Sony Reintroduces Classic Walkman Headphones with Modern USB-C Upgrade

11/05/2026

If you'd prefer to plug in your headphones rather than mess with Bluetooth, Sony has reimagined and reissued the MDR-3 headphones that shipped with the original 1979 Walkman.

11/05/2026

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...

11/05/2026

Back in 1979, Sony launched the original Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player alongside the MDR-3 headphones, and together they helped popularize listening to music on the go. Today, the company is...

11/05/2026

Sony’s bringing back the nostalgia.First introduced in 1979, both the Walkman and the original MDR-3 headphones were revolutionary launches, made for those wanting their music on the go.Now,...

11/05/2026

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced the MDR-3R, new USB-C-compatible wired headphones with a design inspired by the original MDR-3 model that debuted alongside the original Walkman TPS-L2...

11/05/2026

The MDR-3R with its orange pads fitted. Image: Sony Sony’s MDR-3R is the headset that shipped with the first Walkman in 1979, rebuilt for the phone in your pocket. The thin metal headband is back....

11/05/2026

The original headphones were released in 1979 and debuted alongside Sony’s Walkman TPS-L2 player. Sony If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Sony has reimagined a...

11/04/2026

The Sony Walkman NW-WM1ZM3 and NW-WM1AM3 both offer premium audio experiences, and yet an upcoming third product is stealing everyone's attention.

11/04/2026

Sony recently launched the XM4C headphones, a refreshed version of the highly regarded XM4 model from 2020. Positioned as a mid-range offering, the XM4C is designed to balance affordability,...

11/05/2026

Almost 50 on from the era-defining TPS-L2 Walkman, Sony has decided the time is right to reimagine some of its most iconic wired headphones. The MDR-3R is still a strictly wired, on-ear affair –...

11/05/2026

I love my regular wired cans, but as soon as I saw Sony’s new MDR-3R headphones in a limited Stranger Things edition, I said ‘I dump your ass!’ to those

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The MDR 3 are reborn, and they're still very much wired

11/05/2026

Sony has announced the MDR-3R, a retro update to the original MDR-3R, and they’re the perfect headphones to embrace nostalgia-listening.

11/05/2026

Razer just announced a pair of ANC earbuds with a cool take on USB-C, aimed directly at mobile gamers.

11/05/2026

Sony is bringing back its iconic Walkman MDR-3 headphones for the modern era with a USB-C connection and a price tag of $60.

11/05/2026

Sony Group Corp. introduced an inexpensive pair of wired headphones, joining a growing trend in what it called "a nod to both the ‘80s Walkman era and today’s retro tech revival."

11/05/2026

Halloween may be over, but that isn't stopping Sony from performing their second resurrection in less than a month. Following the rebirth of the Walkman (starting at an eye-watering $1,899.99),...