Ortofon LH-4000 Headshell
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Ortofon LH-4000 Headshell

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A universal-mount headshell from Ortofon in solid aluminium. Ortofon describes the LH-4000 as a basic, high quality headshell designed for hi-fi use, specially recommended for the MC Quintet series.

Ortofon says the LH-4000 suits a wide variety of cartridges and is specially recommended for the MC Quintet series. It comes with leadwires for connecting a cartridge.

Mount
Universal
Material
Solid aluminium
Weight
14.3 g without screws
Mounting distance
39.5 mm - 45.6 mm
Length
51.9 mm
Width
19.1 mm

Why you will love it

Solid aluminium build

The LH-4000 is a solid aluminium headshell and weighs 14.3 grams without screws.

Ortofon LH-4000 headshell with fingerlift

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-4000 has a mounting distance of 39.5 mm - 45.6 mm. It is 51.9 mm long and 19.1 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…

  • Own or plan to buy an Ortofon MC Quintet cartridge
  • Want a simple, solid aluminium universal-mount headshell
  • 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-4000 is a headshell, so you will need a compatible cartridge and a tonearm with a universal headshell mount. These items are on our site.

Specifications

Headshell

Mount Universal
Material Solid aluminium
Weight without screws 14.3 grams
Mounting distance 39.5 mm - 45.6 mm
Length 51.9 mm
Width 19.1 mm

Specifications from Ortofon's LH-4000 product page, checked November 2026.

Questions people ask

Which cartridges does Ortofon recommend it for?

Ortofon says it is specially recommended for the MC Quintet series.

Are leadwires included?

Yes. Ortofon says the LH-4000 comes with leadwires.

What is the mounting distance?

39.5 mm - 45.6 mm.

How much does it weigh?

14.3 grams without screws.

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