Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PlayStation 4 and Windows - Black and Blue
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Description
Features
Enjoy the absolute immersion into the world of your favorite games with this headset that features Dolby Headphone 7.1 Surround Sound, built-in MixAmp and pro audio quality
Connect to your console without wires with 5GHz wireless technology
Astro Command Center software allows you to tune every input and output parameter including mic level adjustments and creating your own EQ modes
Isolate your voice and minimize background noise during chats with the precision boom microphone with flip–up mute functionality
Stay comfortable during long gaming sessions with a lightweight, easily adjustable design
Store and charge your headset when not in use on the included base station
Compatible with PlayStation 4 and Windows
What's Included
Astro A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PlayStation 4 and Windows
Charging station
Cables
Owner's manual
Warranty card
Key Specs
- Sound ModeSurround
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- True WirelessNo
- Maximum Wireless Range30 feet
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Headphone FitOver-the-Ear
- Adjustable HeadbandYes
- Compatible Platform(s)PlayStation 4, Windows
General
- Product NameA50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for PlayStation 4 and Windows
- BrandAstro Gaming
- Model Number939001516
- ColorBlack and Blue
- Color CategoryMulti
Audio
- Sound IsolatingYes
- Volume Limiting FunctionYes
- Sound ModeSurround
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityWi-Fi
- True WirelessNo
- Maximum Wireless Range30 feet
Features
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- ControlsCall, Track selection, Volume
- Maximum Talk Time15 hours
Design
- Headphone FitOver-the-Ear
- StyleGaming
- Adjustable HeadbandYes
- Foldable DesignNo
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Charging Interface(s)USB
- On/Off SwitchYes
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s)PlayStation 4, Windows
Material
- Ear Cushion MaterialSynthetic leather
Dimension
- Product Height11.3 inches
- Product Width8.8 inches
- Product Weight3.7 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC097855135803
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2523 reviews
(2,523 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.0
Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality, Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Comfortable for 4 eyes wise guy
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I used to own Turtle Beach headphone worth about the same price as Astro 50. More Bass sound, 7.1 surround, clearly as crytal. Can always turn off surround or bass lower or off. While TB is limit and not only that weak with battery, average ranout like 6-7 hours or so. While Astro last me 10-11 hours. Totally worth it. I sold TB on Craigslist.
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Gaming headset I’ve ever used on the Xbox One
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I suffer from a high-end hearing loss so where most standard gaming headphones would sound great to most people, I end up missing a lot of nuances others are taking for granted. I had taken a step back from gaming on my Xbox for a period of time and when I stepped back into it with an Xbox One X, an older set of headphones I had been using would give me a lot of odd errors. They would cut in and out and I was no longer able to speak to my friends on Xbox Live. So it was time to invest in a new set. I finally decided on the ASTRO A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. These headphones are quite an investment so for me to want to spend that much on a brand I had yet to try, I knew they needed to not only live up to the hype the company was pushing but also needed to be able to deliver that edge I was looking for. Again with having some major hearing loss, these headphones needed to fill a void that for the most part was nearly impossible to fill. As I said above, I was giving the A50’s a nearly impossible task. Maybe I felt that way because of the brand loyalty I had with other brands. Maybe I wanted these to fail so I wouldn’t be spending too much on a set of gaming headphones. Maybe I didn’t want to feel like I have been missing out all these years by using other headphones. I also wasn’t sure about how well I would be able to hear with them given my hearing loss. Even with these apprehensions in place, I connected them to my Xbox One X to start my first gaming experience with the ASTRO A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset. The first game I played with the A50s was Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. I was just blown away. That buyers’ remorse I felt before was instantly gone. That brand loyalty I was talking about, yep, it was gone as well. So as you can probably tell by my excitement, the sound quality was wonderful and for someone who has normal hearing, these are probably such a game changer that it’s almost like cheating when playing against others. For me, I am hearing other players footsteps and gunfire from the direction it’s coming from. This is something I got from my original older headset but even those cannot compare to what I have now with the A50s. The ASTRO A50’s are insanely good. So how about comfort? When I play I play for hours at a time, I’m not getting any headaches or sore ears. The ear cushions are super soft to the touch and they connect by magnets to the headset so they can be replaced super easily if they were out or got damaged. Astro actually offers noise canceling ear cushions that can be ordered if you want to beef the headset up more (part of the mod kit). Something I did not have with my TB headset was an option to mute my mic by simply lifting the boom arm up. I would fumble around pressing buttons that never really gave me a solid answer if I was muted and it just drives me a bit batty. So, having this simple operation to handle that function is miraculous. The A50’s have few buttons and switches but when you use them you know what you are pressing and what they do. I can adjust them without ever needing to take the headphones off to see what I am touching. You could say I am super impressed with the A50’s. As much as I love the A50s, there is one thing I am not impressed with — the charging connectors. I love that you can charge the A50s wirelessly but the method is a little old-fashioned, in my opinion. The wireless charging option is to place the headphones into the base to charge by what looks like early 2000’s prong and teeth connections. I had issues almost every other time I place my headset on the dock to charge. I am finding myself adjusting them on the base trying to get them to line up perfectly. I’ve also had to turn the headphones on and off to get them to link up properly to charge even when they are lined up correctly. I would have preferred a more universal wireless charging option like what you get with QI charging for cell phones. I would have gladly paid more to have a more user-friendly experience or at last, an experience like I have when I set my iPhone down on a wireless charger. Instead, this clunky charging prong thing is past its prime. Now, you do have the option to charge the headphones using a Micro USB cable, which, again, is old-fashioned in my opinion. I would much rather have seen Astro use USB-C as the charging option. In addition to the charging issue, the dock is also very lightweight and it moves around a bit. So instead of sitting on my entertainment center without moving around, I am always readjusting it to keep it lined up with the Xbox. This is not a defect in the product as I am sure their goal was to make it lightweight but it’s more of a defect of mine as I am OCD and I need the dock lined up. These have been the best gaming headset I think I have ever owned. I don’t think I have ever been this happy with any other headphones…ever. I have some wonderful ANC headphones I love for music but even as great as they are, I have never been as happy to use them as I am the A50s. The A50s have honestly been a game changer for me. Being able to hear things others don’t have allowed me to up my KD in games that I would have gotten killed from behind due to lack of hearing. Are these worth buying? Absolutely. ASTRO has made incredible gaming headphones that are built well, feel great, and most importantly sound amazing!
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:ComfortableCons mentioned:Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Headset if you can afford the price!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had the older model Astro A50's and they lasted me a very long time. After they started to break down as does all tech at a certain point, I began looking at the newest model. Love the new base station, very sleek looking and the digital surround sound is just as sleek. My only gripe is that there is no way to charge the headset while in use. The older model had an option for this. I have noticed that if you do not keep your PS4/Xbox on which I do not, home owner trying to cut down on the electric bill, there is no way to charge them other then leaving the system on. Which is counter intuitive to me trying to save on my bill. Other then that a great pair of gaming head phones, very comfy and airy! If you can afford the hefty price tag I recommend!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very nice quality
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great set of cans. The surround is as good as any others on the market. However the fit and finish and quality of the materials is way above average. The battery life is over 8hrs continuous, and easy to charge by just setting them on the base. The ability to set your three EQ presets up however you want on a laptop is very valuable. You can tweak the sound anyway you want. The mic works great, very clear voice I'm told. Best headset I've had yet, came from Turtle beach X41s, these are miles better. They have good range for wireless, but you have to remember it's the same frequencies as wifi, can't have the base too close with a clear line of sight to the router or you'll get interference. Stellar performance and go louder than I need.
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Comfortable, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
THE BEST HEADSETS EVER
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Is THE BEST HEADSET. I Only Rock A 50's Since 2014. Nothing Sounds Better in My Opinion.. You Need To Ponie Up The Dough. At 300.00 Well Worth Every Pennie! I Love This Headset. In My Opinion The Astro A50 Is Unmatchable!!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:WirelessCons mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great choice if looking for quality wireless audio
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I researched this product before making my purchase and found so many positive reviews from many different sources. After making the purchase I found them to be an excellent choice for an avid gamer looking for high quality wireless game audio. Their sonic quality though pricey is worth every penny, if you can afford them. I would recommend them to anyone willing to pay the $300 price tag.
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Battery life, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light weigh and great battery life
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound easy to hook up to my Xbox one S and I mean the battery life is phenomenal. The sound has great bass with 3 different EQ setting and also can fully customize the EQ's online thru USB pretty sweet if you ask me. Got to pay a bit more to play but you won't be disappointed.
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A50 Gen 3 Wireless.... Almost perfect.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I still own the Gen 1 A50's and they were still doing the best they could for the age and millions of hours of gameplay. But decided to upgrade to the current Gen 3 wireless version. I'm very impressed... Sound Quality 95 out of 100---Amazing... second to none....Only issue, not quite noise canceling unless you buy the mod pack... Headset already costs $300. Pretty sure that should be standard EQ. Build Quality 95 out of 100---Still a few plastic pieces that could be executed better bet overall pretty killer. Heavy metals, strong construction, overall very solid. Base Station 95 out of 100. Well done & solid. But charging can be tricky getting the headset perfectly aligned. Software 90 out of 100. Still needs some pairing upgrades but that's expected with a first year of the wireless A50's. I'm sure Astro will work it out. But overall, worth the money if you are looking to hear everything around you at the best possible quality. Footsteps anyone??? Donkeys....
This review is from Astro Gaming - A50 Wireless Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound Gaming Headset for Xbox One and Windows - Black and Green
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionI would like to know if these headphones will give you Atmos surround Sound on the Xbox one?
Asked by JDP.
- A:Answer You purchase Dolby atmos through the Dolby app on Xbox. It’s not an actual thing that their made with.
Answered by Matthew
Q: QuestionHow’s the talk back for this headset? Can you hear yourself through the chat audio? That’s my biggest frustration with the A40s.
Asked by Mike.
- A:Answer You can adjust the volume level via the command center app on your PC. The command center is actually very awesome and lets you adjust a range of different settings.
Answered by Stoic
Q: QuestionI have a10 and I find the volume to be too low,If I'm playing with ppl I have to choose between chat audio and game audio. Are the a50s louder?
Asked by Ray.
- A:Answer Yes, the A50's are louder, make sure to get the newest version which is black and has some gold trimming if you are to purchase them, it does have 3 modes for your preferred hearing. They are a bit on the pricey side so if you have the money make sure to purchase the 2 year warranty as well it is worth it.
Answered by LESHER
Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the new Astro a50 model 939001673 and the Astro a50 model 939001517 other than the color and release date
Asked by Rickybobby0040.
- A:Answer The 939001517 model is meant to work with Xbox One and PC, while the 939001673 model is meant to work the PlayStation 4 and PC.
Answered by Loggster1
Q: QuestionDoes anyone know if these will work with the ps5 when it comes out? Would like to know before I buy
Asked by EvilRegal.
- A:Answer In theory yes, since it's a USB connection. Since the PS5 is still a good 1.5/2 years out, Sony might go USB-C/Thunderbolt/other USB for connections, but that's kind of unlikely so I'd say you're safe, but obviously watch PS5 news, specifically hardware changes.
Answered by bruenor316
Q: QuestionDo these headphones some with dolby atmos?
Asked by John.
- A:Answer I have it on my pc and it seams to work. the dolby light will shut off if i turn atmos off.
Answered by Greatness
Q: QuestionI want to know if this head set is for people that is hearing impaired
Asked by Gutterman7430.
- A:Answer No
Answered by Magicman