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Sony brings back its MDR-3 headphones with USB-C

Technology · First reported 5 Nov, 16:00 · Updated 19:55

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Sony has revived the 1979 MDR-3 design as wired MDR-3R headphones, adding USB-C, a microphone and an in-line remote. A Stranger Things edition is also available, with different colors and a higher price.

  • The MDR-3R is based on the MDR-3 headphones introduced alongside the Walkman in 1979.
  • The wired headphones use USB-C and include a microphone and an in-line remote; they do not offer wireless connectivity.
  • The standard version has blue and orange ear pads and is priced at $59.99. A Stranger Things edition has red and black ear pads and costs $79.99.
  • Sony says the MDR-3R uses the original model’s 23 mm driver units, re-engineered for the updated headphones.
  • A Mashable reviewer described the sound as clear but lacking depth, and reported sound leakage at normal listening volumes.
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Original model introduced
1979
Standard edition price
$59.99
Stranger Things edition price
$79.99
Driver units
23 mm

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