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expiredNavy-Wife | Staff posted Oct 21, 2023 6:22 PM

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

$180

$300

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Costco Wholesale has Bose QuietComfort 45 SE Noise Cancelling Over the Ear Headphones (Black; 866724-0500) on sale for $179.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

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Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase.

About the Product
  • Wireless Connection
  • Noise Cancellation/Adjustable
  • Over the Ear Style/All Day Comfort
  • Easy Controls
  • 30' Range
  • Up to 22 Hours of Playtime
Includes
  • Bose QuietComfort SE Headphones
  • Soft Carry Case
  • 12" USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
  • 43.5" 2.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Costco Wholesale has Bose QuietComfort 45 SE Noise Cancelling Over the Ear Headphones (Black; 866724-0500) on sale for $179.99 valid for Costco Members only. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Navy-Wife for finding this deal

Note, must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase.

About the Product
  • Wireless Connection
  • Noise Cancellation/Adjustable
  • Over the Ear Style/All Day Comfort
  • Easy Controls
  • 30' Range
  • Up to 22 Hours of Playtime
Includes
  • Bose QuietComfort SE Headphones
  • Soft Carry Case
  • 12" USB-C to USB-A Charging Cable
  • 43.5" 2.5mm to 3.5mm Audio Cable
  • Quick Start Guide

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Must login to your Costco account w/ an active membership to purchase
  • Offer valid while promotional price/supplies last
Additional Notes
  • If you don't have a Costco Warehouse Membership, you can sign-up here
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Nov 17, 2023 10:04 AM
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samfromnyNov 17, 2023 10:04 AM
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Quote from Greenworld123 :
Isn't this different from the normal version the rest of the retailers sell without the "se"
Apparently, the only difference is the case. The original has a hard, clam shell and the SE has a "soft, sleeker" case
Nov 17, 2023 10:08 AM
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andyhiNov 17, 2023 10:08 AM
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Quote from SDPK :
Looking for recommendations- QC vs QC45 specially for air travel.TIA

Haven't had a chace to try the new QC's. Their build is slightly different and the weight is very close to QC 35/45 series. The reviews I've seen say the sound quality and ANC is very similar.

I have used the QC 35II's for 4+ years. I give them high marks for comfort. The same will be true for the 45's as they are only a slight tweak from the 35 series.

I'm sure the QC35II's, 45's, and QC are all excellent choices.

Note - For non-air travel, I like to turn ANC completely off... something that can't be done for the 45's. Not sure if this is the same with the QCs and might not effect your situation.
Last edited by andyhi November 17, 2023 at 02:10 AM.
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Nov 17, 2023 10:10 AM
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rogereNov 17, 2023 10:10 AM
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These are the New Balances of shoes. May be comfy but theyre ugly as hell.
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Nov 17, 2023 10:17 AM
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andyhiNov 17, 2023 10:17 AM
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Quote from rogere :
These are the New Balances of shoes. May be comfy but theyre ugly as hell.
Looks are subjective.

These are the most popular style/design of headphones you will find people wearing for airtravel... 3:1 hands down.

I'll take significantly better comfort over *slightly* better aesthetics every day of the week.

And they could be worse - Look at the Airpods Max. (Coming from someone with multiple iphones, ipads, and a mac less then 3 feet away.)
Nov 17, 2023 10:17 AM
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SlickaThanYoMamaNov 17, 2023 10:17 AM
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Quote from rogere :
These are the New Balances of shoes. May be comfy but theyre ugly as hell.
When was the last time you were at an Optometrist for an eye exam?
Nov 17, 2023 10:39 AM
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andyhiNov 17, 2023 10:39 AM
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Quote from SDPK :
I want to get a headphone that I can use on long flights, so looking for something very comfortable and is truly noise cancelling. Would this headphone qualify on those parameters?
Yes - The QC35/45 series will be the most lightweight, foldable / some what compact, and most importatnly - Comfortable full sized ANC headphones you can purchase.

These really shine on long haul flights where comfort (for long use/wear time) and good ANC or your top priorities.

You will see more people with wearing Bose QC 35's/45's on flights than all other full sized head phones combined.
Nov 17, 2023 10:55 AM
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iLLektronikzNov 17, 2023 10:55 AM
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Still showing as 3 beans for me.
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Nov 17, 2023 11:28 AM
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Kailily69Nov 17, 2023 11:28 AM
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BOSE SC (new QuietComfort 2023 version?) is $219 after you go to check out too. I already got the 45 version for less than $150 so I don't think imma get the new one for $100 more with not much of a difference
Nov 17, 2023 11:35 AM
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ssuresh07Nov 17, 2023 11:35 AM
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Is it noise cancelling speaker only or the noise cancelling mic too?
Nov 17, 2023 11:39 AM
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Mr-DealHunterNov 17, 2023 11:39 AM
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Quote from JohnnyH3494 :
This or the Sony wh-1000xm5, which is also going on sale?
Where are you seeing the sale for new Sony xm5s?
Nov 17, 2023 11:56 AM
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joecmeyerNov 17, 2023 11:56 AM
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Quote from andyhi :
+1


I've owned and returned / sold two versions of the Sony's.

The QC's build, sound, and ANC quality is not as good... but the comfort wins out hands down.

I could never wear the Sony's more than ~30 minutes at a time. They are heavy, made my ears / face hot, and the clamping force (after adjustments) was simply too high. I really wanted to like/keep the Sony's but they were uncomfortable for me to wear for any length of time.

I'm not normally a fan of Bose, but the QC's are my goto when I need the convenience of closed cup *WIRELESS* headphones.


Now for serious music listening, I reach for my my wired Sennheisers or HIFImans every time. *NO* wireless headphones can compete with decent wired headpones (at even half the price) when it comes to fidelity, sound quality, sound stage, etc. The power budget is simply not available for wireless headphones / earbuds. And the more they try to compenstate with larger batteries, the more comfort suffers.
Can you recommend your go to wired Sennnheiser or HIFImans?
Nov 17, 2023 12:13 PM
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WINDHUNTERNov 17, 2023 12:13 PM
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How fast does this one charge ?
Nov 17, 2023 12:26 PM
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Dealsprime440Nov 17, 2023 12:26 PM
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Quote from andyhi :
+1


I've owned and returned / sold two versions of the Sony's.

The QC's build, sound, and ANC quality is not as good... but the comfort wins out hands down.

I could never wear the Sony's more than ~30 minutes at a time. They are heavy, made my ears / face hot, and the clamping force (after adjustments) was simply too high. I really wanted to like/keep the Sony's but they were uncomfortable for me to wear for any length of time.

I'm not normally a fan of Bose, but the QC's are my goto when I need the convenience of closed cup *WIRELESS* headphones.


Now for serious music listening, I reach for my my wired Sennheisers or HIFImans every time. *NO* wireless headphones can compete with decent wired headpones (at even half the price) when it comes to fidelity, sound quality, sound stage, etc. The power budget is simply not available for wireless headphones / earbuds. And the more they try to compenstate with larger batteries, the more comfort suffers.
Yes people in this day and age sacrifice quality in the name of convenience!

My 1990s tracks sound way better on cd's played via wired headsets than any itunes junk with a bluetooth headset . It is just shameful that we sacrifice so much just so there are no wires and have lost true music sampling.
Nov 17, 2023 12:52 PM
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alarenNov 17, 2023 12:52 PM
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Quote from iLLektronikz :
Still showing as 3 beans for me.
It's live now; I just ordered a pair.

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Nov 17, 2023 12:54 PM
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rajeshDaNov 17, 2023 12:54 PM
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What's the return policy on these?

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