Sony Launches Headphones with 1980s-Inspired Design
Sony releases MDR-3R headphones and strange merchandise in collaboration with Netflix and Amazon.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The company stated that it is offering the MDR-3R headphones at a price of $60. Inspired by the model Sony launched alongside its cassette player and Walkman in 1979, the new version has been updated with a USB-C port, a built-in microphone for voice calls, and a wired remote control.
Sony also introduced a pricier pair of headphones at $80, inspired by the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” These feature special packaging, the series’ name embossed on the earcups, and ear pads in red and black. The standard version comes with blue and orange ear pads.
Netflix will sell the “Stranger Things” headphones in collaboration with Sony and Amazon, while the standard version can be purchased from Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, and other retail platforms.
Bloomberg News highlighted wired earbuds, led by Apple’s $19 AirPods, as regaining consumer interest among users who wish to avoid the hassle of recharging batteries or prefer to keep them as a backup option.
The direct wired connection of these earbuds also ensures clearer audio during phone calls and when recording videos on smartphones.
