ASTRO Ear buds and wireless mixamps

[vontoxic]

Astro gaming announced today their new in ear headphones, the A*STAR. They have 9mm drivers with a 20 - 20,0000 Hz frequency response range. It also has a microphone with controls for answering and hanging up calls, play/pause, mic mute and volume control. The A*STAR's also have flat cables (Beats By Dre style) Which prevent tangles and add durability. You also get a carrying case and you can also hook them up to your Mixamp for online play.

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http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/112/ASTAR-Ear-Buds/

Also announced today was the new wireless mixamps, the Mixamp 5.8 and the Mixamp 5.8 RX.

The Mixamp 5.8 turns any wired headset into a "wireless" 7.1 sorround sound experience provided that your headset can handle the amplification. The mixamp 5.8 is on a secure 5.8Ghz frequency to avoid the clutter of other electronics thay are on a 2.8GHz frequency (game controllers, phones, routers). This mixamp can hook up to 4 RX units so you and 3 others can enjoy the same game, music, or movie, each with your own pair of headphones. The Mixamp 5.8 features the same classic game-to-voice volume control we have come to love with the previous mixamps.

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http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/111/MixAmp-58/

The Mixamp 5.8 Rx unit connects to the Mixamp 5.8 and you can have 4 Rx units total enjoying the same game, music, or movie. Its good for splitscreen play or quiet movie watching with the family.

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http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/122/MixAmp-58-Rx-Unit/

Discuss.

I Have been looking for a pair of ear buds and these will most likely be it. not only will it it look cool and work with my other Astro products I like the idea of the tangle free wires like the Beats By Dre ear buds. Also, its Astro and I expect that the sound with music will be awesome. Def my next purchase when I can.

As for the mixamp, I dont like using wireless stuff. I hate having to worry about batteries. Watching movies with the family quietly, each with our own 7.1 headphones sounds awesome but we dont even watch movies often so the wireless thing just isnt for me. I know some casual players will be happy to hear that Astro has them covered on wireless now.

[Lefthanded]

Eh I never like wireless :p cool ear buds tho!

[forefront]

You say you don't like wireless, but I don't see why this would be an issue. Only if it isn't allowed at events. I'm gonna get one. I have 2 A40s and 1 mixamp. I've been wanting another, and this would definitely keep me from yanking my mixamp off the table since my couch is exactly far enough that I can't lean over at all.

[HavkinKnight]

i like em both but im a wired guy i just like the fact my stuff will work the ear buds can you say Gamer's ipod headphones! im stoked they look sick its astro and well i love music and hate bluky stuff

[vontoxic]

@forefront
I dont like wireless in general in alot of cases. My controller is wired, my headphones are wired, my mouse/keyboard are wired, and my PC and 2 Xbox 360s are on ethernet. I dont need anything wireless because I cant do things like others in a relaxed position, I get irritated somehow. I am most comfortable playing and do well when i am sniffing my TV FearItSelf style so wires aren't a big deal for me and I hate dealing with batteries.

I can see how Astro is covering bases with the new mixamp and why people would want it. Its good for casual play/relaxed play, and for home theater geeks. And now you can talk to your friends all the way from the kitchen while you are makin a Sammich!

[Josheezzzy]

those are some sick ear buds. as for the mixamp, it's perfect timing because i just bought an old school mixamp, headphones, and a mic as a cheaper alternative for astros :\

[TACO]

...........meh

[WudUpStanley]

The ear buds look really nice, anyone seen a release date for them?

[vontoxic]

The ear buds look really nice, anyone seen a release date for them?

They will start pre-sales in mid-November and will start shipping in early December.

[Sabrea]

@forefront
I dont like wireless in general in alot of cases. My controller is wired, my headphones are wired, my mouse/keyboard are wired, and my PC and 2 Xbox 360s are on ethernet. I dont need anything wireless because I cant do things like others in a relaxed position, I get irritated somehow. I am most comfortable playing and do well when i am sniffing my TV FearItSelf style so wires aren't a big deal for me and I hate dealing with batteries.

I can see how Astro is covering bases with the new mixamp and why people would want it. Its good for casual play/relaxed play, and for home theater geeks. And now you can talk to your friends all the way from the kitchen while you are makin a Sammich!

I second this

I pull the The tv sniffing myself.