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Sony revives its classic 1979 Walkman headphones for modern listeners – with a surprisingly affordable price - What Hi-Fi?
Publisher description: The new MDR-3R wired on-ears have the same design as the originals, now with a USB-C connection
NewsAPI | Nov 5, 2026 | Kashfia Kabir
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When Sony launched the first Walkman (TPS-L2) in 1979, the wired headphones it made to go along with this new portable tape player were the slim and lightweight Sony MDR-3. Enter the all-new, but very familiar-looking Sony MDR-3R wired headphones with a USB-C connection. Will Sony be able to replicate its incredible wireless headphones success with this new wired model?
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