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Munitio Nines Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£170Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Munitio Nines Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Munitio Nines
5.7/10

Overall score

Score
5.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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Score components

80%

5.4

Technical score

20%

7.3

User score

▼Worse than 77% of headphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

▼Worse than 79%
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 81%
7.3

User score

User score
7.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
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Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 79%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Munitio Nines

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

52%

5.5

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

6.4

Calls & Controls

5.4
User score
User score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

5.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Munitio Nines has a popularity score of 5.3 points, which is lower than that of 55.5% of products in this category.
5.3
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
Score components:

70%

5.7

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

6.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
9 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 9 mm, smaller driver size than 92.3% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
12 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 12 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 64.9% of headphones and equal to 2.1% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Munitio
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
20 g
This pair of headphones weighs 20 g, lighter than 85% of headphones and equal to 0.9% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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Munitio Nines vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 90.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (20 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    20 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 90.8% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (20 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    20 g vs 218 g
  • 6 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (12 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    12 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 9.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Munitio Nines
    the average pair of headphones
    Munitio Nines has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.32 vs 8).
    7.32 vs 8
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Munitio Nines has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.91 vs 7.3).
    6.91 vs 7.27
  • 88.9% more expensive
    Munitio Nines is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£170 vs £90).
    £170 vs £90
  • 9.3% lower user score
    User score
    7.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Munitio Nines
    the average pair of headphones
    Munitio Nines has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.32 vs 8).
    7.32 vs 8
  • 5.1% worse value for money
    Munitio Nines has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.91 vs 7.3).
    6.91 vs 7.27
  • 88.9% more expensive
    Munitio Nines is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£170 vs £90).
    £170 vs £90
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 31 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (9 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    9 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 10 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (100 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    100 dB vs 110 dB
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.

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gstylemag.com
14/01/2013
Summary of the review
geardiary.com
04/02/2013
Hands-on review · Bullet-shaped earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a sturdy, eye-catching pair with deep, balanced bass for buyers who want something unusual and well built.
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pocketables.com
26/01/2013
Summary of the review
computertalkradio.com
05/04/2013
Tech review · Bass-heavy earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a bass-heavy pair with full sound and no mud, blocking engine noise well and suiting flights and classic rock fans more than gentle listening.
pocketinsider.com
27/01/2015
Full review · Affordable earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are fun, bass-heavy earphones with a warm sound that suit pop listeners more than classical fans.
theheadphonelist.com
05/06/2013
Detailed review · Bass-heavy earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a smooth, very bass-heavy pair for listeners who want soft, powerful sound, though clarity falls short for detail-focused listeners.
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thegeekchurch.com
15/01/2013
Summary of the review
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head-fi.org
09/07/2011
Summary of the review
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gearmoose.com
03/12/2012
Summary of the review
theheadphonelist.com
05/06/2013
Detailed review · Bass-heavy earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a smooth, very bass-heavy pair for listeners who want soft, powerful sound, though clarity falls short for detail-focused listeners.
pocketinsider.com
27/01/2015
Full review · Affordable earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are fun, bass-heavy earphones with a warm sound that suit pop listeners more than classical fans.
P
pocketables.com
26/01/2013
Summary of the review
pocketinsider.com
27/01/2015
Full review · Affordable earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are fun, bass-heavy earphones with a warm sound that suit pop listeners more than classical fans.
geardiary.com
04/02/2013
Hands-on review · Bullet-shaped earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a sturdy, eye-catching pair with deep, balanced bass for buyers who want something unusual and well built.
theheadphonelist.com
05/06/2013
Detailed review · Bass-heavy earphones
Verdict
Munitio Nines are a smooth, very bass-heavy pair for listeners who want soft, powerful sound, though clarity falls short for detail-focused listeners.
P
pocketables.com
26/01/2013
Summary of the review

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Munitio Nines

  • Exceptional and thundering bass performance due to the dedicated 'Bass Enhancing Chamber'
  • Highly durable and rugged construction machined from copper alloy with a titanium finish
  • Kevlar-reinforced fabric cables that help prevent tangling and increase longevity
  • Unique and stylish tactical design inspired by 9mm ammunition
  • Excellent passive noise isolation provided by the 'Silicone Hollow Point' tips
  • Comprehensive accessory package including a ballistic nylon carrying case and ear hooks

What customers don't like about Munitio Nines

  • V-shaped sound signature where mids and highs can sound recessed or 'veiled'
  • High retail price ($169-$170) is often cited as poor value unless found on sale
  • Full three-button remote functionality is limited to Apple devices; Android users only get one-button control
  • Some users find the earphones heavy or uncomfortable for extended use due to the metal housing
  • Reported issues with 'tangle memory' in the Kevlar cord and sensitivity to cable touch noise (microphonics)

Verdict

The Munitio Nines are tactical in-ear headphones featuring 9mm rare earth neodymium drivers housed in individually machined copper alloy shells with a titanium coating. Designed with a proprietary Bass Enhancing Chamber and a custom-tuned 'Sound Flow System,' they deliver a frequency response of 12Hz to 20kHz, an impedance of 16 ohms, and a sensitivity of 100dB/mW. Main pros include a durable Kevlar-reinforced fabric cable, effective passive noise isolation through 'Silicone Hollow Point' tips, and a powerful, distortion-free bass performance ideal for pop and EDM. However, cons include limited 3-button remote compatibility with Android devices (standard volume controls only work with iOS), a slightly veiled treble response that lacks sparkle for audiophiles, and a relatively high weight of 20 grams per unit compared to standard plastic earbuds.

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