Building on its engineering team’s decades of experience in headphone design, manufacturer Austrian Audio has got off to a flying start with this high-performance over-ear model. The Composer’s sound suits its name, its custom 49mm Hi-X drivers and open-back housings crafting musical, dynamic and detailed sonics suited to listening at home or in the studio. Comfort is first-rate too, with a lightweight metal frame, smart mesh headband and wide adjustability enabling a perfect fit for hours of use. The accompanying luxury case includes a complete selection of cables, allowing you to savour The Composer’s high-end presentation with every DAC/amp straight out of the box. This is a reference headphone to cherish.