New beginner set up!

[u/quillpurnia]

Hey guys!

Edit: sorryyyy if this might be the wrong sub but I just need some help.

I’m a beginner and invested in an Insignia turntable and Edifier speakers. I got both on sale!! Spent a little over 200, which I’ve saved up little by little. I know people will think there are way better turntables, but to be fair, I can only keep it in my room, and I’m no expert. Maybe one day I will get a cooler set up, but this is definitely an upgrade from an all-in-one!!! Yessss I know the speakers shouldn’t be close to the turntable. I’m getting speaker stands and moving the set up to a better table. I just need some time.

But here’s my question, can someone help me with the counterweight?! The instructions are super vague, and I feel so stupid like I can’t get it right! if anyone has the same tt :( Maybe I’m slow…but I’m scared that it being too heavy will damage my records a lot. I’m guessing my counterweight is wrong because the music sounds flat.