Official Headset of MLG

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Everything you need to game like a pro. Special MLG Edition. 

The "gold standard" of gaming audio, the ASTRO A40 Headset has been the Official Headset of Major League gaming for four years running. With hundreds of thousands of hours of tournament validation, no gaming headset can claim more tournament wins than the A40. So what are you waiting for? The A40 Headset is tuned specifically for gaming with ASTRO Audio delivering the sound exactly as the developers intended. 

**NOTE - The MixAmp™ or wireless MixAmp™ 5.8 MUST be purchased in order to use Xbox Live or PlayStation 3 online voice communication and enable 7.1 Dolby Surround in your A40 Headset. Please browse Audio Systems or Wireless Systems for MixAmp™ plus Headset bundles.** 

  • ASTRO AUDIO EXPERIENCE - Tuned specifically for gaming, ASTRO audio delivers audiophile-grade sound in a richly detailed positional audio experience as the game developers intended.

  • NOISE CANCELING MICROPHONE - Electrically grounded and uni-directional, the A40 boom mic isolates your voice, regardless of background noise to provide crystal clear voice comms.

  • UNMATCHED COMFORT - Designed specifically for long-term wear, the A40's utilize a circumaural design and plush ear pads to provide a level of comfort that comes second to none.

  • SIGNATURE ASTRO CONSTRUCTION - Setting the standard for quality and performance, the A40's feature unsurpassed durability, flexibility and adjustability.

  • FULLY CONFIGURABLE  - Fully adjustable to deliver the best experience to every user. Position the boom mic on either side of your head, or remove it entirely. Or add individual flair with ASTRO's patent-pending removable and customizable Speaker Tags.

  • MULTIPLATFORM SOLUTION  - Enrich your audio experience on PC, Mac, iPhone, Smartphone, iPad, PSP, 3DS, or anything else with a headphone jack. For the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, pair your A40's with our wired MixAmp™ or wireless MixAmp™ 5.8 for a complete console solution.

  • QUICK DISCONNECT (QD) CABLE SYSTEM  - The A40 includes a QD CAble System so you can adjust the headset specifically to your gaming device. The 2 meter A40 QD cable comes standard with a mute switch, an in-line mic and a PC adapter. Additional cables, including a PC-specific QD cable with analog volume control, can be purchased separately.


Want even more information about the A40 Headset? Check out the Product FAQ.

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  •  Ships With: A40 Headset and Astro Speaker Tags
  •  Headset Cables Include: 2M 3.5mm Quick Disconnect Cable; PC Splitter/Adapter
  •  Transducer Principle: Dynamic, Open
  •  Frequency Response: 15 - 28,000 Hz
  •  Norminal Impedance: 50 ohm
  •  Weight w/o Cable: 324 grams
  •  Characteristic SPL: 104dB
  •  Ear Coupling: Circumaural
  •  Headband Pressure: 2.6 N
  •  Distortion: Less than 0.1%
  •  Mic: 6.0mm uni-directional noise canceling

A40 Headset - MLG

$209.99
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ASTRO Gaming's mission is to produce the world's finest gaming equipment. Our products include an award winning line of headsets including the A40, the A30 and the A*Stars, our newest in-ear headsets. Each of our headsets can be paired with our proprietary MixAmp or newly introduced 5.8GHz wireless MixAmp 5.8.

The Astro Gaming A40 Audio System is the official headset of the MLG Pro Circuit.

It is time to get rid of that old pair of headphones and upgrade to an Astro Audio System.

ASTRO Gaming is a premium accessory manufacturer with a risk-free trial for all of our products, and unparalleled customer service.