Sony unveils a gold-plated Walkman priced at $5,899

Summary

Sony has announced three new Walkman portable media players priced from $1,899.99 to $5,899, including a gold-plated model, the NW-WM1ZM3. The Straits Times reports that the new hardware can make digital music files sound warmer and more analog.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   15 Oct 2026, 17:48 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that Sony announced three new Walkman players, priced from $1,899.99 to $5,899, with the top-priced NW-WM1ZM3 featuring a gold-plated shell.

2. The Straits Times

   16 Oct 2026, 11:56 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that the new Walkman hardware can make digital music files sound warmer and more analog.