Display & Audio Setup
ASUS ROG Kithara
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-04 · 5 expert sources
Pros
- +Huge 100 mm planar-magnetic drivers (TechRadar), made by HIFIMAN
- +Two cables: one with a flexible mic boom for gaming and one for music through a DAC or amp (TechRadar)
- +Stuff calls the MEMS mic crystal clear, and SoundGuys rates the mic excellent
- +16 ohms (Stuff, SoundGuys); SoundGuys says there is no need for a dedicated amplifier
- +RTINGS says it is comfortable to wear long term in a quiet private office or at home
- +TechRadar calls the sound superb, and Stuff found it nuanced, airy and spacious
Cons
- −Tom's Guide calls the build and headband cheap and the mic poor, at odds with Stuff and SoundGuys
- −TechRadar finds the cables and adaptor complex
- −SoundGuys says the cable is short for desk use
- −420 g per Stuff, SoundGuys and Tom's Guide (the Amazon listing says 11.2 oz); SoundGuys calls it a bit hefty
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus7.5
- Effectiveness9.5
- Build safety9.0
- Durability8.4
- Value9.0
Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no recall for this product, and no safety, heat or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified its UL/ETL or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
“These studio-grade headphones deliver comfort, clarity and wide compatibility, but the Kithara may be lost on those who care more about features and wireless convenience than stellar sound.”
“However, if you work in a private office or at home, and can keep the noise levels down, the ASUS are comfortable to wear long term.”