2012 Edition of Astro

[Mirakle]

Usually every early January astro announced or releases there new line of headsets....any info on when the new a40s, a30s, etc will come out ?!

[LuNaTiiK]

Actually, this January was the first time that Astro announced any changes to the A40 so there may not be a 2012 edition. Also, the 2011 edition upgrade was only for the ear pads and microphone which ASTRO sells separately as an upgrade kit.

Either way ASTRO hasn't announced any information regarding any possible upcoming products and they won't until they are ready to release them. You'll just have to wait like us!

[Sub-Zero]

is the upgrade worth it? i mean it is cheap as a kit. i just got the bxr edition for christmas, should i order the upgrade?

[SocksWthSandals]

If you just got the bxrs you already have the new earpads and the mic. there is no need for you to upgrade

[loleddy]

Usually every early January astro announced or releases there new line of headsets....any info on when the new a40s, a30s, etc will come out ?!

I am so hoping they will announce an A40 complete wireless headset soon....i'm holding out untill then.

[Surferkwc]

I highly doubt they will ever release I fully wireless headset

[loleddy]

I highly doubt they will ever release I fully wireless headset

Well...that would be dissappointing. If TB can pull it off why wouldnt Astro do it better?

[LuNaTiiK]

I don't TB has with the 360, have they? The Tritton Warhead is meant to be the only fully wireless surround sound headset for the 360...and they have a special licensing deal with Micro$oft.

[loleddy]

I don't TB has with the 360, have they? The Tritton Warhead is meant to be the only fully wireless surround sound headset for the 360...and they have a special licensing deal with Micro$oft.

I believe the Turtle Beach XP500 is completely wireless. And there's no release date set for the Tritton Warhead.
So I would think Astro will need announce a completely wireless headset soon. Other companies are doing it.....

[Surferkwc]

Astro doesn't have to do anything, why be a follower, instead be a leader. Also if it isn't broken why fix it. If they go fully wireless how will mlg players use them. The headphones will have to be heavier to accompany the batteries and then the headphones won't be as comfortable as they are now. Don't get me wrong, it is a good idea but it would be hard to do it right.

[loleddy]

Astro doesn't have to do anything, why be a follower, instead be a leader. Also if it isn't broken why fix it. If they go fully wireless how will mlg players use them. The headphones will have to be heavier to accompany the batteries and then the headphones won't be as comfortable as they are now. Don't get me wrong, it is a good idea but it would be hard to do it right.

So if they release a complete wireless headset they'll be branded as "a follower"?
They obviously need to compete with their competitors, right?
The technology is there but the timing to release a "true" wireless headset is more important to them than it is for us.

[Alpha I Omega]

It's not like they are holding back because "they might be labeled a follower"
Its more of a tech issue, "how can we put the superior quality of the mixamp into a headset without it sounding like a POS?"

This is pretty much along the same lines of why Valve wont release Half Life 3, "We could do it, or we could wait and make it amazing, and time the release for the best product possible"

Astro and Valve arent holding out because they want to piss everyone off. They're holding out to best please the customer.

[loleddy]

It's not like they are holding back because "they might be labeled a follower"
Its more of a tech issue, "how can we put the superior quality of the mixamp into a headset without it sounding like a POS?"

This is pretty much along the same lines of why Valve wont release Half Life 3, "We could do it, or we could wait and make it amazing, and time the release for the best product possible"

Astro and Valve arent holding out because they want to piss everyone off. They're holding out to best please the customer.

Is this in response to my posts?

[Alpha I Omega]

Sure, but its mostly a generalization towards everyone, but stems off your post.

[LuNaTiiK]

I believe the Turtle Beach XP500 is completely wireless. And there's no release date set for the Tritton Warhead.
So I would think Astro will need announce a completely wireless headset soon. Other companies are doing it.....

It doesn't utilize wireless voice communication with the Xbox like the Tritton Warhead does, so I don't really consider it wireless (still has that puck on the Xbox controller).

[loleddy]

I could deal with a wireless bluetooth adapter that plugs into the controller in replace of a wire.
I look at it this way...its real simple
has a wire, wired
no wires, wireless

Anyways...im waiting and hoping that Astro will deliver in 2012 for a true wireless A40 headset. I believe that Astro will maintain their great reputation and deliver the most amazing true wireless product on the market when it comes ...so i got my change set aside for one.
My point is that today companies are at that level of true wireless headsets, so back to the subject....do you think it'll be announced in 2012? :)

[LuNaTiiK]

I hope so. It would be awesome if Astro were to put out a truly awesome sounding, fully wireless headset. That would be difficult to do while keeping it an open-backed headset though.

Many months ago I stated that I wished Astro followed in TB's footsteps and made a similar adapter for the Xbox controller for their MixAmp 5.8 (it has 2 USB expansions slots anyways). I've always liked the little puck on the controller better than the in-line controls on the A40s.

[SocksWthSandals]

I've always liked the little puck on the controller better than the in-line controls on the A40s.

agree 100%

[ACR]

I want to know if the upgrade is really worth it

[Rheaonon]

I want to know if the upgrade is really worth it

A better mic and better earcups, for what, $15? Definitely worth it.

[LuNaTiiK]

I want to know if the upgrade is really worth it

If you purchased your headset in 2011 then your A40s already have the upgrade pre-installed.

[TheCodFather]

So I guess we wont be able to find out if they are coming out with a 2012 edition. I'm so ready to buy some astros but im not sure if I should wait or not.

[REEFER SUTHERLAND]

Just buy them. I did and im happu I did. Astro setups sell used pretty good on ebay et cetera. So yea...

[loleddy]

So I guess we wont be able to find out if they are coming out with a 2012 edition. I'm so ready to buy some astros but im not sure if I should wait or not.

Im itching to pick up a pair too, but im gonna hold off....its still early in the year and i can wait a few more months, no hurry.
Click on A-blog, news and read the posting made on Dec. 29th. They gotta clean the warehouse of all the 2011 headsets....possibly...maybe...could it be....that they are expecting a shipment of 2012 headsets?

[Rheaonon]

just says they are cleaning the warehouse, like checking inventory, rearranging things, making it more organized etc etc.

[loleddy]

just says they are cleaning the warehouse, like checking inventory, rearranging things, making it more organized etc etc.
I know how to read, thanks.
But not preparing it for new stuff is just a ridiculous thought?
I mean Astro is probably like hey yeah lets not produce anything for a year, thats a great idea ;)

[Surferkwc]

They could be but we wont know until the actually release it.

[Rollergold]

I personally want to know what the future usb add-on's are going to be for the Wireless MixAmp. The possibilities that could be done alone could be quite enticing.

[loleddy]

I personally want to know what the future usb add-on's are going to be for the Wireless MixAmp. The possibilities that could be done alone could be quite enticing.

I would also personally want to know as well
Spill the beans Astro

[SocksWthSandals]

Nothing exists until they announce or release something. Until they do just assume there is nothing going on

[loleddy]

Nothing exists until they announce or release something. Until they do just assume there is nothing going on
Astro might listen. They get lots of freeeeee ideas and input from users though forums.
But, you know what they say about the word assume....you'll be making an ass out of you and me. ass/u/me
So lets veer away from that word and let us talk about some cool ideas for whats to come in 2012

[SocksWthSandals]

Astro might listen. They get lots of freeeeee ideas and input from users though forums.
But, you know what they say about the word assume....you'll be making an ass out of you and me. ass/u/me
So lets veer away from that word and let us talk about some cool ideas for whats to come in 2012
until its in the store, it doesnt exist.

plus. whats the difference between the 2010 a40s and the 2012? im listening..... its ok.... ill wait.....

[loleddy]

until its in the store, it doesnt exist.

plus. whats the difference between the 2010 a40s and the 2012? im listening..... its ok.... ill wait.....

Wow yes it doesnt exist... but it should and i mentioned it already
Theres not many changes but since you asked...heres a few changes i'd like to see in 2012 for the A40's

1) no wires, either have the receiver built onto the headset itself with not much added weight. OR, just no wires from the receiver to the headset and no wire to the controller.
2) white receiver and mixamp
3) be able to take phone calls

Yes i will mention this again....i am hoping that this will come out in 2012 and know that Astro will continue to release excellent quality headsets as we move forward.

[SocksWthSandals]

I'd like to see some features implemented. But it's implementing those features while keeping the cost down :/

[loleddy]

I'd like to see some features implemented. But it's implementing those features while keeping the cost down :/

Yes, totally understood. Keeping it compact, light and maintaing the reputable Astro's sound at a affordable price isn't easy.
Although, the technology is there and I'll support it.

[Chubaca_360]

Maybe add better cuality cables and Better microphone.

[Apollo]

Anybody think there will be an upgraded Mixamp Pro soon/this year? Like a possible bass enhancement like the 5.8, or just upgraded internals?

[SocksWthSandals]

No one knows

[vanexel12]

If Sony and MS announce new consoles this year at E3 this might put some pressure on Astro to release a new model headphone. The Astro A40 was released sometime in 2008 I believe and in 2011 they just improved the earpads and mic but did not change anything internally. I remember when sony showed the PS3 in 2005/2006 and it had multiple HDMI ports. What if the PS4 has multiple HDMI ports and you could output sound through one of the ports while the other port handled video. With HDMI you recieve uncompressed high quality audio like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. Astro and all the other headphone making companies would have to make a product that could handle these lossless codec

[CorporalCornDog]

Astro might listen. They get lots of freeeeee ideas and input from users though forums.
But, you know what they say about the word assume....you'll be making an ass out of you and me. ass/u/me
So lets veer away from that word and let us talk about some cool ideas for whats to come in 2012

Isn't that what you're doing? Assuming that there will be a 2012 edition? Not trying to be a jerk, but from what I've read you seem to be dead set on there being some kind of upgrade and that the technology is there...

If the technology was there then every headset company out there would have "true" wireless capabilities, which isnt the case. Also, you've ignored every poster on this forum who is trying to tell you that they won't know about any updates until you do.

With that being said, it would be nice to have a true wireless headset, however I think there are far too many questions surrounding that particular technology for Astro to just cannonball into it. How can you extend battery life on the headset without constantly changing batteries? No one wants to change batteries every 4-6 hours. How can you make it truly wireless and not have connection/interference issues with multiple people in a small area using the same frequency or product? Will everything else remaining constant, can we still produce the same quality and athestic details when making this headset completely wireless? Is it even going to be profitable? I honestly couldn't tell you a reason I would rather have a headset that is completely wireless...I don't game far from any of my consoles or PC and don't like to rely on batteries. But thats just me. And could you say that there are more consumers out there like me, or like you?

I guess my point is just that there are a million questions that could be posed before Astro would venture into this "wireless" market, and the one thing EVERYONE knows for sure is, we don't know what Astro is planning on doing...so no sense arguing with people on a forum when nothing will come of it. Except maybe a pipedream...

[Gas0linE]

I am a proud A40 owner, but the TB XP 400 looks nice as it is fully wireless and uses dual band 2.4/5.8 ghz transmitter. Astro has to come up with something to compete with the industry. I hope they do, Im checking the site daily for any new announcemnts. The xp400 is tempting when it comes out later this spring.

[spike2292]

I am a proud A40 owner, but the TB XP 400 looks nice as it is fully wireless and uses dual band 2.4/5.8 ghz transmitter. Astro has to come up with something to compete with the industry. I hope they do, Im checking the site daily for any new announcemnts. The xp400 is tempting when it comes out later this spring.

id like to correct you here.
the px5 and the xp400 are the same headset and only use the 2.4ghz band.
i had the px5 headset for a few hours before i returned it because it cut out the sound every so often even though the closest router is through 2 walls and about 50 feet away.

the A40 set is wayyyy more comfortable both because it was tighter on my head and didn't feel like it was digging into my skull.


back to the thread though...

I got to try out the wired a40 setup but wanted the wireless and they are sold out right now!

maybe they will upgrade the wireless setup so that it doesn't need an extra cable for ps3 chat :)
that would be awesome!

[cjboi]

FAIL!!! its only 2.4 Ghz. yes Astro may not be fully wireless, but I rather have my astro than a heavy banging headset that digs into your head. Remember looks can be deceiving!!!

[Gas0linE]

FAIL!!! its only 2.4 Ghz. yes Astro may not be fully wireless, but I rather have my astro than a heavy banging headset that digs into your head. Remember looks can be deceiving!!!


??? The xp400 is not even out yet, and yes it runs on Dual band technology 2.4/5ghz. They announced it at CES just last month. It is not the same as the px5, your thinking of the xp500 not the xp400. The xp 400 is coming out later this spring and uses the new wireless technology. I am rocking the Astro A40 2011 wireless, I love them but sometimes the wires get annoying. I woud like to see Astro come up with a fully wireless set. I love Astro and will continue to buy and support their products.

[loleddy]

Isn't that what you're doing? Assuming that there will be a 2012 edition? Not trying to be a jerk, but from what I've read you seem to be dead set on there being some kind of upgrade and that the technology is there...

If the technology was there then every headset company out there would have "true" wireless capabilities, which isnt the case. Also, you've ignored every poster on this forum who is trying to tell you that they won't know about any updates until you do.

With that being said, it would be nice to have a true wireless headset, however I think there are far too many questions surrounding that particular technology for Astro to just cannonball into it. How can you extend battery life on the headset without constantly changing batteries? No one wants to change batteries every 4-6 hours. How can you make it truly wireless and not have connection/interference issues with multiple people in a small area using the same frequency or product? Will everything else remaining constant, can we still produce the same quality and athestic details when making this headset completely wireless? Is it even going to be profitable? I honestly couldn't tell you a reason I would rather have a headset that is completely wireless...I don't game far from any of my consoles or PC and don't like to rely on batteries. But thats just me. And could you say that there are more consumers out there like me, or like you?

I guess my point is just that there are a million questions that could be posed before Astro would venture into this "wireless" market, and the one thing EVERYONE knows for sure is, we don't know what Astro is planning on doing...so no sense arguing with people on a forum when nothing will come of it. Except maybe a pipedream...

No, im being optimistic. You're post would make more sense if it was posted 2 years ago.
Yeah the technology is there, maybe not perfected but its's there. So, yeah i'd like to see astro give it their best shot this year. I do prefer a wireless headset because its neater to put away and throw down when i need to get up...not because i game far from the tv. Im sure there are many people that would prefer a completely wireless headset, even you said it would be nice. And really??? battery life?? I go to work most of the day and out on the weekends so having a battery life for 4-6 hours is plenty good. Im a consumer, if i could answer all your tech questions.....then im in the wrong industry.
Astro has a semi-wireless headset...so your point is kinda dated

[CorporalCornDog]

thats fair, i'm not on top of the technology myself, so that very well may be true...

but I have heard both people on here, and using other "fully wireless" technology that arent getting the full 4-6 hours of battery life, some suggest 2-3...which for the money, I'd like to see last longer. I keep my wires neat and manageable so I never really notice them... All about personal preference I guess. ;)

[Gas0linE]

Wireless would be nice, but I would think you would have to research light weight materials to compensate some of which could be quite costly and make the headset more fragile in the process. On the battery end my first thought would be a li ion battery like in most modern cell phones but would most likely result in poor usage time between charges, not to mention the hassle of conditioning them initially. The technology is most likely there but to reach astro's level of craftsmanship you would likely be paying no less than $400-600 for it which would be out of the question for the majority of consumers. Personally I trust the wires because of latency concerns, if anything I would like the following areas looked at for improvement: I would like to see connectivity added to recieve calls through the mix amp, also a better belt clip for it as well. Another nice feature would be more color options for the headsets and mix amps. And lastly, I would like to see the tag customizing beta get reworked to be more feature inclusive as it has always required considerable effort on outside software that alot of customers either don't have and or don't have the skills to use to produce speaker tags that look as quality as the rest of the headset.


If TB can do it for under 300, then Astro can to. One thing is certain here, if Astro just wants to stay in the pro MLG area then there is no need to do a complete wireless headset. Astro has already entered the casual market by coming out with a wireless mixamp for home use. If they want to compete in the casual market then they need to come up with a new headset to compete with the other companies like TB. A fully Wireless headset that can take phone calls via bluetooth etc. I think Astro is doing the right thing by seeing what direction the other companies are going then improving on that with a new state of the art headset. I am not a fan of TB headsets though. They feel like a fisher price toy and the sound quality really isnt on par with the Astro's.

[SocksWthSandals]

^^^ tb does it for under $300 because... Well... Read your last sentence out loud to yourself. That explains it.

[LuNaTiiK]

^^^ tb does it for under $300 because... Well... Read your last sentence out loud to yourself. That explains it.

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[SocksWthSandals]

Like

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*stands and waves/bows/blows kisses to thunderous apploause*

[loleddy]

It fustrates me a bit seeing the 2011 A40 Edition still advertised on the hompage. With over 4'000 views on this thread...there must be lots of intrest out there for a 2012 headset. It would be nice if Astro announces something soon.

[SocksWthSandals]

It fustrates me a bit seeing the 2011 A40 Edition still advertised on the hompage. With over 4'000 views on this thread...there must be lots of intrest out there for a 2012 headset. It would be nice if Astro announces something soon.
Spam and bots count as views too. That's at least half if not more of those views

[loleddy]

Spam and bots count as views too. That's at least half if not more of those views

Spam and bots dont look at other threads? Compared to other threads its a lot of hits, stickies aside.

[SocksWthSandals]

Yea. But the more posts there are the more spam and bots are attracted.

[lairdyboy]

What if the PS4 has multiple HDMI ports and you could output sound through one of the ports while the other port handled video. With HDMI you recieve uncompressed high quality audio like Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD. Astro and all the other headphone making companies would have to make a product that could handle these lossless codec

sorry but why the hell would they start producing sound threw hdmi. optical does the job brillantly. also i really cant see astro doing any major changes or releasing new headsets/ mixamps untill the next generation of consoles are released. as we are getting to the stage were we could be seeing a new console as early as next year. Also if your going to keep waiting for new tech then you will always be waiting. ive got the a30s and wired mixamp and i love them. and now that astro are smart enough to reduce there prices again i will be purchasing the a40s and wireless mixamp.

[lairdyboy]

another thing is what most people arent getting is what makes the miaxamp 5.8 so unique is that you basically can use any headset you want. astro products are awesome the way they are. I personally think there is no need to change anything untill the new consoles are released. also wired is the way forward anyway.

[lairdyboy]

yeah thats all they need to do. i just wish they would bring the beta customizer to the uk

[SocksWthSandals]

another thing is what most people arent getting is what makes the miaxamp 5.8 so unique is that you basically can use any headset you want. astro products are awesome the way they are. I personally think there is no need to change anything untill the new consoles are released. also wired is the way forward anyway.

You know you can use any headset you want with the mixamp pro also right?

[lairdyboy]

You know you can use any headset you want with the mixamp pro also right?

yeah i do. probably would have been better just saying mixamps. but i specifically was saying the 5.8 mixamp for those who are going on about a headset with built in wireless, as when you have it seperate you can use any headset.

[Gas0linE]

yeah i do. probably would have been better just saying mixamps. but i specifically was saying the 5.8 mixamp for those who are going on about a headset with built in wireless, as when you have it seperate you can use any headset.

Well, then keep your current setup then. It wouldn’t hurt Astro to make a complete wireless headset for home use to compete with the other companies. I own a A40 and wireless 5.8 mixamp and love it, but guess what? If Astro released a complete wireless headset version I would buy that too. Their customer base isn’t just all MLG players. If they want to succeed they will need to stay competitive. MLG is not the reason they are in business, it’s that and the thousands of other casual players like myself who buy their products. So if you like the 5.8 mixamp then you wont have to worry about buying another model. It's about giving user's choices on what they want, and from the way it’s looking, Completely wireless for home use is the direction its going. From the sounds of it Astro is trying to push for the retail industry, so it would be very smart to make a all wireless version with nice features for the casual home players. Perfect example is MadCatz, they now entered the MLG community with the mlg controller. Smart move right? So Astro should do the same and cater to the casual players and home setups like Madcatz, TB, etc. Astro looks at themselves as a business and to succeed you do have to innovate and keep up with the competition. So yeah, I will bet money on the fact they will release a all wireless version, it’s just a matter of time.

[SocksWthSandals]

Actually mlg is the reason ASTRO is in business. That's where they started out and recently over the past year or two have grown more outward to the average user

[loleddy]

Well, then keep your current setup then. It wouldn’t hurt Astro to make a complete wireless headset for home use to compete with the other companies. I own a A40 and wireless 5.8 mixamp and love it, but guess what? If Astro released a complete wireless headset version I would buy that too. Their customer base isn’t just all MLG players. If they want to succeed they will need to stay competitive. MLG is not the reason they are in business, it’s that and the thousands of other casual players like myself who buy their products. So if you like the 5.8 mixamp then you wont have to worry about buying another model. It's about giving user's choices on what they want, and from the way it’s looking, Completely wireless for home use is the direction its going. From the sounds of it Astro is trying to push for the retail industry, so it would be very smart to make a all wireless version with nice features for the casual home players. Perfect example is MadCatz, they now entered the MLG community with the mlg controller. Smart move right? So Astro should do the same and cater to the casual players and home setups like Madcatz, TB, etc. Astro looks at themselves as a business and to succeed you do have to innovate and keep up with the competition. So yeah, I will bet money on the fact they will release a all wireless version, it’s just a matter of time.

I couldn't put it any better....you're my new friend!

[loleddy]

another thing is what most people arent getting is what makes the miaxamp 5.8 so unique is that you basically can use any headset you want. astro products are awesome the way they are. I personally think there is no need to change anything untill the new consoles are released. also wired is the way forward anyway.


Whaaaat?!?! Wired is the way forward??? Whoa....ok.....
Work out all the kinks and bugs before the new consoles
It'll be at least 2 more years before a new console comes out. And probably another year after that for a game to be worthy of an Astro headset.

[SocksWthSandals]

What I want to know is which one of you kids are going to start the "astro 2013 edition?" thread. Almost time to give up hope this year and jump ship to that thread. Then next year make the 2014 edition thread.

[loleddy]

What I want to know is which one of you kids are going to start the "astro 2013 edition?" thread. Almost time to give up hope this year and jump ship to that thread. Then next year make the 2014 edition thread.
Probably the same guy who started this thread... derrrrrr old man.
You want Astro A40's without the wires this year, I know you do

[SocksWthSandals]

23 isn't that old ;)

Psh I've been using wires since day 1.

Actually that's a lie. I had the turtle beach wireless headset back in the day and it was quite bad. I returned it a few days after and got these. I guess I just don't mind wires as much as most do. Maybe that's just because I'm more into performance than accessibility! Ooooooooooo PWND.

Bur seriously I just don't think a wireless audio signal can sound the same as a hard wired signal.

[lairdyboy]

23 isn't that old ;)

Psh I've been using wires since day 1.

Actually that's a lie. I had the turtle beach wireless headset back in the day and it was quite bad. I returned it a few days after and got these. I guess I just don't mind wires as much as most do. Maybe that's just because I'm more into performance than accessibility! Ooooooooooo PWND.

Bur seriously I just don't think a wireless audio signal can sound the same as a hard wired signal.

this guys make sense. I personally dont touch wireless at all due to interference and lag

[loleddy]

this guys make sense. I personally dont touch wireless at all due to interference and lag
HUH?
Dude...you make no sense
In your post #55 you said you would buy the A40's and the wireless mixamp if they reduce the price

[loleddy]

23 isn't that old ;)

Psh I've been using wires since day 1.

Actually that's a lie. I had the turtle beach wireless headset back in the day and it was quite bad. I returned it a few days after and got these. I guess I just don't mind wires as much as most do. Maybe that's just because I'm more into performance than accessibility! Ooooooooooo PWND.

Bur seriously I just don't think a wireless audio signal can sound the same as a hard wired signal.

Actually both performance and accessibility would be great.
The A40 wireless version were proven possible and excellent as well as sold/selling well. I cant see why a true wireless headset could be anymore difficult, let alone impossible. Astro would sell more true wireless headsets if they were up to par with the current wireless A40's.

[SocksWthSandals]

Actually both performance and accessibility would be great.
The A40 wireless version were proven possible and excellent as well as sold/selling well. I cant see why a true wireless headset could be anymore difficult, let alone impossible. Astro would sell more true wireless headsets if they were up to par with the current wireless A40's.
I completely agree with you they would sell the most of those. but I think having a completely wireless headset would be a little different than the wireless mixamp now. I dont know why a headset like this wouldnt happen. I just dont see it coming out in the near future. yea TB did it... But well... we all are here not there.

Its doing it so it doesnt sound terrible. Astro isnt going to do something that sounds 80 or even 90% ok. It has to sound and perform just like the wired mixamp or there is no point in making it

but you already know this

[FluX]

I bought the wired A40s, and now I regret it, should've bought the wireless O_O

[loleddy]

I completely agree with you they would sell the most of those. but I think having a completely wireless headset would be a little different than the wireless mixamp now. I dont know why a headset like this wouldnt happen. I just dont see it coming out in the near future. yea TB did it... But well... we all are here not there.

Its doing it so it doesnt sound terrible. Astro isnt going to do something that sounds 80 or even 90% ok. It has to sound and perform just like the wired mixamp or there is no point in making it

but you already know this

I dont think sound will be the problem or sound lag.
The current A40 wireless mixamp are already transmitting sound wirelessly. Unless there's sound lag problems with it that i don't know about. Basically the sound would get transmitted to the headset instead of the mix amp, same thing. The wire that goes from the controller to the mixamp can be easily replaced via blue tooth.
I think the problem lies with designing the headset so its easy, light and slim. Its possible, but smaller and lighter components comes with a steep price and Astro isn't going to lower their profit so we can afford it (rightfully so)

[A Killing Pie]

It's fully wireless, but the headset uses the bluetooth built in and a little bluetooth "puck" you plug into your 360 controller. I got a ton of wireless interference, so I took 'em back and just ordered A40's! :D

[loleddy]

It's fully wireless, but the headset uses the bluetooth built in and a little bluetooth "puck" you plug into your 360 controller. I got a ton of wireless interference, so I took 'em back and just ordered A40's! :D
Are you talking about the xp500? If so that uses a 2.4 frequency which is crap because a lot of wireless stuff uses 2.4 frequency which causes interference..not because of the puck. Look and research the specs before buying.

[Bourne]

So is there still no word on any 2012 edition? I would love to order the 2011 edition but not sure if they'll announce anything in a month or soo..

[SocksWthSandals]

So is there still no word on any 2012 edition? I would love to order the 2011 edition but not sure if they'll announce anything in a month or soo..

dont wait around for technology because technology doesnt wait for you. if you wait for a 2012 you might as well wait for a 2013, or 2014. just make the purchase now and be happy

[Bourne]

Yeah but if it's coming out anytime soon I can wait for the 2012 edition, 2013 is still far away. Same for 2014, if it's coming out soon then Ill get that instead of the 2011 edition just in case it comes with extra features. Just seeing if anyone knows anything.

[SocksWthSandals]

No one will know until the product gets released. Astro doesn't announce anything until they are ready to ship. You could be waiting forever

[Bourne]

alright thanks. If ya hear anything message me

[gallowayhelfe]

If TB can pull it off, why wouldnt Astro do it better? I am just confused. risks of high blood pressure (http://www.healthcare-online.org/Risks-of-High-Blood-Pressure.html)

I highly doubt they will ever release I fully wireless headset

[M4z0ra]

Wired>Wireless. The future is Wired headsets. Are you really that mad about cords or what? I mean its more reliable then a transmitting connection.

[loleddy]

Wired>Wireless. The future is Wired headsets. Are you really that mad about cords or what? I mean its more reliable then a transmitting connection.

Not really...i would just be disappointed if Astro never attempted to release a "true" wireless headset.
If you prefer wired then thats fine...theres a wired Astro headset out there for you to buy.
Why cant Astro make a "true" wireless headset that could also have an option to be hard wired.....?????

[SocksWthSandals]

Not really...i would just be disappointed if Astro never attempted to release a "true" wireless headset.
If you prefer wired then thats fine...theres a wired Astro headset out there for you to buy.
Why cant Astro make a "true" wireless headset that could also have an option to be hard wired.....?????

Like the Razer Mamba... (totally different, but the fact it can be wireless or wired)

[loleddy]

Like the Razer Mamba... (totally different, but the fact it can be wireless or wired)
I had to look that up....but yeah.

[Ceirbus]

On the professional level, a wireless headset will never be used because there is a slight lag on sound. The headset they would produce would probably be somewhere around what the current "wireless" headset is and for that price I wouldn't want any sound lag. There is no doubt they could make one but making it sleek, light, and to make it fast would not be so easy.