Sony's MDR-3R Wired Headphones Are Steeped In Retro Aesthetics
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Sony has refreshed its MDR-3 wired headphones, a design dating to 1979 and the original Walkman, launching the MDR-3R in two versions. The standard model costs $60 with blue and orange earpads, while a Stranger Things-branded variant with black and red earpads sells for $80; both are available now. The headphones remain wired but add USB-C connectivity, a built-in microphone for calls, and a volume knob. The release leans on Sony's retro catalog to court nostalgia buyers in a wireless-dominated market. Watch whether the USB-C-only connection and budget pricing limit appeal among mainstream listeners.
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