Asus brings planar magnetic audio to gaming with its new ROG Kithara headset

Asus Republic of Gamers (or ROG as it's more typically known) has launched the ROG Kithara, the company's first open-back planar magnetic gaming headset. The new product sits between high-end audio gear and competitive gaming hardware, offering clearer positional audio and a more natural sound presentation than typical closed-back gaming headsets. ROG Kithara was developed in collaboration with HIFIMAN, a company best known for planar magnetic headphones. SEE ALSO: FiiO launches new Jade Audio headphones and BR15 receiver for budget hi-fi fans The ROG product uses large 100mm planar magnetic drivers that are tuned specifically for gaming rather than general… [Continue Reading]