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Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C

Orange ear cushions included.

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Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C
Source: Ars Technica

Color us nostalgic.

Sony has brought back the MDR-3-series headphones that debuted in 1979 alongside the Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player.

In this marketing image Sony shared, you can see the Walkman TPS-L2. Credit: Sony

Originally called the "MDR-3L2," the first Walkman headphones were known for their sleek, adjustable gray plastic headband, which extended via metal sliders and ended in signature orange, circular ear cushions. The lightweight, on-ear headphones are a contrast to the bulky headsets that are popular these days, which use wide, cushioned headbands for long-term comfort and large earcups that can support big drivers and are often heavily padded for noise isolation.

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