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Custom-Made Teak Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge

Custom-Made Teak Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge

€44,10 EUR
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Custom-Made Teak Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge

A teak wood body for the Shure V15 cartridge delivers a sound that is generally smooth, balanced, and slightly laid-back , with good damping and a natural tonal presentation. Teak is a medium-density tropical hardwood , known for its natural oils, high silica content , and stability , which influences both resonance behavior and sonic texture.

🌿 What Is Teak?

  • Native to Southeast Asia and used in marine and furniture applications due to its durability and resistance to vibration .

  • Has moderate density (~0.65–0.75 g/cm³) and a fibrous, open grain filled with natural oils.

  • Often used in speaker enclosures and even turntable plinths for its resonance-taming qualities.

🔊 Sound Characteristics of Teak Body for Shure V15:

Aspect Expected Change (vs. plastic body)
Tonal Balance Warm-neutral and slightly relaxed
Midrange Smooth and natural, not pushed forward
High Frequencies Softened slightly, with gentle roll-off
bass Warm and full, but not sharply defined
Soundstage Cohesive and broad, with a slightly mellow air
Resonance Control Good — teak's oils and grain absorb vibrations well

🎧 Subjective Listening Impressions:

  • Laid-back and musical — teak offers a non-fatiguing listening experience.

  • Adds a bit of warmth and “body” to the V15, making it ideal for analog lovers.

  • Detail is preserved , but transients are slightly rounded compared to dense woods like cocobolo or panzerholz.

  • Bass feels substantial , but with less slam — it's more rounded than punchy .

  • Overall, it gives the V15 a natural, organic sound ideal for extended listening.

🪵 Teak vs. Other Woods for Shure V15:

Property teak Cocobolo Olive Wood Mahogany Zebrano
Density Medium (~0.7) Very high (~1.1) High medium Medium-high
Tone Warm, relaxed, smooth Rich, bold, musical Warm, sweet, textured Mellow, romantic Bright, punchy
Midrange Natural and soft Full and colorful Rich and open Creamy Clear and dry
Highs Soft, gently rolled off Smooth and extended Sparkling and natural Soft and muted Bright and energetic
bass Warm and rounded Deep and punchy Tuneful and balanced Broad and mellow Tight and rhythmic
Resonance Control Good Excellent Very good Moderate Moderate
Soundstage Cohesive and mellow Expansive and immersive Layered and airy Warm and enveloping Focused and clear
Emotional Feel Relaxed, analog-friendly Expressive and powerful Elegant and musical Romantic and flowing Fun and dynamic

✅ Best Use Case:

Choose teak if:

  • You prefer a relaxed, warm analog presentation over surgical detail.

  • You enjoy classical, folk, jazz vocals , or vintage recordings.

  • Your system is on the brighter side and needs tonal smoothing .

  • You like a natural wood aesthetic with a historical feel (think Garrard plinths, BBC monitors).

Teak won't give you the slam of bubinga or the razor precision of snakewood or panzerholz — but what it does give is a pleasing, earthy, musical tone that plays well with the V15's already smooth character.

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Custom-Made Teak Wood Body for SHURE V15 Type III Cartridge
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