I think the Grados are highly overrated, with a tendency to murkiness with a subdued high end. The A/T's may be a better choice in this price range. Or the Ortofon 2M Blue.
Inexpensive MM Cartridge
Hi All. I'm helping a friend who has a late 1970's Pioneer PL12 turntable. The manual TT is in good working order, bearing and motor lubed, etc. We need a MM cartridge to mount on the stock S-shaped tonearm. Budget is up to around $300. Suggestions please! Thanks, and Happy Holidays!