Retro has been kicking into full gear especially in the audio space the past few years. Vinyl records have become more popular and surprisingly there has been a trend of wired headphones coming back. Whether that’s because of popular shows such as Stranger Things or just to have that 80s-90s look, it’s noticeable.
Sony has realized this and is coming out with the MDR-3R. They might look familiar because they are a modern refresh of their MDR headphones that also paired up with their Walkman player back in 1979.
MDR-3R pulls everything from its very old predecessor such as the look and feel but adds features that can be utilized today such as USB-C connectivity, a mic for calls, and an in-line remote control.
Each pair of MDR-3R comes with two earpads in Orange and Blue.
But as I mentioned earlier with the worldwide popularity of Stranger Things pushing the 1980s, Sony made sure to have something for those fans as well. They are releasing a Stranger Things edition of the MDR-3R. This will feature red and black earpads, the Stranger Things logo and some cool designs that remind you of the Upside Down.
- MDR-3R is available from now with a suggested retail price of $59.99 USD/ $99.99 CAD at Sony, Amazon, Best Buy, and other authorized dealers.
- MDR-3R Stranger Things Edition is available for pre-order now with a suggested retail price of $79.99 USD/ $129.99 CAD at Sony, Netflix, and Amazon US.
