Sony launches $60 wired headphones inspired by 1979 Walkman
Sony released the MDR-3R wired headphones at $60, a modern take on the earbuds that shipped with the first Walkman in 1979.
The new MDR-3R headphones launched Thursday, inspired by the pair Sony included with the original Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player in 1979. The MDR-3R keeps the retro look but adds USB-C charging, a built-in microphone for calls and an in-line remote.
Sony modernised the design to match the original sound. The $60 price positions them as an affordable throwback in what Sony calls a growing retro tech revival.
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Why it mattersWalkman nostalgia is trending, and Sony is betting consumers want cheap, simple wired headphones as a break from wireless buds and expensive features.
AustraliaAustralian shoppers can buy them Thursday from Sony and local retailers at $60, joining the wave of retro tech products hitting the market.
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