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. 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) 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.

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. The last point to discuss is the mic. The boom is long and slightly malleable, and can be swiveled upward, both to engage mute and keep it out of the way — all positives. However, a removable or collapsible design would have enhanced the headset’s versatility. That said, this is very much a gaming headset in looks and execution; this wasn’t designed to be worn on your commute to work. To that end, we’re willing to forgive the “sore-thumb” design. If you receive an error message and it won’t let you turn “Bitstream out” off, then just above “Optical audio,” select “HDMI audio.” Last year's Doom reboot sounded as brash and booming as you'd expect from such a chaotic shooter, even if it could be a little overpowering at times. And in Forza Motorsport 7, the intense roar of the engines and crunching metal of collisions sounded spot-on. 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).

Elden Ring uses a more advanced form of the summoning systems from the Dark Souls series, but still has limitations, most notably being partners being forced out of your game after every boss or death. The Seamless Co-op mod aims to make the entire game playable with a partner without any interruptions when players die, bosses are beaten, and no fog walls. It is still being worked on, but already works very well. One of the most common causes for sound coming out of one earpiece are issues related to your audio cable’s connection point on either end. For example, if you’re cable isn’t plugged in securely on either the PC or headset end, you may only receive sound from one side.

The floating earcups and vertically sliding struts give the A10 a secure fit that's even more comfortable than the previous A10 thanks to material upgrades. The earpads are now wrapped in a soft, breathable fabric instead of felt, with generous and soft memory foam under it. Wide padding under the headband matches the material, and ensures that the headset never feels too tight on the head. The main difference between the Stealth 700s and the Arctis Nova is the build quality. The Turtle Beach headset uses more plastics. Thankfully, that doesn’t lead to a cheaper feel. The headrest is still reinforced with metal, and although it doesn’t feature a suspended headband, there’s still plenty of cushioning on top. The earcups are nice and plump, too, fit with memory foam infused with Aerofit cooling gel. Once you’re in sound settings, you can choose your headphones from the “output devices” drop-down and troubleshoot any issues.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.

With the A10 connected to my PC as a stereo headset, Fortnite sounded full and detailed. Gunshots were loud and punchy, and footsteps came through clearly. The stereo mix offered little directionality, so you won’t gain a tactical advantage. 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. 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 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. Below you’ll find common fixes for the three major gaming platforms: PC, Playstation, and Xbox. PC Fixes

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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. The Windows 10 version ASTRO Command Center software, from the Microsoft Store, enables full configuration of the adjustable settings for these ASTRO devices: Here are a few common causes and fixes for unidirectional sound issues on Mac and Pcs. Cable Connection Point Issue Internally, the Arctis Nova Pro uses 40mm neodymium drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. Although the frequency range doesn’t reach as high as some audiophile-class headsets, it can still hold its own in the sound department. The wide soundscape of the Arctis Nova Pro gives players much more positional awareness in games and, combined with a digital surround sound solution, even more so. The headset itself is stereo, but you can use Windows Sonic Spatial Audio or Dolby Atmos for Headphones on your Xbox Series X to achieve virtual surround sound.