The Earphone Element, cataloged under National Stock Number 5965-00-161-6429, is classified within Federal Supply Class 5965 (Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers) of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components group. Government technical data includes 9 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 5965-00-161-6429 |
| Item Name | Earphone Element |
| FSC / FSG | 5965 / 59 — Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating | NOT RATED |
| Body Style | EARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR |
| Impedance Matching Device Type | SOLID STATE |
| Overall Diameter | 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Impedance Rating in Ohms | 40000.0 NOMINAL |
| Reference Frequency in Hertz | 1000.0 |
| Earphone Element Depth | 0.875 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Output Sensitivity Rating in Decibels | -15.0 |
| Earphone Element Type | DYNAMIC |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL A — No Demilitarization Required |
| Hazard | Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| BFT196-36-59-829 | 3/9 Design control — primary reference Cetec Corp Benmar Div |
| W20E060X0-25 | 5/9 Secondary reference Triumph Mfg Co |
NSN 5965-00-161-6429 is a Earphone Element, classified under FSC 5965, Headsets, Handsets, Microphones and Speakers. Status: active.
Key specifications for 5965-00-161-6429: Acoustic Sensitivity Reference Rating: NOT RATED; Body Style: EARPHONE ELEMENT, CIRCULAR; Impedance Matching Device Type: SOLID STATE; Overall Diameter: 2.250 INCHES NOMINAL IN. 9 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
Possible hazard — SDS may be required (DLA HMIC P). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.