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Sony's MDR-3R wired headphones are steeped in retro aesthetics
Everything old is new again. Sony just announced a refresh of its iconic MDR-3 wired headphones, which go all the way back to 1979 and accompanied the very first Walkman portable tape player.
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Everything old is new again. Sony just announced a refresh of its iconic MDR-3 wired headphones, which go all the way back to 1979 and accompanied the very first Walkman portable tape player. The MDR-3R headphones look extremely similar to the source material, though the earpads are available in two unique colorways. This is a retro experience through and through — the headphones are wired, with no option for wireless connectivity.
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