Astro A30 Wireless (2022) review - one of the best around

[@SleepyxD117]

Want an A50 gen 5 with bluetooth and possibly swappable batteries so badly, maybe someday!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Same

[@jamesstevens968]

No these are the new a50 and a40 and they blow the a50 and a40 out of the ball park ive had my astro 30 wireless gaming headphones for about two weeks now and ther awesome try them youll thank me latter

[@originalspooon1209]

@@jamesstevens968 I’ve had mine for about a week and I will agree that the sound is phenomenal. However, I do have a major gripe when it comes to comfort. There’s basically no padding on the headband and I find the top of my head gets fatigued much faster. I could wear my A50s for about 3 hours before feeling that same fatigue. But the A30s I’m feeling that fatigue/discomfort after 45 min or so.

[@audreyskateinfinite9068]

Yeah the current gen seems a bit outdated. Maybe they should call them the a60’s.

[@chrisnewton2325]

@@originalspooon1209 I don't think the a30s are very comfortable at all and most of it is that headband so I agree with you. It's ashame because it sounds so dam good

[@junux7465]

Thanks for the review i will consider these when they are available in my country.

[@clawson32104]

For $230 that boom microphone is really bad. It sounds better without it on my opinion. Still these are $230 plus you have to buy a second dongle to have full compatibility on PS5 and Xbox. That makes it $250 which I don't see what it's doing better than the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7x or TB Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max do for cheaper.

[@WhiteHartMart]

Agree. I have the SS Nova 7x and these also. The A30s are going back. The SS are £60 cheaper here, work on both consoles with no additional dongle and do a lot of things better. The A30 sound a little better out of the box although the SS can be eq’d anyway.

[@famezy9103]

@@WhiteHartMart Do you actually need the phone to be continuously connected via Bluetooth to the app in order to use your own custom EQ when playing on console/PC or once you’ve set your custom EQ does it save on the headset and can turn off the Bluetooth???

[@WhiteHartMart]

@@famezy9103 do you mean on the A30? (if so I don't know as custom eqs don't work for me). On the 7x I set it in SS Engine on the PC which then applies to Bluetooth use etc

[@famezy9103]

@@WhiteHartMart Yeah the A30. I’m familiar with SS as a long term user. But I also really like the Astro sound profile and if with EQ can make it even better, I might try the A30, but I just can’t justify £230

[@WhiteHartMart]

@@famezy9103 Ah ok - never had the app working for custom eqs but I'd hope they would save to the headset so the app wasn't need once selected each time. The Astros were a lot thicker/darker sounding for sure - would have liked to tweak them tbh but without a working app I couldn't. Roll on Gen 5 A50s I guess!

[@swizzler8053]

Still have the A50's. They are still awesome. The mic on this one is mweh.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Roll on A50 gen 5!

[@InterludeSpiral]

I am looking for a headset that have an amazing sound quality, I really do not care about anything else so how is the a50? I know it is mostly for gaming but I do not play that much I want it for watching/listening so how is the a50?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@InterludeSpiral kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5KtY4Zuea1kja8

[@wingsuitzero]

@@InterludeSpiral I just tested the A30s mic on Xbox and it sounds great. It doesn’t sound as bad as it does in this video. Maybe PC sounds different? Idk why that would be the case.

[@laggmonstret]

@@InterludeSpiral Then why haven't you tried a pair of real headphones instead? No gaming headset is even close to a real pair of headphones. The downside is that you have to live with being plugged in by a cable all the time and probably get a DAC/AMP and a USB mic to pair it with aswell. But I mean if you don't care about anything other than amazing sound? ;D

[@ektasix]

In comparison with the Steelseries Arctis Nova 7, wich one sounds better for music?? These Astro's A30s or the Arctis Nova 7?

[@kttiger666]

nice review, can u listen nintendo switch and PC at same time? (wireless) (i understand that someone via bluetooth and the other one via usb (PC) ?

[@DELLB93]

How would you compare the sound quality on these to Astro A50 gen 4?

[@duffel87]

i just bought the artics nova pro wireless after watching your review

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Enjoying it?

[@duffel87]

@@TheProvokedPrawn loving it! thks for asking!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@duffel87 Excellent

[@MrManutd1130]

Hell the internal mic sounds better than the boom mic

[@Funkloving]

Amazing video, any chance of your audio settings on the Equalizer? I bought the headset as per your recommendation but I can't help but feel that the audio sounds tinny and far away!

[@AlexTorres-u6z]

Same problem they work great on six but make a heavy echo when used on usb the audio sucks

[@blaze8891]

The big issue is that the headband is hollow 0 cushion it just sink and you feel the hard plastic

[@famezy9103]

@The Provoked Prawn thanks for the review Can you please let us know if you actually need the phone to be continuously connected via Bluetooth to the app in order to use your own custom EQ when playing on PC???

[@YosoyVII0]

Yea the mic is the only thing that made me reconsider and get another headset.

[@JJPurp]

From my experience, I’ve been told my mic sounds excellent on the other end with my a30’s. Both boom, and internal.

[@samigns]

@@JJPurp same!

[@flowerdealer]

Does the mic work in all three sources?

[@coyote50hh71]

Does eq settings only work connected to the phone at all times wile playing or can you make adjustments then close the app will the settings stay in headset?

[@troy028]

Once chosen stays on the headset

[@josefavela9668]

I have the A30 for xbox series x, my quistion is if i buy the dongle for ps5 the headset for will work on the ps5???

[@audreyskateinfinite9068]

Just got the Steel Series Arctis Nova 7 and I’ll see of they remain comfortable for long gaming sessions. Otherwise I’m getting the a30’s.

[@PjCFenix]

Final decision? I returned the novas for the comfort . didnt like them even with wicked cushions on. Swapped to razer krakens v3 pro and they re great so far

[@vggaming6920]

Are you able to connect the lightspeed to a console, and Bluetooth for pc, and be able to select where the mic is used through?? Like switch mic input to the Bluetooth source for discord and chats and still hear ps5 audio without using the mic on there perhaps?? I know you said no console, but so torn on if to buy these

[@Clara_Page]

I was wondering the same

[@iconvictt-4285]

Steelseries nova pro , Astro a30 a50 or Inzone h9, honest opinion for the ps5?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I wouldn't like to say as I don't play on PS5 so I wouldn't want to mislead you. I've also not tried the H9. BUT the Nova Pro is the best headset I've seen lately for multiple reasons. And frankly this Astro headset rocks too.

[@rayb1146]

How can use the media keys like pause play for pc ?????

[@optimusjgar]

Thanks for the review. Any build quality issues? I have seen some issues with the headband being reported.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Really? No, I've not had any problems there.

[@optimusjgar]

@@TheProvokedPrawn I appreciate you responding! I will still be buying these

[@ohZyki]

@@optimusjgar the headband issue was because he bent it excessively for video purposes, more than any normal user will do. It was just the corner that popped out.

[@Platinum234]

@@punchyo_1175 What did you find was better about the 7x? I'm trying to decide between the two

[@WhiteHartMart]

@@ohZyki mine is starting to bulge a little in the same spot after only 3 days of normal use so wouldn’t be so confident about its longevity.

[@sergiodeluna4450]

How would you compare the sound of these to the Arctis Nova 7X?

[@WhiteHartMart]

The Astro have a thicker more bass orientated sound, the Nova 7x more focused on mids/highs imo. The Nova have plenty of eq options though while the A30 only has a 5 band option (which didn't even work for me). Depends on what type of sound you prefer I guess but Nova wins for me.

[@sergiodeluna4450]

​@@WhiteHartMart I just got them and I find them very similar to my older Steelseries 7X. Is there any specific EQ settings you'll recommend for the A30? now I'm thinking of getting the Nova 7X

[@WhiteHartMart]

@@sergiodeluna4450 afraid there isn’t anything I could give you as the Custom Eq wasn’t working on the iOS app when I had them. I’d like to remove a bit of the mid bass/bass boom/bloat if I ever tried them again.

[@Chris-ei5wx]

I bought one today and out of the box it sounds miserably muffled. Whenever I play the audio demo it sounds crispy but any other audio aside from the demo sounds muffled, any suggestions? I can’t find anyone having the same issues

[@miguelalbarran505]

How is the sound quality on this?

[@novaaxis8731]

When I purchase the PlayStation version, can I use it on other devices?

[@TheMrjonv]

Thank you

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You're welcome

[@andrewsmith9241]

This or nova pro wireless..$ not being an issue.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Nova Pro wireless imo. Though I will say the Astros have more bass

[@WhiteHartMart]

tbh - even the cheaper Nova 7x are better than these after my testing.

[@ezequielledezma4695]

the mic does not work for me when i have om wireless how can i fix that

[@Denizbalke]

Hi , there is no Dolby Audio function like the a 50 have right ?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

no

[@Denizbalke]

Thank you for your prompt reply

[@Msigw]

This must be outdated information, because they are clearly advertised at Atmos capable…

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Msigw with the A50 there was a built in Dolby button. You could switch Dolby surround sound on and off. That wasn't Dolby Atmos. Atmos is software based. Technically it works with any headset. So yes, you can use it here. Sorry for the confusion.

[@archard71]

Did you fractal burn that table yourself?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

No

[@WhatOfficalTM]

App- Logitech G

[@ZephYanezVal]

No G-Hub is such a deal breaker. I was gonna get these as my PC/Bluetooth headset. Sadge.

[@anuj1367]

Why is that a deal breaker

[@hp1799]

I am not very happy with these headsets I returned them the first day you were not able to lawyer, teammate voice down on the PS five that option is available for Xbox and PC. That’s a no no for me.

[@MaazFz]

I tired this headset the sound is not good and the volume on the PS5 is very low even when it’s all the way up

[@controlzq]

I bought them, I don't understand why headphones like this have a cheap sound, it's sad that the AstroA50 also has a cheap sound.

[@timmturner]

"cheap" sound compared to what? I have various headsets including the A50 and find them to be quite good overall.

[@MrDaneis]

Overpriced plastic with a horrendous mic... What's not to love

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

hmmm, you rarely get a good wireless mic in my experience. I can only name a couple of decent ones out of all the ones I've tested.

[@InternetRez]

Sounds like alot of ppl are looking for a mic rather than headphones.

[@MrDaneis]

@@InternetRez if you aren't into mics you can go look at headphones. No need to be here watching a headset review mate.

[@MrDaneis]

@@TheProvokedPrawn but you can name them and they aren't far off from this price...

[@InternetRez]

@@MrDaneis If you’re into mics, no need to be here watching a wireless headset review, mate.