https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-headphones-that-came-with-the-first-sony-walkman-are-back-now-with-usb-cContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-headphones-that-came-with-the-first-sony-walkman-are-back-now-with-usb-chttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-headphones-that-came-with-the-first-sony-walkman-are-back-now-with-usb-c#u192593Wed, 11 Nov 2026 01:11:20 +0000Sony has launched the MDR-3R, a modern reissue of the lightweight on-ear headphones that shipped with the first Walkman in 1979. The new model retains the iconic open-air design and thin headband but replaces the fixed 3.5 mm cable with a detachable USB-C connection. Priced at $60, the wired headphones are positioned as an affordable retro accessory rather than an audiophile product. Sony says the 30 mm drivers deliver a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The MDR-3R is available now in black and silver colorways through Sony's website and select retailers.Why it mattersThe original MD