Man i was watching all the reviews on this headset and underestimated this video based on the sub and view count. But this turned out to be the best review with great detail and covering more ground. You seem like you really know you stuff and you're very articulate explaining them. i'm confident your channel will go big eventually and can't wait to see your future reviews
Thanks man! I freaking hope so. They are getting a bit long in the tooth now. Need USB-C versions with a functional DAC on console (without using optical). The new AS50 should have that, better battery life, better bass, and Bluetooth. Otherwise, at $300 it's getting out classed.
Unexpected shout out at the end. I do try to watch most of your reviews because they're more detailed than your average tech reviewer, even for products that I know I'm not the intended audience. Like this one. I see this as a product for kids up to mid-teens with it's many colorways and smaller form factor. It's analog and plugs into everything no matter what system they're on. Seems like a pretty good value for the price, too. Definitely not for me, though. If anything, I'm ready to start pushing into the lower end of audiophile grade headphones. I know they're getting a bit old and maybe due for a model refresh, but would like to know what you think of the Sennheiser 800S.
I, too, watch Joe's reviews often even though I am not planning to purchase the kind of product that is being reviewed. I just like his way of reviewing products and as you mentioned he often brings up things that many other reviewers do not. Also his way of explaining things is very likeable and understandable.
Aaayy... I got you Rory! Thanks for the support as always. Yeah the A10 is good for what you and I both think it's designed for. The 800S is a pretty unique headphone closer to $2k. If you like maximum detail/airiness to your sound, they are top of the chart in that area. Very difficult to beat the sound stage of those under $2k. They lack bass however and can sound a bit cold depending on what you're listening to. The HiFiMan Arya Stealth is more forgiving. It still has incredible detail retrieval and openness, but just not as edgy as the 800S. The bass on the Arya Stealth is incredibly good. It's very controlled and full even below 20hz. It's my favorite under $2k. Another good option is the Focal Clears, which I think are closer to $1500. The have more punch/slam to them if you really want some meat behind the bass notes, but lack the resolution and airiness of the other two. I hope that helps!
Hello! I currently own hyperx cloud II at first they felt amazing but now I want to find a headset that is lighter but has good sound quality ( I also would prefer if the shape of the headset wasnt too big) do you have any suggestions? Should I go for the ASTRO 10? How are you finding them?
I ended up buying the set based on your review. I'm very happy with them so far. Perfect travel set for my laptop. I can toss them in my checkbag and don't have to worry about them being busted when I get to my destination. Thanks for the thorough review, you have a new subscriber..
Hey sorry to bother but is it really soft ? Like im playing a song I Can hear whats going on and sometimes have bass but other than that its really really soft. my $10 no name headsets has better sound compared to this and I think something logitech should be alot louder . And the no name was $10 4 years ago.
Thank you for another great, in-depth review. One question if I may please. Which one do you recommend for FPS sound, situational clarity…ie footsteps, distance and so on? These, Recon 70 or EPOS GSP 300?
@@GadgetryTech In Finland we have this proverb "kuolema kuittaa univelat" which freely translates to "death offsets sleep deprivation". So no worries, mate! 😅
I had never used an Astro headset before so when these came out I managed to snag the Gen 1 A10's for $10 on Amazon and I was pleasantly surprised. For a backup headset to use for something like NHL or Call of the Wild when my main headset is charging, I am impressed. I have larger and oddly shaped ears so I'm not sure about how these Gen 2's will feel, but when they drop below $30 on sale I'll definitely snag them because I was so impressed with the previous model.
For those prices yeah that's an insane find! They really are great headsets for the money as long as you're good with the few faults they have. Every headset has their own traits that make them what they are.
You are so right, and this headset sounds respectably good (in my case for the PS5). Footsteps are pretty accurate, and surprisingly for a $59 dollars headset it does a very good job! As for the comfort, one of the best I have ever tried! (Small to medium ears recommended)
This was so detailed and so much information I want to watch all the other videos of the headsets you compared them to lol.. I recently became a truck driver and I'm looking to buy a cheaper pair of headsets to leave in the truck and play there. Thanks for all the info and I might have to watch again to get the name of the other headsets you compared
I have this headset and I think the sound quality is amazing but the volume seems very low. I have the volume adjuster all the way up and my pc volume at 100 and games are still fairly quiet....
Man, my Gen 1 a10s lasted me 4 straight years of good use, and now they got jacked Idk if I should just buy another Gen 1 pair or go for this new gen, I really love how big and heavy the Gen1s are, the bass is perfect and the thick headset is perfect These new ones look flimsy as hell, and that cable protruding on the inside of the headband is just waiting for a weird accident to be pulled off Thanks for the review tho G
im in the same spot rn i loved my gen 1 but after 5 years they starting to beak idk if i should buy these or the same ones, also my gen 1 start making my head after hours of playing that is the only complain i got for my gen 1s
@@GadgetryTech lol since u do whats a good head set for ps5 😂thats not to expensive i tryed the steel series 7p+ n the razor barracuda. Mainly for footsteps
You make the best headset videos around. The look for an all platform wireless headset is a tough one. Can't find an Arctis 7x in stock for its previous price anywhere atm, so I'm looking at the Nova 7x and any other brand. Not a fan of TB at all, I've had numerous issues with their products, so any recommendations are welcome.
From my research (haven’t owned any high end headsets) your on the right path with arctis 7x and nova 7x. Nova has Bluetooth so it works with apple phones, and its got simultaneous bluetooth. It can connect through the usb dongle and Bluetooth, and the sound will come from both at the same time. I
@@jeremydueck4029I wasn't on the right path as it turns out. I'm back here looking at the newer gen of the headset I've gone back to. The 7X creaked, the mic was WAY too sensitive and the ear cups were too shallow. I can't state how much they creaked, the mic picked it up too. People were hearing my clock ticking on the wall. Overall not comfortable for me. I sent them back after a month, I think I'll stick with Astro or try Sennheiser.
Awesome review man! Which headset would you recommend in the $100-$150 range? I play on Xbox Series X, and just returned an Arctis Steelseries 9X as the wireless connection is very unreliable and disconnects too often. I'll switch to a wired headset, but wanting good sound quality and good mic. My top in the wishlist is Razer Blackshark V2 at the moment. Thanks!!
Blackshark V2 is STELLAR for the $100 and below range. Great sound and comfort for sure! If you can somehow swing for the fences, the EPOS H6PRO is nuts. The Green version is on sale for $158 on Amazon right now, but even at $180 it's worth it.
I keep going back and forth between your videos. At the end of the day, I think you feel the best about SS Arctic’s Prime headsets for FPS gaming with regards to situational awareness. Is that a fair statement?
SUPER regular. Just picked these up and I'm returning them tomorrow. I still have the first gen A10s (that I bought about 6 months ago for PS5) and they honestly sound exactly the same, maybe even slightly better/louder than the new V2s. I think there's a tiny bit more bass with the older gen too. If you still have the OGs, there's no need to upgrade unless you want the latest/not so greatest. These just aren't it for me, so buyer beware.
Sounds like a well rounded jack of all trades. Sounds like the 6th man of headphones to me. I plan on using them more for movie use with my family since we live in an apartment. So I had to get the most bang for my buck in my goal of $50-$70 range. I landed on these: especially because it was on a deal for 50 dollars on Amazon for one hour. So I'm hoping that it does a good job 👍🏾. I was going to use a audio splitter in my 2 PS5 controllers to share sound to a family of four. Hopefully that actually works or I'll be pretty bummed
Hey so I just found these for $20 but I'm coming from the stealth 700 turtle beaches. I only play halo but I've experienced what you described by a wide sound stage hurting your ears. I either can't heat foot steps or I'm blowing out my ear drums shooting my br it seems. Do you think these would be good for halo? Great review btw
Hey, thanks for the review, I have a turtle beach headset for 60$ and I'm wondering if this is better than the turtle beach headset, I mostly play warzone on ps4 and wondering if this is good for warzone on ps4.
I got this same exact headset and I couldn’t hear or speak to people and could only hear videos on the side of the microphone the other had no sound. Terrible! Do not recommend
Wow this headset is perfect for me, the mic isn’t a issue since I have a microphone and I just plug in the cord into it so yea I’m definitely going to cop it!
How was ear confort with this? Another reviewer said the pads go ON the ears instead of OVER the ears. You said the foam is soft enough to potentially negate discomfort, how was it on your ears?
Soundblaster g6 makes every headphone shine massively I g6 hd599s astro a40s and even fifine h9s wht h for closed back £40 headphone are super super super sharp and detailed and the volume is endless
Bro how do you talk through it please help me I’m on Xbox no PC no nothing just Tv and Xbox series x and I have trouble talking to people on the mic because my mic won’t turn in
Great review. I’m looking into picking up a new headset after my stealth 300 swivel hinge snapped. Would you recommend I get this one? If not what headset should I upgrade to? I play on Series X.
What's your max budget? This is still a nice headset if the smaller ear cups aren't as much of an issue to you. Surprisingly it wasn't much of an issue for me.
@@GadgetryTech $100. And I’m not sure what the size of the ear cup for the stealth 300 is but it’s a bit on the small side for me so I think I would need something bigger.
@@wateriver if you can swing for and order the 600 Gen 2 USB edition that would make the most of your $100. Otherwise I would consider the Recon 200 Gen 2 or Blackshark V2X.
@@GadgetryTech what are your thoughts on the stealth 500? I’ve been doing research and it seems this might be the best option for under $100. It has a 3.5 mm jack which I also want.
@@wateriver the 500 is amazing but not everyone likes the sound profile. They are crazy powerful but on controller output they aren’t being fully used to their potential that’s all. They are crazy comfortable as well. Honestly if you are good with slightly warmer sound (nice full bass range into the mids, smooth highs) they are great.
Hey man so as far as the mixamp goes whats the sound quality that plugged in Also I want to buy these for the ps5 so I was wondering during wjat the sound quality on that is with these headphones Also I love the warzone reference thats what I'm trying to find a headset for Mix amp for the a10 or a40 tr mixamp?
So this versus the a20 gen 2s the only real difference being one is wireless? I like my a20 gen 2's but not too crazy about the wireless....sense after a couple years the connectivity with the receiver is decaying (I have to disconnect it from my xbox and reconnect it more often now). I'd like the a40's but their way above my price range. So I don't mind downgrading if all im losing is wireless.
smaller 32mm driver will affect the low pass sounds more than mids and highs, that a given if its 1 single 32mm driver, can't have it all at that spec and price point
If you had to recommend a headset based on the background noise cancellation, what would it be? I have kids, and the xbox is set up in the living room where they usually are. Is there one thats good at blocking that stuff out?
They have stated that the A10 is for smaller kids not adults. That's why the eR cups are smaller. On Amazon the images for advertising also show them on kids or you g adults.
I’m late to the party, here because my internet provider is giving these away as a customer reward. (It was these or a “pet camera”) I’m somewhat of a sound buff and imo you didn’t babble but went from salient point to salient point and covered each point well. I expected this headset to be trashy but they seem to be cheap but decently engineered so I’ll try them on my PS5 instead of my wireless JBL “tune 510” which are very small, on-ear ‘phones with phenomenal battery life and decent sound but despite being very small they squeeze my giant head like they want to know where the missiles are hidden and I have to hold the power button down for a comical amount of time to turn them on and off so whenever I use them I always feel a bit like I’m being punked. I love lightweight cans🤓👍
i have the gen ones and 2s the gen ones are a little more heavy then 2s but the sound quality on the gen ones are better than 2s the gen ones are more bass and the gen 2s sound hollow
How would you rate the mic on the astros gen 2? I’m looking to grab some for streaming I’m use to owning tritton headset and they have a really good mic
Should I buy gen 1 or gen 2 of these I am really confused have a 50$ budget need a headset with a detachable cord as I break my cord after a month or so Thnx
Have to send my wireless headset in on warranty bc of a issue and I grabbed these for 60 (40 bc I had a gift card) and honestly I really really like um…I have a smaller head and they’re literally perfect sized…I might keep them as my main bc of how good they sound with the victrix gambits built in atmos
For some reason when I turn up thee volume on the mic I start to get an echo is the only way to fix it is to lower it down? Because then I can’t even hear my games
I do not really use them now, no. I cover too many headsets to use certain models for a long period of time. The A10 Gen 2 is one of the most durable headsets on the market though!
So do you suggest them for a main cod player or should I go for the cheapest black shark I don't remember the name of them but I had the a10 1gen and I was very happy for had I got but not about 1 or 2 months the game change dramatically the audio and I don't hear footsteps that good so should I get them or should I got for a black shark
Thanks so much! I would have loved to cover that comparison but it was hard to justify purchasing it for that reason alone. Astro/Logitech do not send me any of the products I review from them, I have to buy it all. Hopefully someone posts an in-depth comparison video of them both. From what I read, the driver size is smaller on the Gen 2 compared to Gen 1, but it still sounds good. From what I can tell the Gen 2 actually sounds pretty decent for the price. I'm not sure how comfort or mic quality stacks up to the old one though.
@@GadgetryTech Totally understand that. I thought about upgrading to gen 2, but since the cups are smaller, I think I’m gonna pass. Thanks for the reply.
I was thinking of buying a gaming headset like HyperX cloud Alpha S or Razer Blackshark V2 etc but ordered a Hifiman Deva today to see what planars are about. Hopefully it'll be good for movies, gaming etc
@@Arthur-tz7ye Hifiman Deva wasn't good, both comfort wise and sound wise. Returned it and bought HyperX Cloud Alpha, average sound and average comfort. Mic volume is low too. Then bought Sennheiser EPOS GSP 600. Average comfort but superb sound and superb mic
I just bought these for my xbox xs and they sound low almost like it has a volume restriction or something, I have the volume dial turned all the up and it sounds low
I think so, the side extensions also don't go down very far, and with the budget price tag I'd say this is for the young gamers who don't want to spend too much.
It could also explain the durability focus too. Kids are rough on headsets! I was able to use these for a long time though and it was surprising they were as comfortable as they were.
Younger gamers haha I'm a grown woman and what sold me was the pretty colors. XD They definitely fit small ears BUT they are light enough to not hurt all of my piercings in my ears. Sometimes it takes a bit of adjusting before you find the sweet spot or they start to morph a little to your ears. C:
There absolutely can be at louder volumes. It's one of the downsides to having a wired headset. In many cases, the microphone ground shares the same ground as the headset drivers (speakers), so at higher volumes you get cross talk a bit.
my A10 literally has too much bass in competitive shooters, you will barely hear footsteps because the bass over does it. There is no ability to change this because you need to buy a 100+ doller amp.
I would not buy this headset! I have been a long time supporter of astro, I had the a40s with mixamp way back in the ps3 days and I used the same headset for like 5 years! after using this a10 headset for less than 2 months the mic is going to shit, my friends in party say theres an echo every time i talk or if they talk, they also just dont get loud enough! astros with the next gen consoles just arent it anymore, if youre looking for a cheap headset the razer blackshark v2s are an insane bang for your buck for only $20-40 more
The warzone note sounds interesting, listening to JackFrags on the Call of duty beta that just started allot of the audio queues seem to have ramped up and now that the heartbeat sensor has a limited battery life audio will play a bigger part in pin-pointing where an enemy is coming from. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_14AnyAdmTU.html - 5:45, 6:15, 6:35, 7:10 are some timestamps where the audio cues are enough to give him a good idea where the enemy is.
