Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C

Sony has revived the lightweight MDR-3 headphones first released in 1979 with the original Walkman, updating them as the MDR-3R with a USB-C connection. The launch brings back the distinctive retro design as interest in wired headphones and physical media grows.

The new model keeps the original 23 mm drivers and on-ear fit, with orange and blue ear cushions, while adding an in-line remote and microphone. A review found the sound clear in the mid and high ranges with good stereo separation, though bass may be limited; the microphone may also struggle in noisy settings.