SeekerAstro A50 wireless gaming headset
Astro cuts the cables with its first product under its new parent company, Skullcandy, but does it meet fan expectations?
-- As reviewed by The Verge
Product details
- Astro Audio V2 - immersive Audio and sound experience that delivers dialogue, music and in-game sound clearly.Specific uses for product : Gaming,Music.Characteristic SPL: 118dB @1kHz. Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz.
- Dolby Audio - Dolby Audio delivers a cinematic, high resolution gaming audio experience
- Dolby Atmos (available for Xbox version only) - Dolby Atmos provides Object Audio, which provides a more accurate and immersive sound experience
- Game: voice balance - gives the user total control over the mix of the game and chat Audio
- Astro command center software - the free gastro command center software gives players complete control over their Audio experience, which includes voice communication and game Audio settings. Available on windows 10, Xbox one and Mac.
- Battery life - 15 plus hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Usb sound card functionality - when using PC, USB sound card functionality provides game: voice balance, game and voice streaming. No optical cables needed
PROS
+ Outstanding audio quality
+ Simple to set up and use
+ Comfortable to wear
CONS
- Expensive
- Bulky, heavy design
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By The Verge on July 23, 2012
Astro cuts the cables with its first product under its new parent company, Skullcandy, but does it meet fan expectations?
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