the new a50's is there much audio difference? or is it not worth it, tyy

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I think that's a subject of much debate. Console players will tell you the A50s aren't great. On PC I think they're superior, soundwise, comfort and convenience.

[@jeroen6228]

@@TheProvokedPrawn okey thank you for reacting so you recomend the a50 on pc?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I sure do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDXf4uIjN2cgdU

[@Sodbusta]

I’ve always wanted a wireless headset from the very beginning. I also don’t have a place to store the control box. No desk no end table no counter or entertainment center, so I think the wireless a 50 is my choice. Are these better than turtle beaches though?

[@darren3014]

Yeah man for sure. TB isn't really great to begin with and I have a $200 TB set and now going to A40tr

[@darren3014]

Yeah man I have a $200 TB headset and going to get astro A40tr. TB really isn't a great brand. Not bad but definitely not great

[@Lago799]

Im still deciding in which one I should get. The a40 on best buy were 200, but the a50 were stuck at 299. Does the mix amp gives a huge advantage in terms of sound quality to the a40?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Technically it should but I didn't notice a huge difference. People generally love the A40s. I prefer the A50 due to the comfort and convenience of wireless.

[@Lago799]

The Provoked Prawn Got it! And how do you feel about the a50 battery life? do you have any experience with old a50 to see if the battery life reduces over time?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I don't know about the second question but I never had issues with battery life. Docking means it never runs out and I use it all day long

[@Lago799]

The Provoked Prawn Got it, And how long does it take to fully charge the a50?

[@snc237]

Rari Lake anything with a battery will reduce overtime

[@snc237]

My Astro A50 gen3 mix is starting to go. Should I go with The gen 4 Astro or Arctic 9x

[@Intenslfled]

The astro a50's refuse to update to the latest firmware. Purchased in September 2020, no guaranteed fix for this. I have tried all usb ports and even in my laptop, which has been rumoured to have fixed the issue for some people. Very disappointed seeing as it is a very expensive headset. I can't customise the settings due to this fact, considering returning them and going elsewhere!

[@BreeziB]

I’m thinking about getting the a40s but I’m not sure if I need the mix amp would you recommend it?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I've not tried without the mix amp I'm afraid. So can't say.

[@snc237]

I believe without the mix amp you don’t get surround sound

[@Salty_Mcnaultys]

Looking for a headset to hear my pc for stream alerts and desktop audio. As well as do the game sounds and party chat with the xbox one. Is this something I can do with an astro headset? Or if theres anything else that will allow me to do this? Thanks

[@sabenasubhan9548]

I loved the direct honesty in this video. You dont really get much of that in reviews. I've been debating of the a40's and a50s for a while. I'm going to go with the a50. The only thing that concerns me in the audio issue I've been hearing about.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

That's mostly console players and people who don't know how to update firmware. Thanks for the kind words btw.

[@sabenasubhan9548]

The Provoked Prawn Console player (PS4), if it’s simple firmware issue, I’ll be good. And i heard you can manually tweak the audio in the command center also. Thanks!

[@sabenasubhan9548]

I recommend doing a a walkthrough of the command center for Astros, for people who are unfamiliar with the software. (Idk if you already have, I only subbed today (: )

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@sabenasubhan9548 I did a troubleshooting video ages ago yeah :)

[@archangelmark136]

Do you have an issue with the xbox base station not auto assigning when you boot the system up? I have to unplug and plug in my Gen 4 to get it to recognise. I have it plugged in the back of the xbox. The lights are permanently on while charging and lifting them of and turning them on doesnt make them work. Any help / reference would be amazing

[@apraetorian9986]

mark searle update the firmware

[@archangelmark136]

@@apraetorian9986 I have the latest firmware. I have contacted support because this doesn't seem right

[@orangetripp5803]

When you update the firmware out the box that's what messes them up. I've been in contact with Astro gaming since August 13th and they said they working on a new firmware update, but its be 2wks since I've heard anything back from them. I'm just going to take them back to Bestbuy and go back to Rig 800Lx, never had one issue with those headsets. I will not ever do business with Logitech again, which owns astro's now unfortunately.

[@archangelmark136]

@@orangetripp5803 I got a reply from them earlier today, and they said they are aware of the issue and are working on a firmware fix. So fingers crossed it doesnt take to long

[@orangetripp5803]

@Mark Searle Thanks Man, I've got the same e-mail from Kara from Astro since August 13th. I really think they don't how to fix them, they have been out Since August 11th so almost a month and still no fix.

[@oneglimmer]

How do top Beyerdynamic compare to Astros in gaming for directional sound. i have A50 and the directional sounds for shooters is perfect but i wanted to get a good cable set and was thinking of the DT1990 pro but dont want them if they are more of a stereo sound

[@Samu65]

which one is better for competitive gaming? a40 tr or a50

[@sinthazise]

Personally i like the a40 tr you wont ever have to charge them

[@AndreasRP.]

A40 has better surround sound.

[@vdrizzy_ob2935]

Hey my Astro a50s are having problems changing from game to party volume and it’s getting really annoying and just wanted to know what to do?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLUXmZnftGheJY

[@Paiin19]

Hm, we can't remove the battery? are we supposed to throw it away after 2 or 3 years?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You can apparently replace it if you solder

[@adamli5383]

Is the A50's earcups good for big ears and a big head?

[@JustACommonFan]

So what will be your go to headset for gaming? Steel Series, A40, or A50?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I need more time to decided on that. The A40 has interesting sound which I want to experiment more with. I'm inclined to think it'll be the A50 because I like the convenience, but really good sound is important - which is why I liked the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC. But there's a lot to be said for being wireless. Watch this space for the A40 review then ask me again.

[@Desnaus]

@@TheProvokedPrawn just an little advice for the stellseries, the surround is really bad, compared to the a40/50 that's a total difference i think :)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Desnaus personal opinion. I think it's decent on both.

[@Desnaus]

@@TheProvokedPrawn oh well, i don't know if i've used it on bad conditions, but good for you if you like it. So any préférence ? Steelerie pro or a40?

[@henrifelipe6079]

How long is the Astro A40 full cable? (Ps4 to Headset)

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Details here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6WXlYSMr5pki7c

[@henrifelipe6079]

The Provoked Prawn thanks man

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Sorry I couldn't just answer but I do know I covered it in that video.

[@henrifelipe6079]

The Provoked Prawn no problem, Just one more question... can I use the astro a40 (Gen4) with my phone or Nintendo Switch using the 3.5 mm cable??

[@henrifelipe6079]

The Provoked Prawn i saw the video, 3m of cable is huge

[@jaycranmer2001]

What turtle beach headset is more comfortable than the astro a50

[@ahmadrasul752]

i need help: 1) did you do a microphone test on the a50. I heard in the video you spoke with the a40 but I never heard you with the a50. 2) most pro call of duty players use Astro a40s. is there a big difference in the sound quality and footsteps of enemies? 3) if you buy a PlayStation a50/a40 can you use it on an Xbox? and if you buy an Xbox a50/a40 can you use it on a playstation?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You can hear the mic here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIDXf4uIjN2cgdU I prefer the A50 for sound tbh I don't know the answer to Q3 sadly.

[@ahmadrasul752]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thanks for the quick responses. i saw and heard in another video that if you have an xbox/pc astro a50. it can only be used on those platforms and same with the PlayStation. this had me annoyed because I was gonna get an xbox series x in October and I have a PlayStation now. so I will rather just wait

[@Michael-jn5gd]

Great video exactly what I was looking for! Could you advise me on what headset is the loudest? Thinking of updating my Turtle Beach Elite pro with tac which I use at about 80% volume due to being slightly bad on hearing 👂... thanks

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Probably the A40

[@JD7046.]

Hey there, I recently got the gen 4 a50s and the microphone is terrible in comparison to my gen 1 I've had for 8 years. I've done the firmware updates and messed with the command center but nothing helps, any suggestions? Great review btw 👍

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Sorry to hear it. I just had mine on default settings and it seemed fine. So I don't know what to say. I've not heard anyone complain about the mic though, so that is odd.

[@JD7046.]

@@TheProvokedPrawn ah okay np, keep up the good work 👍

[@Agony-co4pd]

Why did this feel like an ASMR for Astro A40's ? lol

[@TheGamerCat29]

Hi i have a question with the a40s. Can the mic go on your right ear instead of your left

[@AndreasRP.]

yes you can, the mic can be placed on both sides, im surprised he didnt show that in the video.

[@TonyF-uj2ed]

being Italian I didn't understand which of the two is the best, in your opinion which one should I take? (indifferently from wired or wireless). Greetings from Italy

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

A50

[@theblindgod4429]

The one Thing I don't like is that the a 40 do not have a volume knob or a volume buttons of any kind

[@AndreasRP.]

yes it does, its on the mix amp

[@robclements8673]

For footsteps on shooter, go to Astro command centre and turn the left bar, all the way down. Less bass, more footsteps. You're welcome.

[@ABPreach81]

Rob Clements thanks.

[@Deron8564]

That's annoying that the mod kits are not interchangeable between the two different headsets.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yup

[@joseandresoviedo4450]

Hi, I don't understand much English. But could you recommend the best headphones for call of dutty ?. the a50 are the best option or is there another better? .. Help!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJDafmRtpNSaoa8

[@mariocarolino9607]

Astro A50 can be use with cable when it runs out of battery?

[@Michael-ut6nq]

Yes.

[@nicotinexbl10]

Can you buy the mixamp separate and use it with the a50s it is it only compatible with the a40s? I’m trying to find a easy and cheap way to stream game chat as well as party chat audios on Xbox when I am streaming on twitch.

[@tylrrj4199]

Nicotine XBL no you can’t if streaming go for a40s with mix amp because they have that stream port which lets viewers hear party chat and game chat

[@thebus9185]

So on the Black Friday deals the a40s +mix amp are 200$ while the a50s are 240$... i usually go wireless but I’m guna take a shot and go with the a40s ... I really love the design .. I heard the mix amp is basically like an external sound card/ amp ... I like the idea of the mod kits for refreshing their look down the road . Supposedly the a40s are better for console and I tend to enjoy console better then pc.. and let’s face it , it’s what the pros use

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yeah if you're on console go for the A40s

[@I_Stay_Swaggin]

I just got mine yesterday and I love them. The audio is crisp and the voice is amazing. The mix amp pro is amazing as well. I highly recommend it. If you are going to purchase it for xbox you need to make sure to update the firmware first otherwise the headset won't assign to the profile and the mic won't work (learned the hard way lol).

[@thebus9185]

I Stay Swaggin Mine we’re also delivered yesterday but there supposed to be a Christmas present from my wife so I can’t open them for 23 more days..... thanks for the firmware info ..you did that through the program on pc right? Also just to note I’m upgrading from turtle beach stealth 600 so I’m really hoping for a major upgrade

[@I_Stay_Swaggin]

Road Rage Mine were a Christmas gift as well but my wife gave them to me early so I was excited. Yes i upgrades the firmware on the pc. You have to switch it to pc mode to update. Like you I also upgraded from turtle beach stealth 600. They were cool but were too low on volume.

[@abdullahashraf2702]

Any update if they have fixed the problems on A50 such as low volume please

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Other commenters have said yes but I've not heard official response from Astro. I'm still waiting on that. It's all firmware anyway.

[@abdullahashraf2702]

Thanks will you make a video once it’s fixed I’m waiting on the firmware to fix it as it is a expensive headset currently using A40 Tr with mixamp pro tr

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@abdullahashraf2702 I can't really do that unfortunately as I don't have a console to test it on as I'm a pc gamer. But I could try to post something .

[@abdullahashraf2702]

Ah ok I thought cause you bought Xbox editions you were

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@abdullahashraf2702 no there no PC specific version. Just opted for the Xbox one because of the Dolby Atmos.

[@FernandoRamirez-cz4jx]

Can you do a video on how to properly use Dolby atmos. I redeemed it but i don't think i'm getting the sound from the atmos.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

See here kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqLUXmZnftGheJY it's in the middle of that video.

[@Jihadbearzwithgunz]

Love my gen 3 a40s tr with the green mod kit. Am looking at the a50s for the wireless

[@OcasoND]

I game competitively and I've used a40s for pc then switched to gsp500s. I have had some problems with the gsp500s and I'm wondering if a50s will be the good upgrade. Thoughts?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Well. I like them. But if you're "competitive" then maybe something more serious and Hi-Res might be a better option.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Like one of these kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJrCdomjh7-CiJI

[@apraetorian9986]

Had both gen 4. After a week of heavy use , a40>a50.

[@wastnTIMEwastnTIME]

What makes a40>a50? I'm about to buy 1 or the other.

[@onksjason]

wastnTIMEwastnTIME same here

[@apraetorian9986]

wastnTIMEwastnTIME sorry for the late reply . 1. You have the mix amp to easily change volumes and what not at a moments notice. No need for searching around on the headset itself when time is precious in game . 2. It’s wired so you don’t have to deal with any kind of audio lag 3. A50s have always had some kind of issues. And these new ones have low volume issues 4. A lot more customization if you want (this is more of a bonus then anything) 5. Don’t gotta worrry about them dying or any other interference

[@wastnTIMEwastnTIME]

@@apraetorian9986 I went with the A40's! Had the old version from back in the MW2 days and they served me well through all these years. They still work. I still used them. But was time to get some new ones just because they were so freakin old now :-D

[@apraetorian9986]

wastnTIMEwastnTIME how are you liking them ?

[@sportmode6228]

Do the a50's have any problems on PC?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Not for me

[@raverbra]

This base on top Head is reforced? My manowar has broken there

[@rinati75]

Damn you. LOL. I just cancelled my Amazon order for the A40s and now I'm going with the A50s since I actually like the cleaner look of the A50s. #lessismore GREAT REVIEW!!!

[@Thamac15]

A50's for me due to wireless and overall sound quality. The Command Center is great to adjust frequency and decibel levels resulting in a casual gamer, like myself, can just install the individual 3 presets for whatever games I'm playing. No pro here, virtual worlds of imagination are not reality and meant for entertainment purposes. All you try hard pro wanna be's streaming with your 2 viewers every night can grab them A40's lol.

[@owenrivard8832]

I've had the A40 with M80 mixamp ones for xbox one for 5 years the audio cable for the mixamp no longer works I don't think I will be able to find a replacement. Are the A40 TRs worth it without a mixamp or is the TR additional mixamp almost a necessity for the extra $180????

[@tylrrj4199]

Owen Rivard if you want better control over audio, and if you stream yes, getting the mix amp is important. But the mix amp is one of the main selling points of the A40s.

[@owenrivard8832]

Kango Yeah I don’t think I can justify the price point cuz I don’t need all those mixamp features I’m using the A40s with basic 3.5 mm cable and it works just fine so I’m good for now def gonna be looking again once new consoles come out tho

[@tylrrj4199]

Owen Rivard well you can always buy the mix amp separately when you feel like it’s necessary. But if your playing fps games like siege and cod that rely on sound I would eventually pick one up

[@owenrivard8832]

Kango Wait I just realized something my A40 headset works fine it’s just the M80 mixamp that is glitchy so are my current 5 year old A40s compatible with the Mixamp Pro?

[@tylrrj4199]

Owen Rivard yeah they will be compatible but won’t be as perfect as gen 4 headset with gen 4 mixamp, but because they are both Astro. The sound settings and eq presets should work the same and better that a different brand headset

[@NEIL690SMR]

Help me please astro a40 gen 4 or turtle beach elite 2 pro with superamp

[@grumpymonk5123]

I got the a40s because i dont like having the controls on the back of my headset and i also dont like having wireless headsets

[@abod9335]

Is there an old/new versions of the a40 ? And if there is , what's the name of the new one ??

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Gen 4

[@abod9335]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you ❤

[@FordFighter-vc5sb]

I want to upgrade my headset from Corsair voids to either the Astro A40 or A50 I play on pc which one should I get?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I prefer the A50s on PC.

[@FordFighter-vc5sb]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Do you think that since the A50's are so much more is there a better headset for less the price?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@FordFighter-vc5sb my favourite headsets on PC are probably the Astro A50, SteelSeries Arctis Pro Wireless, Corsair Virtuoso (comfort issues) and Logitech G Pro Wireless. See me Headset reviews playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLlRFhsGPgCG8HM1vU8x0JMDgkAhUvaiyc

[@ChainoKS]

The Provoked Prawn a50 or a40 for ps4?

[@tk2097]

Hey Prawn, Which you think is better between the steel series x9, a40 or A50? What you using?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Personally I prefer the A50. But I should qualify by saying I play on PC and console gamers seem to complain about it.

[@tk2097]

The Provoked Prawn I have the A50 gen2 on Xbox (have to plug them into a chat adapter for mic) and love them but they have stopped charging as I think the port has become worn. I'm not too bothered about them being wired as I will only use them at the computer anyway I am leaning towards the a40s for what I'm hoping is better sound quality then the a50s when using the mix amp but the steel series look good.. Hard to decide which to get??

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@tk2097 oddly I found the A40s lacked base compared with the A50s. The Arctis Pro Wireless is highly thought of, even on console but you'll find it's not as comfy as the A50s

[@tk2097]

@@TheProvokedPrawn AHH ok bro!! I'll grab the A50.. they seem to be outofstock most places..

[@tk2097]

The Provoked Prawn any input o. The difference between the black and gold edition with the smaller more compact base station and the original gen 4 with the larger green base station.. Can't find the black and gold from anywhere reputable and the green is £80 cheaper?

[@whosagooner]

With the A40s do you need to buy the mix amp? I play Xbox only. I assume the answer is yes but the website is confusing as you can buy the headset only. Also, would the A50 have a slight doing lag that the A40 would not have?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No. You can get them without. Though I have no experience on Xbox so can't say further really. Sorry.

[@frankyhernandez4038]

Why the a50s look and feel a lot cheaper than the a40.. I “upgraded” to the a50 for wireless but idk, might take them back and stick with the tr a40s with mixamp.. the top of the a50s headband comes out the bracket and doesn’t feel durable.. I would expected the a40s to be of that build and the a50s more solid

[@kinggamer-vb5yj]

I could wait until next month to get enough money to get a50 but I didn’t like it mainly because 1. I love Astro a40 mixamp 2. Love the looks on a40 and just order the Xbox edition with black and red which I prefer 3. cheaper then a50 like 100 dollars in my country so overall Astro a40 seems to be perfect for me I haven’t tried it yet still waiting until they deliver it my door step I cannot wait

[@kinggamer-vb5yj]

Also I had steelseries for a week and now I’m returning it to get Astro because the worse of steelseries are trash they get mesh up together a lot and head band adjustment is most annoying thing and hurted my head because it’s hard to adjust and the headset it self isn’t comfortable for me it’s maybe because it’s too small? Idk I tired over 3 headset razer blackshark v2 , Corsair hs70 , Steelseriesarctis 5 you name it lmao none the, fit me none them was even close to be comfortable might be cause lacking of swivel and size because Corsair had so much clamping force hurted my head and razer lack if swivel and steelseries adjustment hard headset too small doesn’t fit right for me however I had hyperx flight for 3 years it old and doesn’t function right and disconnected a lot some wireless issues but it’s the most comfortable headset I ever own I hope a40 same as my old headset even maybe more comfort so now I’m going all in all my money saving to get Astro a40 I hope it fit me right and better be worth it 250 dollars I won’t be eating for a whole month 🥲 😅

[@frankyhernandez4038]

I returned steel series and got the a40s with mixamp as well. You’ll love them

[@kinggamer-vb5yj]

@@frankyhernandez4038 same I’m returning my steelseries and getting my Astro a40 TR with mixamp pro lmao what in odds I payed 250 dollars they better fit me 😅 and the a40 gonna be my first Astro headset I cannot what it’s gonna arrive tomorrow

[@-Smufus]

i choosed the a40 without the mixamp bcs i got dolby atmos on the pc and i will play with my phone and pc

[@Kadori328]

I want the a40 because of the MixAmp plus you can get it custom made but the a50 is wireless and has better sound I had this dilemma

[@AndreasRP.]

A50 doesnt have better sound, I originally bought the A40 Gen3 and never had any problems with them, but I wanted to try wireless so when Gen 4 released I decided to try the A50 and im really disappointed. I've now had the A50 for a little over a year, the "flip to mute" mic now only works sometimes, sometimes it wont turn on at all and at other times it wont turn off, so I have to sit there and flip it multiple times to get it to work. The LED's on the charging station have degraded ALOT, they are not as bright as they used to be, and are now very dim. I was bored the other day so I decided to try my A40's again and wow such a difference in sound, the surround sound is so much better on the A40 Gen3 than it is on the A50 Gen4, it kind of makes me want to get the A40 Gen4 - and yes I have calibrated both headsets but the surround is just so much better on the A40, I guess thats the advantage of having a mixamp + wire. The A50 is just not build as good as the A40, if you go to reddit there is multiple posts and comments about this. To anyone considering an A50, if wireless is THE most important thing to you, then sure go ahead and buy it, but if you want good surround sound and a headset that doesnt break after 1-2 years then go with the A40.

[@HeNnEsSy_HiCcUpS]

I've had both, they sound the same a40 better for footsteps cause of open back a50 better for bass cause of closed back. But you can get mod kit for a40 that makes it closed back. Had so many problems with a50, won't connect,mic breaks,autoshutoff when I look at my phone.