Customer Reviews

Shure M92E Hi-Fi Moving Magnet Cartridge

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This is a good all around cartridge especially if your not after a superior sound. It's very "neutral" and uncolored which is a real plus. However, the upper frequencies-cymbals, "sibilants" etc.-get pretty muddy. Don't let this scare you. This puppy, especially when mounted on a good straight arm P-mount, will track almost anything! If you can find a Shure 104E stylus to replace the stock stylus you'll be pleasantly surprised at how good the 92E cartridge really sounds! I only give it 4 stars because the stock stylus is a little lacking on the high end, at least to my ear anyway! Good overall value especially given that it's a "universal" mounting system.

I had this Shure cartridge when it first made it's debut.I'm gonna be nice and say that unless you have real old records, worn out records, the stuff you would never play on high end expensive equipment, then this cartridge is your answer ! If you use this on pristine records you will definitely hear the shortcomings of this cart with regards to tonal, frequency, and sibilant accuracy. It's not going to perform anywhere near Shure's other two high end audiophile carts with regards to tracking and overall clarity and sound quality...You really get what you pay for with the
Shure M92E. It does it's job well and I recommend it for casual background music listening only...It's not a DJ quality cart and it's not even anywhere near audiophile grade quality...it's just a dependable performer for those on an extremely tight budget.

Technics sold a lot of turntables that take P-Mount cartridges, and this is an excellent replacement for your entry level cartridge. It is actually more cost-effective than a replacement stylus for your old cartridge, unless you played in the big leagues.
Good response, tracks well, and as all P-Mounts, installs in about 30 seconds. Time to record those LP's on your PC to make CD's.

I am not a musical snob or an audiophile, but I greatly enjoy music, especially classic rock. I purchased this cartridge to replace the factory-supplied model on my Technics turntable, which had become worn with play. However, the sound quality of this Shure model proved to be disappointing- I could actually hear shortcomings in bass and treble response, and I noticed a general lack of crispness. Seeking a better model, I contacted Shure, and was further disappointed to find out they no longer make a mid-priced (under $100), or even a higher-priced, P-mount cartridge; this $27.00 model is it, and it really sounds like the price it's worth. If I were you, I would look at other brands, and in a somewhat higher price range, as ultimately the sound will "echo" the price you pay.

By cheap of course I mean 25.00 delivered. For anyone wanting to get back into vinyl, or simply enjoy the existing collection, or just looking for a different musical experience, which is vinyl, check this one out. It is rugged, has an elliptical needle, sounds good without being muddy and will make you happy.

Forget about the Audiophile stuff for a minute. Those who spin records with 10K systems will consider this cartridge way too elementary for their tastes. Those who love music for the sake of music will love it.
Big fun without a serious investment. Be prepared, you might catch the vinyl bug. Way more potent than the avian flu.

I bought this cartridge to try since it was extremely inexpensive and made by one of the great names in hifi. There was a time when Shure was the great American cartridge company and virtually everyone with a component turntable owned at least one Shure product. I paid only US$ 18.95 plus shipping for this little red and black beast. Mine said it was Made in Mexico on the box. Packaging is modest and not as luxurious as what Shure provides for its more expensive M97eX. I also own a Shure M97eX (also from Amazon)and a Shure stylus force gauge (a must have for all owners of non P-Mount tables).

The Shure M92E is for P-Mount tonearms i.e. for plug in style cartridges that are held in place with a single screw. This makes alignment easy with no need to adjust the tonearm. There is also an adapter to use the cartridge on standard tonearms as well. I used my M92E on a Technics BD20d turntable. This is a low cost Technics table that I bought new about ten years ago and the basic design dates back to the mid 1980s. I have the modest Technics cartridge that it came with and a better Ortofon OM3P cartridge which cost around $50.

The Shure is surprisingly good sounding. It has a nice, warm balance without shrill highs and bass is actually quite good. It is much better than the rather edgy sounding Technics cartridge that came with the turntable. The Shure is not quite as smooth, detailed or two dimensional as the Ortofon but is flatter, more even and open sounding.

I am guessing a lot of people looking at this Shure cartridge are going to use it on a turntable similar to mine so I suggest adding a low cost thin felt platter mat from Pro-ject on top on the rubber one that comes with the turntable. I find it damps out unwanted vibration better and allows this cartridge to do its thing. You do not need it, but on my set up, it really let this little Shure sing. I played all kinds of music on it and while it seemed happiest with rock and jazz, even classical was very pleasant sounding. What you get is natural sound with no nasties. What you do not get is a very detailed, articulate sound or a lot of air around the instruments or great imaging. The Shure's faults are errors of omission rather than any significant vices. Frankly I have owned some cartridges in the $300-400 that were not as even and pleasant overall as this little Shure.I strongly recommend the Shure M92E for LP lovers on a budget.

I was very happy to be able to find a replacement for my P-cartridge Technics turntable that I've had since high school (1983 or so). It works great.. and since a record store has openned up in downtown Annapolis (Ka-Chunk Records).. I'm even buying some new stuff on vinyl.. while converting some of my vinyl to mp3.. I mean, you just can't find X-15's Blueprint album on CD or iTunes.. :-)

It is all I wanted. I replace the cartridges regularly on a five year of so basis. As time has gone on, my usage of the Sony TT has diminished considerably; consequently replacement of the cartridge (stylus) extends further into the future. Hand made this is not. Does it even stack up to Audio Technica???...not quite...but....if all you do is listen to the occasional record before they all succumb to vinyl rot, you would be hard pressed to put this unit down; unless of course you are made of money and like handmade everything!!
Buy it and enjoy. It worked right out of the box. No extended warranty is needed; and when you are ready to get rid of it you may not find anymore such things available. Enjoy.
AFG

I bought this cartridge because I needed to record some of my old vinyl, childhood Christmas Albums to the computer. I originally had the Audio Technica carts for my Technics Turntable. After a few of these I thought I'd try the Shure product. I also like the fact that the Shure rides higher above the record (and record lip too) and doesn't rub on the surface like the Audio Technica carts can. All in all a very solid and good sounding cartridge!! The price was just right too!

I am using this with an old turntable. the stereo is connected to the computer so I can transfer records (LP's) to my hard drive and later to CD's. the cartridge has a good midrange and bass. High frequencies are a bit overemphasized. Given the price, the sound is better than we have a right to expect.