ASUS ROG Kithara Open-Back Planar Gaming Headphones
- Battery Average Life: 70 hours
- Connectivity Technology: USB-C To Dual 3.5mm Adapter
- Wireless Technology: USB-C To Dual 3.5mm Adapter
- Headphones Ear Placement: On Ear
Last refreshed Sep 9, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A genuine audiophile-leaning open-back headphone with gaming touches, best matched to a buyer who already has an amp or DAC to drive it properly.
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ASIN: B0GG53SPJCModel: A702Category: Gaming Headsets
Overview
The ROG Kithara is a wired, open-back gaming headphone built around 100mm HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers tuned by ASUS, with a boom microphone and adapters for balanced, single-ended and USB-C connections.
Open-back planar drivers are a different proposition than the sealed gaming headsets most buyers are used to: the tradeoff is a wider, more natural soundstage in exchange for sound leaking out and less isolation from room noise. Bundling a 4.4mm balanced plug alongside 3.5mm, 6.3mm and USB-C options signals this is meant to sit on real desktop amps and DACs, not just a console controller jack.
- 100mm ROG-tuned HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers
- 8Hz to 55kHz rated frequency response
- Metal frame and hinges
- Extra ear pads included
Who it's for
Suits a buyer who already has, or wants, a headphone amp or DAC and cares about soundstage and detail as much as gaming features, across PC, console or mobile. Not the pick for anyone who needs noise isolation in a shared room, since open-back designs leak sound both ways.
Pros and cons
- Open-back planar magnetic drivers for a wide soundstage
- 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm, 6.3mm and USB-C connections included
- Boom microphone for voice chat
- Eight-level adjustable headband and extra ear pads included
- Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Needs a capable source or amp to show its best performance
Performance notes
The 100mm planar magnetic drivers are tuned by ASUS's ROG team for a wide soundstage with separation across bass, mids and treble, rated by the listing to an extended 8Hz to 55kHz range. The boom microphone covers a 20Hz to 20kHz range with a high signal-to-noise ratio for voice pickup. Included plugs cover 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm and 6.3mm single-ended jacks plus a USB-C adapter, so the same headphone can move between a desktop amp, a phone and a console.
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Model | A702 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.7 pounds |
| Audio Driver Size | 2 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Average Life | 70 hours |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Metal, Fabric, Leatherette/Velour |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | USB-C To Dual 3.5mm Adapter |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Wireless Technology | USB-C To Dual 3.5mm Adapter |
| Headphones Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval |
| Audio Driver Type | Planar Magnetic Driver |
| Frequency Response | 8 hertz |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Entertainment, Gaming |
| Antenna Location | Gaming, Office Meetings, Studio |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the ASUS ROG Kithara a wireless headphone?
No, it is a wired headphone, connecting via 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm, 6.3mm or USB-C depending on the source.
Does the ROG Kithara work with a games console?
Yes, the included plugs and USB-C adapter are built for compatibility with PC, consoles and mobile devices as well as dedicated DACs and amps.
Is the ROG Kithara open-back or closed-back?
It is open-back, which gives a wider soundstage but does not isolate outside noise or contain sound.