[Indy]

When people want to borrow mine, (Littmann 4000) I always warn them that it's gonna be too loud for them, they rarely listen. Without fail, the only ones who will use it twice are people who are actually a little hard of hearing. Others just tell me to come listen to something. It's funny, but me with an amplified steth is just about equivalent to a regular person with a regular ole steth that works. I'm not gonna pick up Radio China.

[bsn2b09]

I personally love the Littman stethescopes. I currently have 3 and one of them from when I was in nursing school 10 years ago - it's still working fine. For students, the Classic SE II models are perfect. The eartips seals out all of external noises perfectly. Spragues are ok, but they're big, bulky, heavy around your neck, and you can hear external noises when auscultating.

[Miami NightNurse]

Originally Posted by Indy

When people want to borrow mine, (Littmann 4000) I always warn them that it's gonna be too loud for them, they rarely listen. Without fail, the only ones who will use it twice are people who are actually a little hard of hearing. Others just tell me to come listen to something. It's funny, but me with an amplified steth is just about equivalent to a regular person with a regular ole steth that works. I'm not gonna pick up Radio China.

I have a Littman 3000 which is really good. But wow, I just read about the Littman 4000 and now I want that one, sounds really cool.

[Indy]

I thought the only real difference between the 3000 and 4000 (they're calling it something else now but it still starts with a 4) was the doohickey that does record and playback. I don't record and playback, there is no time for that nonsense.