{
  "id": 18330490,
  "title": "Sony is reviving Stranger Things ‘80s retro hype with new wired headphones — and it’s something you might recognize",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/sony-is-reviving-stranger-things-80s-retro-hype-with-new-wired",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/sony-is-reviving-the-stranger-things-80s-retro-hype-one-more-time-with-a-wired-audio-release-and-its-something-you-might-recognize"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony is reintroducing its retro 80s-inspired wired headphones, the MDR-3R, with a modern twist. Wired headphones are experiencing a resurgence as people turn to physical media, such as vinyl and cassette tapes, seeking better ways to listen to their music. The MDR-3R headphones pay homage to the iconic Sony TPS-L2 Walkman and MDR-3 models from the 80s and early 90s. These headphones are lightweight, featherweight at just 1.3 ounces, and come with a flexible headband adjuster for a comfortable fit. They feature classic blue and orange earpads and include in-line controls with a microphone for easy use with modern devices. The sound quality remains true to the original design, with a wider frequency range and a wider frequency range, delivering a classic analog warmth with improved bass performance. The MDR-3R headphones are priced at $59, making them an affordable option compared to other retro-style headphones on the market, like the Gadhouse Wesley Headphones, which cost $89. Additionally, Sony has released limited-edition Stranger Things-themed MDR-3R headphones in black with black or red earpads, priced at $79.",
  "summary": "Sony has announced the MDR-3R, a retro update to the original MDR-3R, and they’re the perfect headphones to embrace nostalgia-listening.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "The 8 best headphones of 2026: We tested the top contenders from Sony, Apple, Bose, and Beats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/the-8-best-headphones-of-2026-we-tested-the-top-contenders-from-sony",
        "published": "2026-11-03T10:00:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Sony revives the Walkman’s iconic MDR-3 headphones with USB-C for $60",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/sony-revives-the-walkmans-iconic-mdr-3-headphones-with-usb-c-for-60",
        "published": "2026-11-05T16:00:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}