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1. ASTRO A50 WIRELESS MOD
2. ASTRO A50 WIRELESS UPDATE

ASTRO A50 WIRELESS UPDATE

Setup is relatively simple, but we needed to first plug the headset into a computer to update its firmware via the Astro Command Centre app. There’s a switch on the back for flicking between PC and console mode, and an included micro USB cable means you can plug the headset itself into the dock if its battery is dry when you need to use it. The docking station plugs into your console or computer using a USB cable for power and data, or audio can instead be fed through the included optical cable. Once you have, adjusting audio levels and changing sound modes is easy and helped further by audio cues, like two beeps to confirm the selection of EQ preset two. There is a learning curve here and it takes a couple of gaming sessions to commit the location of every button to muscle memory. The outside of the right-hand ear cup has four buttons for adjusting the volume of voice and game audio separately. All of the headset’s controls are on the right, with master volume controlled by a scroll wheel, above which you will find a button to cycle three three EQ presets, a button for switching between stereo and Dolby sound, and the power switch. The microphone arm sits on the left side and the mic is automatically muted when the arm is raised. Line markers on each side help you ensure the earphones are adjusted to exactly the same height, ensuring a perfectly symmetrical fit. The headset itself doesn’t fold, but each earphone rotates and can be independently adjusted for height.

ASTRO A50 WIRELESS MOD

The leather-like finish of Astro’s A50 Mod Kit might offer a more stylish look, but for us the included cushions still felt great, and that’s what matters most. The headband is equally soft and didn’t cause any discomfort, even during longer gaming sessions. The ear cushions are as soft as they are expansive, surrounding your ears without putting undue pressure directly onto them. And while you can watch movies or listen to music with them via your computer or console, they are best suited to their primary purpose.Īs such, comfort and adjustability are high on the agenda. Instead of attempting to blend in with regular headphones, the A50s with their non-detachable microphone arm and chunky cans are clearly for gaming. The A50 Gen 4’s design is unapologetically that of a gaming headset. (Image credit: Astro) Astro A50 Gen 4 review: Design and setup