3M Littmann 2630 Master Classic II Stethoscope, Caribbean Blue, 27 inch

I purchased this stethoscope in 2014 and am still using it everyday! I purchased it in navy blue but it was available in many different colors. The sound quality is outstanding and the diaphragm can be adjusted to hear lower or higher pitched sounds by just adjusting the pressure applied so you don't even have adjust the chest piece. I find the length of the tubing to be "just right". Its not too long and not too short..You can fold it over to carry it in your lab coat pocket or wear it around your neck..It is lightweight to so if doesn't pull on your neck.The earbuds are soft and they seal well..I admit sometimes I have trouble hearing abnormal breath sounds at times and this has improved tremendously since I started using this stethoscope..I have found this stethoscope to be very durable..I am not easy on it and I tend to toss it into the car, on my desk, etc. It is not showing any signs of wear even 2 years later! I do keep it clean..when you wear it around your neck for prolonged amounts of time dead skin tends to build up on the tubing but that would be with any stethoscope. This is a superb quality stethoscope that you can purchase without breaking the bank! When it does come time for me to purchase a new one I will be sticking with this brand!

For those of you who think all stethoscopes are the same, think again. I bought one from my school's bookstore for about $15. It looked good enough, was the real deal, not a toy, just not an expensive one. It worked, but the sound wasn't very clear, and the movement of the tube made more noise than the sounds I'm trying to listen for. I tried someone's Littmann and was blown away by the difference, so I bought my own. The sounds you're listening for are super loud and clear, it was almost cheating (was using it for a class). The build is great, very solid. My only complaint is that the tube was a little short, but it's nothing wrong with the product, it says right in the description that it's a 27" tube. I know they sell longer ones, but I was on a limited budget and this was about as far as I could push it. But I highly recommend it, this is definitely worth the investment.

I've actually had the ability to compare this stethoscope to the Littman Cardiology III and the Master Cardiology. It is at least as good as these, period. The double lumen of the cardiology stethoscopes doesn't improve anything IMO. I mean how does splitting the tube in two help if both tubes lead to the same single head chamber ? The only thing it does is greatly increase manufacturing cost and selling price. I guess if you have the money and feel snobby then get the Cardiology ones, but they are not any better than this one.In comparison, the Cardiology III is not as good because having the two-sided head means you can hear more of the outside environment, and the bell really has little use. With the 3M tunable membranes you don't need a bell. Not to mention that if you use a membrane on the bell side it eventually perforates.In comparison, the Master Cardiology is much heavier than this one.This is definitely the best stethoscope I have used thus far. Definitely worth the price.

The Littman Master Classic II is my favorite stethoscope by far (and I've been using a stethoscope for more than 30 years). When I started out in practice, I used the Littmann cardiology III and it was OK, although the acoustics weren't as good as my new Classic II. About 5 years ago I bought the Littman electronic stethoscope but was pretty unhappy with it. I had to return it once because the battery kept dying. The replacement wasn't much better. Suddenly, without warning, it would stop working, and I would have to leave the patient in the room and get my old one. I had to replace the battery every month or so. Plus it had a poor seal and would pick up noise from skin, clothes and hair. Although it was pretty good for blood pressures and heart sounds, I thought it functioned very poorly for lung sounds where sounds from the chest wall or clothing obscured the breath sounds. I bought the Master Classic II a month ago and I love it. I find the acoustics to be better than any other stethoscope I've had. I don't miss having the pediatric diaphragm even though I see a lot of babies. I like resting my fingers in the two "slots" which gives me a great seal, and it works fine for everything. I highly recommend it.

I’m a EMT I’ve bought two of these so far. My first one worked amazing but was stolen out of the ambulance. This one is just as good as the last. you can hear clearly when taking blood pressures. overall it works good. Decent price for good quality

I finally found a stethoscope that is comfortable, clear sounding and quality all in one - and it's made here in the USA! While I'm not a professional, I do understand the basics behind using a stethoscope. I bought this on a recomemndation from a doctor friend and his recommendation was spot on. This stethoscope has two different types of sounds that you can hear based on how much pressure is applied to the diaphragm. While the pressure applied to the ear pieces is sufficient to seal off outside sounds, the shape of the ear buds and the pressure level applied to seal them is still comfortable even while using it for a long time. Having used these for four and a half years, I must say they certainly are top of the line - as I've used many others the last few decades. To put it simply, you won't be disappointed in these!

The media could not be loaded. The best stethoscope I have ever owned! I can hear so well! Super light weight and sleek! Love love love it! Beautiful color. 100% recommended this! Fantastic quality. Makes me feel so sophisticated when I wear/use it! Perfect color for my steel grey scrubs that are my assigned color.

Great stethoscope. I had the lithman lightweight before this one and I felt I wasn't hearing as detailed of lung sounds as some of my preceptors. Now I can hear a lot more in the lungs and it's very sturdy. Not as light but that was to be expected. Love it and I recommend it. The burgundy is beaitifel color.