Astro a40 tr mod#
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Astro a40 tr pro#

The MixAmp Pro is a medium-sized box that sits on your desk and provides extra buttons and dials, along with Dolby Pro Logic IIx surround sound. The A40 TR can be purchased as a standalone unit, or bundled with the MixAmp Pro for an extra £70. The cloth material also stops excess overheating and sweating, but note that the magnetic pads can be swapped out for other materials if so desired. Although it grips your head quite tightly at first, it soon loosens up to provide a firm yet enjoyable fit. It isn’t the lightest headset around at over 300g, but it never felt heavy on my head. The headset is remarkably comfortable to wear for long periods, due to the padded soft-touch material on the headband and earcups. The 3.5mm port on the underside allows the user to swap out the cable should they so desire, with the supplied 2m cable providing ample length.

On the left earcup sits the connection for the removable microphone, which simply snaps on and off, and can be easily adjusted thanks to its malleable design. The earcups themselves have magnetised covers that can be removed to transform the headset into an open-back design keep them on for a closed back affair.

Moving further down the headset you’ll find the earcups and microphone. Getting a great fit was easy, and the headband has sufficient padding to offer a great level of comfort. The structural support on the sides of the headset features a sliding mechanism to allow the user to tailor the headband to their head. The microphone can also be upgraded to an improved noise-canceling microphone.

Astro a40 tr mod#

The A40 TR can be customised, too, with Mod Kits (sold separately) that allow the user to swap out the headband and earcups – padding and covers – to better suit their style. It’s mainly made of plastic, however, and the overhanging edges on some parts of the A40 TR are uncomfortable to handle. While I personally like the curves and two-tone colour scheme, it won’t be to everyone’s taste.īuild quality throughout is strong, with a solid feel to the headband and earcups. The A40 TR is quite striking, opting for a fairly aggressive “gamer”: style. Astro Gaming A40 TR – Design and Build Quality Available in two base colours (black and white), the A40 TR is a large, stereo wired headset designed for use with PlayStation consoles and PCs, although it’s also compatible with newer 3.5mm jack-equipped Xbox One controllers.