Bose QC45 $349, NC700 headphones $345 + Delivery or $0 C&C @ JB Hi-Fi

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  djmm on 30/06/2023 - 19:07

  +3

  I'm always happy on Fridays

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  GoSpend on 30/06/2023 - 19:10

  $345 on Amazon, will wait for better deal

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    Anthropomorphised on 30/06/2023 - 19:24

    Good to hear! Will happen sooner or later

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  AircraftFreight on 30/06/2023 - 19:43

  I picked up a pair of basically brand new Bose QC 45s off eBay for $185.

  Currently you can find solid deals on Open Box or Excellent Condition used QC45s on eBay/Gumtree/Marketplace.

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    martyn on 30/06/2023 - 20:08

    +3

    Every one I see on marketplace is more than a new one

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    ky1975 on 30/06/2023 - 20:30

    Never heard about Open Box, what is it?

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      Anthropomorphised on 30/06/2023 - 20:34

      +2

      Returned due to change of mind, accidentally opened, display unit etc. very American term.

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  jpz on 30/06/2023 - 19:47

  +1

  If your Bose ever break you’re out of luck. For a premium brand with premium prices I was so disappointed in their lack of options for servicing or repair I swore never to purchase from them again.

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    CocaKoala on 30/06/2023 - 20:21

    +2

    I had a QC35 II that had a minor issue which prevents it from being shut down very rarely (about once a month). The fix was to plug the power cable in and out, and it gets fixed. Apparently this was a known issue, and Bose was accepting units with this problem and replacing them with brand new ones. I opened a warranty claim online once I knew about this, and they accepted to replace mine with a brand new QC 45 at no additional cost, and even sent me a free shipping label to post the "faulty" item back to them. I received the new item 4 days after I posted out the old one.

    Their incredible support could only mean that they value me highly as a customer, and I promised to NEVER buy another brand of headphones again. Plus, their headphones have exceptional noise cancelling (the QC45 is insanely good and I cannot even hear people talk in an office setting).

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    fattymattyd on 30/06/2023 - 20:48

    +3

    Had completely the opposite experience.

    I had a paid of QC35s that would either not turn off, or turn off but then turn back on randomly, seemingly the same issue as CocaKoala.

    They were almost 6 years old at that point. I had the problem for several months before I contaced their support, but right after I did, the QC35s started working normally. I re-contacted support and told them the headphones seemed to be OK now. They still told me to send them in.

    Long story short, I ended up with a brand new pair of QC45s.

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      jpz on 30/06/2023 - 23:40

      +1

      Mine were bought in the UK and i couldn’t find a way to get them fixed. Maybe it was a regional/distributor issue.

      Accept your experience was completely different to mine though!

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      Safoan on 01/07/2023 - 11:23

      Mine are around 4 year old and bose just gave me a discount to buy the qc45 for $325. How did u get it replaced for free?

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        fattymattyd on 01/07/2023 - 12:18

        I wish I could say there was some secret to it, but I just contacted them and they said to send them back for replacement.

        I remember the support person telling me that their warranty was X years long. I can't remember exactly how long they said, but I remember being very surprised at how long it was. I think they might have said 5 years, but don't quote me.

        I bought my QC35 in September 2016, and returned them in May 2022, so they were outside the 5 years as well…

        Must've got lucky.

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  PatoriaN on 30/06/2023 - 19:49

  +1

  Wow 45s cost more…each person has their own preference but the 700s are my favourite compared to the 45, xm4/5 and air pod max..

  A lot cheaper then when originally released!

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  Zippy7 on 30/06/2023 - 20:16

  +1

  Good price - I bought the 700s at the end of last year.
  These were great for those horrible ms teams meetings

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  groupwest on 30/06/2023 - 20:26

  Rumour has it that Bose is releasing new one this year. Hence the discounted 700.

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    Anthropomorphised on 30/06/2023 - 20:32

    Would make sense, the 700s are going on 4 years old so it shouldn’t be a shock to anyone

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  BrunoBear on 30/06/2023 - 20:56

  My QC35s are still going strong. Worth upgrading?

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    CocaKoala on 30/06/2023 - 21:21

    See if you're able to replace your QC35 for a brand new QC45 in case it has that power related issue. :-)

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      BrunoBear on 30/06/2023 - 21:59

      Hmm.. will look into it. They are over 7 years old with no receipt.

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        CocaKoala on 30/06/2023 - 22:11

        +1

        I just had to provide my serial number to check eligibility. It's under the earcup. Just start the procedure and see how you go because it costs nothing and Bose were incredibly nice to deal with.

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  ZuluOz on 30/06/2023 - 23:35

  -1

  What's the equivalent for sound quality if you don't give a crap about noise cancellation?

  I have a pair of Sony WMX4s and while the noise cancellation absolutely lives up the hype I fine it more a pain the arse.