Sony revives 1979 Walkman headphones with modern USB C connectivity
Sony has introduced the MDR-3R headphones, bringing back its classic 1979 Walkman design with updated USB-C technology.
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Sony has re-released the vintage headphones originally paired with its 1979 Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player, Ars Technica, CNET, and TechPowerUp report. TechPowerUp and CNET identify the updated model as the MDR-3R USB-C wired headphones, while Quartz reports that the product is priced at 60 dollars. [1][2][3][5]
The retro headphones feature an adjustable gray plastic headband that extends using metal sliders and retains the signature circular orange ear cushions, according to Ars Technica. Ars Technica notes that the lightweight on-ear design presents a contrast to today's popular bulky headsets that feature wide headbands and large earcups. [1]
Japanese conglomerate Sony originally called the debut model the MDR-3L2, Ars Technica reports. The initial Walkman created a market for portable stereo audio and transformed personal music consumption, while USB-C connectors were first released in 2014 by the USB Implementers Forum to standardize device connectivity. [1][6][7][8]
In short
- Sony is releasing updated MDR-3R wired headphones based on its 1979 Walkman design.
- Quartz reports the retro headphones are priced at 60 dollars.
- The new model includes a modern USB-C connection alongside classic orange ear cushions.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-CArs Technica, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Vintage Sony Walkman Headphones Return as the MDR-3R USB-C and I’m Stoked About ThemCNET, 5h ago
- [3]Sony is launching $60 retro Walkman headphones — with a twistQuartz, 8h ago
- [4]Sony brings back the original Walkman headphones with USB-C - GSMArena.com newsGSMArena.com, 4h ago
- [5]Sony Electronics Introduces MDR-3R USB-C Wired HeadphonesTechPowerUp, 9h ago
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