Sony’s retro headphones brought me back to my childhood in the best way

The MDR-3R are a real throwback to the beginning of portable audio. All they’re missing is a Walkman.

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by John HigginsNov 5, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC

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Even though I used a phone instead of a Walkman to listen on the Sony MDR-3R, the experience brought back familiar memories.