(Part 2) Top products from r/AstroGaming

>Clearly you don't currently own the Krakens or the Mixamp to answer my base question, and I never asked for a non-specialized DAC to use a completely random headset with. Also vaguely saying "syba headphone amp" doesn't tell me what product I should even be looking at.

Bold to assume I don't own those products. I do. I have tested both and the Astro mixamp and the Krakens really disappointed me, even though I already had low expectations from Astro and Razer.

And for your information, I was mentioning these. It's literally the first thing that shows up in Google.

>The headphones you linked are flat out worse specs wise in comparison lmfao.

If you honestly judge an audio product by it's specs, you yet have a lot to learn.

>I didn't ask for advice, I asked for information.

And I gave you both.

>You haven't given a single piece of information pertaining to my post whatsoever.

Yes, I did. I said that it should work fine. If it doesn't, that sucks for you but tbh that's what you get when you purchase such low-end gear, don't have high expectations.

>I didn't downvote you either, LOL

I'm sorry for assuming lol.

>For that overly sensitive and cry baby comment, you can have some more downvotes though!

You sound really mature.

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amazon has the cable. it is marked up but if you have prime you can have free shipping. even if you used the Astro website to order the cord after shiping it would almost be the same price. here is the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JUFXOXQ?keywords=astro%20inline%20mute%20cable&qid=1451485182&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 and for you mic the astro mic is normally sensitive. if you believe it is to sensitive maybe buy one of those foam mic covers. but if that dont work and you want a new mic that is also on amazon. here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Astro-Replacement-Microphone-Boom/dp/B00JUFXOWM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451485434&sr=8-1&keywords=astro+a+40+mic

For this you will need:

• One Micro USB to Female USB 2.0 Adapter,
  
• Two Male to Male USB Cables (Pick your length accordingly),
  
• Two Medium Sized Binder Clips
  
  And of course...
  
  
• One Astro A50 headset (Xbox version is shown, will work the same with PS4)
  
  Edit: it has been brought to my attention that not all micro USB adapters are the same. Some have longer tabs than others. The adapter that I have linked above must be of the longer tab variety because it has worked perfectly for me ever since it has been installed over a year ago. u/Idontexist has posted one in the comments as well, here is the link provided: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B013CX6XO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RJfBCbYVWHSRG

You can use any wired headset with the amp.

You would only need a special cable if the end of your headset cable has separate audio and microphone connections, in that case you would need to get a y-adapter that combines them into a single 4-pole connection.

Sennheiser PCV 05 Combo Audio Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IM36VU0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_LPEVCbTX8NP6J

There are less expensive options that work just as well.

Yes you can use the command center as it would be used with the amp regardless of the headset used.

How much are you looking to spend? One of my personal faves is the fidelio x2. A good set of open back headphones will give your soundstage much more distance and separation.

fidelio x2

Also here is a video I found of a guy using then with a mixamp. You can see they are a lot nicer than the a40 headset


x2 with mixamp video

Try this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plugable-Sharing-One-Button-Swapping-Computers/dp/B00JX3Q28Y

or search for USB switch 1 in 2 out I found that searching quickly

Or this https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CU4QCRS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01CU4QCRS&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=8e5be0e3-b258-4b06-8b6e-695b24f935a4&pf_rd_r=A768H9MNGCEWBXPF7GS3&pd_rd_wg=OTW0p&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=uhSeT&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=21567a94-d2d6-11e8-8f79-f579368dfe4e

It say in/out but i suppose as its data that is irrelevant it should go both ways plus the Ugreen one is a better brand.

If the static and issues are from not getting sufficient power you could use a USB Y cable like this (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013LQD7Y?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links)

Add a USB extender like this and you can provide additional power with the Y cable by plugging the red USB A port to your phone charger(http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B3P1IGG?ie=UTF8&at=&force-full-site=1&ref_=aw_bottom_links)

I'm guessing since you got them off eBay that it is an A50 with a mini USB B connection and not micro USB. If it is micro then you'll need a different Y cable.


If that doesn't work then you'd need to cut up USB cables to isolate the power and data lines on separate A plugs.

SIDE NOTE: Unless your motherboard sound card supports Dolby Digital Live (most do not) your digital connection to the A50s is stereo audio, so you're not getting the full surround sound experience intended with the A50s.

late reply, i had this issue with my xbox 360, you need to get a cable like this

USB to Micro USB ON/OFF Switch Charger Power Cable for Raspberry Pi Android https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00SO2F55Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZE5YCbNA2Y9D8

Possible solution?

This is what I use to connect my A50 to my PS4 Pro. (two front ports of the PS4 Pro are USB 3.0) Not sure if it'll fix the issue with your laptop but it's worth a shot.

C2G 52119 USB Extension Cable - USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension Cable, Black (6 Inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJG2ZYM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XJ1MDbC8JWK3D

Maybe an aux splitter?
https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Speaker-Headphone-Audio-Splitter/dp/B00E964RQO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1539689225&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=Aux%2Bsplitter&dpPl=1&dpID=41RINZpzWCL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1
Just an example there are a lot of them on Amazon.

I had an adapter from my old turtle beach XO one headset. I then bough a new chat cable off of amazon for £3 and it sorted it.

This: Turtle Beach Headset Audio Controller Plus (Xbox One) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PWRYKDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rxuoDb45K65AB

And this: DelTex® Talkback Chat Cable for PlayStation 4 PS4 / Xbox One Turtle Beach Headset https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00Q6X08YS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_9xuoDbW1P0FP8

link: https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Cooling-Gel-Ultimate-Wireless-Headphones/dp/B07XJTJXP3

Now need to use optical with the PC. Just use the USB with a USB switch https://www.amazon.com/IOGEAR-Computer-Peripheral-Sharing-GUS402/dp/B00BD8I2OY

I’m using the standard Astro 2.5mm cable that came with the headset, but it’s plugged into this to connect to my xbox controller.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00T0ROWE4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4qYxDbK7677TF

This is the cable you’ll need

AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to Mini-B Cord - 6 Feet (1.8 Meters) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NH11N5A/

This one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DRG1QHA?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title

The mic end of the vmoda goes into the bottom of the x2s, then the other end into the mixamp?


V-MODA BoomPro Microphone for Gaming & Communication - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BJ17WKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_33tJDb97BKV6M

Philips X2HR Fidelio Over Ear Headphone, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZXKZ25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q4tJDb76F652W

So I’m not 100% sure if this would work but I think so, anyways... you plug the USB end of the cable into the female port and the two male ports into the two computers. Here’s a link to the cable I’m thinking of so you get the right idea, you might need to find a longer one. HIGHROCK 30cm USB 2.0 a Power Enhancer Y 1 Female to 2 Male Data Charge Cable Extension Cord(1pc) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NIGO4NM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ncMkDbBS35NRC