Littmann Classic III Stethoscope: A Complete Review
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The Littmann Classic III is like Queen Elizabeth The II - been around for a long time but still kicking goals!
(1:03) ACOUSTICS (4 STARS)
(1:52) EAR TIP COMFORT (5 STARS)
(2:09) WEIGHT (4 STARS)
(2:37) PRICE (4 STARS)
(2:50) FREE GIVEAWAY
(3:03) TUBING LENGTH (4 STARS)
(3:25) TUBING FEEL (3.5 STARS)
(3:59) STETHOSCOPE DESIGN- (5 STARS)
(4:58) SPARE KIT- (2.5 STARS)
(5:27) WARRANTY- (4 STARS)
(5:38) BUYING EXPERIENCE- (3.5 STAR)
(6:34) OVERALL 39 OUT OF 50 STARS
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ABOUT: Littmann Classic III Raspberry Rainbow Stethoscope Review
The Littmann Classic III is like Queen Elizabeth The II - been around for a long time but still kicking goals! WATCH REVIEW VIDEO HERE
This stethoscope was the first Littmann I ever had. It was dark green and not much to look at, but boy did I love it!
When it was eventually stolen (to this day I think it was a Doctor! I will find you and I will kill you, jokes!) I was devastated.
I really think this stethoscope is a great all-rounder. Suitable for the student Nurse but also the seasoned Nurse.
This is my personal honest review of the Littmann Classic III. WATCH REVIEW VIDEO HERE
I hope you will enjoy it and that it may help you in your search for a new stethoscope.
As usual, don't hesitate to drop me a line if you have any suggestions of stethoscopes that you would like me to review 😁 I am more than happy to answer any questions you may have about this stethoscope or any other stethoscopes that I've reviewed in the past.
Remember guys, Queen Elizabeth The II still rides a horse for goodness sake! 😂
May you have a good shift 🙏
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I am a medical assistant and bought one in Navy Blue. It is EXTREMELY good quality! I mean, it's a Littmann so I expected it would be decent but when I first opened the box and tested it on my family, I was astonished by how clear the acoustics were.
That's awesome!
😓😄
Great Video, I was a Paramedic and used to use the Master Cardiology and honestly it was so loud and picked up everything on the ambulance it was hard to use. Now with my soon to be step daughter going into nursing school I looked into this Classic III and came across your video, You answered all of my questions and sold me on it. Surprisingly enough raspberry and rainbow is the exact color combo I was going to pick out for her so it was nice to see that color combo in a video. Thanks for a great Video!
How awesome is that 😊 You’re so welcome! 🙏 I’m sure your soon to be step daughter will love it 😍💗👏 Thanks for watching.
Nurse Jenny
thats so awesome that ive seen your comment. Im going into emt school and need to buy a stethoscope. We were obviously told littmann is a good brand. ive been trying to decide between this one and the adc 603. the adc is cheaper but everyone says littmann. im also trying to decide if i should purchase it from the 3m littmann store on amazon. there are so many positive reviews but others saying its fake and im afraid i wouldnt be able to tell the difference because my only medical training currently is pharmacy tech. if you and jenny could help me that would be great, thanks!
Thank you, for reviewing this, I get a lot of nursing students and nurses who are looking for the best affordable stethoscope to buy until they have enough money to buy a Cardiology IV so to actually hear a performance and design comparison of the 2 models is invaluable so I don't steer them wrong, especially since I am not a medical professional.
Awesome!! 😃😃 I’m so glad it helped! 🤩
Thank you for the review. Just bought mine and I chose the Classic III since I'll be working in the ER. I'll be encountering adult and pedia patients. 👍👍👍
You are so welcome Marj Palce Agan! 🤗🙏 it’s a great stethoscope and will serve you well in the ER 👍😁 Thanks for watching!
Adult side diaphragm falling off had been an issue with my Classic 3 but 3M stands behind the product. I called them (google the number) and received a brand new kit (ear pieces, adult, pediatric side cover, and an O ring) free of charge within 3-5 days. Now, it is a very tight fit again. As a home health Nurse it is in daily use and it is an excellent tool!!
That is amazing! Thank you for sharing that 👍🙏😁
Thank you I ordered the black rainbow 🌈 for my daughter who will be starting Nursing school
Great choice! She'll be exstatic! 😆 Thanks for watching Natalie 👍
very informative! Thank you Nurse Jenny!!
You’re welcome Kirsten Shangle! 🤗🥰
I just ordered mines from Amazon few minutes ago, I got the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Model.
JohnDoe Kassem Noice!! 👌👌 you won’t be disappointed 🤗😁
Hi there, thank you for this great review! Could you advise us as to what the difference between a Littman II and a Littman III are?
Thanks
First of all the Classic III is heavier, meaning the tubing is thicker and a little more weight to the chest piece. From memory you don’t get the option to turn the pediatric side from an open bell to a diaphragm. In my experience the Classic II is just a little more ‘flimsy’ than the Classic III if that makes sense. There’s more quality in the Classic III but that doesn’t mean the Classic II wouldn’t work perfectly for measuring blood pressure, listening to bowel sounds etc.. essentially the Classic III is an upgrade from the Classic II. Hope that helps!
I just bought a Classic III for my clinical years and it seems I can only hear sound in one ear. It that something to do with maybe how im putting it in my ears or is it something with the stethoscope itself
Thank you. I just received mine in the mail starting nursing school in the fall.
You are so welcome Beth Maciaszek! Congratulations on starting Nursing school! 🙌 😄 with a nice stethoscope like this one you can’t go wrong! ❤️
Where did you buy urs?
@@keddeashabrown2141 Amazon. Littman III raspberry with rainbow diaphragm
I am a medical assisting student . And I just bought this same one !
hi can i remove the tube if i want to clean it ?
Thanks for the review. My wife is entering nursing school I been debating this as her first stethoscope.
It’s a great stethoscope Mario 👍 your wife will be super happy! 🙌😊
Hi. I’d like to ask if you also experience the rainbow finish paint on the chest piece also fades/chips off?
I just noticed mine and compared it with the photos I took last year. I’m wondering if it could be repainted?
I haven’t personally felt that they fade, but maybe that’s because I haven’t used mine as much as you’ve used yours 🤔
can it be used to measure blood pressure with a sfignomanometer? I keep earing my heart bit in my ears where I used it, making it difficult to distinguish from the patient kortkoff sounds
Yes it can certainly be used to measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. I have actually done a video on how to take a manual blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer. Check it out!
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Thanks for the review!!! I will be buying the same color and design.
Great choice of stethoscope apostolic filipina! Thank you so much for watching :) Jenny
@@NurseJenny i got mine today!!!! Thanks!!
I am troubled of the Diaphragm falling off complaint from many students and doctors.... I plan on purchasing this but just ain't sure due to that problem..... pls advice... I need to buy for long term so would you recommend a classic 2 instead (I am a med student)...
Hi Mohammad 👋 yes, that is an issue with these stethoscopes unfortunately. I don’t think a Classic II would be any better in that regard. I know you can buy new spare diaphragms if you loose them but that’s means spending more money. There are other stethoscopes out on the market that are very similar to the Classic III but that doesn’t have the problem of the diaphragms falling off. Check out my other stethoscope reviews! 👍 Thanks for watching ☺️🙏 Jenny
an excellent review... purchased it.
Hi. What is the purpose of removing pedia. And making it open bell. When you can adjust frequency by pressing it down?
Hi Daniel, great question!
The tunable diaphragms are specific to Littmann. But you have a point, as I’ve tested a lot of stethoscopes I can tell you that the diaphragms are all largely constructed the same way and you could argue that they are all tunable. Some stethoscope users prefer the open bell for the low frequency sounds as its use is not dependent on a variable such as how much pressure you put on the chest piece. Someone who is just learning how to differentiate and detect different frequency sounds may want to use an open bell rather than wondering if they’re applying the right pressure to even detect them. Open bell vs pediatric diaphragm is also a personal preference, some people like the look of one or the other and won’t care so much about the different frequencies as they may not even be looking for them.
Thank you so much.
I completely understood.
Best regards.
Hey how to convert pediatric diaphragm into open bell? Can you make a small video or share image? I am really unable to figure it out by reading manual..
As a respiratory student, this is the one I’m leaning towards.
A great choice I think Jessica 😊
I am looking at this stethoscope on Amazon to save some money. Would you reccomend buying brand new, or is in new condition alright?
I’m pretty sure the stethoscopes on Amazon are brand new but they do have a section just below where people have returned and you have the option to buy them.
If you do find that you can buy secondhand I recommend buying a set of new ear tips and diaphragms.
Thanks for watching Desi ❤️😊
I'm so confused. Should i go with Classic iii 5803 or 5870 ??? Help me!!!
Akhilization Ahh that’s a hard one! They’re both really nice. I must say I would be leaning towards the 5803. All black looks really cool 👌 😁
I work in mother baby. I have a terrible time hearing murmurs. Yes, we have pediatricians that can pick them up very well. I am sure with a better stethoscope, I might even hear better. Any recommendations?
Would this be good for a firefighter/emt working in all kinds of situations?
Yes, I’d say it would be suitable 👍
The only step-up would be to get a cardiology stethoscope which has dual lumen tubing and therefore slightly better acoustics. But they are more expensive and quite often heavy and cumbersome.
Hi... your videos are fantastic, You are very charming. I am confused between two mode one is Littmann Master cardiology and second is Cardiology 4. Already I have a Classic 3. Please suggest me which model will more versatile between two. Waiting for your reply. Take care.
Hi Subhadip! The Master Cardiology only has one side diaphragm whilst the cardiology IV has both adult and pediatric side. I personally prefer the Cardiology IV if I had to choose between those two cardiology stethoscopes 👍 Thanks for watching! ☺️🙏💗
Thanks dear, take care and stay safe.
I got mine today! 💕
How exciting Natasha! 🤗👏💗
Prob a dumb question, what’s the point of taking off the peds side and making it “open bell”?
Not a dumb question at all! The open bell is used to detect lower pitched sounds, like some heart murmurs and some bowel sounds. The diaphragm side is used to detect high frequency sounds. So for me, working in a med/surg unit, I don’t really use the open bell much at all. But if you are doing detailed cardiac assessment I understand you need to use the open bell as well. Happy New Years! Nurse Jenny
I got mine today from paris, france thanks !
That’s great! 🤗🙏👍 🩺
Enjoy!
Does it have batteries?
Sweet work with the review. The person I'm buying for covers community infants up to 18 year olds. Is this stethoscope good for that age group?
Hi MiddleAgedMassive! Thank you so much ☺️ yes I would say it suits that age group. There is a Littmann for infants (it’s tiny) but I think that’s more suited for people working primarily with infants or in the NICU. Because the Littmann Classic III has got the adult and pediatric side I think it would be suited cause you can choose which side to be active. It’s a great all rounder. Hope that helps 🤗😄
@@NurseJenny thank you for such a prompt reply. Great that's that present sorted then!
which one is light weight and feels good on the neck?
thanks
It all depends on personal preference, some have no issues at all with the feel of the tubing on their neck. Others are more sensitive. The Littmann lightweight II S.E is the lightest one I’ve tried and the tubing is super smooth 👍
Please tell me we can buy online ? and from where you buy it ..amazon ?
Depends on where you are but Amazon definitely stocks them 👍
Thank you ❤️❤️
You’re so welcome ❤️😌
I bought a Litmann Classic iii sthetoscope (it was original, I checked everything) and I swear I can hear more with my low budget sthetoscope...
Really!? That sounds like an awesome low budget stethoscope :)
@@NurseJenny yes, I was really suprised by the difference in sound. I bought litmann because I thought that the quality of lung sounds will be better but I was wrong. Now I use the old sthetoscope. I will try to find which comoany made it...
Glory Koceva I can barely hear out of my littmann classic iii. Which one are you using now instead?
If you’re a nursing student and learning how to take BP, I’m encouraging to invest in a Littman stethoscope. Youre gonna be using it after graduation anyways. Just think of it as a gift for urself for working so hard :)
Good review, thanks. Quite frankly, despite the Littmann brand fame, I consider the Bjorn Hall superior. A friend has one which has permitted me to test both. I own an excellent cardiology stethoscope of a non-Littmann brand. A question for you : are there plans for a Bjorn Hall 'Cardiology' prototype?
Thank you ☺️ that is so kind of you 😌
It is absolutely one of the biggest stethoscope brand names and when you think of stethoscopes - most think of Littmann! However, nowadays there are many different brands on the market.
I would love to make a cardiology stethoscope and it is definitely in the plans for the future ☝️🙌
@@NurseJenny Thanks for the prompt reply.
I´m an MD at an international franchise hospital in South America and accidentally came across your fine videos on stethoscopes. I´ve recommended them to personnel of my collaborating staff and now they're watching and learning.
@@NurseJenny Hoping not to be a hassle but is there any commercial entity or route of acquiring Björn Hall stethoscopes in South America? Nurses at my hospital have tried Amazon but they´re currently inaccessible. Thank you.
Is it’s good sound quality for blood pressure Measurement?
Yes, great for blood pressure measurement. Good acoustics 👍👍
Tnx for replying.
I always View your video.
I understand you! Littman sthetoscopes are always stolen. I've attach a GPS tracker on mine lol.
I know! Why is that!? 😖🤷♀️🤦♀️ a GPS tracker would be great! 😂👍
Kyle Dacdac- How can I attach a gps? Where to buy and which one to buy?
What's the significance of the open bell?
The open bell detects low frequency sounds such as heart murmurs and some bowel sounds. You may not even use it much, depending on what type of nursing you are doing.
How I wish to have that ♥️
Shallom Cabatas It’s pretty right! 😍 That rainbow finish on the chest piece 👌
Is it suitable for Gastrointestinal and Respiratory system ascultation please reply,....
Hi Bharat S G! Yes definetly, I think this stethoscope would suit both those areas for sure. The only way you're gonna get a "better" stethoscope is if you buy a cardiology stethoscope which has dual lumen tubing instead of single lumen. But to me personally, if you don't work in a respiratory specific unit where you auscultate lungs all day long or listen to heart sounds/murmurs, this stethoscope will do just fine for those basic respiratory assessment including abdominal assessments. Hope that helps :) Jenny
@@NurseJenny lots of thanks 2 u .
Never ever any reviewer replied 2 me.
And one thing I had already got a classic iii
Some reviewers said that it is good for cardiology and Respiratory & abdominal ascultatory sounds are not good.
By then I was worried
@@dr.bharathsg5217 It is my pleasure! 😊 I really think the Classic III would be good for all of those. To me, If it's good for cardiology, it's good for lung and abdominal sounds too! I've listened to many abdomens and listened to many lungs with mine and it's really good 👌
Hey! Can you pls reply ! I have single sided deafness can I use sethescope in one ear accurately? Should I go for littman or any other double tube sethescope?
Hi there! Seeing as you have a hearing impairment I think a dual lumen stethoscope like the Littmann Cardiology IV would be great for you. The dual lumen tubing makes for slightly better sound transmission and the tubing is thicker so less sound escapes. I hope you find one that suits you! 🙏 🥰
can you tell me the number of the color?
The color of this stethoscope is "Raspberry Rainbow" the tubing is raspberry and the chestpiece is rainbow colored. Thank you for watching!
Nurse Jenny
How does this compare to the Master Classic??
Hi Matthew,
Do mean the Master Cardiology or the Master Classic II?
The Littmann Master Cardiology I would say is a step better in acoustics just cause it's got dual lumen tubing and it's a cardiology stethoscope/.
I haven't tried the Littmann Master Classic II but it doesn't have the turnable chest piece so I would be more likely to go for the Littmann Classic III. With that said it's probably a great stethoscope to start out with.
Jenny
@@NurseJenny Master Classic II. I have that Stethoscope as well and found it gave me better sound than my previous Classic II as it had thicker tubing. Now that the Classic III has the same thickness as the Master Classic II, it'll be interesting to hear the sound difference if any
How to clean the stethoscope after using with the patient during the pandemic? Can I clean it with alcohol?
I’ve heard that sometimes, cleaning the tubing with alcohol (like alcohol wipes) can make the tubing a bit sticky, so be careful with that. You could definitely clean the binaurals and the chest piece with alcohol wipes. I usually recommend wiping the stethoscope down with your hospital cleaning wipes between patient use.
Thank you so much
You’re so welcome 😊
Nurse Jenny Whts the best model for obstetrician and gynaecologist in littmann
I'm considering buying a stethoscope to listen to me can you recommend one?
To listen to yourself? If that is all you’re going to use it for and not for clinical practice, then I’d suggest you get a single lumen tubing stethoscope that is not too expensive. Check out MDF’s and ADC Adscope’s range. A Littmann Classic III would be fine too but I think you’d be ok with something cheaper as well 👍 Nurse Jenny
Hi is this more pink or more purple color
Hello! In my opinion it’s more on the purple side than pink. If you have a look at my review of the Littmann Cardiology IV, you’ll see that that one is very pink! 👍 Thanks for watching! 💗🙏
Nurse Jenny would you suggest engraving the tube or the head or both??? This is my first stethoscope
I would suggest you engrave the chest piece. I haven’t seen many engravings in tubing and doing so may compromise the integrity of the tubing 👍 Good luck with your first stethoscope! 😊🙌😃
How long can we use one for
For as long as it keeps working! I’ve heard of people having their Littmann for 20+ years!!! (If you look after it well).
@@NurseJenny thank you for the enlightenment.
@@himalsanjana9590 you’re welcome ☺️
I have the raspberry one
Beautiful! 😍🥰
How to know if I bought a fake one???
Geraldine Tan Good question! All Littmann stethoscopes should have the logo on the diaphragms and “Littmann” engraved on the chest piece, so if yours doesn’t I’d be a little suspicious. Where did you buy it from? How are the acoustics?
I’m a medical student and I’m having a hard time deciding between classic 3 and cardiology 4. Please help me 😂
Hi Mark! Oooh that's a tough one.. I feel like you would be more than ok with a classic III initially but then I imagine you would go on to listen to specific heart sounds (I think, I mean I've never been a med student, just assuming!) and then you may need a cardiology stethopscope. The cardiology stethoscopes have dual lumen tubing so the sound is just that little bit more crisp but in saying that I'm perfectly ok with a single lumen stethoscope such as the classic III hiwever, I don't do a lot of listening to heart sounds. I have a feeling you would be better off with a cardilogy IV unless you don't want to spend that much money for your first stethoscope, then you could get a classic III, see how you feel, and then invest in a cardilogy IV. It's a hard choice!!! Gosh, I hope that helps and that I haven't confused you even more! :) Thanks for watching Mark
Jenny
Thanks for the reply! I appreciate your help :)
Anytime Mark! 👍😁
I'm not in the medical field but I am planning on buying one just for fun.
Why not!! 😃😃 go for it 💕
@@NurseJenny I have a lot of anxiety and for some reason the feeling of the stethoscope on my chest calms me and comforts me. I’m planning on getting a littman!
i'm 2nd year medical student. i bought littmann classic 3 5803. can i contact you?
Yashoda Nimila yes of course you can.
@@NurseJenny are you on whatsapp. It is unappropiate giving your whatsapp number. so i'll give mine. +94719580456
Whats prize nurce....
The Littmann Classic III retails for around $100USD depending on where you shop. ☺️
got mine today..
Wohoo! :)
My fiancee gifted me Littman classic 3 😍
Lucky you!! 🙌😁👍
Yes Raspberry Pink Stetho is very sticky.
My thoughts too! ☝️
I don't like the new headset, it makes people with big heads, look even bigger! The previous classic II headset was angled down more. Besides that, its a good improvement.
As a cardiologist I like your ratings
😱😁 Thank you!!!
They are expensive! If I would have known that I can still hear korotkoff sounds with disposable scopes in our trucks, I would have never bought it. There's kids in our service that wear their 120$ littmans across their necks. Funny thing is they are the same kids that leave it on their necks and make up vitals in route
😱😱😱 oh no! May as well use the stethoscope if it’s hanging around your neck! Geez! 🙄🤦♀️