ASUS ROG Kithara Headset Wired Head-Band Gaming Black 90YH0470-BHUA00

ROG 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 ROG 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. ROG 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 ROG 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 ROG 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 ROG 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 ROG 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.

Specs




Performance


Product type

The sub-category of the product.

Headset


Wearing style

The way in which the device is worn.

Head-band


Recommended usage

What the product should be used for, and how it should be used (e.g. ambient temperature).

Gaming


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


Product colour

The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white.

Black


Operating keys

Mute


Volume control

Rotary


Control unit type

In-line control unit


Control type

The way in which the device is controlled.

Buttons, Rotary


Cable length

How long the cable is.

1.8 m


Cable colour

Colour of the cable e.g. white, gray.

Black


Detachable cable




Compatible products

Other products that can be used with this product.

PlayStation- 4 PlayStation- 5 Nintendo Switch iPad Xbox consoles via 3.5mm connection


Ports & interfaces


Connectivity technology

The technology that enables connectivity of the device, e.g. wired or wireless.

Wired


2x 3.5 mm connectors




Microphone in

The socket where a microphone is connected to the device.




Frequency response (music mode)

8 - 55000 Hz


Frequency response (talk mode)
- 20000 Hz


Headphones


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


Headphone frequency

The range of frequencies (low to high sounds) that the headphones can produce.

8 - 55000 Hz


Impedance

The effective resistance of an electric circuit or component to alternating current, arising from the combined effects of ohmic resistance and reactance.
?


Driver unit
cm


Number of drivers

The quantity of drivers, which are individual transducers that converts electrical energy to sound waves.

2



Microphone


Microphone type

The characteristics of the microphone bulit into the device in terms of the reception of signals from all or just one direction, i.e. omnidirectional (better for concerts and the like vs unidirectional, more suitable for voice recording.

Boom


Microphone frequency

The range of frequencies (low to high sounds) that the microphone can pick up (detect).
- 20000 Hz


Microphone sensitivity

-36 dB


Microphone connectivity

How a microphone connect to a device e.g. wirelessly or via a cable and connector.

3.5 mm


Detachable microphone




Number of microphones

1


MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) microphone




Microphone mute




System requirements


Mac operating systems supported

Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.




Mobile operating systems supported

The operating systems e.g. Android, iOS, that can be used with the mobile device.

Android, iOS


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


Packaging data


Package width

The distance from one side of the packaging to the other.
6 mm


Package depth

The distance from the front to the back of the packaging.
3 mm


Package height

The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging.

299 mm


Packaging content


AC adapter included




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.




Cables included

Audio (3.5mm)


Technical details


Head-band cushion




Power


USB Type-C charging port




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