New 2015 Astro A40 Review and Unboxing - New 2015 Astro A40 Gaming Headset

[@Hamza-yu1ur]

Mad respect for your headset reviews man. Very detailed, concise and honest reviews.

[@isup3rg1ngev33]

Always go to you when I'm looking unbiased reviews. Keep up the decent videos bro!!

[@sawyermckay4107]

Thanks for the review. I'm trying to decide between these and the new TB Elite 800s, and this is the only really well done review I've found so far.

[@1evildonkey]

Ive seen alot of reviews, this one gave the most in depth information thanks man really enjoyed this video!

[@patdiddyhamtv6854]

This has to be the best review of anything on YT. Wow, just.. Thx.

[@Mavvyd96]

Has anyone told you that you look like Jack from Achievement Hunter? A skinner one at that and you got the style of beard as him too.

[@JoeyMartinez]

You did so well on this review man. You really got down to the details that I wanted to know and even explained tons about the mix amp. Thank you! You have a new sub.

[@sixcycle]

Astro is by far and hands down the absolute best possible headset you could buy for your gaming needs. Don't let the plastic fool you, they are built like tanks and have above average functionality for a gaming headset. Excellent quality, excellent support, it is absolutely unreal and if you want the best you need Astro.

[@cammyfoo]

I've had the same pair of A40s since 2009. Nearly ripped the jack in half and it still works fine. Anybody who is put off by the price shouldn't be, take good care of them and they'll last.

[@xAdvancedGamingx]

Hey man just want to say thanks for the fantastic reviews! I am getting a ps4 this holiday season and obviously and great headset should come with it right? You are definitely helping me make some hard decisions! Keep up the good work man

[@deatherage_can]

This video convinced me to buy this headset. I'm now subscribed. Thanks!

[@ianhahn6770]

Best review i've seen for this headset. Great Job!

[@rafzkael]

Excellent review, many important points stated eg padding on headband didn't increase head temperature. Pity that a comparison between the new version and old wasn't included.

[@SuperBizalz]

Great review! I tested out the A50s first, and ended up liking the A40s much more because of the mixamp. If wires aren't an issue, you HAVE to go A40s.

[@iwasnttryingtobefunnymynam2980]

You always give the best reviews man i mean it

[@xComplicated]

Just got my pair of astro a40's today thanks alot for all the information

[@dynamo2169]

Wow, fantastic review Briar! Love your Destiny content as well! I have the xbox1 version of the a40's and it is a good headset but with the advent of the xbox elite controller with the 3.5mm audio jack I was thinking about getting this headset. I know it isn't a deal breaker but the ability to play music through the headset is awesome.

[@mr.snoochgaming3176]

Thanks for the review, picking one up today! P.s Love the TARDIS in the background ;D

[@Kammmm]

great review. I don't normally comment on reviews but this was very very well done :) thanks

[@Razor9638]

Like your Astro A50 review really great. If you compare them both soundwise, wich would you choose? Is there any difference?

[@klatteral]

I found the a40s to have better sound direction. I could tell where shots were coming from much quicker with the a40s. Heard footsteps more often. However I ran into a problem with it's mic. No one can hear me when I'm in party (PS4).

[@ChiTownBrownie89]

IGotEyesOn the footsteps thing could be setting you had your a50 on, did you try changing those around?

[@Hopkins160]

awesome and thorough review man. well done

[@ALegitYellowMan]

Briar another great review and vid! I have one question can I plug the headphones directly to my phone?

[@koolkiller18]

hey just wanted to say this was a really good review, covered everything that i should need to know and more, also i am looking into buying this type of headset so thanks for the info.

[@JokieTv]

Dude not to be offensive or anything but you would make the perfect Santa Claus when your hair turns grey! Also great review, I'm thinking about picking these up.

[@SuperShadegaming]

Nice review was thinking About getting these and this vid gave me full details

[@gilbertvalenz1527]

Hey, briar rabbit i bought my white astro A40 at best buy about 5 months ago do you know if i can trade them in for the astro 2015 A40?

[@BriarRabbit]

***** Doubt it. Wouldn't worry about it though. Most of the changes are purely cosmetic.

[@TorontoGamer]

+Briar Rabbit (Daily Destiny Videos) what do I need for this to run on Xbox one ???

[@thoro4star]

+MONEY MIKE xb1 adapter. that is what I use. And I brought the black tr headset.

[@caseyf2323]

+Briar Rabbit (Daily Destiny Videos) and sound quality

[@Kregg616]

Hey Briar can we get a setup video. I really enjoy your content

[@Rev_Ironhide]

Solid Review!!, I currently have the Razer Kraken (Green color $65 bucks) and its ok but not great. I can't hear myself talking thru the headset, so I have to keep one side off my ear to hear how loud I am talking which is very annoying. I'll tell you a little about my current setup: wires running from the PS4, Elgato HD60 and the PC in order to record gameplay and audio. I'm not sure if my jury rig setup has anything to do with not hearing myself (I dont think so), but I am leaning towards the A40s and hoping I don't run into the same problem.

[@Rev_Ironhide]

Also I see Amazon has this headset currently for 224.99

[@xMitzzYT]

Brilliant Video Bro!

[@SXTheRock]

Do you use the optical cable for PC as well ? Also i have the Logitech G35 at the moment. Do you think it is worth it?

[@dusty28]

great review really changed my opinions thanks bro :)

[@madoc9243]

Briar, not much of a question to do with this video (which is great by the way) but how do you clean your PS4? Do you just dust the side? Use some spray or something? Always worried that a lot of dust will get into my system

[@svenraven9077]

Just use cannef air or a compressor.

[@pabloparra1548]

Do these work with the xbox one? Would I have to order them for xbox 360 since the ps4 version doesn't come with a cable that we need apparently?

[@DeathbyBambi]

What headset +mic is recommended to start a gaming/KZbin career?

[@andrewdaniel4176]

I just got these there AMAZING!

[@Nate-kp9gs]

With the headset if you want the best mic quality just hook the headset up to your controller/PC, then plug your preferred mic into your headset.

[@someadoptedkidwholivesinab4388]

Christmas planning already lol

[@rafailtopalis9618]

Same here bro

[@someadoptedkidwholivesinab4388]

+Raul Menendez happy to come Christmas bro

[@lemin5508]

i just bougth it

[@OscarStromblad]

The mic is actually really good if u plug the headset directly into ur pc. It's the mixamp that fucks it up.

[@KairosJN]

Which sound quality is better? The Astro A40 quality or the Audio Technica M50x ?

[@imcracked4045]

I previously had Turtle Beach X41s, my first headset which i purchased over seven years ago and still work today. I decided itt was time for an upgrade so i went with the Xbox one Astro A40s for $200. To be honest, I was a little let down. Sound quality was decent, a bit better than my X41s, but wasnt amazing. I constantly have to adjust game volume and chat volume in game to here players. I primarily play Halo 3, and although I am aware that headsets dont help much in H3, these seem to almost help less than my X41s. I plan to take these back and buy Turtle Beach X-0 7 pros, as it has an automatic chat volume adjuster, and has the super human hearing mode which I hope will help i H3 more than astros

[@wpfitness2186]

Hey briar I'm trying to choose between getting the stealth 500X or the astro a50s.are you going to do a review on the stealth 500X at any point ?

[@robertgonzo1978]

Hey Briar Rabbit, have you done a review for the ASTRO A40 TR yet? Very interested in what you have to say.

[@Nananastayreal]

I have 4 year old Astro a40's and haven't had problem with them. Kinda want to update for the 7.1, but don't know if its worth it.

[@MaliciousMallard]

I currently am using Turtle Beach X12's for normal gaming, music, streaming, and creating KZbin videos. It recently decided to die out as far as sound goes, mic is fine. Would you recommend the A40s over the X12s? And if so, why? I would like to get this replaced ASAP as I have no other speakers, and I just want to hear your opinion. Thanks!

[@AdidasCL4SS1CS]

The speaker quality of the astros along with the mix amp are worlds above the x12s but the mic quality isnt as great. The mic quality of the x12s is actually very good for its price point

[@skeletric8-bit752]

I really enjoy your reviews! Do you think you could review the turtle beach ear force stealth 450p? Thanks!

[@whiplash1111]

Would the same pair fit both the xbox1 and ps4? Just needing a chat adapter for xbox? Also briar a40, a50 which would u say is better for hearing footsteps in call of duty?

[@Farryknight]

I know I'm not briar but I'll answer your question anyways. To make the astro a40's work on the Xbox one you will need the Xbox one chat adapter (sold separately for $20-$25) and a double ended 2.5mm cable to plug into both the astro a40 and into the chat adapter. From there you plug the chat adapter into your controller and your ready to go, of course you'll need to wire it up to your Xbox one but that's pretty much all you need to do. For hearing footsteps I would definitely recommend the astro a40, all the pros use the astro a40 simply because it is A. Wired meaning no delay in the sound and B. The mixamp pro is such a huge advantage with its virtual 7.1 surround sound it's great for hearing footsteps. Hope I answered your question :)

[@robpi2563]

Looks like Scarface used your desk for a party haha

[@kingmathew5514]

Does 2013-2014 edition a40s work perfectly with the ps4 and Xbox one? Or is it not fully useable for next ( like sound differences and chat and game volume separation )

[@TechS3eK]

bro how is it compare to Kingston HyperX Cloud in terms of quality of the sound ?! im playing BF4 so it's important for me to have a good directional sound that Hyper doesn't have surround, i know this one is more expensive, but i really heard good staff about HyperX ? what you suggest ?!

[@DeadlyPaperBag]

So I have a microphone with a seperate audio out port for live monitoring that i wanted to plug into the mp3 port in the mixamp. So I was wondering if you knew if there is any noticable latency when the "mp3" input is mixed with that coming from my PC via the USB cable :) I cant really use the monitoring port unless I still experience it as live.

[@knuddeconfirmed2266]

I loved this review now i realy now how to USE a mix amp❤️

[@Thatrollingmaster69]

Except the new look, is there any other difference between the gen1 and gen2 astro a40 and mix amp pros ?

[@bluewater7117]

The only mic i have is the earbud you get with the ps4

[@warpath6047]

RIP you are not experiencing games how you should be :)

[@TooooooooooNify]

lmfaoooo reading this made laugh hard as fuck idk why.

[@x-00mer77]

WaRpaTH neither are u lmfao fucking console gaming HAHAHAAHH if u want to experience tru gaming buy a pc

[@elbledal]

X-00mEr hackers,shitty ports,no thanks

[@진-e5d]

Could you give us the link please? Or where did you buy it from? Amazon?

[@woopwoop2601]

I've been considering this as a solution with surround sound and voice chat that works on Xboxone and PC. The £200 price tag it goes for here is a bit steep though, are there any cheaper, but still good surround headsets that still have all their functionality on xboxone, pc and maybe a few other platforms for a little cheaper?

[@weaintmates6820]

Plantronics rig is good but not sure if it works on X1

[@woopwoop2601]

No worries, took the plunge and bought the Astro set in the end. A bit steep, but so far I'm not regretting it.

[@excaliburnhd2079]

Well wherever your getting it from us overpriced because you can get Astro a50s with mixamp for £200

[@abdouzefo7951]

Lee are they still good ?

[@whynotdoit7863]

Omg can't wait to get my pair :)

[@martin1750]

PLEASE HELP Im thinking of buying the a40 for my pc, and my soundcard has these specs: AUDIO OUTPUT Form Factor integrated Sound Output Mode 7.1 channel surround Compliant Standards High Definition Audio Is it necesarry to buy the mixamp for the best sound/bass ?? Or will my soundcard do the same job ? THANKS

[@martin1750]

+Xectromorph Thanks! Was really hard to find any info online. Since the mixamp is pretty expensive i dont think im gonna buy it only for surround xD

[@Arod2113]

Hey Briar, do you have any issues hearing in which direction people are shooting, walking, hearing footsteps, etc with either the 2013/2014 A40's and the 2013/2014 A50's?

[@Arod2113]

***** Thanks.

[@redsoxtd]

***** is that supposed to be good? try 2.40

[@Dave-li4qx]

Will the A40 +Mixamp Pro also be compatible with the new xbox one Elite controller? (It has a 3.5mm headphone jack). I don't want to buy that A40 +XBoxOne Mixamp crap.

[@easamisleh4336]

Astro 40 or Steelseries Arctis 5? I can't decide. I liked Steelseries first then I heard of this.

[@shealayton1647]

Nice vid dude help out a lot 👍👍

[@zerozerozero_0]

Hey briar, what do you actually do with all those headsets after the reviews????

[@MarCuseus]

Target practice?

[@Venomater2012]

I have the astro a40 2014 edition and doesn't seem to worth the upgrade for me. Is there any real changes from the last years edition? I use the blue yeti myself and I find if I lower the gain that it doesn't pick up background noise either.

[@kikezurek34]

Is not worth the upgrade I got the 2014 atros a40 for 75$ new

[@BriarRabbit]

Gregory ChinI wouldn't upgrade.

[@victorramirez-wo2qn]

Where did you get you're for $75?!

[@bensimmonsformvp5452]

Where did you get them for $75???

[@kikezurek34]

victor ramirez craigslist but i think the guy who sold them to me he stole the headset from somewhere

[@TwoMilky]

Would you think the attached mic would be acceptable to upload videos to KZbin temporarily? I just don't have the money at the moment, but I plan on getting an AT2020 USB mic sometime this summer.

[@BriarRabbit]

Whorax Yes. Start making videos. Get used to recording your thoughts and start to find your niche. As your skill improves, and you decide to stick with it, start adding in better equipment. But to begin with, just roll with what you got!

[@TwoMilky]

***** I have a 2035. I like it.

[@unsearchable7417]

For the same price you can get the better Blue Yeti

[@someadoptedkidwholivesinab4388]

+Unsearchable nah I'd rather have 2035

[@RsDfrar3]

Is it necessary the mixamp for pc's if my pc already has a dolby audio card?

[@mrblack576]

Yo my question is The sound of the new gen Astro improved from 2015, with The mixamp or still The same

[@StonedRambo01]

Does the 2015 mixamp have any hissing noise like the older one?

[@myronvert3716]

I am thinking about getting a pair of Astro A40 can I use the headset for game audio and a blue yeti mic for PSN parties?

[@SirNightmareFuel]

Briar Rabbit What mic do you use to record?

[@klatteral]

I can't seem to get my mic to work with the a40s after the firmware update. The only time my buddy could hear is if I had the mic cable part way in. Bad headset?

[@ethoswolf7597]

If anyone is still looking at the comments, does Astro give customer support on Amazon Astro headset buys?

[@bluewater7117]

You have the a50s and a40s? Which ones do you use? And do you have any old a50s or a40s i can have ;)? Im 99.9% sure you wont send me some old ones but ill ask anyways :D

[@BriarRabbit]

bluewater7117 I could go either way. Like the wireless of the A50, but the mix amp on the A40 is so good!

[@pedrobrenes9907]

Brair I wanna buy this headset for my xbox one and also use it with my pc, do u know if the sorround sound will work on my pc??

[@noskillxprincess6091]

Which kinda problems did you have? :)

[@Profethian]

astro A40 is a good headset with a clear mic. the only botch up they have is that there is no optional leather pads.

[@mik3e]

I personally find leather pads worsr

[@mattp263]

Are they coming out with a black? I'm not too keen on the grey

[@obiwankenobi2749]

I got the generation older mixamp, and it just doesnt work well. It caps and sounds terrible when the volume is over about 50db. I cant seem to figure out why, its not the headset either.

[@louissantiago4663]

How can you tell which preset is which? I just got the new mixamp and theres no labeling anywhere. Thanks

[@jakeryan1614]

Hey, I just got the new Astro A40s for Christmas but my friends were saying that the mic quality sounds very bad for them and that I sounded better with the default ps4 earbud thing! Any advice? Should I return them or is this an easy fix situation. Thanks

[@SnappingTurtle90]

Exact reason why I returned mine. How Astro can charge £200 for a headset and put such a shitty mic on it its just embarassing.

[@shibow60]

That's why most people use other sources to chat because Astros sound quality isn't the best through the console itself

[@kamkchen3798]

Hello Rabbit, I am in the market for a wireless gaming headset. I seen a few of your vids. just wanna get your opinion on it. kinda torn bet. turtle beach stealth 400 & the Astro A50 & A40 ??? Can you help ???

[@lionemoji4756]

Two questions? Is the mic quality good for Pc and do you think the price during black friday will go down on the main online store?

[@lionemoji4756]

***** Thanks.

[@unidentified3047]

+Xectromorph Yeah I think its probably more efficient to buy it without the mix amp.

[@AnimalzyCo]

+ObtainFilms there is no point in getting it without a mixamp tbh... without the mixamp it isjust stereo sound. the reason i got it was because of the 7.1 (and the all in one audio stream out)... way more expensive, but you might as well buy turtlebeache px22's rather than the a40 without amp...

[@lakshaysethi7445]

Hey, when will you do Astro a40 tr unboxing and review?? Do it soon!!

[@BigScalyPapi]

Could you do a unboxing and review of the Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Sentinel Task Force Turtle Beach headset?

[@MostEpicKid]

will this work with a xbox one since they came out with the new 3.5mm jack on the controllers?

[@pascal2.076]

Will you do a reviw for the siberia elite prism? just asking ^^

[@sotnos90]

IF you don't have the optical pluged(i dont have a sound card) is it only the sourriound that dosn't work then ? I need help with mine...I bought it yesterday...I asked for a good headset and they recomended this very strongly.....BUT right now it sounds like something i have bought at a 1$ store.... o.O if i listen to a song (screw the nether) the whistle part is very awefull and it just hurts...and in your vid, sometimes you are saying some words a bit louder, it sounds awefull to....I tryed to downloade the firmwire but it only say it cant find my headset( and i havent pluget in the grey boks) AND if i record, it is almost like my voice is low at the beginning then suddenly turned up high with a terrible noise...like...if you put a suroundsound on max and it's no song on then u can hear a little noise...iiiiiiiiiiiiii.........or, kiiiiiiii...fak dono how to explane the noise! xD can someone pleas tell me what i need to do? Do the grey box NEED to be plugged in to a sound card for it to work???

[@Polygeist]

Nice Swisstool Spirit. My favorite MT.

[@GearlessNomad]

I have a Siberia v2 by steelseries and I want to use this mixamp for it, what do I need to make it work properly for Xbox one?

[@AlexM-kv2kz]

Are you going to review the Astro a40 with M80 mix amp for xbox one?

[@superdope710]

Briar, Could you please do a review of the Xbox One Edition Astros if possible, if it's not that's okay I would just really like to see it

[@BriarRabbit]

Super Dope I will check into this. I think they are essentially the same as these, but come with a Astro chat adpter instead of the Mixamp. That chat adapter means that the headset will only have stereo sound.

[@PipsDar]

You can use these on the Xbox one

[@aidanseiber2736]

OK I want a40 w/ mixamp but I have Xbox 360 and Xbox one and phone will it work on all 3 or do I have to buy separate ones

[@tadams929]

I am interested in purchasing these but I am curious, do you NEED the mix amp to get surround sound. Does it sound noticeably better with the mix amp. I would like to save 100 dollars on the mix amp if I don't need it for the best experience.

[@dannybokaie8495]

I am pretty sure you do for surround sound because I have it with the mix amp and its surround sound but when I just go from headset to adapter it is not as good of sound so I am pretty sure but that is Xbox one for me idk what console your talking about .

[@tadams929]

Void Razer For PC, I notice on their website when I click on PC it comes without the MixAMP but for consoles it comes with it.

[@dannybokaie8495]

i got a pear a few days ago with mix amp and it works with pc so you should be fine Tyler Adams

[@DraconisElibane]

A problem I've always had with headsets that swivel is either the pin that the ear pieces swivel on or the head band breaks. That is the issue I currently see with this brand is the plastic head band. It looks like it is barely holding the ear pieces on. I had turtle beach and in 2 years I went through 4 headsets. They were always willing to replace them but I simply got tired of calling them every 4 - 6 months. I don't know if that is a random instance with consistently getting bad sets but I have been told a lot since then not to get turtle beach anymore. My current headset is the afterglow universal wired headset because they were cheap at the time and I doubt I will be able to break this one all to easy. I will be keeping them as a back up pair. I am looking to get a better headset and I am currently eyeing the afterglow AG9. They look good at a decent price because I can't bring myself to spend $250 +\- for the astro a50 with what appears to be such a structural flaw in them.

[@lucadollarsign7001]

DraconisElibane turtle beaches are bad if you get the cheap ones, but if you're willing to pay more you'll get a good headset

[@jmarms]

Very good review.

[@Noah-ug5gz]

At first I was really considering buying the A40's then I noticed how the Mixamp Pro is $110...

[@alexrussell561]

im a university student and I'm looking for a headset that will be the tidiest in terms of wiring as its only a small room that I'm living in...any suggestions? p.s it needs to work with a PS4. Thanks

[@jonahgarcia2198]

Hey could u link a website where I can find the 2015 version or is it just the one still on their website cause their website doesnt look like this one

[@banksnicholson6754]

Thanks for the vid!😄 btw are you in a hot room you looked on fire😅

[@charlieattwood14]

Is there any difference between this and the 2013 edition?

[@moreno522]

So i'd really like to buy a good headset for gaming intentions. I want to hear footsteps clearly and stuff because i play cs go but i also want the mic to be pretty good. This headset does look rlly nice and stuff but it's too expansive for me. Would you be able to recommend me another headset that has like also great aspects and isn't as expansive as this one?

[@easy414]

Im no audiophile but just keep in mind you get what you pay for, if youre intentions are within the- hearing footsteps behind you realm- then i suggest you get ready to spend a minimum of $200 especially when gaming on pc there is so much you can tweak beyond *stock* settings.

[@moreno522]

Aaah okay thanks alot, i'll look up into it :)

[@yobobby9]

Get the hyper x clouds 2 they are $99 and the hyper x 1s are like $69

[@moreno522]

alright, thanks