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ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. Kithara gaming headset with ROG-Tuned 100mm HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers, open-back architecture, full-band MEMS boom microphone, dual 3.5mm input, 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm, 6.3mm single-ended plugs

Redefine to Transcend
ROG Kithara is built for gamers who demand true high-fidelity, audiophile-grade sound, powered by HIFIMAN’s leading acoustic technology. Its open-back acoustic design and ROG-customized HIFIMAN 100mm planar magnetic drivers deliver lifelike audio with sharp, precise detail. Engineered for competitive play, Kithara features an integrated full-band MEMS microphone for clear in-game communication. A balanced headphone cable with swappable plugs, along with a USB-C® adapter, ensures uncompromised audio fidelity and broad compatibility across a wide range of devices.

ROG teamed up with HIFIMAN, a leader in planar magnetic headphone technology, to deliver audiophile-grade sound for tactical in-game advantages. Combining ROG’s unrivaled expertise in competitive gaming and HIFIMAN’s advanced driver technology, the Kithara delivers high-precision, crystal-clear sound tuned to meet the intense demands of gameplay.

ROG-Tuned 100mm HIFIMAN Planar Magnetic Drivers
Co-developed with HIFIMAN and ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. acoustic experts, along with power gamers, and refined through extensive listening tests, the drivers used in the Kithara are tuned for a balanced sound signature. Leveraging advanced magnet-diaphragm technology, the Kithara delivers HIFIMAN’s crisp, detailed mid-highs and enhanced bass to ensure every nuance on the battlefield is heard with clarity and precision.

Crafted Open-Back Architecture
Positional awareness is critical in competitive gaming. ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. sound engineers conducted detailed acoustic evaluations to test angled textures, internal structures, and venting ratios during the development of Kithara. The resulting open-back earcup design delivers precise spatial awareness through a balance of form and functionality.

General Closed-Back Headsets
Narrower Soundstage
Different sound sources tend to cluster closer together, making it harder to pinpoint precise locations.

Open-Back ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. Kithara
Wider Soundstage
More accurate positional audio, excellent imaging, and a deeply immersive gaming experience.

Ultrawide Soundstage for Precise Imaging
The open-back design creates an extremely spacious, dimensional soundstage compared to closed-back headsets. The design enhances separation across deep bass, mids, and treble to prevent low frequencies from masking critical cues – so you can clearly distinguish footsteps from explosions and react faster to every in-game movement.

Full-Band MEMS Boom Microphone
Unlike traditional audiophile headphones that lack a microphone, the Kithara features an on-cable, full-band MEMS boom mic for crystal-clear voice capture for seamless team comms even in the most intense battles. Compared to the standard ECM mics found in most gaming headsets, MEMS technology delivers an ultrawide 20Hz–20kHz response and higher SNR in a compact form—ensuring clear, natural voice pickup with minimal distortion.

Separate Signal Inputs
The detachable cable with microphone uses dedicated wiring for the audio and microphone signals to effectively eliminate crosstalk, ensuring clean, uninterrupted communication.

Broad Compatibility and Plug-and-Play Convenience
The Kithara’s versatility makes it ideal for audiophile or gaming setups. It features a 3-in-1 cable with swappable 4.4mm balanced, 3.5mm, and 6.3mm single-ended plugs for high-fidelity playback across DACs, amplifiers, gaming consoles and PCs. The 4.4mm balanced connection enables higher output power with lower noise and crosstalk, unlocking cleaner and more detailed audio. A USB-C to dual 3.5 mm adapter is included for audiophile-grade sound on almost any device. In addition, the headset features 3.5mm jacks on both left and right earcups, allowing users to use their preferred cables for customized sound.

Premium Build for Durability and Comfort
Every aspect of the ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. Kithara is carefully tuned to deliver optimal user comfort and acoustic performance. Multiple prototypes were evaluated and tested on a dummy head inside an anechoic chamber to ensure that what looks good also sounds exceptional.

Earcup Architecture with ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. aesthetics
The open-back design enhances airflow and reduces listening fatigue. Large oval earcups fit various ear shapes and sizes for long-lasting comfort, while the refined earcup angle balances clamping force and minimizes pressure against the jaw. A precision-crafted diamond-cut metal plate with ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. detailing completes the look.

Soft, Extended Headband
The headband features a three-layer design using leatherette, breathable mesh, and memory foam to provide lasting comfort and reduce pressure across the head. The extended length enhances stability and weight distribution to minimize pressure across the lower cheek during marathon gaming sessions.

Sleek, Durable Metal Frame
The headband has eight adjustment levels and an aluminum hinge to ensure a secure, comfortable fit that accommodates different head shapes and sizes.




Reasons to buy

  • 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
  • On-cable full-band MEMS boom microphone: Accurate voice pickup with a wide 20Hz–20kHz response and high SNR for clean voice; dual 3.5mm input prevents crosstalk for uninterrupted communication
  • Open-back design: Spacious, natural soundstage with clear separation across bass, mids, and treble to enhance spatial awareness
  • Personalized fit and acoustics: Interchangeable earcup cushions (leatherette with fabric, velour) for customizable comfort and sound
  • Premium build for durability and comfort: Soft adjustable headband, robust metal frame and hinges, and sleek earcup with signature ROG elements
  • ROG-Tuned 100mm HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers: Audiophile-grade fidelity across an ultra-wide 8Hz–55kHz frequency range with vivid detail and exceptionally low distortion

Specification

Technical Description: ASUS ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. Kithara Headset Wired Head-band Gaming Black
Headphones
Driver unit:
10 cm
Number of drivers:The quantity of drivers, which are individual transducers that converts electrical energy to sound waves.
2
Impedance:The effective resistance of an electric circuit or component to alternating current, arising from the combined effects of ohmic resistance and reactance.
16 O
Headphone frequency:The range of frequencies (low to high sounds) that the headphones can produce.
8 - 55000 Hz
Ear coupling:Ear coupling describes the way in which headphones or earphones stay attached to, or inside, the ear. There are three common types of ear coupling: circumaural, supra-aural and intra-aural. Circumaural headphones enclose your ears with large pads that suppress external noise. Supra-aural headphones are typically more lightweight and sit on top of the ears with small pads. Intra-aural headphones come in two basic designs and neither style sits on the head itself. The first are ear buds, which sit just outside of the ear canal, on top of your ear lobes. The second type is actually inserted directly into the ear canal and offers some external noise suppression.
Circumaural

Microphone
Microphone mute:
Yes
Detachable microphone:
Yes
MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) microphone:
Yes
Microphone connectivity:How a microphone connect to a device e.g. wirelessly or via a cable and connector.
3.5 mm
Number of microphones:
1
Microphone sensitivity:
-36 dB
Microphone frequency:The range of frequencies (low to high sounds) that the microphone can pick up (detect).
20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone type:
Boom

Other features
Packaging content:
1.8m Dual-3.5mm to Dual-3.5mm Boom Mic Cable 1.8m Dual-3.5mm with 3-in-1 (3.5mm/6.3mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced) plug cable USB-C to Dual-3.5mm Adapter 2 sets of Ear Cushion: 1 x Velour, 1 x Leatherette with Mesh Fabric Frequency Response Measurement Card Warranty Booklet Quick Start Guide

Packaging content
Cables included:
Audio (3.5mm)
Quick start guide:Instructions, either online, as a computer program or in paper form, to allow you to set up and start using the product quickly.
Yes
AC adapter included:
No
Audio adapters included:
USB Type-C - 2x 3.5mm

Packaging data
Package height:The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.
299 mm
Package depth:The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
123 mm
Package width:The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
206 mm

Performance
Compatible products:Other products that can be used with this product.
PlayStation® 4 PlayStation® 5 Nintendo Switch iPad Xbox consoles via 3.5mm connection
Detachable cable:
Yes
Cable colour:Colour of the cable e.g. white, gray.
Black
Cable length:How long the cable is.
1.8 m
Control type:The way in which the device is controlled.
Buttons, Rotary
Control unit type:
In-line control unit
Volume control:
Rotary
Operating keys:
Mute
Product colour:
Black
Headset type:A headset is headphones combined with a microphone, or one headphone with a microphone. Headsets provide the equivalent functionality of a telephone handset but with hands-free operation. Types of headsets include single earpiece (monaural) and double earpiece.
Binaural
Recommended usage:What the product should be used for, and how it should be used (e.g. ambient temperature).
Gaming
Wearing style:The way in which the device is worn.
Head-band
Product type:The sub-category of the product.
Headset

Ports & interfaces
Frequency response (music mode):
8 - 55000 Hz
Frequency response (talk mode):
20 - 20000 Hz
Microphone in:The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.
Yes
2x 3.5 mm connectors:
Yes
Connectivity technology:
Wired

Power
USB Type-C charging port:
No

System requirements
Mobile operating systems supported:The operating systems e.g. Android, iOS, that can be used with the mobile device.
Android, iOS
Mac operating systems supported:Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Yes

Technical details
Head-band cushion:
Yes

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
420 g

Product details

90YH0470-BHUA00 ASUS 4711636258043

ASUS ROG Kithara Headset Wired Head-band Gaming Black

£292.00 and In stock

SKU: 90YH0470-BHUA00

ASUS ROGCloseFor years since its establishment, ASUS aimed to put an ever greater emphasis on PC gaming. This process resulted in the 2006 founding of the Republic of Gamers brand (ROG) formed for the sole purpose of delivering the most innovative hardcore hardware for truly dedicated gamers. Kithara Headset Wired Head-band Gaming Black

Quick Code: Q3047501 MPN: 90YH0470-BHUA00
£292.00

Quantity:
In Stock