Littmann (57 Items)

The only problem I have had with my Littmann stethoscope is the tubing. It needs to be longer when auscultating horses and other large animals. I prefer to be a bit further away from a bull than the standard tubing on this instrument allows. That aside, I am very happy with my purchase.

I bought my first stethoscope, a Littmann III when I was 14 years old, which was when I decided to study medicine. I bought my first Littmann master cardiology instrument a few weeks ago. I was always happy with the Classic, but the improvement with my new cardio stethoscope blew me away. I can never go back. The auscultation experience with my new instrument is much fuller and more detailed. It’s like listening to a Deutsche Gramofon Beethoven LP played on a Linn LP12 turntable compared to a cheap tape cassette of the same performance. There really is no comparison!

I use a Littmann Classic myself (Just bought a new one) and speak from experience. I am often asked to recommend a good stethoscope to my student nurses. I always tell them to get a Classic III even though it costs more than many are happy to spend. I point out that this professional quality instrument will last ten years and it costs less than a day at the hairdressers. That helps put the price into perspective.