Sony has reissued its original MDR-3 headphones, first released in 1979 alongside the Walkman TPS-L2, under the name MDR-3R. The new version keeps the original look, orange and blue ear cushions, and the same 23mm driver units, but swaps the connector for USB-C and adds an in-line remote with microphone. The MDR-3R is priced at $60.
entertainment.slashdot.org
· 2026-11-06
Sony has launched the MDR-3R, a reissue of its late-1970s MDR-3 dynamic headphones, keeping the original's orange earpads, spring-steel headband and lightweight design. The new version uses 23mm drivers similar to the original but swaps the old 6.35mm jack for a USB-C connector, and sells for $60. Sony has also released an $80 Stranger Things special edition of the headphones.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-11-06
Beyerdynamic has released the Aventho Y headphones, priced at $150 and available in four colors, boasting up to 90 hours of playback with noise cancellation off and 60 hours with it on. The headphones feature a five-minute quick charge for six hours of use, Bluetooth 6.0 multipoint connectivity, and user-replaceable batteries and ear cushions for easier repairs.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-03