Sony Revives Iconic 1979 Walkman Headphones with Modern USB-C Twist
Sony has announced the release of the MDR-3R stereo headphones, a modern revival of the iconic MDR-3 headphones that originally debuted in 1979 alongside the first-ever Walkman, the TPS-L2. Scheduled to hit shelves on November 20 with an estimated retail price of around 8,000 yen (approx. $50 USD), the MDR-3R retains the retro-futuristic aesthetics and open-air acoustics of the 1980s while adopting a contemporary USB Type-C connection. Equipped with newly engineered 23mm drivers, the MDR-3R achieves an ultra-lightweight design weighing only about 38 grams. Built as an open-air on-ear model, it delivers a clear, airy sound signature and an exceptionally comfortable, featherlight fit. The headphones feature the era-defining blue and orange earpads, as well as an in-line microphone and remote control for hands-free calls. Sony has also introduced a limited-edition collaboration model themed around the hit Netflix drama series Stranger Things . The announcement has sparked widespread discu...