Sony brings back Walkman-era headphones as the $60 MDR-3R

First reported by 9to5Google at · Updated · 12 sources

The wired headphones revisit the design supplied with Sony's original Walkman in 1979. The updated model uses a USB-C connection, according to 9to5Google, while TechRadar reports that Sony is also offering a limited Stranger Things edition alongside the revival of the decades-old design.

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9to5Google Sony revives the Walkman’s iconic MDR-3 headphones with USB-C for $60 · Ben Schoon
PCMag Sony Dials It Back to 1979 With Original Walkman Headphones Reissue
TechRadar Sony wants to take you back to 1979 with its ‘newtro’ updated MDR-3 wired headphones · Becky Scarrott
Tom's Guide Sony is reviving Stranger Things ‘80s retro hype with new wired headphones — and it’s something you might recognize · Ashley Thieme
Engadget Sony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics · staff@engadget.com (Lawrence Bonk)
Bloomberg Sony Debuts Retro $60 Wired Headphones in Tribute to 1979 Walkman · Chris Welch
Gizmodo Sony MDR-3R Review: Walkman Nostalgia Wins Again · James Pero
The Shortcut Sony MDR-3R review: the iconic Sony Walkman headphones are back · Kevin Lee
New York Post Back to the future: Sony’s iconic headphones are making a comeback nearly 50 years later · Nishka Dhawan
The Next Web Sony’s $60 MDR-3R headphones bring back the original Walkman look · Darius Popa
Quartz Sony is launching $60 retro Walkman headphones — with a twist · Cris Tolomia
Android Headlines Sony Revives Iconic 1979 Walkman Headphones with Modern USB-C Audio · Jean Leon