this is hands down the best xbox one headset i have ever used
936613
this is hands down the best xbox one mic i have ever used. The sound quality has always been amazing on astro products and the external mic is a MUST. i tried turtle beach elite 800x's and the mic quality just sucked so hard! with the new a50's the quality is crisp and clear. one thing does concern me though....support. i would say buy the extended warranty plan because astro does have the habit of getting out of warranty repairs from past experiences.

Pros:

1. sound quality

2. it has the typical astro boom mic. there is a firmware update for the unit headset/base that fixes mic issues. some may not need it if its a later batch but to do the firmware update be sure to download the astro command center software...there is no stand alone firmware as of me editing this review to add more info...that may change but right now the firmware gets pulled down via the software so to install it you need to install the command software first which is located on their site. its simple really:

a. flip the power switch on the headset on and place it into the base station.
b. flip the switch on the side of the base station to "pc" mode and connect the usb to the pc running the astro software.
c. the software will auto detect the firmware and download the latest version and install it just follow the prompts and your all set :).

3. customizable sound using the software (havent played around with that yet because i didn't have time but its nice to know the feature is there. the default settings work just fine for me though). People have mentioned lowering the mic levels down from 100% to 80%. i didn't have to do this but i also don't scream when playing eso. some people do.

4. battery life is pretty good. enough for a long stint of gameplay unless your a hardcore 24 hour binge player. I get about 10-13 hours of gameplay per charge without music only voice. with low music playing via pandora and chat being used i get closer to 8-10 hours or play. with music up loud and listening to trance/techno/electronic music which has very high highs and very low lows almost all of the time i get around 7-8 hours of play before i have to charge it again. it all depends on what eq you use and how much bass/volume lvl. the max numbers come from no sound only voice obviously.

Cons:

1. the headband kinda leaves a mark in your head if worn for long periods of time. if the padding was wider this wouldnt happen as much if at all because the load is spread out more but stro likes using the thin rigid padding in their headbands for some reason.

2. the base station only works for 2 devices...so the ps4 one only works with a ps4 and a pc. the xbox one version works for only the xbox one and pc. i saw on the forums that they are looking into selling the base stations separately so a ps4 player doesnt need another $300 headset just to play on an xbox one and vice versa but nothing has been set in stone yet. im pretty sure they could have made 1 base that works with both consoles but they would make as much money if they did all that.

3. the mic isn't technically mutable. yes i know turning the mic up to the off position is technically a way to mute the mic but i liked that my a40's had a button on the cable that let me just quickly mute my mic. this is incredibly helpful when your about to bust out in a laughing fit or even a sneezing fit and no one wants to hear you coughing  sneazing or anything else into the mic. I know when i sneeze it comes so fast its hard to move my hand mid battle to gently flip my mic up. i say gently because i don't want another warranty issue with astro about what they think i did to my a40's right mic port.
2909901
First... I'm a hardcore 26 year old gamer. I play Call of Duty, MAG, Battlefield, and Medal of Honor to name a few. Also, I own both a 360 and PS3, but I have ONLY used this with my PS3 since I play my PS3 99.9% of the time. I have experience with Turtle Beach P21, X31, X41, and Tritton AX Pro.

If you're thinking of buying this headset, chances are, you play a first person shooter like Call of Duty, Halo, Medal of Honor, MAG, etc. Whether you buy this headset or any other, make sure it has 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound. Buying a stereo headset is a waste of money. Stereo sound let's you hear left and right only. With 5.1 or 7.1 surround sound you can hear in 360 degrees and determine where someone is and how far away they are.

TRUE STORY:
After getting this headset, I decide to re-calibrate it to work perfectly with the sound setup of Call of Duty: Black Ops. I had a friend join me in a private match to help out. I closed my eyes (in real life) then my friend slowly walked around me in circles shooting a silenced pistol in the air every so often. I slowly turned my character while listening to the sounds of his footsteps and gunfire and I pulled the trigger once. I SHOT HIM WITH MY EYES CLOSED! That right there should tell you how much these can help your game.

If you are buying a headset for your 360, you should also consider with Turtle Beach X41 because of it's good quality and it's WIRELESS! They are lightweight and are comfortable to wear for extended periods of time. They also have better treble while the AX Pro's have better surround sound. You should read reviews on both headsets and decide which would better suit you as a player.

If you're thinking of buying this for the PS3, there is no competition in it's price range. [Astro A40's are $250 and I can't comment on them because I've never tried them]. The only other headset worth mentioning is the Turtle Beach X41's which can be used with the PS3 if you buy a $30 adapter which enables the use of the microphone in exchange for the wireless capabilities.

PROS:
- Amazing sound quality
- Best surround sound I've experienced (5.1)
- More adjustment options than any other headset!!! The sound set up of Call of Duty is different than Halo which is different than Battlefield. With the AX Pro's, you can adjust your headset perfectly for EVERY game you play.
- Separate volume adjustments for game volume and chat volume
- Crystal clear mic with great noise cancellation
- Ear deafening volume
- Mute mic switch
- Reasonably priced compared to other high quality headsets
- The option to run TWO headsets into the same system

CONS:
- Turtle Beach X41's have better treble sound
- The build quality is questionable. I don't remember how "tight" the ear muffs were when I bought this, but I know now it's wobbly and it feels fragile after two months. Every other part feels rigid and secure.
- Lots of wires! Clutters things up and with any wire, you run the risk of tripping or possibly damaging it. (My friend stepped on his cord as he stood up and it ripped clean out of his headset)
- The inline audio controller can cause SERIOUS problems. I play with it resting in my lap. Sometimes, I'll stand up without thinking about it and it will fall out of my lap. The weight of it falling pulls a good bit on the headset and I'm afraid that before long, it will seriously damage it. Hasn't happened yet, though.
- This headset is heavier than others and after a while of wearing it, you will feel fatigued. I have to take a break every 30 minutes or so.

VERDICT:
If you can deal with wires and some extra weight, then you should certainly get this headset. The pros clearly outweigh the cons and the surround sound will certainly improve your stats in any first person shooter. When compared to other headsets in it's range, it wins with better surround sound than Turtle Beach. As far as added options, personalizations, and custom set up for ever game... it can't be touched by any other headset.
1552110
This is one of the best headsets I've owned. It has everything you need surround sound, Wireless, Bluetooth, 8 different game presets along with 8 different chat presets. It's a bit complicated to properly use it. Just doenload the online manual. It is so comfortable and looks sick with blue accents and blue lights along with the ghost emblems. Works with all systems current gen and next gen. You won't regret your purchase guaranteed.
1829658
I bought these for one reason to use my old x360 turtle beach headset with my new xbox one worked like a charm u still need a toslink cable to go with it and im using the t/b x12 wired works great for in game audio I use the Kinect for chat
4792528
The one-star reviews are absolutely ridiculous.  If this is the same headset included with purchase of the Xbox One (it looks identical to me) this is absolutely a quality product.  We have knocked it over and tripped on it a few times.  Haven't treated it especially well, and it still works perfectly and looks like new after seven months!!  Of HEAVY USE!!  What is wrong with all of these people?? They must be tugging on the cord or leaving it around for their pets to destroy.

The sound quality is great, the mic works well.  No one complains about problems hearing.  It feels quite comfortable on my head, my friend leaves it on for hours at a time with no complaints.  Every once in a blue moon, the Xbox One SOFTWARE has minor issues, but that's hardly something to blame on this nice little piece of hardware.
4079155
I use this with Xbox One and it works perfectly! I got so tired of wearing giant headphones for gaming and chatting with friends. I tried several over the ear gaming headphones and they all hurt after a while. These are the perfect alternative. Friends online can hear me perfectly and everything sounds crisp and fantastic. I like to put one earbud in and leave the other ear free to listen to music or podcasts, or remain able to talk with my family or friends in the room with me. Quality of the cord is amazing. I am always too lazy to write reviews but I absolutely had to get the word out about these.
3945878
This is my first headset for any console, and I can't believe I haven't played with a headset before!! I use these on my PS3, and they are AWESOME!! I CANNOT be more pleased with this!! I will not play games with out a headset anymore! Very comfortable and let's me play for 4-6 hours sometimes. Let's you adjust how much noise or voice is coming through as well as adjust the volume coming through. I keep the volume under halfway because there is plenty of sound coming in. It's great for gaming because you can hear footsteps of other players coming up behind you or around the corner or going up stairs. It literally gives you an edge, especially in multiplayer. You just plug the USB receiver into the USB port on your console and play away!! Great product and you cannot be disappointed with them. I would HIGHLY recommend!!!
4860929
Okay, I really wanted a fully wireless headset so I purchased the Turtle beach 500x they were horrible so I sent them back and ordered the Astro A50 headset. The difference is night and day. The sound quality on these are AMAZING and I'm guessing they fixed the issue with the mic because everyone can hear me fine. I will never buy another headset from Turtle Beach again. I really wasn't expecting to be this impressed with this headset considering the price, but this is the best headset I've ever owned.
4735979
This headset is amazing. Whether you are starting out your YouTube channel, or you need something for some nice long periods of gaming or communications with friends, this is the item you are looking for if your wallet is starting to get empty. For this price value, this is probably one of the best headsets you could get. Tons of features that are offered on this cheap of a headset is an extreme deal that no other headsets can compete with. Remember, you get what you pay for; even though there are tons of features doesn't mean they are extremely top quality.

-=+[Pros of This Headset]+=-

-7.1 Surround Sound

-Noise Cancelling

-Very soft and squishy headset foam

-Delivers very crisp, clean, and can definitely produce loud sound

-Durable

-Comes with a volume up/down control, microphone mute, and a headset mute button. A function this headset offers and others don't.

-the LED + color scheme fits perfectly, making a beautiful addition to your ultimate setup

-connects using only ONE USB cord. All of the other headsets I've seen at this price require a 3.5mm jack and a USB cord, this is very convenient.

-Comes with a FREE CD Driver, in case something went wrong in the installation of the Surround Sound and Noise Cancelling

-=+[Cons of This Headset]+=-

-As I said, you pay for what you get. You get EVERY single function you need for the perfect gaming headset, except the quality is just average. Hey, at least you got all of the functions just like a real professional headset, right? Better than nothing.

-Not compatible with Mac, PS4s, XBoxes, or any mobile devices. Only for Windows, any version.

-Microphone is usable and has a pretty nice sound, nothing spectacular but definitely better than other brands.

-=+[My Conclusion]+=-

a MUST BUY if you are low on money, there are tons of essential qualities on this headset that you cannot always find offered on other headsets at this low of a price, but at an "ok" average quality. It literally has everything you would need. Always remember, you get what you pay for.

Products Bought:
SpritWolf red usb  B01H2YOB6U
SpiritWolf white usb  B01E8RS598

-Anthony
2738433
Microsoft has done it Again, they have crafted and engineered a phenomenal masterpiece. For my family we love the full integration of the ALL-IN-ONE aspect. I don't need to upgrade my HD TV to a SMART TV. The Visuals are next to NONE. I own both PS4 and  XBOX ONE plus a high end RIG/PC. Console wise the fluidity and the sheer amount of functionality is amazing. I love that I walk in the room it recognizs me, and while I am playing a football match I can snap skype to talk to my family across the world.

MAny Have griped about the so called lack o power in the graphics card. I will be the first to say this is untrue, PS4 has a bigger  SPEC on its graphics card, but I notice tons of studderig and tearing in its graphics. THE XBOX ONE, is solid no slow down in the framerates and the graphics are amazing. The TRIPLE AAA titles are all good, RYSE is really good, FORZA is FORZA just amazing the lighting the physics the finite details are all there folks.

The VOICE CHAT is crystal clear. I am able to talk to my deployed friends and my family across the world with no lag and in crystal clear no crackling. They put the best CODECS in. MSFT is great at software and have proven that they learned form there last fiasco fo the XBOX 360 launch. Best customer service. My XBOX 1 is perfect and runs cool and quiet. I have had one friend that had a minor Drive issue, was resolved that night over the phone he woke up the next day, his new XBOX ONE was waiting for him, before he even sent the bad one back. PLUS he got a FREE TRIPLE AAA TITLE. Thats customer service.

The controller is amazingly accurate and percise and comfortable, the 40 plus changes they did to this controller makes it feel even more sold and just perfect for long gaming sessions.

The GAMES for this machine are great, To be honest the lighting looks better on XBOX one and more natural than the fake filtered stuff on the PS4. I play the COD and BF4 on both Systems and by far XBOX one has the upper hand in its multiplayer aspect of no lag and smooth framerates when things get all crazy.

BOTTOM LINE: XBXO ONE has aimed to be the center for all your needs. The GAMING MACHINE is true to its name and has not even been hardly tapped into! Gaming is set for a great next generation! This is Truly next gen with innvation oozing from all angles and aspects!
1845603
Fantastic pair of gaming headsets. The sound quality is amazing. I used to have the Sony Playstation Gold headsets prior and these definitely puts them to shame. The sound difference is huge! I specifically got this for Call of Duty and you can literally hear enemys from a distance (foot steps, reloads, direction) They are very comfortable even with glasses. I definitely recommend trying these pair of gaming headsets out you won't be disappointed.

Pros:
1) Amazing Sound quality
2) Design
3) Easy to setup
4) Preset equalizer
5) Full wireless
6) Comfortable
7) Build Quality
8) Battery Life

Cons:
1) Wish the mic was detachable and able to swap on both sides.
2) The stand included is a cheap plastic wish it was made of metal for the price.
3) Price
1105594
After owning many gaming headsets, from Razer ot Logitech, I can definitly say that this is the best gaming headset I have ever owned and highly recommend it.
3280462
I absolitely love it!! I absolutely LOVE the bass boosted feature. The sounds is nice and crisp. The cushion is super soft, its like pillows on your head. I used it on my xbox one controller and i played for 5+ hrs , and i didn't feel any discomfort at all. Although, when i let it rest on my shoulders it sat right on my collar bones and it uncomfortable but you can fix that issue by just extending it. The noise cancellation is pretty good, when you put it on youll still hear muffled sound of people around you, but after putting on music , all youll hear is music. The Mic is okay, im not very serious about the mic quality.
The headphone with all the different plates to customize on your own (i didn't customize mine because i like how it looks at the moment), IT COMES WITH A L-SHAPED SCREW DRIVER to change the plates. Its stuck on the cardboard that the headphone was sittin on. Its so small i almost missed it.
I highly recommend it!
4079124
This is the best headset ever and i tried with my ipod and the sound is like mad awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I recommend people to buy this because its comfortable and has great sound. Also there are many different types of cables that come with it so u can use it for any game system. I didn't get to try it out in my ps4 so i will have to see if works fine with the console.
4233974
I've owned maybe 3 different sets of this headset, and one of them was Best Buy's "Dynex" variant (same headset though). I don't get why there are so many negative reviews of this. What I love about it is it works through USB, so I can set my VOIP (Mumble/Ventrilo/Teamspeak) to play through the USB audio channel, while letting my still play my games through my 5.1 speakers. So I hear my friends talking into my ear, but still play my game in full surround. The voice quality is great. It's awesome and the only reason I've had to buy several is because over a year or two the wire gets cut up from my chair. For my next one I plan to sleeve the wire up with good quality material to protect it.
3725599
First of id like to say that these are easily the best gaming headset. So first of it sounds amazing and it cancels out any noise. Second it is great for any campaign to the best of its abilities. But this headset does have some issues. First they don't do well with the little Bluetooth chip that you put in your controller, when your on Xbox live the sound quality is not great when your using that Bluetooth chip. I had a spare cord that connected to the headset, then you just put the cord in the hole on the bottom of the controller and wazam, the world is saved. I hoped this review helped you on your purchase on this gaming headset.
519935
Before, when playing games, I used a standard headphones that had mediocre sound quality and always pinched the earlobes when I had it on. Thought I would search for an actual gaming headset, with a little help from friends. I found this gem, buying it and testing it on the day I got it. In comparison to the old one, I love this one so much more. The sound is amazing, the covers go over my ear, so there's no more pinching, and the microphone can easily be hidden or extracted. The only bad thing that I, and many other people have found, is that the fabricated wire does make noise when it rubs up against your shirt. But, it can easily be drowned out with gameplay. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a good gaming headset with a reasonable price.