Color us nostalgic.
Sony has brought back the MDR-3 series headphones that debuted in 1979 alongside the TPS-L2 Walkman cassette player.
In this marketing image shared by Sony, you can see the TPS-L2 Walkman.
Credit: Sony
In this marketing image shared by Sony, you can see the TPS-L2 Walkman.
Credit: Sony
Originally called the “MDR-3L2,” the first Walkman headphones were known for their sleek, adjustable gray plastic headband, which extended via metal sliders and ended in signature orange circular ear cushions. Lightweight over-ear headphones contrast with the bulky headsets popular today, which use wide, padded headbands for long-term comfort and large earpieces that can support large drivers and are often heavily padded for noise isolation.
The new MDR-3R headphones (note the slightly different name) look just like the originals and come with orange and blue ear cushions.
Take a closer look at the MDR-3R.
Credit: Sony
Take a closer look at the MDR-3R.
Credit: Sony
These days, new headphones are often wireless, but the MDR-3R continues the wired tradition of the MDR-3, with one essential touch: a USB-C connector.
“The MDR-3R has been redesigned for modern use while preserving the value of the world’s free music streaming experience that the original MDR-3 helped popularize,” Sony’s announcement said.
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