What You Need to Know
Priced at $299.99, the ASUS ROG Kithara Planar Magnetic Headphones is ASUS's entry in the open back headphones category. With 20 buyers rating it at 4.5 stars, it currently sits at #46 of 46 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Fit and Build
Headsets live or die on long-session comfort. The high rating suggests the clamp force and ear cushion design work for most heads.
The Numbers
- Brand: ASUS
- Price: $299.99 (well above the $169.00 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 20
- Category rank: #46 of 46 in open back headphones
- Cheaper in category: 39 products
- Higher-rated in category: 12 products
- More-reviewed in category: 45 products
From the Reviews
With only 20 reviews, this is a small sample. The 4.5-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
What Else to Consider
At $299.99, the ASUS ROG Kithara Planar Magnetic Headphones sits well above the $169.00 category average. 39 options are cheaper and 6 are more expensive.
The category leader is the OneOdio Hi-Res Studio Monitor Headphones ($37.99, 4.4★, 73,430 reviews). It's $262.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Studio Headphones - $159.00, 4.6★ (33,300 reviews) · Better on both axes
- beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones - $199.99, 4.6★ (19,824 reviews) · Better on both axes
- beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 250 Ohm - $179.99, 4.6★ (19,824 reviews) · Better on both axes If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Eigsupia Open Ear Bluetooth Headphones at $14.99.
Should You Buy It?
Only if you specifically want what makes it expensive. The rating is excellent but the price premium is meaningful. There are cheaper highly-rated options in this category - make sure the extra money is buying a feature you'll actually use.
Best fit for:
- Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars
Bottom Line
6.8/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.