Audio Technica AT-VM95E Dual Moving Magnet Turntable Cartridge (Black/Green)

I just purchased this last Saturday. A good sounding cartridge. Crisp high, prominent mid and impressive low. At this price it's a gem. I am using it with a medium mass straight tonearm. I am totally impressed with it's sound quality as well as looks and buit quality also. But the packaging from Amazon should be improved. It came in a simple plastic wrap in a self adhesive printed envelop. That's all. At least a bubble wrap should have been used as it's a delicate item.

I picked up the Audio-Technica VM95E recently — not because I needed a new cart (I already run a Nagaoka MP-110) but just to try something new and keep an empty headshell busy. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much. I thought it would be a decent backup cart. But this thing seriously surprised me. For the price I paid (~₹3600 / ~$40), it’s ridiculously good. Clear, punchy, well-balanced — more than what I expected from a budget cart. It’s an absolute workhorse. I still love my MP-110 — it’s smooth and warm and great with vocals — but the VM95E has a totally different energy. It’s fast, open, and engaging in a way that makes it hard to ignore. I’m definitely going to be using this regularly, not just as a backup. It’s still early days (just a few hours in), and I know it’ll only open up more with break-in. But even now, I’d say this: don’t go by the price tag — go by what sounds best to your ears. And this little cart delivers. Audio-Technica nailed it with this one. Incredible value for money.

Using this cartridge since many years. It is an entry level cartridge which gives good reproduction at a very affordable price. The only issue is that it wears out after about 400 hours of use and needs to be replaced. Other than that a good sturdy cartridge.

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Very good sound.

The frequency response of the MM cartridge is excellent.The cartridge has to be replaced with care to give the best 0erformance.Cost effective compared to other reputed brands.Satisfied with the purchase.

Works fine.

I was hesitating before placing the order as it is an "entey level" cartridge. It arrived within a day. It was well packed. There were two pairs of screws which was really helpful. Thanks Amazon for their prompt delivery. Now coming to the product. The stereo separation is nice,the mid range is superb. The lower frequency reproduction is okay. The higher frequency reproduction is also very nice. If you mostly listen Indian music (LPs and EPs) then blindly go for this. This is low-priced but not to be ignored. I didn't really expect such performance from a budget cartridge.