The headband is thicker, and the boom mic is shorter, which some users may prefer as it doesn't stick out as far. You can send us a message by using the "Questions and answers" section towards the bottom of this page and we’ll respond to your enquiry quickly.

Unfortunately, unlike the HyperX Cloud Alpha S, they don't have any sound customization features to adjust their sound to suit your tastes. On the plus side, they have a detachable audio cable, so if it gets snagged on something, it won't pull the headphones off of your head. If voice chat is something you intend to suffer through on Switch, you shouldn’t have much issue hearing what your friends have to say (though admittedly the quality of their mic has a lot to do with that too). As mentioned, the Astro A10s keep things simple with stereo sound, meaning you won't find the kind of 7. Check out the open-backed Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2017 if you want a more immersive soundstage.While both headphones are comfortable and well-built, the Astro headphones have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, and their passive soundstage feels larger and more immersive. Now, if you’re the sort of person who doesn’t like things touching your ears, you might not love these. However, they're decently comfortable, and their wired-only design ensures that you don't have to worry about battery life during long days on the go.

Unfortunately, there aren't any sound customization options to help you tweak their sound to your liking. In Rocket League, the heavily electronic soundtrack had a nice, clear thump to it in the menus, while every shot and explosive goal rang through cleanly in the midst of the frantic battles. Voice reproduction is excellent, though, and, as I said earlier, I’ll always prefer flip-to-mute over a button.

An ultra-durable headband and sturdy construction offers reliable performance that transcends the standard gaming headsets. Experience explosive audio thanks to 32mm dynamic drivers, flip-to-mute boom mic, and durable construction with replaceable ear cushions and headband pad combine for an unforgettable audio experience.

The microphone isn't as good as on some headsets we have used, mainly because it picks up a lot of background noise, but it isn't unusable. The ear cups have that classic boxy Astro style…but they don’t have as much room inside them as the A40 cups do. It has a small piece of foam on the headband, and the earcup padding is made out of memory foam too. The heavy, dubstep-like soundtrack of Tekken 7 on PC sounds powerful and oppressive through the A10, with the deep bass drops getting almost subwoofer-like force at high volume levels.The new A10 (available in black, white, gray, lilac, and mint versions) still has an all-plastic frame, but it takes several design cues from the A40 and A50 to improve the fit and look sleeker than its predecessor. It’s available in Red, Blue, and Green versions that have specific primary platforms listed…but all three will work with any device that has a 3. The A40 are also compatible with the Astro Command Centre software, which allows sound customization with an EQ, although some users have experienced issues when using the software. As it turns into a deep dip in the mid-mid, lead instruments and dialogue are pushed to the back of the mix.