Sony brings Stranger Things to something eerily familiar: the original Walkman’s on-ear headphones, 2026 edition

Sony desires you to USB-C its brand-new retro Walkman earphones. The Japanese audio giant altered the video game in the ’80s with the ultra-lightweight “H-AIR”MDR-3 earphones that featured the initial TPS-L2 portable individual cassette gamer. Now, more than a years after the “Star-Lord earphones” presented a brand-new generation to the magic of the mixtape and the marvel of wired listening, and 10 years given that Complete stranger Things debuted (and ultimately included a curse-breaking cassetteSony has actually returned to the 1979 hand-drawn illustrations to restore the MDR-3L2 style for the plug-and-playlist period.

The brand-new MDR-3R is still light-weight … even lighter weight at 38g rather of 40g … however more of a sonic heavyweight. Thanks to enhanced magnets, Sony assures more bass expression from the 23mm motorists in this Micro Dynamic Receiver (for this reason MDR in the name). The headband likewise uses a larger modification variety than the very first edition. The primary modification, nevertheless, is the cable television: it’s now 1.2 m rather of 2m and USB-C rather of 3.5 mm, so it’s all set to run straight from any suitable smart device or computer system (however not the DAPs now branded as Walkman, which utilize USB-C exclusively for power/data). No charging needed. The MDr-3R likewise consists of an in-line remote for playback and volume controls, plus a mic for calls.

The brand-new MDR-3R features blue and orange interchangeable earpads (revealed at the top and bottom of the page), a nod to fond memories with an additional choice for expression. If you’re in the state of mind for something … moodier … there is a limited-edition Complete stranger Things edition with red and black earpads, “Upside Down”- inspired product packaging, and a logo design along the headband (revealed above). In the nick of time for Nov. 6 “Stranger Things Day,” or anytime you require an individual private area to shut out the real life and escape drama … or a demonic hypnotic trance.

The Sony MDR-3R basic edition launches today and retails for $ 59.99 The Complete stranger Things colorway is $ 79.99 and just offered on Sony DTC Amazon United States and Netflix DTC.