Testseek.com have collected 91 expert reviews of the Astro Gaming A50 Gen1 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Astro Gaming A50 Gen1.
November 2016
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The editors liked
Excellent sound fidelity and mixing
Soft
Comfy ear cups
Out of the box
Connects to anything with an optical port
Excellent sound reproduction. Simple set-up. Well made and comfortable. Rechargeable. No external power bricks
Great sound
Comfortable
Comes with optical port
The editors didn't like
Variable battery performance
Lack of separate channels for talk and game sound
Useful cables and adapters sold separately
Stand is strangely cheap feeling. An expensive investment
Immersive virtual sound environment, Pristine clarity, Comfortable design, Great balance
Slightly bright treble, EQ switch doesn't deliver
Under every testing scenario, the A50 continuously impressed. This headset nails all the feature points you'd expect from high-quality gear such as auto shutoff, hassle-free wireless connection, and long battery life. But more importantly, the A50 made ...
Excellent surround effect. Solid, comfortable form factor. Very smart design.
Pricey. Not true 7.1 sound. Slight loss of clarity and mild white noise from wireless.
Though positioned at a premium price, the A50 absolutely delivers premium quality. The wireless design leads to some small compromises in sound quality, but when it comes to the gaming applications the headset was designed for, it’s going to prove da...
Shawn Sanders 4.0 5.0 The Astro A50 Wireless 7.1 Dolby Digital gaming headset is one impressive set...
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Published: 2012-10-24, Author: Adam , review by: nerdreactor.com
Easy setup with user friendly interface, High quality Dolby 7.1 Surround, Wireless up to 35 feet, High quality microphone, Crosssystem compatibility, Ninja Mute, Long Battery life, Multiple EQ settings, Stylish and presentable
At $300 , this is a pricey item, but definitely a worthwhile investment. While reattaching cables when changing systems can become quite arduous, it is well worth it. For anyone with multiple systems, looking for a reliable, powerful, stylish headset, the...
Abstract: True wireless surround sound, at a price. The Astro A50, perched on its (included) stand. Enlarge When I reviewed the Astro A40 MLG edition headset and wireless mixamp late last year, my complaints were minor. Since then, they’ve become my go-to cans; I ...
Abstract: Words by: Alex BracettiPrice: $300 When it comes to premium gaming headsets, we're looking at a miniscule selection. But among the elite group of hardware manufacturers, Astro has been running the show on the console front. Last year's A40 Wireless System...
Abstract: A few days ago, we talked with Stan Press of Astro Gaming, who explained how the company's new A50 headset really set the standard for gamers today, with three quality settings depending on what you wanted to listen to and a comfortable set-up that involv...
Published: 2012-07-30, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent sound quality. Comfortable.
Expensive. Slightly awkward control placement
Astro Gaming's A50 Wireless Headset is one of the more expensive gaming headsets you can buy, but with its excellent audio quality, comfortable wire-free design, and compatibility with PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, it's our Editors' Choice....
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Published: 2012-07-23, Author: Joe , review by: engadget.com
Superb fit and finish, Impressive sound quality and noise isolation, Painless setup
Non-removable battery lasts about six hours, Needs gamepad-to-headset chat cable on Xbox
Despite a few niggles, Astro's A50 stands as one of the best gaming headsets on the market....
