ASUS ROG Kithara Gaming/Audiophile Open-Back Wired Headphones with Mic – ROG-Tuned HIFIMAN Planar Magnetic Drivers, Adjustable Headband, Extra Ear Pads, Compatible with DACs, Amps, PC, Console, Mobile
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- Condition
- New
- Model
- A702 ROG KITHARA/BLK
- Weight
- 11.2 oz
- Color
- Black
- Ear Placement
- On Ear
- Age Range Description
- Adult
- Earpiece Shape
- Oval
- Warranty
- 1 year
- Works with
- Support Platform PC MAC PlayStation® 4 PlayStation® 5 Nintendo Switch iPad iOS Android * Compatible with Xbox consoles via 3.5mm connection
Features 5
- ROG-tuned 100mm HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers: Audiophile-grade fidelity across an ultra-wide frequency range with vivid detail and exceptionally low distortion
- Open-back architecture: Spacious, natural soundstage with clear separation across bass, mids, and treble
- On-cable full-band MEMS boom microphone: Accurate voice pickup with a wide 20Hz20kHz response and high SNR for clean, lifelike communication
- Broad compatibility and plug-and-play convenience: 4.4mm balanced plug included, plus 3.5mm and 6.3mm single-ended plugs, and a USB-C adapter for seamless compatibility with DACs, amps, PCs, consoles, and mobile devices
- Premium build for durability and comfort: Soft, eight-level adjustable headband, robust metal frame, and hinges, and sleek earcup with signature ROG elements
Description
The ROG Kithara features 100mm ROG-tuned HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers with an extended frequency response of 8Hz to 55kHz. The open-back design creates a vast and natural soundstage with precise separation. The detachable full-band MEMS boom microphone ensures lifelike voice reproduction for gamers who also demand audiophile-grade communication.
Specs 32
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Form Factor | On Ear |
| Noise Control | None |
| Brand Name | ASUS |
| Model Number | A702 ROG KITHARA/BLK |
| Model Name | A702 ROG KITHARA/BLK |
| Built-In Media | 2x ear cushion sets 1x ROG hybrid fabric set, 1x ROG leatherette set, Dual 3.5mm with 3-in-1(3.5/6.3mm single-ended, 4.4mmbalanced) plug cable (1.8m), Dual 3.5mm-to-dual 3.5mm boom mic cable (1.8m), ROG Kithara open-back planar magnetic gaming headset, USB-C to Dual 3.5mm adaptor |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| UPC | 199291258051 |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Headphones Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Headphone Folding Features | On Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Battery Average Life | 70 Hours |
| Frequency Response | 8 Hz |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Audio Driver Size | 50 Millimeters |
| Frequency Range | 8Hz - 55kHz |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Fabric, Leatherette/Velour |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Gaming |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Office Meetings, Studio |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Additional Features | Connectors 3.5mm/4.4mm/6.3mm, USB-C adapter, Extra Ear Cushion, Frequency Response 20Hz - 20KHz, On-cable Full band Boom microphone, Support Platform PC MAC PlayStation® 4 PlayStation® 5 Nintendo Switch iPad iOS Android * Compatible with Xbox consoles via 3.5mm connection |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack, 6.35 mm Jack, 4.4 mm Jack, USB-C |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C to Dual 3.5mm adapter |
| Wireless Technology | USB-C to Dual 3.5mm adapter |
| Item Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
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Top Amazon Reviews
Watermelon head approved Watermelon head approved
This is literally the only headset in my life I've ever worn that actually fits my massive head. (For context I am 6'4, 295lbs). I am in shock. That said I have a massive head so I've tried virtuoso XT, nova pro wireless, g50x, audeze maxwell, rog delta II, all had to be returned due to being too tight at the top of my head (I am extremely sensitive to clamp force). There are no "big head" reviewers that really have a big head like mine. Each time I try a headset based on a review saying "SO COZY SO COMFY!!" Is a person with a tiny head and they never fit or work for me. Every single person I watched that review the Kithara made fun of the extra tall frame, saying they look like alien antennas and goofy. Nope, THIS is what makes the Kithara actually usable for me. It looks like a normal headset on my head and my ears actually fit into the cups comfortably. I've been testing these out the last few nights since receiving them and been blown away by the sound quality (my first pair of hifiman headphones) and the COMFORT. These are so light on the head, I gamed for 4 hours straight the other night and didn't even notice the headphones. That's unheated of for me where every other gaming headphone I've used I've simply tolerated in short bursts due to ear pain or head pain after 30min to an hour. These have actually enabled me to game at night again because I don't have to use my speakers only anymore! And it comes with a mic for party chat! (Does sound a little nasally but decent clarity still) Definitely pair this with a solid amp/dac (I'm driving them with the Fosi K7 and switch between Ps5/PC, trust me absolutely worth it) as the included adapter can't quite drive the volume high enough on its own imo. If you have an unconventially large melon for a head like me, look no further. It's a pricy investment between this and an amp, worth it to finally own a pair of headphones I actually WANT to use and CAN use for an extended period. 10/10
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Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2026 by batman_77
Great first entry level midfi/ audiophile headphones/ headset
This will be a great upgrade for customers accustomed to "gamer brand headset" caliber sound. The Kithara, particularly with a DAC/ amp, is entry level audiophile sound that frankly blows the Maxwell 2 away in audio quality with relative ease as well as being less expensive and considerably lighter and more comfortable. I think the Kithara is probably based on HiFiMan's Ananda line and has similar tuning to some of their best high end audiophile headphones like the Arya Stealth and HE1000se that are well known to be S-tier for gaming. The Kithara obviously not at the technical level of those more expensive models, but a less detailed and spacious version of that available at only $299 with some nice accessories is still an exceptional deal. I've tested the Kithara with a couple of DAC/ amps, the Schiit Gunnr and EF600 using a PC, PS5 Pro, and Switch 2, and all sounded great. It should be noted Xbox only gets 3.5mm jack compatibility through the controller, so Xbox owners may be better off with the Maxwell 2, which also has Atmos support. You may need to get some extension cables for a console depending on how far away you sit from your display for the headphone and mic cables, which can be found cheap here on Amazon. The mic is a bit sensitive, but you can address that by turning it away from your mouth and also keeping it at a decent distance away from your mouth, which improves the sound significantly. I'm curious to see the reception for this product because people from the audiophile camp are going to tend to be surprised it's only $299 whereas the Astro and Turtle Beach customers who would probably benefit most from upgrading to the Kithara might think it's too expensive and aren't sure if open back, wired headphones are a good idea for gaming (they definitely are). Although I recommend a DAC/ amp given the nature of planar drivers just need more power to move than dynamic drivers and tend to sound fantastic with extra juice, you could probably get away with a relatively cheap/ small one. I use a Schiit Gunnr with my consoles, but I think a ~$100 DAC/ amp like the Topping DX1 would probably do the job fine given these are more sensitive and thus easier to drive than most planars. It's on the polar opposite end of the spectrum compared to low sensitivity ravenous power vampires like the HE6se or Susvara. I'll note I got a very early batch unit with the loose headband issue seen in early units sent to reviewers that was supposed to have been fixed before final release to the public but apparently wasn't in mine, but this was quickly addressed with a replacement. I'm not going to take a star or two off for that because it doesn't represent the design most people have and what I now have. That shouldn't affect anyone after that first batch shipped that I initially received. If you do have that problem, it's a defect that wasn't supposed to be in the final version. Just get it replaced for a unit without that defect.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2026 by AKS
Sound coming out of these is from another world.
I have a headphone obsession and these are my new favorite gaming headphones. They sound fantastic when gaming. I've been playing a lot of Arc Raiders and with these I can really hear what is happening around me. The ear pads on these are big and the headphones themselves are large, but they are comfortable. The mic sounds great, one of the better microphones on gaming headphones, maybe even the best I've heard so far. I love the fact that I can connect these via usb-c to my computer. I also like the volume adjuster and mic mute button on the cord. If I could fault anything, it would be that it doesn't come with a carrying case and it isn't wireless. Now with regard to the sound, it is like wow. These sound so good. They are planar magnetic, but I don't really know what that means. I can tell you that they sound great for watching movies, playing games and listening to music. Even on Zoom business calls they are fantastic. I was previously using the Sony Inzone H9 II headphones which are also nice, but the sound on these is just too good to take them off.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2026 by Josh Kerr
These headphones are amazing! These headphones are amazing!
Very well made headphones which surprisingly feel light on my head for its weight for a studio headphones ( that’s right, i called them studio headphones because these have the quality of such). They fit very comfortably over my ears with the plush pads it comes with. It also comes with another pair of pads to swap them with. The microphone that i comes with sounds typical of a gaming headset (which is not that great), but it is detachable. The wire that it comes with are of excellent quality with very little memory training on them. The large planar magnetic drivers are easy to drive since it has pretty low impedance, and its tuned pretty well out the box with needing to tune it very little with some EQ settings (i prefer a little more bass) if any at all. It includes multiple connectors, between 3.5mm jack to usb-c dac. Love these headphones! I definitely recommend them to anyone who plays games, or even just love listening to music.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026 Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2026 by Edwin Burgos
Great sound.... BUT
The sound is amazing. For FPS however they are atrocious. The soundstage and positional audio is the worst I've ever heard. You will have a guy shooting right in front of you and it will sound like they are behind.
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2026 by Yazmin Hagemeyer
These are fantastic headphones for the price
First off full transparency I did not end up keeping these headphones because I have the Hifiman Ananda Nano. However I will tell you this they are fantastic. The build quality is flat out excellent. They are the best Built headphones I've ever owned from hifiman. And I mean everything from the cables to the accessories to the actual headband and Driver covers . These things are built like a tank. They look fantastic. No RGB nonsense . These are grown people headphones. Now let's get into the sound. Short list they sound wonderful if you are just getting into the hobby then you know there is one headphone to rule them all right now and that's the Maxwell's for gaming however these headphones sound better then the Maxwell's. They're open back design gives you a wide Sound Stage with Crystal Clear highs and good deep base now base Rumble is a little bit light but the base that it does have is clear it's not oversaturated and it does not muddy any of the other sound signatures . Explosions sound great. So if they sound so fantastical why did I let them go but quite simply it's because I already had the Amanda Nano and the meze Mic, and if I'm being quite honest that headphone blows this one out the water however that headphone by itself cost $319 and the mezzy cord cost about $100 so as you can see it's about $100 more than the Kithara, but the sound that you get from them are stunning . They have better detail retrieval than these do. However that being said for someone who just wants a really really great sounding planar headphone this is the place to start. If you are already in the hobby , then I would say that these headphones sound like an upgrade to the edition XS. Wider Sound Stage, without the fatiguing treble. Bass and mids are like the Sundaras. Personally I feel like these can be sold without the game in peripherals as an awesome first pair of audio file headphones . But as always don't just trust my word order them and please hear it for yourself.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026 by Ty Hudson
Good value for the money but meh sound
These provide a lot of value and accessories for the money. In a world where Apple just gives you a phone in the box now. It’s nice to get more of our money. You get a wire with mic, a regular wire with no mic and 3 different audio connections including type C all for less than most high end headsets. My main issue with these is the sound is good but nothing special. They aren’t as detailed as my VZR Model One and don’t have the wow sound of my Hifiman Edition XS. I was hoping these would be a bridge between those two headsets but instead they are just meh at both. The main upside to these is the comfort. The headband system is soooo comfortable and the best feature of these for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2026 by Dalton
The only Hifiman headphone you need...
Build quality is nice. Sound profile is signature hifiman egg-shaped headphones. As a 'former' audiophile enthusiast, I've tried (and owned) most of the very high end hifiman and honestly, they all sound relatively very similar, not much different. Anyone who tells you otherwise is a bit 'daft' honestly. If you have the ability to add a PEQ profile, I recommend adding a sub-bass tilt to lift it a bit on the very bottom. The biggest benefit of hifiman planars is their ability to take on a lot of bass without distortion. They are also EXTREMELY comfortable. Lightweight. And pretty easy to drive. The inclusion of a boom mic is very nice as well. The planar tech also means they work very well with glasses frames. You will not lose bass with these due to having a broken or imperfect seal. If you are okay with a wire, these are probably among the best headphone/headset option. The primary concern you should consider is that these are completely open. They will not isolate you from the outside world. Everyone will easily hear what you are listening to. But this also go along with their high comfort level as your ears won't get so hot and sweaty inside the ear cup. Overall, highly highly recommend them.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026 by GGuy05