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Astro A40 TR PC Headset Preorder $59.99 at Gamestop.com

Thanks for the help! I want to use these for PS4 party chat a lot as well, but I'm reading that the mic quality is pretty bad. Any help on that?
 
Thanks OP. Appreciate it. My old set actually got yanked off the table by the dog and my left muff has a broken screw inside that rattles. Now ill have a new pair for cheaper than buying a whole new set.
 
I don't think so.

They may be more comfortable though

Not in the soundwhoring/I just want to hear my enemies department.

You may like the sound signature of A40s more if you like something with a little more bass though.

thanks. im looking for an upgrade to my a700s. astros have that "wow look" factor, but ive never really cared to see if they actually perform. they cost considerably more than the usual recommended pc headphones but i dont know if the price is justified. for me, sound quality is most important. i bought the a700 because of the closed back feature and the supposed better bass than the ad700. but ive since then changed my ear pads to the ad700 pads because now i think i need an open back headphone because i need to hear my wife and kids yelling at me.
 
That should be the TurtleBeach DSS2 for their headsets.
I wouldn't recommend the DSS2. It doesn't use Dolby's decoding software, rather Turtle Beach's proprietary software. The sound quality isn't as good as the original DSS. Plus the original DSS can be bought used for $10.
 
I want a 1 headset + mixamp combination that'll work for ps4, xb1 and PC. I guess I have to get the A50 and Older Mixamp, or something like that.
 
This is the price they should be. They are overrated.

Care to evaluate on that opinion or are you drive-by dissing? I've never owned a gaming headset and I figured they were good for nearly $100 off, but if they're not I would like to know why.
 
Thanks for the help! I want to use these for PS4 party chat a lot as well, but I'm reading that the mic quality is pretty bad. Any help on that?

That is due to the Mixamp 2013 and Pro being ass when you use the USB to voice chat.

If you plug them in directly, they will be fine. If you have any of those two Mixamps and use the chat cable, you will sound fine too.

I wouldn't recommend the DSS2. It doesn't use Dolby's decoding software, rather Turtle Beach's proprietary software. The sound quality isn't as good as the original DSS. Plus the original DSS can be bought used for $10.

Good to know. Thanks for the info, i didn't know the DSS2 was a downgrade.

I want a 1 headset + mixamp combination that'll work for ps4, xb1 and PC. I guess I have to get the A50 and Older Mixamp, or something like that.

Wireless? Current A50s should work, but you will need the chat cable.

You can get the 2013 Mixamp or the Mixamp Pro and the chat cable.
 
I'll keep my order just in case, but I'm in the market for a new headset right now since my Skullcandy PLYR1s are borked (they were good while they lasted).

I don't need a wireless headset since I play on a dual monitor set-up on my desktop. I need a headset that can pick up game and chat audio since I record on the Elgago HD60.
 
Oh fuck me, the TR Mixamp doesn't have a 2.5mm chat port?

I guess I'm glad I have two 2013s then that work with all consoles thanks to the 2.5mm chat port and the Turtlebeach cable.

I'm really glad I got the 2012 Astros. The wireless mixamp is the best.

I ordered a Kingston HyperX Cloud II today for my PC. Is this better?

I'm currently using the Kingston Cloud X2's and they are really awesome. I think for the price it's the best headset you can get. That being said I've never had a more comfortable headset than my A40's. Audio Quality is about the same on both. You get extra goodies with the Kingston too.
 
I just ordered it as well. Hopefully it goes through! Ive got a headset now but its pretty cheap and i picked up when my last one broke. Its ok but ive been keeping an eye out for a more permanent one. This seems to fit the bill!
 
it's a monday, you know how people hate mondays

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I'm surprised it took this long for them to catch the error. Hoping our orders stick.
 
Yeah. Updated OP.

Gonna check the status of mine to see


Edit: Still shows as "Open", so they haven't cancelled it.
 
Mine was removed from my order history.

Wait, nevermind. I can still see it from the confirmation page that it's open. I hope they honor it.
 
Yea. I still have 2 open orders. Just curious if anyone knew what we were getting. I see the headset sells for 150 on Amazon, so I'm hoping we get that.
 
Mine was removed from my order history.

Wait, nevermind. I can still see it from the confirmation page that it's open. I hope they honor it.

I remember when Gamestop honored those $20 digital codes for Dying Light that were sold as Season Passes, and then sent everyone who bought them Season Passes free. They were super cool about that, even when people were clearly manipulating the system when they found out about it. I know there's a lot of Gamestop hate, and I'm not a huge fan either, but they have been pretty cool about a lot of things. I guess we'll see this time.
 
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