Who the Kithara serves
- Amazon price
- $229.99
- Customer rating
- 4.2
- Customer reviews
- 162
- Typical price over 90 days
- $245.53
- Difference
- $15.54 (6 percent)
You want one wired headset that carries you from ranked matches into a music session without swapping gear. The ASUS ROG Kithara runs 100mm HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers tuned by ROG, an open-back frame, and a boom microphone mounted on the cable. At $229.99, it lands $15.54 under the typical price over the last 90 days.
We recommend it for players who already own a DAC or amp and want that hardware to do the work. The 4.2-star rating across 162 reviews points to buyers who accept the fit and tuning, and open-back cups simply will not isolate the way a closed pair does.
What your source needs to feed
Trace the path from your device to the headset before you commit. ASUS includes a balanced 4.4mm plug, a pair of single-ended options in 3.5mm and 6.3mm, and a USB-C adapter, which covers a desktop amp, a PC, a console, or a phone with the right port.
A 4.4mm balanced output can matter if your amplifier has one, since it feeds the drivers on a separate signal path. The cable-borne MEMS microphone spans 20Hz to 20kHz with high SNR, so your voice rides the same range the drivers cover.
Check which ports your console or phone actually exposes, because the bundled adapters cover common connections but not every device. If you plan to swap cables later, confirm the cable detaches before you order.
Where this headset fits and when to pass
A quiet desk, a home studio corner, or a couch wired to a controller all suit this headset. The headband adjusts through eight levels, the frame and hinges are metal, and spare ear pads ship in the box, which helps over long sessions. In a shared or noisy room, though, you hear everything around you and your audio leaks outward.
Wireless freedom is the other trade. If you want Bluetooth or active noise cancellation, a closed-back wireless model is the better route.
Our advice is to buy it when your setup has a 4.4mm balanced output or a USB-C port you can feed, and you value open-back separation over isolation. Confirm your source connections and how loud your room gets before you commit.
Our take: a wired open-back headset built for quiet rooms, with planar drivers, a boom mic, and balanced plus single-ended connections.
Spec sheet
| Model | A702 ROG KITHARA/BLK |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
