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Bose QuietComfort 45 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Direct Import $260.40 + Shipping (Free with OnePass) @ Catch

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umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 01:06 catch.com.au (4540 clicks)
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Hey guys, been keeping an eye out on the Bose QC45 headphones for a while now…. I think this is the cheapest I've seen in a while even cheaper than the Myer deal posted last month which I missed. Delivery is free with onepass or else its $9.95 (at least for WA). RRP on these headphones is $399.95.

Update: Looks like all colours are sold out only available via marketplace at higher price also I ordered last night and have just gotten shipping confirmation from Catch that my order has been dispatched. Thanks everyone.

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Noise cancelling wireless headphones – The perfect balance of quiet, comfort, and sound. Bose uses tiny mics to measure, compare, and react to outside noise, cancelling it with opposite signals.

High-fidelity audio – The TriPort acoustic architecture offers depth and fullness. Volume-optimized Active EQ maintains balanced performance at any volume, so bass stays consistent when turned down and the music remains clear when turned up.
Quiet & Aware Modes – Choose Quiet Mode for full noise cancelling, or Aware Mode to bring the outside into the around ear headphones and hear your environment and your music at the same time.

Over ear headphones – These comfortable wireless headphones are suitable for all-day wear. Crafted with plush synthetic leather and impact-resistant nylon, and designed with minimal clamping force, they’re as luxurious as they are durable.

Up to 24 hours battery life – Enjoy 24 hours of battery life from a single charge.* A quick 15-minute charge offers 3 hours when you’re on the go, or plug in the included audio cable to listen for even longer in wired mode.
Around ear headphones charge via USB-C – Headphones charge via the included USB-C cable.

Bluetooth wireless noise cancelling headphones – These headphones are optimized for a strong, reliable Bluetooth connection within 30 feet of the paired device.

Bose Music app – The app walks you through guided setup of your over ear headphones, making it easy to get started. Plus, access adjustable noise cancellation settings, manage your Bluetooth connections, enable shortcuts, and more.

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  • Maths Debater on 15/03/2023 - 01:08
    +2

    White Smoke for $4.20 more: https://www.catch.com.au/product/bose-quietcomfort-45-wirele…

  • RichardL on 15/03/2023 - 01:11
    +6

    For anyone wondering, StudentBeans 10% off excludes Bose.

  • hobo123 on 15/03/2023 - 01:37
    +4

    Hmm these or just buy new ear cups for my QC35 I's?

    • Jazzydazzy on 15/03/2023 - 01:56
      +3

      My daughter just bought the 45s and I compared it to my 25s (which are still going good after 3rd pair of ear cups) and not a huge improvement in sound.

      • PhilToinby on 15/03/2023 - 07:10
        +1

        You can get a big improvement in sound in the 35s by simply using the headphone cable instead of Bluetooth (assuming you have a headphone jack to connect to)

        • OMGJL on 15/03/2023 - 07:24
          +7

          my qc35 ii sound dull af on cable, due to headphone force power off once cable inserted, and no EQ no DSP.

          • CunningRunt on 15/03/2023 - 10:20

            @OMGJL: yeeeeep, but then again, you don't get Bose purely for sound quality.

            • OMGJL on 15/03/2023 - 11:15

              @CunningRunt: there's nothing left then, with cable plugged in, sound quality is crap, ANC is disabled because no power. I guess fashion factor? It's a average looking headset, doesn't look amazing anyway.

            • Hangryuman on 15/03/2023 - 11:16
              +2

              @CunningRunt: 'you don't get Bose purely for sound quality'

              I do - I have another pair of 'better' $650 headphones - but they are wired-only and more trebley and a PITA to use with the long heavy-duty cable - and I haven't used them in the last year or so

              the Bose QC 15/35/35ii headphones with NC I've been using for at least 10 years for a) blocking ambient noise, b) headphone isolation allowing lower volume listening at better quality less likely to damage my hearing, and c) individual listening pleasure as milady sitting 1 metre from me listens to different media with her laptop loudspeakers which irritate and disturb me if I don't wear headphones - if we both used laptop speakers for different media side-by-side that would create a cacophony, and d) good enough Bose sound quality for a few hundred $$$ is way better than I've experienced from large speakers boxes costing up to $10K, and I've been listening to top hifi since 50 years ago.

              Oh - and big box loudspeakers tend to give the perfect balance stereo only in one specific location - stereo in my Bose headphones is perfectly balanced left-right no matter where I sit or walkaround

          • dizzle on 15/03/2023 - 21:05

            @OMGJL: Cable turns off BT, not power. So you still get Noise Cancelling and Active Equalisers. You can turn the power off and use them passively, but the using the cable doesn't mean no power.

            • OMGJL on 15/03/2023 - 23:14

              @dizzle: I guess you own a QC45? QC35 act differently.

              • dizzle on 16/03/2023 - 10:35

                @OMGJL: I've owned QC25s, QC35s, NC700s.

                All of their BT around ear headphones worked the same. In fact the QC25s were the first to be able to work passively (without battery) when wired, so since Bose released their noise cancelling headphones they have always been powered when wired. Passive mode is a fairly new feature.

                The whole idea of them still having the 3.5mm input is so they can still be used on aircraft with in seat entertainment. It would be pointless having noise cancelling headphones that don't do that.

      • fishandchips on 15/03/2023 - 10:13

        can you find out did you hear the static sound from right ear? you can hear it even without music.

    • meong on 15/03/2023 - 06:21
      +1

      Try this:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/12771319/redir

    • End3vour on 15/03/2023 - 08:20

      Im on my second earcup replacement pair and the headphones look like new and I can't imagine the sound on the new 45s would be much better. But it is a very tempting price I have to say.

    • mwahahaha on 15/03/2023 - 10:13

      I upgraded my QC35 1's over Christmas, and the QC35's are so well-engineered. The difference is so small. The QC45's are definitely better, but the margin is small. I still use my QC35s for gaming, but having the mute function on the headphone is handy for MS Teams meetings so my QC45's are my primary headphones.

  • vxm on 15/03/2023 - 01:39

    How long does it take for delivery? also any local shop price match to Catch?

  • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 01:54

    Is this the cheapest Australian price for QC45 so far?

    • umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 01:57
      +2

      Cheapest according to previous posts was $238.20 at DJ's last year but looks like it was OOS pretty fast.

      • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 02:02
        +1

        Good enough for me. Just copped a pair.

  • dn4hc on 15/03/2023 - 01:57
    +4

    They seem to be direct import.

    • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 02:08
      +1

      Looks like you’re right - it mentions a direct import warranty. Any downsides to direct imports?

      • umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 02:25
        +1

        For headphones I don't believe direct import has any major downsides… For phones I would understand different firmware/chargers/accessories. Also it is still sold and delivered by Catch (not marketplace), so if anything wrong they should cover it. I haven't had any issues on the rare occassion I've had to deal with catch customer service, they've been pretty good.

      • leetec on 15/03/2023 - 02:38
        +3

        depend on what product. Catch often selling electronic with manufacturer issues, which is whole batch has problem, not major but not working well and you cannot return for that. I stop buying from them after bad experience for multipul item, all well known brand.

        • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 02:50
          +2

          To be clear: You’re saying on multiple occasions you’ve bought items on catch where you’ve somehow been made aware that the entire batch they were selling had slight issues which they intentionally chose not to disclose?

        • umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 03:15
          +1

          Did you buy from marketplace or Catch? I find it hard to believe Catch won't accept a return on a faulty product. I've only returned two products over the years I've shopped at Catch and they've offered to provide replacement or refund on both instances no questions asked….

          • Beauh on 15/03/2023 - 08:37
            +2

            @umoddbro: Agreed. I bought a cheap airfryer <$100 used the hell out of it until it didn't work - Messaged catch, refunded me and didn't even ask for it to be returned.

        • deek on 15/03/2023 - 11:40

          I had the same experience, many years ago, when I actually paid attention to Catch. Bought some Sennheiser earbuds from them. The rubber sheath on the cord started breaking apart after a few months. I complained, and got a replacement. Exactly the same issue happened a few months after.

          I came to the conclusion that Catch was buying up bad batches from electronic manufacturers. Not so bad that they're immediately unusable, but bad enough that you'll get bitten down the road some time.

          I've never bought anything from Catch since.

      • Munki Kundi on 15/03/2023 - 07:49

        Usually Bose has worldwide warranty.

        • eciuj on 15/03/2023 - 08:32

          Check their warranty T&C to be certain. Some manufacturers will give international warranty if you purchase it overseas, but will not honor grey imports.

          • dizzle on 15/03/2023 - 21:14

            @eciuj: Technically, Bose don't support grey imports (as they have agreements with their authorised resellers not to export to other markets) for warranty even with international warranty.

            However, since they closed down their stores, they are less likely to notice. To get warranty support you enter a serial number into their website, it checks the manufacture date and within a standard period they just swap them over.

            Where you may run into issues, is when they've been sold 12+ months after they were manufactured. At this stage the serial number check may suggest you're past warranty period and you would need to validate where and when you purchased them for them to provide the warranty service. This is the stage where they may say it's not an authorised reseller and not support it.

            • CanadaAye on 15/03/2023 - 23:07

              @dizzle: Do they commonly have issues within the warranty period?

              • dizzle on 16/03/2023 - 10:53

                @CanadaAye: About as much as any other headphone. No matter how well something is made there will be a percentage that fail. If you check out places like Reddit you'll see a fair number with problems, but that doesn't take into account the amount that are sold, so it looks common, but it's still a small %

    • ironik on 15/03/2023 - 02:43
      +1

      That also seems to be only listed on the black and white but not the blue and grey.

  • Pimpiticians 4 Life on 15/03/2023 - 02:26

    Can anyone recommend a pair of Wireless Headphones $100 or under that will work with a Ffalcon 4k TV (no other devices) for an elderly family member?
    Cheers

    • ironik on 15/03/2023 - 02:47
      +5

      I'm sure someone will have a better recommendation, but we had an Avantree set for my dad. It had a bypass or something along those lines that meant the hard of hearing person could use the headphones at whatever volume they wanted and someone could still watch the TV at ordinary volume.

      • umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 03:09
        +1

        Second Avantree, I bought a set for my parents on Amazon to use with their TV and they have no complaints.

      • adinico on 15/03/2023 - 06:26

        @ironik @umoddbro could I trouble you both for more details pls, looking at getting something similar for a friend's parent. Having the ability to both use BT headphones & the tv's speakers independently sounds like a game changer.

        • ironik on 15/03/2023 - 08:51
          +1

          I just looked quickly while I'm at work and believe we have the AVANTREE HT5009. I got them off Amazon for around the $100 mark when they were on sale approximately 2 years ago.
          Its something to do with the bypass to be able to use headphones and tv speaker… not all of the Avantree have the bypass option though.

          • adinico on 15/03/2023 - 08:55

            @ironik: Thank you @ironik greatly appreciated.

            • umoddbro on 15/03/2023 - 13:15

              @adinico: The one I bought was this Avantree Ensemble which was just under $100 last year. Comes with bluetooth base station that you just connect to the TV audio out.

  • Filayq on 15/03/2023 - 02:52

    Finally! I havent missed a deal, you're a legend sir! Cheers

  • Fatfat on 15/03/2023 - 03:19
    +2

    Should I return my Amazon one($339) and order from Catch?

    • MELso on 15/03/2023 - 05:04

      Ordered some from Amazon last night, and they shipped 30 minutes ago. :-( But the return fee is only $7 so will send them back (had ordered an airline adapter too so it’s not totally wasted).

      • klonky on 15/03/2023 - 06:42
        +15

        If you select the 'not compatible/not useful' option then returns are free.

        • MELso on 15/03/2023 - 09:46

          Thanks! (First time for a change of mind return to Amazon - although having a payment receipt from an authorised Bose dealer will be handy.)

  • VenusDeMilo on 15/03/2023 - 06:04
    +5

    Thanks OP bought a pair!

    Also bought a pair of Bose 700’s last week on a sale ($280) for partner and I ahead of travel this year.

    Will be able to use both side by side and give me 2 cents as to which is better

    • silu on 15/03/2023 - 09:59
      +1

      I would love to know which is better! Thanks

    • saintpat on 15/03/2023 - 10:07
      +2

      Where did you get the Bose 700's for $280? That sounds like a good price.

      • VenusDeMilo on 15/03/2023 - 11:53
        +1

        an eBay seller had them for $300 and eBay gave me a random 6% off code

  • miinht on 15/03/2023 - 06:16
    +1

    Thanks, bought 2! No cashback available for those that are wondering btw.

  • baaz on 15/03/2023 - 06:35

    price match with JB posdible?

    • DandenongBad on 15/03/2023 - 06:41

      Same question

    • adinico on 15/03/2023 - 06:43

      Doubtful being Catch (not a bricks and mortar store) plus items being grey imports, can't hurt to try though.

      • Princesswildcat on 15/03/2023 - 09:45
        +1

        You can price match the blue as I just did! If in Melbourne need to get delivered at $6 as no stock unless in mildura

        • MrFizz on 15/03/2023 - 10:06
          +1

          Yup, they just price matched for me too.

  • ozvictor on 15/03/2023 - 06:57

    Can maybe get 10% off if you have studentbean code

    • DandenongBad on 15/03/2023 - 07:27

      tried. doesn't work

    • RichardL on 15/03/2023 - 10:11

      Studentbean code excludes Bose.

  • johnn on 15/03/2023 - 07:15

    Shopback super swap 2% on a $250 gift card would net you an extra $5 cashback.

    Any better options than that for catch?

  • JimmySaints on 15/03/2023 - 07:16

    Just tried to price match at Bose website. Rep said they can only PM if it’s from JB, Myer or Harvey Norman. 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • Princesswildcat on 15/03/2023 - 09:52
      +2

      Price match blue at JB and express ship $8 total 280ish

      • JJ31 on 15/03/2023 - 10:03

        Tried price matching with JB, rep already knew what was coming and rejected it for being a grey import

        • Princesswildcat on 15/03/2023 - 10:09
          +3

          Try again as rep I spoke to said as long as says sold by catch (black doesn’t but blue and white ok). This is why hate jb and only use for convenience or better deal as just depends who you get and in store staff are terrible

  • jimmy1593 on 15/03/2023 - 07:17

    Can someone help me to know below -

    Can these be used for calls in a noisy environment and noise would be cancelled for both me and another person on call or it's just for me.
    I bought some headphones Earlier that only cancelled noise for me with ANC, but how do I get noise cancelled for the hearing person on other side of call

    Thanks in advance

    • Beauh on 15/03/2023 - 08:34

      I can't comment on the 45's, but my 35 II's were a pain in the ass for calls. Sometimes people could hear me clearly, sometimes all they could hear was the noisy environment.

    • starspawn on 15/03/2023 - 09:50

      Not good for talking with colleagues around, my colleague uses his on Teams call and we can hear people talking in the background

    • BargainKen on 15/03/2023 - 10:07
      +1

      The 700s are more optimised for calls than QC series.

  • mlburnian on 15/03/2023 - 08:04
    +1

    Not really a deal for grey import. 700s have been cheaper

    • brawndo on 15/03/2023 - 08:38

      What's a good price for grey imports on the qc45's?

  • iamthecaptainnow on 15/03/2023 - 08:11
    +1

    These are grey imports FYI

  • 8millpond on 15/03/2023 - 08:36
    -1

    wait for Amazon auto price match… if it last that long

  • eciuj on 15/03/2023 - 08:38
    +18

    wow, it appears Catch just wash their hands of you for Direct Import purchases. It would be enough to steer me away.

    https://www.catch.com.au/direct-import-terms#section-4

    Direct Import Goods
    4.1 You acknowledge and agree that when purchasing Direct Import Goods, we are the Selling Agent for the Supplier, and you are purchasing the goods from the Supplier through our website.
    4.2 By placing an Import Order for Direct Import Goods, you are deemed to accept these Terms and Conditions including the obligations contained in this clause.
    4.3 Direct Import Goods are sold to you by the Supplier on a Delivered At Place (DAP) basis, in accordance with the Incoterms® 2010 terms, whereby the risk of ownership and title in the goods passes to you on the date and time the Supplier places the Direct Import Goods at your disposal at your named place of delivery.
    4.4 You acknowledge and agree that you will be recorded as the importer of the goods and will be the responsible party for any Taxes associated with the importation of Direct Import Goods, as well as, where applicable, compliance with any Australian standards or laws that may apply to the importation of such goods.
    4.5 You acknowledge and agree that we or the Supplier are not liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense that you incur as a result of your obligation to act as the importer of record for the Direct Import Goods.
    4.6 You acknowledge and agree that delivery of your Import Order is subject to satisfactory inspection and clearance of Direct Import Goods by customs authorities in Australia and any other relevant jurisdiction.
    4.7 You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to obtain any permits for, or make any modifications to, the Direct Import Goods so as to enable them to be lawfully imported into or used within your jurisdiction which includes, where applicable, compliance with Australian standards or laws in relation to the importation of such goods.
    4.8 If your Import Order arrives in Australia and the customs value is greater than the ‘low value import threshold’ (currently AUD$1,000, subject to change at any time), you may be required to lodge a Customs Import Declaration and pay the relevant Taxes. For further information, please consult the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service website at www.customs.gov.au.
    4.9 For Australian Customs purposes, when you purchase multiple Import Orders from the Supplier, any number of Import Orders delivered on behalf of the Supplier to you may be considered as the one consignment in which case the total value of the number of Import Orders will be taken into account in assessing whether any customs duties and/or GST is payable on the Import Orders.
    4.10 You acknowledge that Direct Import Goods are goods from overseas for overseas markets. Any warranty information provided with Direct Import Goods either printed on the product’s packaging, or provided inside the product’s packaging, may not be applicable in Australia. If any warranties are provided by the Supplier, they will be expressly stated on the product page, and the terms of such warranty will also be provided on the Website.
    4.11 You acknowledge and agree that the Supplier offers all statutory guarantees (and warranties if any) in relation to Direct Import Goods and any after sales support provided by us is done so on behalf of the Supplier and is provided otherwise in accordance with this Agreement.

    • OfTheOverflow on 15/03/2023 - 09:11
      +2

      Yeah, no thanks.

    • BargainKen on 15/03/2023 - 10:12
      +3

      There's always a catch…

      Wonder how this would hold up against ACL, dont think COTD can simply wash their hands of this that easily…

    • djsherly on 15/03/2023 - 10:14
      +1

      I wonder if that's legal. They're pretty old terms if they're talking about IncoTerms (2010) and an out-of-date import duty threshold, and a government dept that doesn't exist and hasn't existed for ten years.

      Tbh i wonder if these terms predate Australian Consumer Law and whether agent/supplier "agreement" can ever be applied in these circumstance given the website is targeted primarily at the retail market.

      EDIT: Not legal advice.

  • usbc activist on 15/03/2023 - 08:47
    -7

    At this price, I seriously doubt if it is an original or the kind of exact looking chinese fakes u get on aliexpress

  • doobey1231 on 15/03/2023 - 08:48

    Wow headphone price drops left right and centre, always happens after a purchase right? I think Ill still be happy with my XM4s but this price makes me want to reevaluate the decision.

      • doobey1231 on 15/03/2023 - 08:57

        I mean Catch has sold dodgy shit in the past and they are hardly discerning when it comes to the products they do sell but I have never heard of them selling actual fakes. Is there any way we can verify this?

        • usbc activist on 15/03/2023 - 09:01
          -7

          From the other comments. This is a marketplace product and not being sold by Catch. They take no responsibility for the product it seems.

          • doobey1231 on 15/03/2023 - 09:03
            +7

            @usbc activist: I just checked the page and it says sold by catch in their Melbourne warehouse. On the right below the add to cart and one pass buttons.

  • ash2000 on 15/03/2023 - 09:08
    +1

    I wasn't expecting to own another set of Bose QC's this morning, but here we are. Thanks OP.

  • lansi23 on 15/03/2023 - 09:14
    +3

    Only the black and white are imports. the blue and grey does not have the import notification.

    • patrioticpickle on 15/03/2023 - 10:18
      +4

      Thanks!

      I just bought the grey colour ones and double checked with catch support to make sure they're Aus stock which they are!!

      • Subada on 15/03/2023 - 10:21
        +2

        Haha thanks for confirming, I yolo-ed the grey colour hoping they weren't grey imports

  • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 09:50
    +1

    I'm confused..

    Clause 5.2 of the Catch direct import terms says:

    Direct Import Goods are shipped directly to you from overseas.

    But the product page (for 'Triple Black') says:

    Item location: Melbourne, VIC
    In Stock - Leaves warehouse in 1 - 2 business days
    Sold and delivered by Catch”

    Also, Clause 5.4 (in the same link above) says:

    You will receive an order confirmation from Catch when you purchase Direct Import Goods, and an invoice from the Supplier.

    But I purchased the triple black last night and I got a tax invoice from Catch, with them listed as the seller:

    Catch.com.au
    Catch.com.au Pty Ltd
    ABN 22 149 779 939

    So is this a direct import or not?

    • mboy on 15/03/2023 - 10:54
      +6

      Just follow up to this. I spoke to Catch support (via phone) and they said the triple black stock was Australian Stock.

  • BKKJ on 15/03/2023 - 10:14

    Where is the best place to get replacement cups for my Q35 II's?

    • jedimaster on 15/03/2023 - 10:25

      eBay

    • BargainKen on 15/03/2023 - 10:27

      Earpads only last about 6-12months if you wear them regularly, helps to buy a few pairs if you use them alot. I think i'm on my 4th pair now.

    • ash2000 on 15/03/2023 - 10:56

      ebay or Ali. The genuine ones are ~$60 .

  • puffinfresh on 15/03/2023 - 10:17
    +1

    I just bought the Anker q45 for $165. I'm likely to only use them on flights and didn't want to spend large on Bose or Sony. I'm tempted to get these instead for the brand, better styling/comfort, and likely better resell and availability of spare parts.

    • CrispyChrispy on 16/03/2023 - 15:49

      These hold their value remarkably well, can find the older generation headphones still going for a couple hundred.

      • puffinfresh on 16/03/2023 - 23:58
        +1

        I stuck with the Anker. The features seem better, and I didn't really need to spend an extra 60%. Chances are I'll never sell them or need spare parts anyway.

  • fishandchips on 15/03/2023 - 10:19

    anyone has owned this headset, do you hear the static sound come out from right side?

    https://www.reddit.com/r/bose/comments/q7aony/hissing_noise_…

    https://www.reddit.com/r/bose/comments/t2iuqz/crackling_nois…

    • lansi23 on 15/03/2023 - 10:31

      Not at all. mine is probs 6 months old, no issues, and loving it.
      current one i have is black and i ordered the grey one, love that colour.

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