Are you planning on taking med next year?  If yes, here is a list of stethescopes for you to choose from.  Generally, stethescopes are specifically designed to measure the body sound of a patient, whether it is cardiovascular, respiratory or cardiac sound.  They come in an array of designs, acoustic performance and quality.  As of now, the stethescopes below are some of the best in their field. 

3M Littman Stethoscopes

 

These are considered some of the best selling stethescopes all over the world, including US and Canada.  One of 3M Littman Company products is the Littman Master Cardiology Stethoscope.  Usually, this model is sold in retail stores for $259.00.  However, the price can be lowered if you purchase in the right suppliers, especially online retailers.  The Littman Master Cardiology is the ultimate acoustical stethescope that has tunable diaphragm for both low and high frequency sounds.  It has non-chill rim and soft-sealing ear tips. Read the rest of this entry