r/negative
They tested it and didn’t like the results, decided to minimize further investments and just launch it quietly and hope it delivers some roi.
Asus ROG Kithara Headphones
ASUS ROG Kithara Gaming/Audiophile Open-Back Wired Headphones with Mic – ROG-Tuned HIFIMAN Planar Magnetic Drivers, Adjustable Headband, Extra Ear Pads, Compatible with DACs, Amps, PC, Console, Mobile
By Asus
22mentions39%positive$299.99typicalr/headphones+8pros/−6cons
What one Redditor said
“Even though I tested these on a very noisy environment and only listened some songs, I can easily say these have that Hifiman base.”
What Reddit thinks
Pros
8- +User anticipation
- +Initially available for purchase in germany
- +Initially discounted price
- +good soundstage
- +good positioning
- +deep bass
- +hifiman-like curve
- +response looks pretty good
Cons
6- −Poor marketing
- −Potential lack of manufacturer confidence
- −Review embargo
- −Currently out of stock in germany
- −expensive
- −bass seems really bad
Where Reddit talks about it
22 comments · 2 subreddits
r/headphones25%
12 mentions↑ 227
r/ASUSROG11%
9 mentions↑ 11
Reddit reviews
+ 4~ 9− 9
r/headphonesnegative158
Because it was [laughed at last time it was discussed]. Expectations are low.
r/headphonesneutral24
I think asus, more than hifiman, is trying to play it safe, this could be a no brainer but that judgement is more on the audiophile side, the gaming crowd isn’t moved by graphs, so the release style i
r/headphonesnegative4
Idk how "safe" it is selling a gaming headset for nearly four hundo. It's way out of the budget range for the vast majority of gamers, and even most people interested in headphones.
r/headphonespositive12
Even though I tested these on a very noisy environment and only listened some songs, I can easily say these have that Hifiman base.
r/headphonesnegative2
my first thoughts were that the bass seems really, really bad. But I've not got the ears developed to really understand what exactly I'm listening to, I just know it sounds *off*.
r/headphonesneutral7
A review by Resolve, from the Headphone Show. Asus Kithara Review — The Competitive Advantage [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmoocLpPWFo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmoocLpPWFo) 00:00 - Int
r/headphonesneutral4
in Germany they are available ... i bought them directly from Asus Webshop on Tuesday last week, delivery was the day after .... at the moment they are out of stock.
r/headphonesnegative3
Quite frankly I am not very interested in Asus products after hearing so much about their quality and how they treat their customers.
r/headphonespositive3
It doesn't look too bad, def has a hifiman-like curve, w/ some weird stuff going on at the top end but, nothing too bad relative to most gaming headphones. The response looks pretty good imo.
r/headphonesnegative2
>gaming well there's your problem
r/headphonespositive6
this will potentially be the first true „HiFi“ gaming headset besides the audeze maxwells, so it’s not nothing.
r/headphonesneutral2
Weird name for a headset.
r/ASUSROGneutral3
Id like to see what these are like compared to my acezone arise headset.
r/ASUSROGnegative1
i hate the eye, but great concept sweaty ears while gaming drives me crazy.
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