Name: Ortofon LH-2000 Headshell
Brand: Ortofon
Price: 119.0 AUD
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A universal-mount headshell from Ortofon in solid aluminium. Ortofon describes the LH-2000 as a basic, high quality headshell designed for hi-fi use, with a clean, minimalist look.

Ortofon says the LH-2000 suits a wide variety of cartridges, for example the 2M series. It comes with leadwires for connecting a cartridge.

Mount

Universal

Material

Solid aluminium

Weight

15.5 g without screws

Mounting distance

35.3 mm - 43.4 mm

Length

50.3 mm

Width

20.0 mm

Why you will love it

Solid aluminium build

The LH-2000 is a solid aluminium headshell and weighs 15.5 grams without screws.

Ortofon LH-2000 headshell with leadwires, underside

Leadwires and connection

Ortofon supplies leadwires with the headshell. Ortofon recommends connecting the leadwires to the cartridge and the headshell before mounting the cartridge on the headshell, and checking the orientation of the leads. Ortofon cartridge terminal pins are 1.2 mm in diameter and Ortofon headshell pins are 1.0 mm.

Mounting dimensions

The LH-2000 has a mounting distance of 35.3 mm - 43.4 mm. It is 50.3 mm long and 20.0 mm wide. Ortofon publishes a headshell dimensions chart on its product page, which makes it easier to mount and align the cartridge and tonearm correctly.

Is it right for you?

A great fit if you…

Want a simple, solid aluminium universal-mount headshell
Use a cartridge from the Ortofon 2M series or similar
Are replacing a headshell and want to check the mounting distance first

Worth knowing

Check that your tonearm takes a universal headshell mount
Weight matters for tonearm balance, so check that your counterweight can balance the headshell and cartridge together
Ortofon suggests connecting the leadwires to the cartridge before mounting it

Build your system

The Ortofon LH-2000 is a headshell, so you will need a compatible cartridge and a tonearm with a universal headshell mount. These items are on our site.

Cartridges: Browse the Ortofon range for cartridges
Other Ortofon headshells: Ortofon LH-4000 headshell, Ortofon LH-6000 headshell and Ortofon LH-9000 headshell

Specifications

Headshell

Mount	Universal
Material	Solid aluminium
Weight without screws	15.5 grams
Mounting distance	35.3 mm - 43.4 mm
Length	50.3 mm
Width	20.0 mm

Specifications from Ortofon's LH-2000 product page, checked November 2026.

Questions people ask

Which cartridges does Ortofon suggest?

Ortofon says the LH-2000 suits a wide variety of cartridges, for example the 2M series.

Are leadwires included?

Yes. Ortofon says the LH-2000 comes with leadwires.

What is the mounting distance?

35.3 mm - 43.4 mm.

How much does it weigh?

15.5 grams without screws.