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Sony unveils MDR-3R retro headphones with USB-C connectivity

Sony MDR-3R Walkman headphones retro audio USB-C headphones Stranger Things edition

Sony has announced the release of the MDR-3R, a modern revival of the iconic MDR-3 headphones that originally accompanied the first Walkman TPS-L2 in 1979. The new model maintains the lightweight, open-ear design and slim metal headband of the original, weighing only 38 grams.

While the aesthetic remains faithful to the 1970s and 1980s, the technical specifications have been updated for contemporary use. The headphones feature a USB-C connection instead of the traditional 3.5mm jack, making them compatible with modern smartphones, tablets, and computers without the need for Bluetooth pairing or battery charging. They include an in-line remote and a built-in microphone for calls and media control.

The standard edition includes interchangeable blue and orange foam earpads, with packaging and manuals designed to mimic the original 1979 release. Sony is also launching a limited-edition “Stranger Things” version, featuring red and black earpads and themed packaging inspired by the Netflix series. The standard model is priced at approximately $60, while the special edition is priced at approximately $80.

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MDR-3R · Netflix · Sony · Stranger Things · Walkman

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Sony re-releases '80s Walkman headphones with a modern twist, and I got to try them [me.mashable.com]
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Sony MDR-3R: Walkman Kulaklığı USB-C ile Döndü [shiftdelete.net]
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Omega Dunked the Seamaster Diver 300M in Head-to-Toe Bond Blue Ceramic [hiconsumption.com]
Sony wskrzesza kultowe słuchawki. Nic, tylko kupować Walkmana [www.instalki.pl]
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Sony brengt iconische Walkman-koptelefoon uit 1979 opnieuw tot leven [techpulse.be]
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Sony ressort le casque du Walkman : l’USB-C change tout [jtgeek.com]
Sony predstavlja žičane slušalice [www.metro-portal.hr]
소니, USB-C를 탑재한 오리지널 워크맨 헤드폰 재출시 - 미코 [meeco.kr]
Sony apresenta três novos Walkman premium com foco em áudio de alta resolução [www.rapdab.com.br]
Sony MDR-3R: auscultadores Walkman regressam por 59€ [www.techenet.com]
Sony ressuscita fones do primeiro Walkman com USB-C e visual retrô [www.topgadget.com.br]
Sony bringt die Original-Walkman-Kopfhörer zurück - Wöchentlich [wochentlich.de]
Sony Revives Iconic 1979 Walkman Headphones with New USB-C MDR-3R [world-today-journal.com]
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Sony da un golpe de nostalgia con sus nuevos auriculares retro: inspirados en los del Walkman, van con cable y no son muy caros [dominicanaaldia.com]
Sony recupera los míticos auriculares del primer Walkman de 1979, pero ahora llegan con USB-C [hardzone.es]
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Sony MDR-3R USB-C Wired Headphones Launch in Malaysia [pokde.net]
Sony връща дизайна на първите Walkman слушалки с MDR-3R и USB-C [todaytech.eu]
Sony MDR-3R USB-C Retro Headphones [www.blessthisstuff.com]
Headphone Walkman Legendaris Kembali, Kini Pakai USB-C [inet.detik.com]
I'm a Health and Fitness Editor and These Gifts Have My Stamp of Approval [www.popsugar.com]