The MixAmp M80 mounts directly onto the Xbox Controller, putting all critical audio controls at the gamer's fingertips – master volume, Game:Voice Balance, mute and EQ control. I am using the Zalias Collection and having lots of fun working my way through the different pre-sets. Both the PS4 and Xbox One are certified for Dolby Audio, but only the Xbox console has that functionality.

If goods are not sent back to us via a signed for or tracked service and/or in case the goods are lost or not received, Lime Pro Gaming cannot be held responsible for any loss sustained. The super shotgun and rocket launcher get plenty of low and low-mid resonance to give them lots of punch, and the various hisses, grunts, and growls of enemies come through with lots of clarity in the high-mids and highs.We tested the variant advertised as compatible with Xbox One and PCs, but Astro also sells a variant advertised as compatible with PlayStation consoles and PCs. Unfortunately, we don't have a measurement of the Xbox's audio pre-firmware update to compare it to. To start, it lets you customize the MixAmp's four EQ presets with a five-band equalizer, if you don't like the default settings.

Whether adjusting the stream output or Game/Voice mix on the fly, Streamers especially will find Astro’s newest package heavenly. The headband doesn't fold into a more compact format, but the earcups swivel to lay flat, and the mic can be detached, which makes it a bit easier to slide the headphones into a bag.It’s also compatible with the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch, but you’ll have to connect directly to these platforms via the auxiliary cable. Another improvement is that you don’t need to use the optical cable with the MixAmp, but that’s about it.

Astro also offers an alternative pre-amp, the MixAmp M80, which connects directly to your Xbox Controller and allows you to connect the headset via a 1/8" TRRS jack. Faster than the speed of sound, this fully digital connection enables interference and lag-local voice communications. Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands) may take longer to reach you. It's flexible but doesn't feel as resistant as a regular headband, especially ones with a metal frame.Out of the box, the presets are fairly generic, but you can customize them to suit your own preferences using the Astro Command Center application on PC or Mac.

On the other hand, the Turtle Beach is Bluetooth compatible so you can stream music from your phone while playing on consoles, and they have a more secure and stable fit, but that’s about it.In the first instance though we would advise consulting the products manual as this would provide useful troubleshooting tips. SCS is a chartered benefit corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially and environmentally responsible business practices. The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 is better for wired gaming than the EPOS Sennheiser GSP 600. The Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 are better for most uses than the Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. While we don't run sound testing on consoles, we did a subjective sweep to compare audio quality when connected to a PC via USB and the Xbox Series X via USB.