Are A40S Worth It?

The Astro A40 is a very good gaming headset, but even at $150, it's not exactly a premium experience all around. You can't tweak equalization options, listen to surround sound or adjust the game/chat balance. ... But the sound quality is gorgeous, and the customization options are thorough without getting overwhelming.

Are the Astro A40s good?

Best Wired Astro Headset

If you don't want to worry about battery life, the Astro A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro 2019 is the best Astro headset with a wired design that we've tested. ... Overall, if you game at home and don't want to worry about battery life, they're a great option.

Are Mixamps worth it?

If you like to use a wireless gaming headset, a mixamp is probably not for you. ... But on both console and PC, you have software solutions to game and voice audio, which will likely be enough. The mixamp is best for folks who go a bit beyond, or who want additional audio processing.