Sony resurrects the 1979 Walkman headphones, now with USB-C
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Looking Back: Sony's original MDR-3L2 headphones are a key part of the nostalgia surrounding the company's iconic TPS-L2 Walkman. As interest in wired headphones grows among teens, Sony has revived the MDR-3, combining a retro design with modern features, though at something of a premium over comparable on-ear models.
The new MDR-3R looks almost identical to the 3L2 that shipped with the first Walkman. Rather than sacrifice modern functionality for nostalgia, though, Sony swapped the 3.5mm plug for USB-C and added an inline remote and microphone for easy playback controls and hands-free calls.
In an age when the choice is usually between earbuds and large, ear-covering headphones, Sony says the MDR-3R is the lightest on-ear headset in its current lineup, weighing just 38g without the cable (which, at 1.2 meters, is noticeably...
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