
There’s something about those stupid little orange foam ear cushions. When I see a throwback to Sony’s iconic Walkman headphones, my eyes are at attention, like when a bird sees a worm or when Cookie Monster gets a whiff of something that makes nutritionists frown. I can’t help it; I’m conditioned to appreciate retro vibes—by my generational peers, by the seemingly endless/shameless cheap ripoffs from audio brands, and now, once again, by Sony itself. Sony