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 to the one originally supplied. Most Pro-Ject arms can have their counterweights replaced in order 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.

If after looking at the below chart you still have some problems in deciding the right counterweight for you, please get in touch.

Current Models:

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Discontinued Models:

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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

Discontinued Models:

At Henley Designs, we're committed to supporting not just our current range but also discontinued models. Below is a list of some of our most popular previous models, and their counterweight options.

Pro-Ject Essential Counterweights

The original Essential turntable was supplied with a purpose-designed uni-pivot tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: OM 3E (5.0g) or OM 5E (5.0g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6U
Supplied Counterweight: 81g (037)

Pro-Ject Essential II Counterweights

The Essential II was a multi-award winning affordable turntable that used the same tonearm as the popular Debut III model.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon OM 5E (5.0g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000)

Pro-Ject Debut (Debut II) Counterweights

The original Debut quickly became an affordable audiophile icon thanks to its great-sound and easy set-up with the pre-adjusted tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon OM 5 (5.0g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6 Pre-Set (Debut)
Supplied Counterweight: 62g (947 310 030)

Pro-Ject Debut III Counterweights

The Debut III was sold in vast quantities around the world, thanks to its great combination of style and sound.
This listing is also applicable for: Debut III Esprit Counterweights, Debut III Phono USB Counterweights, Debut III Phono SB Counterweights and Juke Box Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon OM 5E (5.0g) or Ortofon Alpha (5.0g) or Ortofon 2M Red (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000) with OM 5E or Alpha, or 75g (001) with 2M Red

Pro-Ject RPM 1 (Genie) Counterweights

The RPM 1 range before the introduction of the RPM 1 Carbon was called the Genie. Combining great style with a high-quality sound, it won a lot of popularity partly thanks to its s-shape tonearm.
This listing is applicable for: RPM 1 (Genie) Counterweights, RPM 1.2 (Genie MK II) Counterweights and RPM 1.3 (Genie MK III) Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: OM 3E (5.0g) or OM 2M Red (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6U
Supplied Counterweight: 81g (037)

Pro-Ject 0.5 Counterweights

The 0.5 was a popular budget turntable sold by Pro-Ject in the 1990s, which went on to inspire the creation of the Debut range.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: N/A
Tonearm Name: 8.6 (0.5)
Supplied Counterweight: 60g (007)

Pro-Ject 1 (1.2) Counterweights

Pro-Ject's original turntable was - at the time - an engineering marvel. Easy to set-up and great sounding, it used Pro-Ject's popular 8.6" aluminium tonearm.
This listing is also applicable for: Pro-Ject 1 Counterweights and Pro-Ject 1.2 Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: N/A
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000)

Pro-Ject 1 Xpression Counterweights

After the Pro-Ject 1 came the 1 Xpression, introducing a carbon fibre tonearm and improved mechanics.
This listing is also applicable for: Pro-Ject 1 Xpression Counterweights, Pro-Ject 1 Xpression MK II Counterweights and Pro-Ject 1 Xpression MK III Counterweights.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: N/A
Tonearm Name: 8.6
Supplied Counterweight: 65g (000) or 75g (001)

Pro-Ject 1 Xpression Carbon Counterweights

The latest version of Pro-Ject's original turntable, the 1 Xpression Carbon is supplied with an acrylic platter as standard, and has a unique Evo-inspired tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Silver (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: 8.6CC Evo
Supplied Counterweight: 58g (048)

Pro-Ject 2

Pro-Ject's second turntable was an audiophile improvement on their first attempt. The inspiration for the popular 2 Xperience design, the Pro-Ject 2 is still a popular model for collectors around the world.

Model Numbers:
75g Counterweight = 1 940 875 001

Pro-Ject 2.9

Pro-Ject's 2.9 turntable was available in a 'Classic' or 'Wood' finish. This listing is true for both such finishes.

Model Numbers:
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003
120g Counterweight = 1 940 875 004

Pro-Ject The Classic Counterweights

Built to celebrate Pro-Ject's 25th anniversary, The Classic uses a popular "frame" design plinth with a high-quality motor and platter as well as a purpose-designed tonearm.

Supplied Cartridge/Weight: Ortofon 2M Silver (7.2g)
Tonearm Name: The Classic 9
Supplied Counterweight: 127g (183)

Pro-Ject RPM 4

The RPM 4 was Pro-Ject's first non-standard shaped turntable. The departure from the common rectangular plinth marked a change in attitude; where vinyl systems could now be about looks as well as sound.

Model Numbers:
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject RPM 5

The RPM 5 is a premium-grade affordable turntable with a unique appearance. Over its life-span it has been supplied in a variety of combinations, all of which are referenced below.

Model Numbers:
65g Counterweight (9c) = 1 940 875 009
80g Counterweight (9c) = 1 940 875 002
88g Counterweight (9c) = 1 940 875 023
95g Counterweight (9c) = 1 940 875 003
65g Counterweight (9cc) = 1 940 875 009
73g Counterweight (9cc)= 1 940 875 016
80g Counterweight (9cc) = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight (9cc) = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject RPM 6

Pro-Ject's RPM 6 is a unique, circular turntable which used high-mass turntable principles to offer a stellar performance. This listing is for the original RPM 6 and RPM 6 SB turntables only.

Model Numbers:
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject RPM 6.1 SB

Pro-Ject's RPM 6.1 turntable improved on its predecessor by introducing the popular carbon-fibre 9c tonearm into the mix. It was also only supplied with a speed-box mounted to the bottom, for easier speed change capability and a smoother performance.

Model Numbers:
65g Counterweight = 1 940 875 009
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
88g Counterweight = 1 940 875 023
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject Xperience Basic+

The Xperience Basic+ is the most affordable way to benefit from Pro-Ject's superior 2 Xperience product range. It boasts Pro-Ject's new 8.6up unipivot tonearm and Pick-IT High-Output MC cartridge to make a desirable turntable package.

Model Numbers:
81g Counterweight = 1 940 875 037
118g Counterweight = 1 940 875 059

Pro-Ject Perspective

The Pro-Ject Perspective along with the Pro-Ject 6 was inspirational to the multi-award winning Pro-Ject 6 Perspex. It's suspended chassis system and superior components combined to produce a beautiful, fluid deck. This listing is true for the Pro-Ject Perspective and Pro-Ject Perspective SB only.

Model Numbers:
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject Perspective II

The second incarnation of Pro-Ject's popular Perspective turntable had an improved carbon fibre tonearm, compared to its predecessor.

Model Numbers:
73g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003

Pro-Ject 2 Xperience

The Pro-Ject 2 Xperience is the latest version of Pro-Ject's hugely successful Pro-Ject 2 turntable - originally released in the 1990s. Now, the superior design and performance characteristics have meant the 2 Xperience is available in a variety of finishes and tonearm/cartridge combinations. All the tonearm and cartridge combinations that have been sold through Henley Designs (i.e. Xperience Classic, Xperience Acrylic, Xperience 2-Pack, Xperience V-Pack, Xperience Super Pack) are listed below. Please note, this listing does not include information for the older Xperience X-Pack.

Model Numbers:
65g Counterweight = 1 940 875 009
73g Counterweight = 1 940 875 016
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003
68g Counterweight (Evolution) = 1 940 875 028
83g Counterweight (Evolution) = 1 940 875 046
87g Counterweight (Evolution) = 1 940 875 043
96g Counterweight (Evolution) = 1 940 875 029

Pro-Ject 6 (6.1)

The Pro-Ject 6 turntable was for many year's Pro-Ject's flagship turntable, which is why they are still such a popular model with many people today. This listing is true for the original Pro-Ject 6 and the later Pro-Ject 6.1 design.

Model Numbers:
65g Counterweight = 1 940 875 000
75g Counterweight = 1 940 875 001

Pro-Ject 6.9

The later version of the Pro-Ject 6.1 went on to inspire the hugely successful 6 Perspex design.

Model Numbers:
80g Counterweight = 1 940 875 002
95g Counterweight = 1 940 875 003
120g Counterweight = 1 940 875 004

Pro-Ject 6 Perspex

The Pro-Ject 6 Perspex is a multi-award winning marvel. Superior design principles meet stunning aesthetics to create one of the most popular high-end turntables on the market today. The first four counterweight listings are supplied with all current 6 Perspex turntables, with a serial number higher than 000432. The last three counterweight listings were supplied before serial number 000432.

Model Numbers:
68g Counterweight = 1 940 875 028
83g Counterweight = 1 940 875 046
87g Counterweight = 1 940 875 043
96g Counterweight = 1 940 875 029
68g Counterweight (old) = 1 940 875 028
78g Counterweight (old) = 1 940 875 026
96g Counterweight (old) = 1 94 0875 029

Pro-Ject RPM 9.2

The RPM 9.2 is a unique and highly desirable turntable/tonearm package that has been pleasing audiophiles who are also interested in design for many years.

Model Numbers:
68g Counterweight = 1 940 875 028
83g Counterweight = 1 940 875 046
87g Counterweight = 1 940 875 043
96g Counterweight = 1 940 875 029

Pro-Ject RPM 10.1

The RPM 10.1 is Pro-Ject's flagship RPM series turntable. The RPM range is focused on superior sound combined with unique aesthetics - taking all the unnecessary elements out of turntable design. The RPM 10.1 uses the finest components and the most advanced principles to produce a stunning performance. Please note, the heavier alternative counterweights are only available on turntables manufactured after January 2010.

Model Numbers:
71g Counterweight = 1 940 875 030
83g Counterweight = 1 940 875 046
92g Counterweight = 1 940 875 044
107g Counterweight = 1 940 875 031
125g Counterweight = 1 940 875 032
142g Counterweight = 1 940 875 033

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S-Shape Aluminium/Carbon Tonearm Models

The following models have come supplied with S-Shape Aluminium/Carbon sandwich tonearms. If you cannot find the model you are looking for and have any questions, please Contact Us. 

9CC Evolution Tonearm Models

The following models have come supplied with the 9CC Evolution tonearm. If you cannot find the model you are looking for and have any questions, please Contact Us. 

10CC Evolution Tonearm Models

The following models have come supplied with the 10CC Evolution tonearm. If you cannot find the model you are looking for and have any questions, please Contact Us. 

X Line

9CC Evolution Tonearm Models

The following models have come supplied with the 9CC Evolution tonearm. If you cannot find the model you are looking for and have any questions, please Contact Us. 

10CC Evolution Tonearms

The following models have come supplied with the 10CC Evolution tonearm. If you cannot find the model you are looking for and have any questions, please Contact Us.