SENNHEISER HD 660 S

£429, sennheiser.com

If you want a pair of headphones designed for long periods of sinking into your LPs alone, Sennheiser feels you. One look at the HD 660 S tells you everything: clear and open earcups for air movement; big plush pads that wrap around your ears for comfortable listening. The sound is a little warmer than neutral, but that’s just fine with us – rich mids balance nicely against the bright and clear treble, and the bass is controlled and mellow. They are totally open, so are no good for noisy environments, but they’re so enjoyable to listen to.