Best brand of stethoscope

I only own Littmann!!!

I would love one of those old fashioned ones that just had the bell....or one of the kind the doctors used to use when I was a kid......COLD when it touched my chest by my left nipple as my heart was pounding inside!

My Master Cardiology was very nice but I thought it was too heavy. Now I couldn't go without my Classic II SE...it weighs less and for some reason, I love how the flexibility of the tubing bounces and sways while in use.

Littmann Cardiology III is my favorite

I'm an absolute Littmann fan!

Being a traditionalist I think that the Littmann Cardiology III model is about the best versatile stethoscope and as a result I have a black Littmann's Cardiology III model stethoscope which I have had for a long time. Although lately i have been looking at the Caribbean Blue Rainbow or Red Littmann Cardiology III models as these would definitely stand out and be easy to identify in my clinical environment.

I love Littmanns! Cardiology III is the best, IMHO.

Prefer Tycos or Harvey. superior sound quality.

My preference is Littmann.

My new Littmann 4000!

Littmans are all excellent, I would not spend the money for the newest and greatest if I did not do detailed cardiac exams.

I like littman.

I have to admit that I am a Littman fan 1000 percent. Even the cheapest of Littmans beats most if not all other brands. That's just my professional nursing opinion though, take that for what it's worth.

Mashie

Mashie,

AMEN!!!

Andie

For me the best brand is Littmann

I had Littmann Cardiology III and recently upgraded to Littmann Cardiology IV. I have to confirm that the sound quality is much better, just as declared by 3M. Highly reccomend

I've just got a Littmann Cardiology IV and comparing it to a Cardiology III there is some difference in sound quality, but I'm not sure I'd say the IV is 'better' than the III. It looks like the only different between the two is the chestpiece. When I did a recording using a mic connected to the earpieces on both stethoscopes I couldn't hear any difference. I do notice that the earpieces on the IV fit my ears more snugly than the III and that could explain the sound differences I heard.

Would agree littman is the number 1 , I personally own a few cheapies and two prestige medical Sprague's that work great and are good priced, my best steth is a Welch cardio and is very comfortable and sounds pretty good

When I was in practice I distinguished complex murmurs better with my Sprague Rappaport. It was a little more cumbersome to carry around in my lab coat or suit jacket pocket but the improved sound was worth it for me.

For play exams, the sound quality is meaningless, if it's part of cos play. Of much more interest to the play doctor should be the image, color, single tube or double (Sprague), size and material of the head and your budget. Buying an expensive scope without the skills to diagnose what you hear is a waste, like buying a sports car to drive in the city.

My Littmans are great for when I used them clinically. Now, for play, I'd much rather have a $10 scope that I wouldn't be upset to loose at a party or con.

For economy there is always Fisher-Price. May even bring back some memories for the participants.

I find that it very much depends on the diaphragm, but generally Sprague and Littmann are very good.

Looks like I need a Littmann

As a personal preference, I like Littmann. I have a master classic II SE that has served me well for 5 years of significant abuse.

I will say I have used other companies as well: Welch-Allyn and Kila are both other ones I've owned in the past and cannot complain. Kila in particular - they make a decent cardiology stethoscope for a fraction of the Littmann price. I would say material quality isn't quite as high as littmann, but is will serve anyone well for regular use and if you are on a budget for your equipment. They are all fine and do what you need them to do in the end.

I use a Littmann Classic 11 SE, it's a very nice instrument...

All three of mine are Littman no other choice in my opinion.

I guess i cant really decide.

i really love MDF stethoscopes. but littmanns like the master cardiology are nice too.

on the other hand i really like unique stethoscopes like the zellamed satellite as well

I've only ever owned a Littmann stethoscopes so it's all I know, however I do love the sound quality they provide

Glad I found this thread. My son needed to get a Stethoscope - based on what I read here, I recommended he get the Littmann. Not sure which model he ordered - but it was $180.

My wife just had a cardiac evaluation with a cardiologist and he used a stethescope that had some electronics in it. it was a largeish plastic deal. did not notice the name. i wondered if it was recording the sound