Customer Ratings & Reviews

For a beginner, this seems great. And as a novice, it took some googling but the instructions get you on the right direction at least. Having an extra belt was nice too.

Although I sold my large Lp collection decades ago, I retained a few favorites that were unlikely to be found on cd. Unfortunately my fine turntable needed a new belt. No longer available. And my new receiver lacked a phone preamp. The Insignia turntable solved both problems at half the price of the cheapest Audio Technica. I withheld the 5th star because the instructions to set up the weight and anti-skating adjustments were confusing. I got lucky and seemed to have found the proper settings pretty much by chance,

This thing is actually amazing... I'm not sure of the negative reviews.. (The ones where setup is difficult?) This sets up very easy, but I have setup many turntables in my time so maybe it's difficult for people who have not had to put the platter on and and adjust the counterweight etc ever before. (The ones where missing or defective packed item?) If you returned to store, or exchanged for properly working one, then I'm also not sure if that warrants a negative review. I got one that was clean and perfectly funtioning. Bluetooth setup/connection no problems with Sonos Roam and other Bluetooth speakers. I'm super impressed with the quality of this for the price. Snatch this up before someone catches on!! My only suggestion for improvement in the future is to add 78 rpm capability. I would pay extra for that.

It is very speed accurate... the removable cartridge is nice. Cons: A lot to list here.... Yes you can put an Ortofon Red on this but you'll notice that it sounds like it's scraping the record a lot at sections because it is The counterweight is annoying to use but it works.... it's just a bit more annoying than a $399 turntable... but then it costs 1/3 the price, so... Bluetooth is quite bad. It really doesn't sound very good The grounding lines on the cartridge are connected. You should not do this and expect it to be good. The head doesn't remove so you can swap it or easily put in the cartridge. Pros: It's very speed accurate. I'll give it that. The center spindle lets you stack a few records on it, which is good Sound is fine coming from it. Not that bad but I wish the connectors for the cartridge were better. I noticed mine just popped off on one of them one day. I mean, it's $129 so if you need a budget turntable, it's not horrible. It's better than the generic cheap ones at Target. The speed accuracy is really good on this. Many reviewers saying this and I completely agree. If you're a stickler (as I am) for this, you won't be disappointed. But I didn't like how it worked with my Ortofon Red cartridge constantly scraping on the record to where I couldn't keep the lid down without hearing it... But if you're looking for an amazing player, save up a little and get the $399 Audio Technica model. Bluetooth on that has AptX if you want bluetooth. For a teenager who casually listens to records, this turntable is fine. But it's really a starter one. Don't expect it to be amazing even though it has a counterweight and removable cartridge. You'll be disappointed.

Table has good balance and is easy to use. I did upgrade the needle because the one on the player wasn't good quality. Replacing the needle wasn't too hard, but time consuming. The Bluetooth connection works well.

I was looking for an affordable player for about 6 months. I bought 2 other players that i returned to other stores. Both had skipping problems. This product is well worth the price for the options it comes with, anti skip and an actual counterweight. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for quality at a budget price.

I bought this turntable on an open box sale after being dissatisfied with a crosley voyager around the same price point. Its exactly what I needed to get into vinyl collecting without breaking the bank. The sound quality is great and the instructions were easy to understand. Also, being an open box sale, everything was there, wrapped in its original plastic. I'm very happy with this turntable.

Clear instructions with easy setup. I haven’t used the Bluetooth, but the sound through the line out has been good. I have a slight crackle noticeable during quiet moments that I can’t seem to get rid of through weight adjustments, enabling anti skate, or cleaning. Still would recommend as I feel this is something I can figure out with time.

Hearing of Meatloaf's passing, I was inspired to play the vinyl record, "Bat Out Off Hell", I possessed for years along with many other records. No longer owning a turntable, I sought out and purchased the Insignia Turntable. It easily connected to my existing sound system. I was impressed with the overall sound quality at a very affordable price, and the enjoyment it has provided.

Amazing turntable for getting back into vinyl. This record player is amazing and for it's price this is one of the rare times you get a really good made product for very little money. This turntable is far better than the entry level Audio Technica's that don't really over anti-skate or adjustable counterweights. It has good springy feet and a heavy base to dampen vibrations, the cartridge and needle are Audio Technica and can be upgraded, the patter is heavy enough. I was a kid in the 1980s and was exposed to record players, my parents had an expensive Kenwood setup so I know how good vinyl can sound and this player from Best Buy doesn't disappoint. The description says it comes with an extra belt but mine came with one pre-installed on the platter and then two extra in bags along with the instruction booklet. I previously had owned two Victrola suitcase bluetooth players and those things are terrible, sure around Christmas you can find them for as lil as $25 but what good are they when most of your records will not play without constant skipping. I had paid nearly $50 for Rammstein's new album and thought I had a defective record set until I got this player this past Christmas, now I can hear it exactly as it was meant to play. Best Buy and their Insignia brand aren't getting enough credit with this turntable. if you're thinking of getting back into vinyl or know someone in your life younger that's looking to get into it for the first time, this is worth it. Pass on the Audio Technica entry level turntables that have no counterweights, they're more expensive than this Insignia turntable and yet don't sound as good or have as many features. Great job Best Buy, I'm very pleased with my Christmas gift to myself and am now telling everyone I know to pick up one of these. Thanks for putting a quality turntable out that doesn't cost closer to $500.

Solid turntable for the price. Easy to setup, sounds nice. I would recommend to any person looking for a good turntable for a great price.

This is an awesome value for the price. Most turntables at this price are filled with gimmicks such as built in radios, but this one focuses on being a turntable. The instructions provided in the box were super helpful and it sounds awesome! The only thing I don’t understand is why include the Bluetooth connectivity. It’s not an issue since we still have the standard AUX output, but I feel as if sending it over digital Bluetooth signals would defeat the whole point of an analog medium(like a record player) in the first place.

Turntable was packed well, however there was obvious visible scratch on the top of the plastic lid. Appears that manufacturer has poor quality control and let this unit pass for shipping to customer. Called customer service and they arranged to ship another unit. Second unit also had chipped plastic but on the rear of the lid that is not obvious. Unit sets up fairly easy and works well on two vinyl records I tested with. Would of given 5 stars if not for the poor quality control for the lid.

The insignia bluetooth turntable is an amazing turntable! If you’re a beginner, this is definitely a great go to! One problem I have with it, however, is that even the slightest touch while it’s playing can cause it to skip. Other than that, if you leave it alone, it plays just fine! I wish the dust cover was a clearer color, but other than those minor things, amazing turntable!

Amazing quality! Simple setup, works with traditional analog speakers or Bluetooth. Great quality as well!

Awesome entry to mid level TT. Built in pre amp with an awesome upgrade path if you are interested in the future. Can’t beat the price of a manual record player with a counter weight.

I am sure that fanatic audiophiles will turn up their noses at this turntable, but it is a godsend for those of us who built LP collections in our youth and want to keep our collection in good shape without spending a small fortune. It can connect to a receiver via RCA cable, or to bluetooth speakers for those who don't have a receiver or believe in everything bluetooth. It also has its own 3.5 mm headphone jack (which I doubt I will ever use). I really like that it has a switch allowing connection to a receiver that does not have a dedicated phono jack, if my elderly receiver with such a jack ever dies. The limitations are ones I can easily live with in return for good quality at a reasonable price. The stylus obviously is not "high end," but is much better than in those that come with typical all-in-one systems or cheap "retro" boxes, and the adjustable tracking weight will keep my LP's in good condition (to the extent they still are). It is semi-automatic rather than full automatic, but I can put the needle on the record so long as it shuts itself off automatically at the end. (Unlike my old turntables, the power apparently does not turn off completely when the turntable stops spinning; the speed control has an "off" position to avoid standby power when not in use). It takes a little bit of care to assemble the stylus and tracking weight, but the instructions on how to do so were detailed and clear.

Great turntable on a budget! I have had this about a month or two and I have yet to have problems with it. I easily paired this with some insignia speakers and it was perfect for casual listening.

As someone who was gifted a "suitcase record player", and having used it occasionally, I knew that if I wanted to truly start getting into vinyl, I needed an upgrade. And after a few hours scrolling online, I finally found this one. And even better, I found it while it was on sale for ~$50. At that price, it's an absolute steal. It's very easy to set up thanks to good instructions, and the parts are very respectable, especially the actual Audio-Technica stylus. I would recommend buying a better turntable slip mat, however, since the one it comes with is felt and will sometimes get stuck to records. But even with that, it's not necessary to upgrade it, and for the average person, the slip mat is no biggie. I cannot recommend this turntable enough. Especially if you can get it on sale.

Very nice connection and sounds great very professional looking