Offered for sale is a Vintage Sony Stereo Headset, Model DR-3C, Made in Japan, dating to the 1960s.
This example is New Old Stock (NOS) — an unused vintage item that has been stored for decades.
These headphones appear never used and remain in exceptional original condition, far superior to typical used examples found on the market.
Brand: Sony
Model: DR-3C
Type: Stereo Headphones
Era: 1960s (pre-Walkman era)
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Impedance: High impedance (10kΩ) – designed for vintage home stereo and tube equipment
Connection: Wired, original cable
Plug: ¼" (original)
Appears unused
Ear pads are original and uncompressed
Cable remains flexible, not stiff or brittle
No cracks, dents, or corrosion
No cleaning or restoration performed
Stored carefully for decades
Because of their age and high impedance, these headphones have not been tested with modern equipment. They are sold as a vintage NOS collectible, not as modern consumer headphones.
“New Old Stock” refers to vintage items manufactured decades ago that were never sold at retail and never used, remaining in original condition. This is the highest condition category for vintage audio equipment short of sealed packaging.
Early Sony stereo headphone design
Pre-Walkman era Japanese audio
Highly desirable to Sony collectors, vintage audio enthusiasts, and display collectors
Rare to find in true NOS condition
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
International shipping available.