Sennheiser's brilliant HD560S headphones are a staggering 40% off at Amazon

Many of Sennheiser's open back headphones have gained legendary status for offering excellent audio and comfort in equal measure. The HD560S is a prime example of this, and is a more affordable entry point into their brand of great cans - this Amazon deal has knocked 41 percent off their £169 list price to make them just £99.

Sennheiser HD560s open back headphones Now £99.00 (was £169.00) See at Amazon UK

The HD560S look similar to some of Sennheiser's other cans within the same lineup, offering a sturdy plastic frame and a comfortable fit. A 240g weight keeps them especially lightweight, while there is also a lot of padding and a reasonable clamping force. This is a far cry from some of Sennheiser's other cans, which come with quite a heavy clamping force - I'm looking at you, HD660S2. They also have a detachable cable for convenience, although with a 120ohm impedance, you will want to be using an external USB DAC or amplifier with these to get the most out of them.

These are open back cans, meaning what they lack in a more robust low end, they make up for with excellent stereo imaging and soundstage. However, with that open back chassis, they are only really suitable for home listening, unless you want those around you to also indulge in whichever tunes you're listening to. They offer an excellent neutral sound profile too, with great detail - this means that no specific part of the mix should be too overbearing, or have too much prominence over other frequencies, while presenting rich vocals and instrumentation across a variety of genres.

If you're after a fantastic set of open back headphones that are lightweight, comfortable and offer great all-round audio, these Sennheiser HD560S from Amazon for under £100 are a steal.