I'm very close to putting an order in for the Astro A40 w/ the Mixamp but I just have one question about them. If I'm not using the headphones do I need to disconnect them from the Xbox in order for sound to be passed to the TV since they use an optical toslink cable? I want to make sure I'm not needing to keep disconnecting and reconnecting cables every time I go to use them. Additionally I have a first generation Xbox which does not have the optical audio built into the box so I'd need to use... Read more →

I want to start saving to pick up a pair of headphones for online gaming. I've been using a $10 pair of headphones on my laptop and they're not the most comfortable. Since my gaming is split between my Xbox and PC I'm looking for a set up that is easy and quick enough to switch between the two. I looked at online product manuals but I'm looking for more personal experience.

I know my xbox 360 mic cuts out quite often and I need to wait and then finish saying something. Is this true for astro? Has anyone who owns them had this issue? Would you go wired or wireless with these?

When playing Half-Life 2 or Team Fortress 2, should I have the audio settings on 5.1, 7.1, or headphones? I have the mix amp connected with fiber optic. Should Dolby headphone be on or off?