Sony Revives Iconic 1979 MDR-3 Walkman Headphones For Just $60
If you remember the summer of 1979 (or just wish you did), get ready to clear some space in your gadget drawer. Sony has revived the iconic MDR-3 headphones, those featherlight, foam-padded classics that originally shipped with the very first TPS-L2 Walkman. There are some improvements of course, but perhaps the biggest change in this modern reincarnation, the MDR-3R, is the switch from the 3.5mm jack to USB-C.
Gen Z has been driving the wired audio gear revival, inspired by Y2K nostalgia and celebrity influence. Honestly, most of these retro products do their job, although sound and build quality tend to be just good enough. But things are changing—Bose brought its A-game with its recent wired buds with active noise cancelling and now Sony wants a piece of the pie, too.
With the MDR-3R, the OG design is wonderfully carried over and weighs a refreshing 38 grams. The headphone...
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