ASTRO Gaming Astro A10 Gen 2 Wired Gaming Headset

At first, I was very happy with this headset – the sound quality was good, they were comfortable, and I thought the value was very good for what I paid. However, after using these for about 2 months, the sound quality completely blew out. The bass in the headset has become extremely distorted, and voices/treble sound scratchy, and it is impossible to game with them anymore. I am very disappointed as this is a very short life for a headset, yet I am still not able to get any kind of return as too much time has elapsed since purchase. Based on my experience, I do NOT recommend purchase, find something with a longer life than a few months.

I don’t know why their are bad reviews. The way these are designed, they are super comfortable and get better with age, they are extremely durable, and built to be okay after the cords are inevitably yanked out of the socket. The sound quality is totally fine. The only two things, I would change, is I would like the cord to be something softer, because rubber or whatever cords are made of will yank your arm hair out if you rub it the wrong way, and also, I’d like the headset to have a black and silver or black and gold option. I mean, they don’t look bad, but they could have a much cooler appearance. Still, this headset is perfect for what it is, really. As long as they stay affordable, I’ll buy from this company the rest of my life.

(Slight tldr pros and cons below) I’ve had the first gen since 2018 and when I saw the second gen I just had to get them and put old reliable in retirement. As of first getting the gen 2 and writing this review I have loved the 2 gen. Both comfortable and light as well as decent color selection but it’s easier if I do pros and cons

Pros
1. Super durable I have twisted them and put them to the test just like my first and still retained it’s shape and no signs of cracks anywhere
2. Comfortability I have worn these headsets for hours on in and I can say for sure it feels like I’m not even wearing them but still feel really secure to my head
3. Easy to clean (can’t say how easy since I have no need to clean them yet other than hair
4. Price I mean you can’t beat a good durable headset for 40-60$

5. Compatibility works great on my PC, Xbox and my switch but I hardly use headphones for the switch anyways

And now onto some cons
1. The headphone jack (atleast for gen 1) is like playing Russian roulette could work up to a year or break next month most notably the audio slider could have it all the way up and only one ear has audio slightly bring it down and both work (recommend getting spare cords Amazon does sell them)
2. Lack of options (more a personal attack) wish there were options for no mics or wireless since I use a different mic for talking

And lastly mixed opinion is the audio some say it’s best for single player. I play a lot of games that sound is key such as escape from Tarkov, day z and so on. I personally have not faced such an issue where this headset would struggle I could still pinpoint where gunfire and explosion happen no matter how chaotic with both gen 1 and 2

As of now this is all I can think of I’ll update as I go on but for now I recommend this headset with a just the acceptation of being prepared to buy spare audio cables for the headset.

Edit 5/1/24
Wow almost two years and the headset is still going strong i have put ALOT of abuse on the headset so what are my thoughts on it now ?

Well the audio slider has given out id say about 9 months in upon purchase but its minor being a small adjustment its working as intended, now onto the cleaning still just as easy just pull the ear muffs off and hand wash let it air dry and continue on. durability still on par as Gen 1 thanks to a nephew they can be thrown off the porch hitting objects such as cars and a tree and still work after plugging back in. Though have notice after some time it will hold what ever bend you put on it BUT it still will not crack or break so yea it was and still is worth every penny.

Bought this headset as a Christmas gift for my husband. He has been using them everyday for almost a month now. They are very comfortable and don’t hurt his ears because the cushioning is enough and does not peel. I made sure to look for headsets that dont have that fake leather-ish fabric that peels. The sound is great. The only thing that is already mentioned in other comments is making sure you push the plug all the way into the headset. if you dont, it will sound like the headset is broken. Packaging and delivery were great! I highly recommend it!

Beautiful color! Make sure to plug in all the way with two clicks or the sound doesn’t come through properly #usererror
The headset is great, comfortable, decent soundproof-can hear if someone try’s to get attention and blocks other noises when focused on gaming. My husband and I recommend!

if you don’t want to spend a lot money on headphones this a good option for ur gaming set up.

I recently purchased the Astro A10 Gaming Headset Gen 2, and while I was initially excited about this product, I’ve encountered a couple of issues that have led me to believe I may have received a defective unit.

Microphone Echo: One of the main problems I’ve experienced is an echoing effect through the microphone. This has been quite disruptive during gameplay, as my teammates have reported hearing their voices echoed back. I’ve tried troubleshooting this issue with no success, leading me to suspect it might be a hardware fault.

Cord Connectivity: Another concern has been the headset’s cord, which seems to have a loose connection. It frequently disconnects, causing sudden audio dropouts. This is particularly frustrating in the middle of a game or conversation. I’ve checked the connection points, but the issue persists, indicating a possible defect in the cord itself.

Overall Thoughts: Despite these issues, I believe the Astro A10 Gen 2 has the potential to be a great headset. The audio quality, when not interrupted by the cord issue, is quite good, and the design is comfortable for short periods. I’m hoping that my experience is not indicative of the overall quality of this product line and that I just happened to receive a lemon. I would appreciate the opportunity to test a replacement unit to see if these problems are resolved, as I’ve heard good things about Astro’s customer service and willingness to address such concerns. I am, of course, hoping to get an opportunity to. Change my review.