Ortofon OM 5E (Black) is rated
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Ortofon OM 5E (Black)
MM Cartridge
£49
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Fitted as standard to many budget turntables, the Ortofon OM 5E is a classic budget cartridge.
Low wear and easily changed stylus
Using an elliptical-shaped stylus, the OM 5E offers both a neutral and balanced sound quality while also offering low wear on your precious vinyl. The detachable stylus can be changed at any time (at additional cost) for other models in the OM range, including the dedicated Stylus 78 - for use with 78 speed turntables and records. Gold-plated connection pins provide a long lasting and low resistance connection, while its open lugs and elegant design make it easy to fit.
For an affordable cartridge you can rely on, the Ortofon OM 5E won't disappoint.
Low wear and easily changed stylus
Using an elliptical-shaped stylus, the OM 5E offers both a neutral and balanced sound quality while also offering low wear on your precious vinyl. The detachable stylus can be changed at any time (at additional cost) for other models in the OM range, including the dedicated Stylus 78 - for use with 78 speed turntables and records. Gold-plated connection pins provide a long lasting and low resistance connection, while its open lugs and elegant design make it easy to fit.
For an affordable cartridge you can rely on, the Ortofon OM 5E won't disappoint.
General
Manufacturer's Warranty
1 year
Audio
Frequency Response (Hz)
20 - 25,000
Rated 4 out of
5
by
kam1nsk1 from
Easy to fit, good sound
Bought this in store to be delivered. Somhow there was a mix up and it was sent to an address I left years ago. Called Richer Sounds and they sorted the mistake out quickly and with no quibbling at all. Received replacement next day. Item is easy plug and play, needed a very small hex key but easy enough to fit. All in all great item and great service as ever from RS.
Date published: 2022-12-26
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Spreadsheet Pete from
Ortofon cartridge
Sounds amazing, love my new record deck and this cartridge is the icing on the cake. I had an Ortofon on a previous deck, which l bought in the late1970s, but time for a change of decks and this cartridge has brought a breath of fresh air to my record collection. Nice to hear the full frequency range again. CDs might be crackle free but they lack the depth and range of a deck with a superb cartridge.
Date published: 2022-10-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bruinbears from
Great cartridge
Easy to fit and align giving great sound at a fantastic price. As usual staff were very knowledgeable
Date published: 2022-08-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Gingertomouk from
Awesome service, ideal cartridge
I’ve had this about a month after deciding to resurrect my project debut from the ‘90s. On a budget and with advice from the Edinburgh shop - the turntable came from Richmond Surrey back in ‘99! - this has really sharpened up the sound. I downloaded the manual for the turntable and with the instructions on the cartridge fitted it and set it up quite happily in 20 mins
Date published: 2022-05-23
Rated 4 out of
5
by
mrmrb from
Great sound quality and value
Great value cartridge that gives a quality sound. Everything I expected. Very pleased
Date published: 2022-03-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
gpecheam from
Vinyl, the sound of the future
An avid record collector in the 70s and 80s, I moved over to the "modern" CD as they took over. I purchased the Ortofon cartridge to bring my old turntable back to life and am once again enjoying the wonderful warm sound of great music on vinyl. The OM 5E gives a magnificent sound on budget price.
Date published: 2022-02-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
DBridle90 from
Great upgrade
Richer Sounds came up top trumps again. My first stylus broke and wanted to upgrade my cartridge anyway. Sounds so much better and good for the price. Will always use and trust Richer Sounds
Date published: 2021-05-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
fcdb from
You've brought my vinyl records back from the dead
All praise to Richer Sounds Holborn for their knowledgeable advice and assistance. The new cartridge head, together with a good quality anti-static brush, both chosen from a list of alternatives, have brought my classical vinyls, many of them 50 or 60 years old, back to vibrant life. It's as if they had been restored from the dead. I'm over the moon.
Date published: 2020-03-14
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