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ASTRO Gaming A10 Wired Gaming Headset, Lightweight and Damage Resistant, ASTRO Audio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile - Black/Blue

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If you're an Xbox gamer looking to replace their headset on a budget, then the Astro A10 is perfect. For its sound and microphone quality, it doesn't get much better for long sessions of comfortable gaming. The benefit to its 3.5mm connection means it also works on a variety of other devices, so you'll get plenty of use out of it. As a simple stereo headset, the A10 doesn't offer any sort of simulated surround sound like the Astro A40 and A50, or the Logitech G433. You don't get a very good sense of directional imaging with this headset, which can offer a bit of benefit when playing first-person games. The surround sound effect produced by higher-end gaming headsets is generally accomplished by audio processing and mixing between the stereo drivers for each ear, and aren't ever as precise or realistic as a dedicated surround sound speaker system due to the simple limits of acoustics; these headsets can create good panning effects between left, center, and right, but don't give any real sense of sound coming in front of or behind you.

If the sound issue’s not fixed by now, try using another headset or headphones. If the same problem repeats, then it could be possible that there’s an issue with your hardware, such as a faulty sound card. A sound issue with only one side working on your Astro Headset can be caused by a bad cable connection, bad cable, outdated drivers, or a system setting not set correctly. The good news is we’ve got fixes for all these causes.The Windows 10 version ASTRO Command Center software, from the Microsoft Store, enables full configuration of the adjustable settings for these ASTRO devices: Once you’ve opened “manage sound devices,” select the A10 headset device listed and test the sound. The software will not detect any other ASTRO Gaming products prior to the generations of products mentioned above, and is not compatible with the C40 TR Controller Or A20 Wireless Headsets. It is, unfortunately, a common side-effect to using line-in microphones on desktops without dedicated sound cards or fancier motherboards in general. Using noise-reduction plugins on software such as Discord will help remedy this, but recording directly into any software might exhibit some noise, depending on your setup. Overall, the microphone performance is stellar, complimenting the fantastic speakers and comfortable construction. Astro A10: What's not so good

Once you've beaten Elden Ring for your second, third, or eighth time, you may just want to see what you can do to break the game. The Elden Ring Ultimate Cheat Engine Table gives you the keys to the castle and lets you basically mod the game yourself to do things like create your own spells, spawn bosses, edit stats, use freecam, and tons more.Compared to headsets in its price range, this second-generation revision of the Astro A10 headset was able to impress for less. Tremendous value for money. You should buy this if ... If you’ve bought a spare audio cable, try plugging that in to see if it fixes the problem. If so, then it would mean you have a faulty cable. It’s always a good idea to have at least one spare audio cable for this purpose. Adjust Sound Setting (PS4/PS5) Unfortunately, if you have integrated sound, this could mean you’ll need either an independent sound card or a new motherboard. Sweet Spot Fix Since Elden Ring is available on PC, that's where modding scene is most popular. However, if this is your first time modding a game, it might sound a little confusing. Thankfully, the process is very simple, and even this tutorial video can show you the basics of modding your game in under three minutes. Once you’re in sound settings, you can choose your headphones from the “output devices” drop-down and troubleshoot any issues.

The mic is permanently attached, and while the earpads and headbands are removable, Astro doesn't offer mod kits for simple replacement like with the A40 and A50.

Additionally, the headset comes with a uni-directional microphone with flip-to-mute functionality and a detachable 3.5mm cable, ensuring you can continue using the headset even if the cable breaks.

Once the “Get” becomes “Launch” hit the “Launch button to launch the ASTRO Command Center software. The highs in the mix are clear with a slight punch, perfect for the sound of most games. The low end, while underpowered compared to bigger, more expensive headsets like the Sennheiser GSP 350, still has enough oomph to give explosions impact. What really stands out is this headset’s build quality. Like all budget headsets, the A10s use almost exclusively plastic. Instead of trying to cram multiple adjustment points around a plastic body, Astro went with a single point of adjustment: Up and down on the ear cups. Comfort is a little worse as a result, but durability is vastly improved (there are simply fewer points of failure).Impressing me with its speaker and microphone quality, the Astro A10 is one of the best Xbox headsets on a budget. PC performance depends on your motherboard or soundcard support since it uses 3.5mm line-in connections, susceptible to interference. Build quality is fantastic, with no complaints after extended use due to the comfortable padding and lightweight construction. Next, under the “Speaker audio” column, select “Optical audio,” and if you see “Bitstream out,” try turning it off.

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