SINGAPORE — Munitio might be known for their earphones which look a lot like bullet casings, and now they’re bringing their experience in audio products into something bigger: Headphones. The Munitio Pro 40 doesn’t look like any of their previous products — I’m not sure if a tank shell casing would translate into a good look for headphones — but there is still quite a lot to look at and listen to.

Compared to their earphones which can be considered quite showy to some, the Pro 40s are a comparatively muted and sleek black headphones, of which the only embellishments are a shiny metal ring which you can get in either gold, silver or black.

The protein leather pads provide pretty good comfort and do not get clammy easily, but they could have been bigger — the insides of the ear cups touched my ears and rested uncomfortably. The polymer and aluminium alloy construction of the headband gives the headphone some good weight and structure, however, it does get a bit tight and takes some seasoning before it gets just right.

The Pro 40s also come with detachable cables, but the plug of one the cables provided came loose easily, and the glue below was exposed. This might be an insolated situation — the other cable was fine — but it might be something to note.

Audio wise, these are a pretty solid pair of headphones, especially if you like strong bass. The bass is rich and thick, hitting with sufficient punch without ever feeling too overwhelming, allowing the vocals to not get crowded out. Cymbals are lifelike too, giving the Pro 40s an overall pleasant presentation.

If you do use the cable with an inbuilt microphone, vocal calls are clear and great without you having to move the microphone to your mouth. The controls, however, only support iOS devices. The iPhone 5s and 5c are also not supported — but I didn’t find any issues using it with my 5s.

However, the headphones do have somewhat poor soundstaging and seperation, leading tracks with intricate instrumentation to feel congested and closed up. There’s also a lack of warmth in the headphones: While the bass and mids are present, there feels like there’s a gap between them.

Nonetheless, if you’re in the market for a good looking pair of headphones with a bit of bling that isn’t too ostentatious, the Munitio Pro 40s might just be the pair for you. Other than some slight niggles, the generally solid build and the good sound might make it a worth-it investment.