Sony auf Zeitreise mit USB-C: 1980er-Style: Original-Walkman-Kopfhörer bekommt Nachfolger

Sony is embarking on a trip back in time with its USB-C offering: the 1980s-inspired MDR-3R headphones. Just like the original Walkman TPS-L2, released in 1979, the MDR-3R is a portable cassette player in a pocket-sized design. Alongside the Walkman, there was a lightweight, acoustically open earphone clip - the MDR-3L2, which also became an iconic 1980s fashion statement.

Sony aims to bring this earphone style back onto the streets with the MDR-3R, an all-silver, cable-connected on-ear headphone that largely mirrors the original's appearance. The package comes with two sets of ear cushions in blue and orange, while the manual and packaging are designed to resemble the original. The MDR-3R features 23mm drivers, with sound tuned to modern hearing preferences while retaining the original's characteristic, balanced sound.

USB-C, a micro connector, and a remote control are modern updates to the headphone. Unlike previous walkmans, the MDR-3R doesn't end with a headphone jack; instead, it features a USB-C connector at the end of the cable. Additionally, Sony has added a microphone and a remote control to the cable for calls and music playback control. Priced just under 60 euros, the MDR-3R is Sony's homage to the classic Walkman era.