Best headset i've ever had, previously had A40's and the previous A50's, had turtle beach headsets and they have nothing on this, the Dolby atmos takes game sound to the next level. also a feature it doesn't list is if you're in the middle of using your headset and the take them off and put them on a table to go do something they will sense they are have been put down and switch off, and when you pick it up again it will switch on, saving you battery. great range as well, and fully charged will last over 15 hours.

In a market dominated by names like Turtle Beach and Tritton, Astro Gaming has established a reputation as a boutique purveyor of premium gaming audio products, beloved by enthusiasts and professional players alike.

Outstanding audio quality; Simple to set up and use; Comfortable to wear

Expensive; Bulky; heavy design

The creation of the Astro A50 Headset was in part a request by Best Buy, a retailer so thoroughly impressed by the quality and pre-orders for the A40 Headset during its trial period that they decided to skip right to national distribution.

Worth every penny; Incredible wireless sound quality; Still light and comfortable; Equalizer settings; soon to be customizable; 12+-hour rechargeable battery; Comes with display stand

Could have been more portable; Microphone could have been flip-capable; Tags

Nearly every PC accessory manufacturer out there now has some kind of sound product on the market. Corsair's got speakers and headsets, while companies that traditionally have made input devices, like Logitech and Razer, have been selling audio stuff for years.

Excellent Sound over Reliable 5.8GHz Wireless Band

Prohibitive Price

Nothing enhances the gaming experience like a nice headset. Surround sound creates an immersive experience, and turns the footsteps of a foe into a dead giveaway of his location. Single player campaigns become journeys you won't want to back out of.

Astro Gaming makes some of the best Dolby surround-sound headphones on the market - but unlike other big names in the field, it doesn't produce new cans often. The A40 headset ( OXM score: 9.0) came out in 2008; their slightly cheaper offering, the A30 ( OXM score: 8.5), hit shelves in 2010.

+ Finally! An Astro headset that's almost completely free of cords, + Warm, buttery audio; clear Xbox Live chat; very good battery life

? So; who's betting on 2016 for an Astro A60 headset

Sure, they aren't cheap, but Astro A50's are one piece of gaming hardware that will make all of your games better.

The Astro A50 made every game title we played more engrossing and entertaining with terrific virtual surround and extremely visceral, powerful sound.

Immersive virtual sound environment; Pristine clarity; Comfortable design; Great balance

Slightly bright treble; EQ switch doesn't deliver

Anybody who knows me best will tell you that I'm picky. Actually, to say that I'm picky would be an understatement. I work hard for my money and absolutely demand to feel that I get what I'm paying for, even if my perception of "what I deserve to get" for that money at any given price point is...

Astro A50 vs. Logitech g930 I recently purchased the Logitech g930 headphones but returned them for the Astro A50. In this review it will be a direct comparison of the 2. Also, the headphones are being used on an iMac. A50 Advantages: Sound is significantly better.