Quote Originally Posted by I OU a Beatn View Post
I've never tried the Sharkoon, but the Astro A40 with the mixamp is one of the best investments I've ever made. They're the most comfortable headset I've ever worn(they go completely over the ear) and the sound quality completely blows away anything I've ever listened to before. The bass is perfect, the quality is crisp and just an enjoyment to listen to. The mixamp allows you to control how loud game volume and chat volume is, and it has a detachable mic which really comes in handy. Plus, it comes with all the wires you need to chat on PSN and XBL if you're an owner of both systems.

Hell, listening to music, it still sounds awesome, so I use it with my MP3 player.

It's also really improved my k/d ratio on multiplayer shooters, because I can hear every single little detail. I've gone from a 1.5 player to well over a 2.0 player on the 2 games I've played since getting the headset. It even comes with a carrying case that fits the headset and the mixamp, so if you travel a good bit, it's perfect for that, too.

Not to mention, the build quality is unbelievable. It's sturdy and if for whatever reason it does break, you get a one year warranty in which they'll replace the headset or the part needed.

If you're seriously consider getting the A40 system, I can get it for you for $225 instead of the normal $250. Once you buy from them once, you get access to the "private store" that has some discounts. I'd be more than happy to give you my user name and password so you could get the discount. Just let me know, it doesn't save credit card information on there so it's no big deal for me if you want to do that.
Thanks man! I appreciate the offer. Let me think about it a bit.

Few more ?s for ya

#1 What difference (sound/chat quality wise) is there between the A40 wireless and wired sound systems?

#2 If none from #1 do you wish you would have coughed up the extra money ($30) to go wireless?

#3 What is the difference between the A30 and A40?

#4 I notice that when you go to look ath the A40 System it "suggests" you purchase a Rechargeable Battery Pack and a Optical Cable? Are these things I need to also purchase?

I do travel a TON for work and always bring the PS3. I just use my old backpack from lawschool. However, that I believe has led to me messing up a TON of PS3 controllers. In the last year alone I've gone through 5. They don't "break" per se. However, when I turn them on it's like they are stuck going "down" or "up". The sticks appear to be centered but who knows. I actually saw that Astro also sells some gaming backpacks but its hard to tell if that would solve my problem with my PS3 controllers going on the fritz.