A dual head stethoscope is a medical device designed to allow the user to listen to different sound frequencies. It has two heads, one on each side of the chest piece: a diaphragm for high frequency sounds and a bell for low frequency sounds. Dual head stethoscopes are used for instruction purposes, allowing both teacher and student to monitor heart sounds simultaneously.

The advantages of a dual head stethoscope include better sound quality and greater frequency response, as well as versatility and the ability to listen to different sound ranges based on the chestpiece side. Dual head stethoscopes are also more suitable for larger patientsand offer quality and performance at an affordable price.

The best dual head stethoscopes of 2023 include the 3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope, MDF Rose Gold MD One Premium Dual Head Stethoscope, MDF Acoustica Deluxe Lightweight Dual Head Stethoscope, MDF MD One, and 3M Littmann Classic III Monitoring Stethoscope.
A dual head stethoscope is a lightweight diagnostic instrument with a combination diaphragm/bell chestpiece for wide frequency response. It typically includes adjustable binaurals with PVC eartips and a spare diaphragm and mushroom eartips. Dual head stethoscopes are available from various manufacturers, such as Caretek.