The first open-back planar magnetic Asus ROG headset is here, and it's another win for audiophile gamers

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$299.99 at Best Buy (US)Asus ROG has launched the brand-new ROG Kithara, the first open-back planar magnetic gaming headset for the brand.Originally unveiled at CES 2026 earlier this year, the pair of cups was developed alongside HiFIMAN, a Chinese audiophile company known for the use of planar magnetic audio products. Unlike the dynamic drives found in plenty of the best gaming headsets in the market today, the Asus ROG Kith