Nic Healey is a Senior Editor with CNET, based in the Australia office. His passions include bourbon, video games and boring strangers with photos of his cat. Astro's range of gaming headsets has ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Astro Gaming's A40 Audio System is largely pitched at the "pro gaming" market, a headset and amplifier combo that offers a private audio experience ...

Astro Gaming’s A40 headsets have become a pretty common sight in gaming audio headwear. Whether alone or with the added benefit of the MixAmp Pro, they offer a durable, comfortable, and solid audio ...

One of the many perks of this job is getting to review lots of different pieces of hardware alongside all the games we cover day in and day out. Recently peripheral maker Astro sent us a pair of their ...

The Astro A40 and the Mixamp have endured the test of time. The iconic duo has been a staple of the esports scene since the early days of “Halo” tournaments, and based on its performance, the headset ...

I’m very excited about today’s review, as we’ve got another product in from the incredible brand that is Astro. My excitement comes from the fact that every product I’ve tested from the Astro range ...

Astro’s A40 TR and redesigned MixAmp feel pricier than ever given the current headset market, but great audio and plenty of options for content producers make it a viable niche product. It’s been a ...

I’ve owned – and continued to use – the original Astro A40 gaming headset since its debut in 2008. I’ve tried many a competitor since then, and while some have impressed, none have tempted me to ...