Overall then, we had a great experience with the Astro A50 Wireless + Base Station. Everything about this gaming audio system just screams premium - well, everything but the cloth ear cushions and headband cushion (can be upgraded to synthetic leather at an extra cost) - and we genuinely were...

Dolby Digital 7.1; 5GHz wireless frequency; 30ft range; 15-hour battery life; PS VR compatible

Expensive

I bought these as a replacement for a wired headset for my xbox. Installation was easy enough with the supplied optical and micro usb cables. Initial charge time for the headset was around 7 hours to fully charged.

Extremely comfortable; Strong audio quality; Very easy to use; Sturdy construction; Immersive surround sound;

Design won't appeal to all; Slightly too much head-gripping force; Very expensive;

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

We generally enjoyed the virtual surround sound prowess of Astro Gaming's A50 wireless headset when we reviewed it back in July, but you'll recall it had one especially glaring issue: the audio would frequently cut out.

Astro has a history of delivering some of the best gaming headsets on the market, and while they may not always be the most cost-effective, that doesn't mean they're not worth the cash if you have some to spare.

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

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

Kitguru says: A very impressive headset with excellent features and a price tag to match.

Superb build quality; Ultra high sound quality; Excellent voice capabilities; Upgradable firmware; Multi-platform compatibility

Collects dust and fingerprints easily; A serious investment

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.