Home Vinyl Asylum

Welcome Licorice Pizza (LP) lovers! Setup guides and Vinyl FAQ.

I have both. The V15 is much better

I bought the M97xE when Shure told me that it was better than the V15 III. I was disappointed with it so when the opportunity presented itself, I got a VN35MR stylus for my old V15III.
I have compared them extensively in several tables with many amps and speakers.
In no combination of equipment I tried and with no type of music did I feel that the M97xE was even close to the V15III.
If Shure had continued making them, I would have bought a V15 VxMR by now. If I can't find a VN35MR stylus at a reasonable price when my present one wears out, I will buy a new cartridge from a different maker.
The M97xE is a decent cartridge for $60. The V15III is a sizeable step up and I would not consider going back.
FWIW. I also found the V15II much better than the M97xE.


This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
  Signature Sound   [ Signature Sound Lounge ]


Follow Ups Full Thread
Follow Ups
  • I have both. The V15 is much better - energyandair 12/20/0522:21:34 12/20/05 (0)


You can not post to an archived thread.