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Accurately pinpoint trouble spots anywhere there's movement of mechanical parts: noisy valves and lifters, worn or broken gears, clogged fuel injectors, bad bearings, air leaks and more. AudioTech Probe amplifies the sounds of trouble so the trouble can be found, diagnosed and quickly fixed. Ideal for professionals and DIYers, and great for appliances and other household repairs. Thousands of uses, including boat, RV, motorcycle, heavy equipment, plumbing repair, air conditioning servicing, anything with a noisy problem to fix.
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Customers find the stethoscope works great and is very sensitive. However, the noise level receives mixed feedback, with several customers reporting that it amplifies too much engine running noise.
"...It is non-the-less very powerful. The build quality is on the flimsy side. If you drop it, i bet it may shatter into a million pieces...." Read more
"This item is very sensitive and works great. But, if you really want to beef it up; use a pair of higher quality earphones with it...." Read more
"Works OK but would like a little more depth. Works great for narrow shallow walls. Very handy device. Thank you" Read more
"Works very well. Excellent for finding water/gas leaks, mechanical bearing problems, etc...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the stethoscope's noise level, with some reporting that it amplifies too much engine running noise and fails to filter surrounding sounds, while one customer finds it effective for pinpointing engine and pulley issues.
"...I have found it VERY sensitive to most sounds, but seemingly not to the ones that I really need it to be. Yes that sounds really strange...." Read more
"...I use a pair of Koss Titanium with mine and get excellent sound." Read more
"...noises....I have worked on cars for 29 years great tool for pin pointing engine/pulley noise....my buddy does under ground sprinklers and uses it to..." Read more
"...Hear things that make low intensity audible noise as it occurs. Very sensitive." Read more
It's very sensitive and good at picking up noises and leaks. However, cheap headphones does not filter out surrounding noise. If you have the car engine on, you'll pick up whatever you point at, AND the engine noise AT THE SAME TIME. Therefore, sometimes you'll be overwhelmed. I find it helpful to put on another set of headphones over it.
I have been using it for a little while now. I have found it VERY sensitive to most sounds, but seemingly not to the ones that I really need it to be. Yes that sounds really strange. I tried listening to the car A/C hoses with the AC running but cannot hear the refrigerant pulsing. I tried it on a tire valve and found a leak which I then corrected, but from the sound of it it was really leaking a great deal. And that means I could have found the leak if I put my ear next to the valve anyways.
I can hear people's conversation from next door, but I cannot hear fuel injectors well enough to make a proper diagnosis. I hear too much engine running noise, so its really difficult to filter out. Also, it is sensitive to the distributor EMF field and makes a horrible buzz when near it. So you have to watch out for that. Yes I bought it for diagnosing CARS. It amplifies too much external sounds which make it not so great. It is non-the-less very powerful. The build quality is on the flimsy side. If you drop it, i bet it may shatter into a million pieces. It it very lightweight, and the detachable headphones are also really el cheapo. It has a volume control which is invaluable. It could use a proper guide on how to get the most from it. While it does give tips on what it can be used for, I disagree that it would really be practical for those it mentioned. The funny thing about it, is that I cannot hear my own heartbeat(safely), but I can hear cars from over 200ft away driving past my house and normal conversations next door. I say it is worth buying, but only if you know what it can be used for practically.
Something that might be obvious to someone more gadget savvy but still worth mentioning, given the name: This thing DOESN'T AMPLIFY HEART SOUNDS. Though it does pick up respiration. Definitely, as described, more geared to mechanical sounds.
This item is very sensitive and works great. But, if you really want to beef it up; use a pair of higher quality earphones with it. I use a pair of Koss Titanium with mine and get excellent sound.
This is great for finding hard to locate noises....I have worked on cars for 29 years great tool for pin pointing engine/pulley noise....my buddy does under ground sprinklers and uses it to find water leaks in sprinkler systems......
Works very well. Excellent for finding water/gas leaks, mechanical bearing problems, etc. Hear things that make low intensity audible noise as it occurs. Very sensitive.
This was given as a gift so I can not rate it from my experience and the recipient has not had a chance to use it yet. From a shipping stand point the product arrived on time in in excellent condition.
Stereo headphones with 3ft. cord that plugs into the amplifier
Volume control
Product Description
Accurately pinpoint trouble spots anywhere there's movement of mechanical parts: noisy valves and lifters, worn or broken gears, clogged fuel injectors, bad bearings, air leaks and more. AudioTech Probe amplifies the sounds of trouble so the trouble can be found, diagnosed and quickly fixed. Ideal for professionals and DIYers, and great for appliances and other household repairs. Thousands of uses, including boat, RV, motorcycle, heavy equipment, plumbing repair, air conditioning servicing, anything with a noisy problem to fix.