Astro A10 Gaming Headset Gen 2 Wired Over-Ear Headphones with flip-to-Mute Microphone, 32 mm Drivers, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac & Mobile Devices – Black

Great for what i need it for!
Seems to be good bang for your buck; just got them in tonight and. have been using for the past hour. Honestly I’m surprised at how comfortable they are and at the sound as well. They are not fully noise-cancelling (to be expected) but the quality of the sound is great. I haven’t used the mic feature yet and am having some trouble getting the input to work for it, so I may put this down to 4 stars if that persists. I got these since I work from home and it won’t be a huge deal if that feature ends up not being compatible with my desktop Mac, but definitely a little irritating atm. Overall I like what I paid for. EDIT: It took a lot of tinkering with plugging in and out and twisting in the ports to get my input mic to work. But it works and the quality of my recordings and calls are great! It is a little quiet, so I had to turn my dials all the way up but sounds great now.

Mic was a pain in the boot to use. Nice structure, Good Audio for $60
I stupidly fell in love with the aesthetic of the headset, and decided why the heck not. However, I had trouble with the audio on my microphone from the get go.First problem, the aux to mic-headset splitter, always made a horrible buzzing noise, so using my mic made others peoples ears bleed. It only got worse the more I used it, I changed ports, even tried aux to USB, but that didn’t help.There is isn’t much else to complain about. But mic is not it.Audio quality was actually unexpectedly good, I like having physical control of the volume but the little dial is a pain to find and roll.I like that this is a durable headset, that was one of the main reasons I bought it, and unlike other headsets I’ve owned, the cable connection to the headset didn’t deteriorate since it just unplugged instead of having the wiring bend and break.I’d say I have a wide head and the headset never hurt my ears because the cups were big enough to cover them.I really like how adjustable it was.And that’s really it tbh.But I will invest in a better quality headset for more noise cancellation, mic quality (ONE THAT ACTUALLY WORKS), and USB compatibility and maybe even software to regulate input volume.Ight those are my 2 little cents bye.

A lovely new welcome 2024 update
(Slight tldr pros and cons below) I’ve had the first gen since 2018 and when I saw the second gen I just had to get them and put old reliable in retirement. As of first getting the gen 2 and writing this review I have loved the 2 gen. Both comfortable and light as well as decent color selection but it’s easier if I do pros and consPros1. Super durable I have twisted them and put them to the test just like my first and still retained it’s shape and no signs of cracks anywhere2. Comfortability I have worn these headsets for hours on in and I can say for sure it feels like I’m not even wearing them but still feel really secure to my head3. Easy to clean (can’t say how easy since I have no need to clean them yet other than hair4. Price I mean you can’t beat a good durable headset for 40-60$5. Compatibility works great on my PC, Xbox and my switch but I hardly use headphones for the switch anywaysAnd now onto some cons1. The headphone jack (atleast for gen 1) is like playing Russian roulette could work up to a year or break next month most notably the audio slider could have it all the way up and only one ear has audio slightly bring it down and both work (recommend getting spare cords Amazon does sell them)2. Lack of options (more a personal attack) wish there were options for no mics or wireless since I use a different mic for talkingAnd lastly mixed opinion is the audio some say it’s best for single player. I play a lot of games that sound is key such as escape from Tarkov, day z and so on. I personally have not faced such an issue where this headset would struggle I could still pinpoint where gunfire and explosion happen no matter how chaotic with both gen 1 and 2As of now this is all I can think of I’ll update as I go on but for now I recommend this headset with a just the acceptation of being prepared to buy spare audio cables for the headset.Edit 5/1/24Wow almost two years and the headset is still going strong i have put ALOT of abuse on the headset so what are my thoughts on it now ?Well the audio slider has given out id say about 9 months in upon purchase but its minor being a small adjustment its working as intended, now onto the cleaning still just as easy just pull the ear muffs off and hand wash let it air dry and continue on. durability still on par as Gen 1 thanks to a nephew they can be thrown off the porch hitting objects such as cars and a tree and still work after plugging back in. Though have notice after some time it will hold what ever bend you put on it BUT it still will not crack or break so yea it was and still is worth every penny.

My youngest destroys gaming equipment like a monster, so I tried to find something at the cheapest price point where headsets start to get decent ($70-$80), and tried these because I heard good things from a ton of folks. I did check them out in person to take a closer look at the ear padding and headband, and was pleasantly surprised. The construction was solid: sliding headband adjustment was tight with no set “click” points; the pivot points are solid and well constructed and don’t look like weak points at all; the fabric covering the ear padding is soft and well attached with no pleats or loose ends/threads; the memory foam is really decent quality, and doesn’t retain heat; and the 3.5mm jack cord seems somewhat heavier duty than average -it’s thicker, and resists kinking. The sound is exceptional for this price range -very well balanced with decent frequency range, and no tinny sounding treble. The only negative things I have to say about this headset is that the fabric over the memory foam is harder to clean than solid vinyl, but it’s so much more comfortable that it’s barely a drawback.In this price range I’ve had an Xbox headset, two different Turtle Beach headsets and a Hyper X Stinger. All were far less comfortable over the ears, weren’t as adjustable or comfortable to wear, and didn’t have nearly as good quality sound (the Hyper X sound quality was total garbage in my opinion).

I was in the market for a new gaming headset but wired, since my current expensive wireless ones only lasted a few month before breaking. I am always careful with my things, so when they broke I was very suprised and disappointed in the quality.When I saw the ASTRO A10 headset and how it’s made to be more durable, I had to try it. It’s only been a few weeks so far but these are some pros and cons I’ve noticed.PROS:-Durability and movement-Good audio quality (could go a bit louder but that could just be my personal preference)-Stylish and adjustable-Inline audio control makes for quick and easy volume adjustmentsCONS:-Only 1 audio control. Would be nice to control game and chat separately.-The foam ear covers are comfy, but on the smaller size.Conclusion:If you’re looking for a gaming headset that is sub $100 I would recommend these. If anything changes, I will update.