New stethoscopes, not the same feeling

I have bought a stethoscope the last month, and every one i could choose from had ring of rubber/plastic. Its not the same good old, cold feeling when you be stethed.

What do you think about this?

I agree. I would prefer to have several stethoscopes in my collection, including one or two modern ones. But they won't cause me the same excitement and heartbeat as cold metal stethoscopes like rapoport.

The metal disk stays cooler longer, for sure! Better built too.

You can often find vintage stethoscopes--ones that feel cold on your chest--on eBay. Also, some of those vinyl or rubber non-chill rims are removable. I have a Cardiomart brand cardiology steth that I've had close to 20 years. It has a deep metal bell, and the non-chill rim on the bell is easily removable. Welch-Allyn Harvey cardiology steths are expensive, but they do feel cold on your chest and the sound quality is awesome.

Thanks for tips. I soon have one cold, and old stethoscope from Cardiacheck, i order from eBay. I dont know about it yet. Cant know before i got it, of course. It is like the picture i have on my profil.

Today i got my new stethoscope. it feels more right than that i had before. It is a metalring, so it can be cold, and the chestpeace is deep. the whole stethoscope give a better feeling, and have the right looks. Its better sound too.