ADC Adscope 603 Diagnostic Clinician Stethoscope, AFD Tunable Technology

10/10 !! I received my stethoscope today in the mail and immediately after class I tried it on myself. I can hear very clearly even through clothing items. Great sound quality and the color is gorgeous. I was skeptical at first, I wanted a littman but didn’t want to spend that amount of cash upfront for school. I have used a littman before and fell in love immediately and I was convinced I couldn’t find anything of the same quality but luckily I was wrong!! I would absolutely buy another one of these. If you’re searching for something to use in nursing school I would definitely recommend this ADC 603.

My first stethoscope in nursing school was an Adscope (by the looks of the box a very old one lol), given to me by a teacher in my work study because at the time I could not afford one of my own (I used to borrow it from the lab for clinicals, and she gave it to me when I graduated!). I am very pleased to be replacing my old but well-loved Adscope with a newer, lighter much more stylish one (new on the left, old on the right). So far, I love the acoustics. The sounds are very clear and it rids of a lot of background noise just like my old one. This stethoscope is perfect for any nursing student or nurse. It performs just as well as my colleague's Littmans, and the fact that it is a fraction of the price makes this purchase even sweeter. The tubing is much more lightweight without taking away from the quality of the product. It is more flexible too. The earpieces aren't quite the best; though they are light, they feel a bit cheap, especially compared to my old one's (a hard plastic vs the new one's thin silicone). That being said, they are still comfortable. I love that the name tag is not sticking out of the tubing as my old stethoscope tended to get caught on things. The diaphragm/bell is about the same weight and same size, the new one slightly smaller. Anyway, I am very happy with this purchase and would gladly recommend this product to any nursing student, nurse or other medical professional on a budget, or anyone simply seeking a quality stethoscope! The lifetime warranty is also a plus by the way. Not that you'd really need it. This old stethoscope still has lots of life in it, and perhaps someday I can give it to someone in need like me in the future!

I'm an AEMT in Mobile, Alabama. Coming up as a Basic, of course, I bought a couple of cheapie steths just to get through Labs, Psychomotor and Clinical Rotations. What I found was that a classmate of mine, who is a seasoned medic who had to re-qual after years in the National Guard, had a set similar to (one model below) these in blue. I was actually quite impressed with the difference in of a decent-quality scope and did some research online. When I passed National Registry, I promised to treat myself to a GOOD quality stethoscope and trauma shears. I had my eye on the Littman II, which at the time, was closer to $130. I put some alcohol-swabs, my BP cuff and a pair of my own ear guards in my purse and head to the local scrub and medical supply stores to listen to some scopes. I found the Littman scopes not a whole heck of a lot better than some of the less-known but still good-quality options. Discounting Cardiac scopes (I don't need to hear the difference between Mitral-valve Prolapse and Ventricular Septal Defect, LOL), Sprague scopes (well-priced but the tubing can rub and make it difficult to hear on a moving truck) and anything that looked cheaply made, I narrowed myself down to AdScope, MDF and Kila Labs. Amazon made my choice easier: after tearing apart all of the reviews I settled on this. I couldn't be happier. PROS: -This ADC model scope comes in a nice box, similar to Littman. It came with hard-plastic ear guards (which I immediately replaced with soft rubber) a spare diaphragm and a name plate that snaps over the bifurcation point. -The chestpiece is heavy and of excellent quality and it switched cleanly to the bell setting with a quiet but satisfying "catch" into position. It's solid, brushed-metal so you could easily have it engraved, if desired. -The tubing is thick enough to block out some ambient noise but not so thick as to be inflexible or vulnerable to cracking. -Respiratory sounds in all fields are easy to find and hear, as are the Korotkoff sounds in all orthostatic positions. Apical pulse with the bell is okay too. -The nameplate snap-on is a better anti-theft/identification tool than the "tag type" you see on some models. It's got a space to either write-in or stick a printed label onto and once it's snapped on and glued together, it's not going anywhere unless someone deliberately breaks that puppy off. -Color choices. They're just nice to have. :) CONS: -Heavier chestpeice means it's unbalanced when draped around your neck. That means you have to keep the durn thing tucked pretty firmly into the binaurals to keep it from slipping. Great for ER rotations but not so easy at a MCI MVC. -The "anti-chill" (as is the case with most scopes) doesn't really provide much in the way of anti-chill. What it DOES provide is an area to pay attention to during normal disinfection. This isn't a big deal, just get your fingernail in there while you're using the swab. ALSO OF NOTE: Be careful when gluing on that nameplate. The instructions recommend a drop of Krazy or nail glue, which works great but both glues contain chemicals whose fumes are corrosive to rubber and plastic so make sure you use the tiniest amount possible and get a buddy to hold it still so you can hold the thing in place while it dries so you don't risk rubbing the tubing into the inner sides of the thing. If you get that glue onto the tubing, you could make it brittle in that spot and it may eventually crack. If you're shopping for a gift for a Pre-Med, Nursing or Paramedic student, this is a GREAT buy. The color options, gift box, the fact that it's engravable and the quality make this at the very LEAST, a nicer "back-up" scope than the pitiful ten-dollar "can't hear-ums" to keep in the trauma bag or locker of even the most die-hard Littman fan. And the reasonable price-point means that even if they STILL want to throw away money on a Littman, no one's feelings will be hurt over this one.

Awesome , clearer than my lithman Love the color, it’s just a little heavier but love

Ummm, thank you! Bought this to have at the house. At work I have a Lithmann and this does not come short of its quality. Color is cute! Quality is great- sound is clear and with a good pitch, good weight to the stethoscope, bell and ear pieces all with good quality. Good length of the line- not to firm or wobbly. Comes with extra ear pieces and attachment to identify your name unto. $50 cheaper and with very similar quality- all for it! Good deal!

Works and looks great.

Outstanding quality, looks great, feels great! Been a nurse for 14 years, just about every speciality. Gone through about 5 stethoscopes ranging from $100-$300 (some were stolen, others broke) . This is absolutely the best bang for the buck. Quality sound isolation, crisp detailing, and build quality is top notch. 2 things I'm concerned about. 1 is the wear on the arms. The coating may come off over time. 2 the ear buds a a little hard for my liking (personal preference). There are 2 other sets in the package, so maybe I'll try those. Verdict: unless you're in a HIGHLY specialized cardiac or pulmonary place, or you want to look cool (and have your stethoscope stolen), This is absolutely perfect for daily use!

Best stethoscope I’ve used so far you can hear heart and Lung sounds very well. Also i am obsessed with color!

Für meine Arbeit im Rettungsdienst sehr gut geeignet. Das Auskultieren der Lunge ist gut . Für mich ist es ausreichend. Leider habe ich noch keinen online Shop für Ersatzteile wie z.B. Membran gefunden.

I'm a retired nurse and only use these at home. They're great for what I want.

great product. affordable and does the job. not specialist stethoscope but meets basic requirements

Quiero devolverlo. No sé en qué universo se mueven los que le ponen 4 o 5 estrellas, pero la calidad del fonendoscopio no se ajusta a lo descrito. Además llegó la caja golpeada y abierta (no viene precintado, a ver esa higiene), el fonendo descolocado y todos la documentación medio salida de la bolsa. Cogeré un Littman

This is the 2nd Adscopw 603 that I have purchased and love it I ordered another because I wanted a different colour Light weight and easy to use the best yet