MDF Instruments Acoustica Lightweight Dual Head Stethoscope MDF747XPBO

I had seen some reviewers saying the stethoscope they received was defective and they couldn’t hear a thing. I ordered anyway, and then when I got mine and took it out of the box, I couldn’t hear a thing. Absolutely nothing. Tried both the diaphragm side and the bell side, dead silent.

I was all set to pack it up and return it, then thought, I suppose I should at least look at the instructions, just so I can say that I did. I mean, it’s a stethoscope, you put it in your ears and listen, right? How complicated could it be?

It’s not complicated, but there were a couple important things I missed. For one thing, I had the earpieces in the wrong way. What the instructions showed looked “backwards” to me, like they would fall out of my ears. Nope, they stay put, that’s the right way to do it.

But the bigger thing was that to switch between diaphragm and bell, you don’t just flip how you’re holding it in your hand. You have to twist the bell/diaphragm on the piece of metal it’s attached to. And I had to use just enough force to make me worry a little that I might break something. I think when it arrived it was set halfway between the diaphragm and the bell, so that neither one was properly seated for listening. Which would explain why I couldn’t hear a thing on either side.

Once I actually followed the instructions (go figure), I tested it again and the sound is LOUD! Be careful removing the diaphragm or bell after placing them. I would suggest not removing it too quickly, and try lifting one side first rather than all at once. If I’m not paying attention, the sound can be loud enough to hurt my ears a little.

I’ve found that the tubing and the end piece create a lot of self-noise. It’s taking me some practice to find a way to hold it so the stethoscope itself doesn’t create so much noise, and to distinguish the sounds the stethoscope makes from the sounds actually produced by the body.

This is for my personal use, so I couldn’t say if it’s good for professional purposes. It’s the only stethoscope I’ve ever owned (unless you count childhood toys), so I have nothing to compare it to. If there are other models/brands that have less noisy tubing, those might be better for healthcare workers. But as long as you follow the instructions, it works well and the sound is loud and clear.

This provost came just as pictured and works great. Easy to hear and fit comfortably in ears! Color is just as pictured and very durable. Great for the price!

The MDF Acoustica stethoscope offers a sleek design with durable white tubing and comfortable black eartips which looks dope in my opinion.
It gives buttery smooth experience in ears with those soft eartips, and its clear acoustics, it’s well-suited for clinical environments.
The packaging is good but could have made more professional with thermocol mold for keeping the stethoscope. Best part is that it includes extra eartips for customization with varying shape and size. Overall, it’s a reliable and stylish choice for healthcare professionals, providing good value for money.

I got this for nursing school after seeing it in our lab and using it. I was very impressed by the sound quality. I can hear heartbeats and breath sounds clearly. It’s comfortable to wear and I absolutely love the color. It’s a great value. I didn’t want to spend a lot of money and was going to settle, but this felt more like a win than compromising. I still use it now as a full fledged RN.

Bought for my CNA classes and it’s awesome! Great for the price and very convenient. Color is awesome and sound quality is perfect for what I need it for. Very comfy, quality is great and so is the durability. Come in one piece. Nothing broken or loose.

Overall good quality stethoscope for less money than littman. I use it everyday as a vet tech. I especially like the clear sanitary drum cover compared to the traditional ones (both are provided for your preference), theyre super easy to clean and i get compliments from my colleagues! Good purchase for less money!

Acústica excelente, nada que envidiar a la primera marca, tanto en altas como en bajas frecuencias.
Facilita discriminación de ruidos, roces,… Diseño elegante y contundente.
Equipo para profesionales exigentes. Precio razonable . Gran calidad en acabado y prestaciones.
Presentación adecuada.
Si he de poner pegas, sería perfecto que llevara funda de transporte y fuera algo menos pesado ,y flexible.
En lo positivo: gran variedad de diseños- el mio es negro integral- , Grandísima acústica.
Muy contento con compra. Magnífico producto.