Support Head-Fi.org by
starting all of your
Amazon.com shopping by
clicking here.
____________________________________________________________________
Today's Featured Head-Fi Blog: Jude's Blog
____________________________________________________________________
Please help
support Head-Fi by becoming a Contributing Member
CLICK
HERE -- Contributing Members, thank you
for your generous support! --
Has anyone had firsthand experiences with both the Littman Cardio III and the Welch Allyn Harvey Elite?
These seem to be the two most commonly recommended stethoscopes. Most people at my school have the Littman, but rumors are that it has muddy bass.
Does anyone who's tried both have an opinion?
Havent used either, but have used some of the ADC 600s. I have a 603 myself, and it is quite nice for its price. They may not be as popular as Welch or Littman, but they definatly have comparable quality for the price that you can get them at. Welch and Littman seem to have alot more overhead compared to ADC, which is probably why they are more popular and expensive than ADC. I have a few ADC products as well, all quality built.
I would say do the choosing like you would with headphones, find a place with a good return policy and buy all 3, then return 2.
__________________
Las Vegas Set Up: Pioneer CD Player w/intergated pre-amp (dont know the model, but its big &has speakers) -> HD650
Home:Computer (WMP10) -> Zhaolu Dac 2.5 w/zap filter -> HD600/HD650
Have: HD650, Shure E500
Tried: Grado RS1, Grado SR225, Grado SR125, Grado SR60, AKG K601, AKG K501, Beyerdynamic DT880
Sold: Senn HD595, HD600/580
Being Built At The Moment:
Opus DAC & CKK3 Balanced Amp (fully loaded, carbon case plates)
Was the Littman Cardio III woodied? ...hmm, that might tell the story.
muddy bass, are you serious Clark?
(sorry I couldn't resist)
haha!
I know it sounds silly but this is actually a pretty significant investment for me $150+ that I'll use for the rest of my life. Kind of like a good pair of headphones.
Time to convince Larry to get into the huge medical devices industry...
Havent used either, but have used some of the ADC 600s. I have a 603 myself, and it is quite nice for its price. They may not be as popular as Welch or Littman, but they definatly have comparable quality for the price that you can get them at. Welch and Littman seem to have alot more overhead compared to ADC, which is probably why they are more popular and expensive than ADC. I have a few ADC products as well, all quality built.
I would say do the choosing like you would with headphones, find a place with a good return policy and buy all 3, then return 2.
Hmm thanks for the recommendation. The ADC is quite a bit less expensive indeed. I will look into this.
Hmm thanks for the recommendation. The ADC is quite a bit less expensive indeed. I will look into this.
yea, ADC Manometer vs Baum - $60 vs $120. I have had both for a short time, and kept ADC due to build quality. ADC is much more solid than the Baum, and was much cheaper. Have stayed with ADC since.
__________________
Las Vegas Set Up: Pioneer CD Player w/intergated pre-amp (dont know the model, but its big &has speakers) -> HD650
Home:Computer (WMP10) -> Zhaolu Dac 2.5 w/zap filter -> HD600/HD650
Have: HD650, Shure E500
Tried: Grado RS1, Grado SR225, Grado SR125, Grado SR60, AKG K601, AKG K501, Beyerdynamic DT880
Sold: Senn HD595, HD600/580
Being Built At The Moment:
Opus DAC & CKK3 Balanced Amp (fully loaded, carbon case plates)
pretty significant investment for me $150+ that I'll use for the rest of my life.
What makes you think these things last that long? My Litmann Cardio III broke last year. The actual working parts last, but the PVC tubing cracked where the Y section is. Frankly, most of these things have comparable sound, even the cheapo $45 Litmann Select.
If you have high aspirations and want bragging rights, check out the Litmann 3000 Electronic Stethoscope with:
"Amplification up to 18 times greater than the best non-electronic stethoscopes..
Ambient Noise Reduction Technology (ANR)." Littmann 3000 Electronic Stethoscope with Ambient Noise Reduction
It's on sale right now at $258.99, which would get you a decent IEM
What makes you think these things last that long? My Litmann Cardio III broke last year. The actual working parts last, but the PVC tubing cracked where the Y section is. Frankly, most of these things have comparable sound, even the cheapo $45 Litmann Select.
If you have high aspirations and want bragging rights, check out the Litmann 3000 Electronic Stethoscope with:
"Amplification up to 18 times greater than the best non-electronic stethoscopes..
Ambient Noise Reduction Technology (ANR)." Littmann 3000 Electronic Stethoscope with Ambient Noise Reduction
It's on sale right now at $258.99, which would get you a decent IEM
But they do last a while right? I think Littman has a refurbishing program for like $40 where they make it like new or give you a new one.
Haha that electronic one is nuts. I can't really afford it though. Might as well hook a Shure PTH up to a cheap stetho somehow.
I think I'm going to order the ADC 603 actually and try it out.
But they do last a while right? I think Littman has a refurbishing program for like $40 where they make it like new or give you a new one.
Haha that electronic one is nuts. I can't really afford it though. Might as well hook a Shure PTH up to a cheap stetho somehow.
I think I'm going to order the ADC 603 actually and try it out.
Good choice. Make sure to look around for prices, got mine on eBay new for $20 or something like that. If you get them make sure to try different tips on them, crucial for sound.
__________________
Las Vegas Set Up: Pioneer CD Player w/intergated pre-amp (dont know the model, but its big &has speakers) -> HD650
Home:Computer (WMP10) -> Zhaolu Dac 2.5 w/zap filter -> HD600/HD650
Have: HD650, Shure E500
Tried: Grado RS1, Grado SR225, Grado SR125, Grado SR60, AKG K601, AKG K501, Beyerdynamic DT880
Sold: Senn HD595, HD600/580
Being Built At The Moment:
Opus DAC & CKK3 Balanced Amp (fully loaded, carbon case plates)
Stethoscope for cardiology
Linear Mode
