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Sony Reimagines Classic Walkman Headphones for Digital Audio

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Sony has released a modern iteration of its iconic 1979 Walkman headphones, the MDR-3R. These reimagined headphones are designed for contemporary digital audio consumption while maintaining the aesthetic of the original open-ear design. AI

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Sony Reimagines Classic Walkman Headphones for Digital Audio

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Sparrow, Senior Contributor ·

    Sony Reimagines Classic Walkman Headphones With USB-C Connectivity

    Sony reached back into its archives to make the MDR-3R headphones. It’s a faithful reimagining of the classic 1979 open-ear Walkman headphones, but for digital listening.

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