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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones Gen 2 $595.41 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi Business

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Noise Cancelling Headphones Gen 2 $595.41 + Delivery (Free C&C) @ JB Hi-Fi Business
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MrFizz on 17/09/2025 - 18:33 corporatebenefits.jbhifi.business (890 clicks)
Last edited 17/09/2025 - 18:44 by 1 other user

The second generation of these are out. Somehow these seem to be out here in Aus before there are any reviews online.

I picked these up a few days ago and I am delighted to move on the Sony XM6 I had. I would choose these every time over the XM6, sound and noise cancellation are similar but the comfort of these is next level in comparison for me.

Changes TL;DR

Shinier metal aesthetics, slightly wider headband
30 hours (from 24) with ANC
Immersive Audio Cinema Mode
Lossless audio with wired mode
Can turn off NC completely
Same drivers, but possibly better digital processing for ANC
Thanks @ATangk

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  • ATangk on 17/09/2025 - 18:39
    +2

    Changes TL;DR

    • Shinier metal aesthetics, slightly wider headband
    • 30 hours (from 24) with ANC
    • Immersive Audio Cinema Mode
    • Lossless audio with wired mode
    • Can turn off NC completely
    • Same drivers, but possibly better digital processing for ANC?
  • xavster on 17/09/2025 - 19:23

    how would you rate the mic perform in zoom/teams calls compared to XM6?

    • MrFizz on 17/09/2025 - 19:28
      +2

      I’ve been using them for calls on teams the last couple days and only good reports.

  • Shiny Mew on 17/09/2025 - 19:23
    +1

    In short, would the following feature make Spotify sound better through the headphones when connected with a cable to my laptop?

    “Lossless audio with wired mode”

    • MrFizz on 17/09/2025 - 19:29
      +3

      With the launch of Spotify lossless, potentially…

  • Davesday on 17/09/2025 - 20:13

    @MrFizz, could you give some comments on the transparency mode? Does it sound natural? I know the AirPods Pro 2/Max are still the best with transparency.

    Also when you're on Teams calls, is the sidetone any good? On the XM5, I can only hear myself if I have transparency mode on but the XM5's transparency mode is not very good (very veiled).

    • MrFizz on 17/09/2025 - 20:26

      Sorry mate, I don’t have anything meaningful to share here as I don’t use the transparency mode. The calls sound very good to me on teams and to me and others my voice sounds natural and clear.

  • kron on 17/09/2025 - 20:18

    Bose multi-device connectivity is dogshit for the QC45. Watch reviews before purchasing.

    • HPdeskjet on 27/09/2025 - 12:50

      QC Ultra gen1 are Qualcomm qcc5181 based, so multipoint works excellently. Expect the same on gen2.

  • conza on 17/09/2025 - 21:09
    +1

    I think the real deals are going to be the run out Gen 1s, I think I'll get a set if they get cheap enough now! +6 hour battery sounds great, but in reality, the previous and current Bose I've had, I charge mine every night and they'll last me all day, 24 hours is longer than I can stay awake for, interestingly enough too, the battery life doesn't seem to get much worse over time, as in, 5 years later my NC700s are still fine for all day.

    • enricos85 on 17/09/2025 - 22:13
      +1

      Same here.
      My 8 years old QC 35 II still become my daily driver and XM3 as my spare.

  • enricos85 on 17/09/2025 - 22:09
    -1

    Darn I still have my Gen 1 brought months ago when there was pricing error in Bose Store (less than $200).
    Still in unopened and sealed box and yet here the next gen comes lol.

    • SummerZero on 26/09/2025 - 08:53

      Dm me if you want to sell it

  • lyychee on 18/09/2025 - 08:19
    +2

    I had picked these up a couple of days ago, an upgraded from my XM-3.
    Originally I was after the XM-6, but I wasn't able to get a good price, so instead I got the Bose.

    Love them heaps, in hindsight - happy I didn't get a good deal from the XM-6

    • MrFizz on 18/09/2025 - 08:39

      Yup, agreed, I owned the XM6 and I would take these Bose every day over them.

  • realaccount627465746 on 25/09/2025 - 03:09

    shows as pre-order only and $612.40 accessing jbhifi business through the westpac app

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