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I believe that's the one my mom has had for years...
But then again, it's a stethoscope, is there really that much you need to care about perfect sound quality? It's either thump, thump-thump, or ----.
Lol I know you're just joking, but being able to hear clearly down below 80hz actually is very useful for diagnosising murmurs and other conditions. Clearly, it's 95% skill and 5% stethoscope quality, but I'll take any help I can get.
Ironically bassless Grados would probably lead to more _________________
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
I have to say, after using one of these for a while, I don't know how I ever listened to a non-amped stethoscope. Even if it is not your first quality scope, pick one up at some point.
What did you end up going with, and how do you like it?
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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)
I went for the Littman Master Cardiology.. I felt it picked up better than the Cardio III and it had the luxury of going bell/diaphragm with the use of mere pressure.
What did you end up with?
__________________ Speaker Setup:
SqueezeBox 3 server -> PS Audio Digital Link III DAC -> Cary Audio SLP-05 Reference Tube Preamplifier -> Plinius SA-102 amplifier -> Martin Logan Summit -> :) Headphone Setup (version 2):
SqueezeBox 3 -> PS Audio DLIII DAC -> Cary Audio SLP-05 Tube Headphone Amp -> ???? (coming soon!) Previously-owned Headphones:
Sennheiser HD650, Sennheiser HD555, Sony SA-5000 Previously-owned Headphone Amps:
HeadAmp GS-1, HeadAmp Gilmore Lite
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