Pro-Ject Counterweight Chart

Pro-Ject Counterweight Chart

Pro-Ject turntables have the dual convenience of not only being stylish and great sounding record players, but they also often come supplied with everything you need to play out-of-the-box thanks to the Ortofon cartridges we often supply pre-fitted. We recognise that many customers may want to upgrade their cartridge over time, though, and we also understand that this may include cartridges which are a different weight from the one originally supplied. Most Pro-Ject arms can have their counterweights replaced to work with alternative cartridges, and we want to share that information with you here.

Below is a list of our turntables and the cartridges, tonearms and counterweights they were supplied with. In addition to this, we've also listed all your other counterweight options for your turntable/arm combination. Once you've had a look through, click here to see more counterweights, to make a purchase.

PRO-JECT ESSENTIAL III COUNTERWEIGHTS

The Essential III is an affordable audiophile turntable with gloss MDF plinth, 8.6 tonearm, Ortofon OM 10 cartridge and Connect-IT E RCA cables.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon OM 10 (5.0g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
008 55g 1.5 - 3.0g
000 65g 3.5 - 5.5g
001 75g 6.0 - 9.0g

PRO-JECT DEBUT S/E3 COUNTERWEIGHTS

The Debut S/E3 is a UK special edition version of the Debut III turntable, with the same tonearm as the standard Debut III but many other technical improvements.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon OM 10 Super (5g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
008 55g 1.5 - 3.0g
000 65g 3.5 - 5.5g
001 75g 6.0 - 9.0g

 

Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC) Counterweights

The Debut Carbon is the latest incarnation of the iconic Debut turntable. It's the first to use an 8.6CC carbon fibre tonearm.
This listing is also applicable for: Debut Carbon Esprit SB Counterweights, PS-01 Wave Counterweights, Debut RecordMaster Hi-Res Counterweights and Debut Carbon Phono USB Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Red (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6CC
Supplied Counterweight: 55g (008)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
080 50g 4.5 - 6.0g
008 55g 6.5 - 8.5g
000 65g 7.0 - 10.0g
001 75g 11.0g+

PRO-JECT RPM 1 CARBON COUNTERWEIGHTS

The RPM 1 Carbon is an upgraded RPM 1.3 Genie. It's Pro-Ject's first model to use an aluminium/carbon fibre s-shape sandwich tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Red (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6 CC/Alu S-Shape
Supplied Counterweight: 115g (082)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
082 115g 3.0 - 12.0g
083 125g 6.0 - 14.0g
084 151g 9.0 - 19.0g

 

Pro-Ject RPM 3 Carbon Counterweights

The RPM 3 Carbon takes the RPM 1 Carbon, and expands on the tonearm, platter and bearing to offer an even more high-end solution.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Silver (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 10 CC/Alu S-Shape
Supplied Counterweight: 125g (083)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
082 115g 3.0 - 7.0g
083 125g 3.0 - 9.0g
084 151g 7.0 - 14.0g

 

Pro-Ject RPM 5 Carbon Counterweights

The RPM 5 Carbon is a visually striking mid/high-end turntable, supplied with an acrylic platter, decoupled motor and 9CC Evolution tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 9CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
028 68g 5.0 - 7.5g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 11.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g

 

Pro-Ject RPM 9 Carbon Counterweights

The RPM 9 Carbon compresses all of the superlative components of the range-topping RPM 10 Carbon into a smaller, more affordable high-end turntable.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 9CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
028 68g 5.0 - 7.5g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 11.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g

 

Pro-Ject RPM 10 Carbon Counterweights

The range-topping RPM 10 Carbon uses high-end technology throughout, and is supplied with a pre-installed 10CC Evolution tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 10CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
030 71g 4.0 - 6.0g
031 107g 8.0 - 14.0g
044 92g 6.0 - 10.0g
046 83g 5.0 - 8.0g
032 125g 15.0 - 20.0g
033 142g 16.0 - 22.0g

PRO-JECT X1 COUNTERWEIGHTS

The latest version of Pro-Ject's original turntable, the X1 is a smaller version of the X2, with an 8.6" aluminium/carbon fibre tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Pro-Ject Pick-IT S2 MM (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: Tonearm 8.6" X1
Supplied Counterweight: 83g (046)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
030 71g 5.0 - 8.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 12.0g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g

 

Pro-Ject X2 Counterweights

The X2 is a high-end turntable available at an appealing price, with a big chassis, heavy acrylic platter and a 9" aluminium/carbon fibre tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Silver (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: Tonearm 9" X2
Supplied Counterweight: 107g (031)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
029 96g 5.0 - 7.0g
031 107g 7.0 - 12.0g
032 125g 11.0 - 16.0g

 

Pro-Ject 2 Xperience (DC) Counterweights

The 2 Xperience is a long-standing popular mid-/high-end turntable design, supplied with a 9CC Evolution tonearm.
This listing is applicable for: 2 Xperience Acryl Counterweights and 2 Xperience SB Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Silver (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 9CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: 68g (028)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
028 68g 5.0 - 7.5g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 11.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g

 

Pro-Ject 2 Xperience SB S-Shape Counterweights

The 2 Xperience SB S-Shape takes the 2 Xperience SB design but adds a purpose-designed aluminium s-shape tonearm with detachable headshell.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 9 S-Shape
Supplied Counterweight: 95g (180)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
180 95g 3.0 - 9.0g
181 120g 7.0 - 16.0g

 

Pro-Ject 6 Perspex SB Counterweights

The 6 Perspex SB extends on the previous 6 Perspex design with an improved decoupled motor.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 9CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
028 68g 5.0 - 7.5g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 11.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g

 

Pro-Ject Xtension 9 SuperPack Counterweights

The Xtension 9 SuperPack compresses the coveted Xtension 10 design into a smaller and more affordable package, supplied with a 9CC Evolution tonearm and Ortofon Quintet Black S cartridge as standard.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon Quintet Black (9.0g)
Tonearm Name: 9CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
028 68g 5.0 - 7.5g
029 96g 10.0 - 14.0g
043 87g 9.0 - 11.0g
046 83g 7.0 - 10.0g

 

Pro-Ject Xtension 10 Counterweights

The Xtension 10 is one of Pro-Ject's most popular high-end designs. Utilising high-end design philosophies, this model is supplied with a 10CC Evolution arm as standard.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 10CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
030 71g 4.0 - 6.0g
031 107g 8.0 - 14.0g
044 92g 6.0 - 10.0g
046 83g 5.0 - 8.0g
032 125g 15.0 - 20.0g
033 142g 16.0 - 22.0g

 

Pro-Ject Xtension 12 Counterweights

The Xtension 12 is the last step before Pro-Ject's flagship Signature models. This model is supplied with a 12CC Evolution arm as standard.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: None
Tonearm Name: 12CC Evolution
Supplied Counterweight: All

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
027 96g 4.0 - 7.0g
031 107g 6.0 - 9.0g
032 125g 8.0 - 12.0g
033 142g 10.0 - 15.0g

PRO-JECT THE CLASSIC EVO COUNTERWEIGHTS

The Classic Evo offers evolutionary enhancements over the hugely popular The Classic turntable.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon Quintet Red (9.0g)
Tonearm Name: The Classic 9
Supplied Counterweight: 127g (183)

Counterweight
Model
Block
Weight
Cartridge Weights
Supported
182 104g 4.0 - 7.0g
183 127g 7.0 - 14.0g




 


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