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Sony Debuts Retro $60 Wired Headphones in Tribute to 1979 Walkman

Bloomberg Technology Thursday 05 November 2026, 16:00 UTC By Chris Welch 1 min read
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Consumer Tech Sony Debuts $60 Wired Headphones With ‘80s-Inspired Design 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.” The $60 MDR-3R, available Thursday, are inspired by the pair that Sony shipped alongside the original Walkman in 1979, but the new set has been modernized with a USB-C connector, built-in microphone for voice calls, and an in-line remote.

Consumer Tech Sony Debuts $60 Wired Headphones With ‘80s-Inspired Design 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.” The $60 MDR-3R, available Thursday, are inspired by the pair that Sony shipped alongside the original Walkman in 1979, but the new set has been modernized with a USB-C connector, built-in microphone for voice calls, and an in-line remote.
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