Astro a50 xbox one chat adapter8/26/2023 When the mic is in the “up” position it is muted. Once you lower it for gameplay chat it becomes active. It doesn’t seem to have any mic-monitoring as I never noticed any when using it. This is very different from the 500x which has three levels of mic-monitoring. The right earcup has the majority of the sound controls, including a switch for the equalizer modes (Media, Core and Pros). Media mode is meant for movies or music, the Core mode is meant for everyday gaming use, while the Pro mode has been designed with multiplayer play in mind. Astro says that the Pro mode allows for high frequencies to be more prevalent allowing you to get a ‘bead’ on those you are battling against. I wasn’t a believer at first, but switching between the Core and Pro mode there was a noticeable difference as there were more “highs” in Pro then in the Core mode. If it made me a better gamer, I can’t 100% agree, but there were notable sound differences. There is also a master volume dial on the right earcup, as well as controls on the outside of the cup that allow you to mix your game/chat volume. Overall, all the controls on the right earcup are functional, but they take some getting used to. I found that I had to take the headset off to change the EQ to where I wanted it as I couldn’t always find it. So, the million dollar question is: “How do the A50s sound?” Well, they sound good, plain and simple. Audio stays in the earcups and the outside world isn’t bothered. I played a variety of games including Destiny, Forza Motorsports 6, Castle Crashers Remastered, World of Tanks: Xbox One Edition, and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. I have to say that after using these headphones when gaming I am pretty impressed.
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