Costco Members: Bose QuietComfort 45 SE Noise Cancelling Over the Ear Headphones

jl2672a

Oct 27, 2023 7:45 PM

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jl2672aOct 27, 2023 7:45 PM

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Was sorely tempted by the Bose Ultras from Walmart. But I don't think they're +50% better than these QC45's, which price-wise, they are.

duckeggs

Oct 28, 2023 7:48 AM

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duckeggsOct 28, 2023 7:48 AM

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How many clicks does the qc45 have on the adjusting band? Thx

dashworth

Oct 28, 2023 6:38 PM

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dashworthOct 28, 2023 6:38 PM

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What's Costco's return policy on headphones? Can't seem to find anything specific online. Some are saying that they are electronics, therefore 90 days, other say they aren't specifically mentioned in the 90 day list of exclusions, so their longer return period applies.

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Oct 28, 2023 7:30 PM

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Quote from dashworth

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What's Costco's return policy on headphones? Can't seem to find anything specific online. Some are saying that they are electronics, therefore 90 days, other say they aren't specifically mentioned in the 90 day list of exclusions, so their longer return period applies.

Until you or the headphones die.

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sheikhus4

Oct 28, 2023 7:33 PM

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sheikhus4Oct 28, 2023 7:33 PM

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Quote from George_P_Burdell

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QC35 is better than QC45. So if Bose follows a pattern then

I have the 35 but was thinking of upgrading. Why do you think 35 is better than 45?

nebody00

Oct 28, 2023 8:00 PM

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nebody00Oct 28, 2023 8:00 PM

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Are these more comfortable than the Bose NC700s? Been using those and it works great for Teams/Zoom only thing it does get hot after a few hours. I do love the noise cancellation as I had concrete drilling right outside my office and the people on Teams/Zoom couldn't even hear it.

WheelaDealer

Oct 28, 2023 8:09 PM

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I bought 700s and they seem to have almost no noise cancellation compared to AirPod Pros? Does that have to do with the lack of seal on the cups? I can hear everything.

CoolAppliance356

Oct 28, 2023 8:10 PM

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CoolAppliance356Oct 28, 2023 8:10 PM

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Quote from JohnnyH3494

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This or the Sony wh-1000xm5, which is also going on sale?

I have both. For me these are 10x better
1. I have tinnitus, my hears hiss 24/7 and the noise canceling makes it stop. So I LITERALLY wear them 18hrs a day. The all day comfort isn't even comparable. 45 are better
2. 45 have physical buttons which are a must for me. I won't even upgrade to the new bose because I like physical buttons.
3. Because of tinnitus I fall asleep with them on. The xm5 always activate on touch, the volume changes and stuff

MOST IMPORTANT the Bose you can change source from the headphones which is soooo important for me. Say I'm watching my Apple TV and someone calls on the phone, with the xm-5 you can't pick the phone. U gotta hope to get to the remote in time then mute it then hope it automatically switches. With the Bose, I literally have 8 devices set up and I can switch from the headphones.

The ONLY time I'd reccomend the xm-5 is for short 1hr MUSIC session. Like if someone said "listen to x new album" I'd probably pick up the xm-5

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CoolAppliance356

Oct 28, 2023 8:26 PM

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Quote from jl2672a

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Was sorely tempted by the Bose Ultras from Walmart. But I don't think they're +50% better than these QC45's, which price-wise, they are.

Don't. The touch and lack of an off button in a BIG downgrade

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innergflow

Oct 31, 2023 2:26 AM

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innergflowOct 31, 2023 2:26 AM

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You says the ultra doesn't have a power button?

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FaithfulSnake408

Oct 31, 2023 2:33 AM

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FaithfulSnake408Oct 31, 2023 2:33 AM

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Have both. The XM5 has better noise cancellation on planes.

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ur2cdanger

Oct 31, 2023 12:17 PM

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ur2cdangerOct 31, 2023 12:17 PM

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Can I buy now and submit a price adjustment request on Nov 17?

killerloop

Oct 31, 2023 3:41 PM

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killerloopOct 31, 2023 3:41 PM

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Quote from techbuff

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Totally agree, qc line is great. Had qc 35-2, now have 45 & going strong

Which do you like better QC 35-2 or the 45? Any pros with the 45? Wondering if I should upgrade

Last edited by killerloop October 31, 2023 at 12:08 PM.

Kailily69

Nov 1, 2023 7:49 PM

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Kailily69Nov 1, 2023 7:49 PM

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Target, bestbuy won't price match this because it's Costco member only right?

Wildpir8

Nov 1, 2023 7:57 PM

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Wildpir8Nov 1, 2023 7:57 PM

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Quote from Kailily69

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Target, bestbuy won't price match this because it's Costco member only right?

They won't match because it's technically a different item- the QC45 with a soft case instead of a hard case.

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