ERKA Stethoscope Review: It ’ s Really Good!

What’s an ERKA stehoscope? It’s a beautiful, well made ‘scope from Germany, and ERKA is trying to get into the US market. Full disclosure: I was given one to try out and keep on the condition I would write about my experience, and no promises were made about what I’d say. Also, it should be noted I’m an Emergency Physician, not an audiologist or a professional tester. I have no specific credentials for exaluating anything except unfrosted strawberry Pop-Tarts™, so if you dislike my assessment or feel the urge to quibble, please know I’ll agree with your objection so you don’t have to share it with me. The one I got is nearly identical in size and weight to the Littman I’ve carried for years, and as they asked I got one in a very-nearly identical color:   It comes with a nice padded case, I’m not sure why (and I didn’t try it), so if a padded case makes a difference to you there it is. It feels German in execution: it’s designed and built by people who Get It, and I absolutely love that. The usual interchangable ear tips are in there, though I found the ones that came on it were the best for me (I like the softer, squishier kind as they make a better seal). As compared to my daily driver Littman, here are some pics: What all want to know: does it sound good, does it make the chest noises come to my ears in a pleasing and understandable way? Yes, without doubt. The sounds are at minimum equivalent to t...
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