![]() But when compared to its higher quality peers you can feel that is lighter in weight. This dual head stethoscope looks and feels professional. One of two MDF instruments models that make up the basic selection. Here you can find your favorite color and read tons of reviews from satisfied customers. You can check it out yourself by following this link to head over to Amazon. Overall this is a really solid stethoscope that offers good quality for a reasonable price for any medical student. Also, it comes with spare parts included and a superior Free-Parts-for-Life & Lifetime Warranty. Most notably the price (depending on color) which is significantly cheaper. This is more than made up for by the positives. The only real downside is its slightly stiffer tubing. The headset is comfortable and the overall look is classic. The overall build and quality are also comparable to the Littmann classic III. This enables you to use it as a pediatric and bell stethoscope. The small diameter head also comes with a detachable diaphragm. It too comes with a dual-head chest piece with different diameters. While it does not compare to the premium pick, the acoustic quality is on par with the Littmann Classic III. Littman’s only direct competitor on this selection. You can follow this link to head over to Amazon, here you can see if they have your favorite color and the current price. It is good enough to last you through medical school and well into your residency. It costs more than many of the cheaper options but makes up for it in quality. ![]() Overall, I consider this to be the best option for any medical student. Last but not least, it comes with a solid 5-year warranty. It comes in multiple cube colors and chest piece finishes. ![]() The headset with the ear tubes and earpieces are designed with comfort in mind. I have frequently disinfected mine with ethanol over several years and can see no signs of damage. The stethoscope feels solid and durable and is easy to wash. It is latex-free to avoid irritating the skin and is designed to resist skin oils and alcohol. The tubing is flexible which allows for easy folding into your pocket. This provides you with high-quality sounds in any environment with minimal noise. Removing the diaphragm gives you a bell stethoscope ideal for low-frequency sounds.īoth diaphragms are equipped with the Littman tunable diaphragm technology. This enables you to use it as a pediatric stethoscope (with the diaphragm attached). The small diameter head comes with a detachable diaphragm. The Large diameter heads are ideal for general auscultation in adult patients. It has a dual-head chest piece with different diameters. In fact, I still use it in my residency today. It was also my pick when I got my first stethoscope back in medical school. This versatile stethoscope from Littman is a student favorite. Click this link to check out the available colors and the current price. I would recommend it to those who see themselves pursuing a career within internal medicine. If you want superior acoustic characteristics in a stethoscope this is the model for you. Last but not least, it comes with a superior 7-year warranty. This is partly due to its dual lumen tubing and soft sealing earpieces. In addition, acoustic qualities are superior. The construction is solid and high quality. In addition, the rubber tubing on this model is designed to resist skin oils and alcohol. Like all Littmann models, it comes with latex-free rubber to avoid irritating the skin. The tubing is solid, yet flexible which allows for easy folding into your pocket. ![]() The small diameter head is great for use on pediatric patients.īoth sides come equipped with the Littman tunable diaphragm technology. It is not the most expensive stethoscope you can find but is the highest price you should pay as a student. The premium pick in this selection goes to Littman’s cardiology IV.
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