Reddit reviews ASTRO Gaming A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR for PlayStation 4 (2017 Model)

I presume the signal passes through from 3.5 to USB. No D-A-C is taking place.
So to answer your question yeah your not getting the full benefit without a preamp.
ATH-M50x are stereo headphones with pretty high marks on amazon.
It doesn't appear to have a mic.

I hear good things about the Astro Mix amp pro (preamp) and you can use your current headphones or another brand. It connects to the PS4 via optical cable and you will connect you Headphones via provided 3.5mm cable. This will give you 7.1 Surround Sound. Also can be hooked into a PC to interface with music and other apps you can use while gaming or twitch streaming.

https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-MixAmp-Pro-PS4-PlayStation/dp/B014H2W1YO/ref=sr_1_5?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1478021172&sr=8-5&keywords=astro+a40+mixamp+pro

Or you could buy the bundle with preamp and headphones together
https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-A40-Headset-MixAmp-PlayStation/dp/B014F77FGA/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1478021258&sr=8-1&keywords=astro%2Ba40Tr&th=1

I currently just have the headphones, and it's only stereo from audio jack from controller or 3.5 to usb adapter. It still sounds amazing. Has a detachable mic and custom plates and head pad you can swap out . Build quality is the best I have ever seen. I do plan on picking up the Astro mix amp pro later.

It's kinda hard to compare studio monitor headphones with gaming headphones. Two different kind of tools .

Currently I'm just using my Astro A40's. Is it overkill? Maybe, but they're comfortable and they stay put without having to constantly readjust them. A giant plus is that they completely drown out any trainer noise (and the wife 😆), so it's just me and the music, trainer video, or whatever it is that I'm listening to.

Uhhh, I have Astro A40s with mix-amp pro. Good quality, doesn't require recharging and has long cables. You can find it here for Best Buy if you need it ASAP.

Best Buy matches Amazon's price which can be found here since they are in stock, shipped, and sold by Amazon.

I don't play much shooters any more so im not in that scene, but from what i remember Astro A40s are the most popular option for call of duty especially. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014F77FGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_h30XBbWKDD999

Astro A40TR with mixamp pro. Astro Gaming A40TR Headset + MixAmp Pro - Black (PC) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014F77FGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_FnZxzbT99RZSF

These? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014F77FGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481438757&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=astro+a40+tr&dpPl=1&dpID=51xwyupHwzL&ref=plSrch

Also, what is the mod kit for?

If budget is no concern, go south the Astro a40 tr edition. Very nice. I've had them for over 2 years now and no problems.


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014F77FGA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1521594370&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=astro+a40+tr+mixamp

I have the Astro Gaming A40 TR Headset and they have Dolby Surround 7.1. It Sounds Great.

That's cheap a f. Amazon selling a40 TRs for $320 cnd. Make sure it comes with a mix amp if you using it on console. Mix amp by it self is like $120. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B014F77FGA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_UMi4wbHDYXG1A

You mentioned best. I think an Astro Mixamp and headset might be in the running. It lets you control volume and the volume of game chat vs. voice chat by turning knobs. Here's an example.

I currently use ASTRO A40 TR Headset + MixAmp Pro TR. The white is for Xbone and the black is for Playstation. To get these to work on PC you just need to plug in via USB and you get Dolby 5.1 and chat. On console you need the optical cable for sound and USB in console for chat. I really likes these headphones because I use my PC and console at the same desk and this actually allows me to chat on my PC while getting audio from my Xbox at the same time. The amp even has a built in volume mixer for chat audio and game audio. It's really nice.

THE EXACT ONES I PURCHASED


https://www.amazon.com/ASTRO-Gaming-Headset-MixAmp-PlayStation-4/dp/B014F77FGA/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ref_=Oct_DLandingS_PC_c3615ed1_5&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=sl1&tag=6502503-20&linkId=36ef7bd6973f5808578fa0a105cb01bd&language=en_US&utm_content=buffer39147&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

astro a40 tr but they cost $250