Andy says: “Overall, I consider the Astro A50 the pinnacle of premium audio. It has pro performance and looks to die for. Bar two small issues I encountered in over a month of testing, I would have no issue recommending this mic to anyone. It’s great no matter who you are; streamers have more freedom to move and no wires to clutter up their cam or set up, and gamers have all the control they could ever ask for, right there on your ear.”
COGconnected's Holiday 2019 Headset Gift Guide; a perfect resource for finding the perfect headset for that special someone.
The Astro A50 is a premium pair of headphones that are a perfect fit for gaming - which is good, as they can’t do much else.
COGconnected: Astro A50's have consistently been considered one of the best headsets in the gaming audio market. Astro recently released generation 4 of the A50 and once again these cans deliver a superb audio experience.
I've been using A40s for about 8 years. I really don't recommend them. There are better options that cost less. You're paying a hefty "gamer tax" with Astro.
The only issue I am currently having is every time I turn on my Xbox I have to disconnect the base station for the headphones to work. Not sure what’s going on with that but other wise excellent headphones.
'Premium audio' within the console gaming headset space maybe, but not in general. Hi quality audiophile headphones will always be superior. My AKG's are world's above my Astro's.