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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Diamond Edition ANC Headphones $449.10, Ultra Open Earbuds $344.21 (EXP) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Diamond Edition ANC Headphones $449.10, Ultra Open Earbuds $344.21 (EXP) Delivered @ Amazon AUAffiliate
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previous ATL for Ultra was $467 , making this deal an all time low.

similar to this most recent deal but don’t need to mess around with buying ultimate giftcards for extra 10% off.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/868328

Ultra Open previously posted once for $379.

use code EL300 for extra 10% off $300 spend on selected electronics.

QuietComfort Ultra ANC Headphones Diamond Edition $449.10 Delivered:

https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D4ZCH5HS

Ultra link goes to diamond edition which does look kind of unique. finish looks shiny clamshell like from some angles.
code applies to all colours so you can choose others except blue which is $650 kills the deal.

Ultra Open Earbuds (Black) $344.21 Delivered:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Bose-Earbuds-Anniversary-Diamond-Collection/dp/B0CPFV77W4 Expired

Ultra Open Earbuds (White smoke) $344.21 Delivered:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Bose-Earbuds-Anniversary-Diamond-Collection/dp/B0CPFVB5VN Expired

Ultra open are meant to be some kind of earphone type open earbuds which don’t seal and don’t stick in your ear holes but just sit in the ear and allow you to still hear you surroundings. they don’t mention any noise cancelling and have this unique design which hugs your earlobe.

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a YouTube reviewer who did marathons said the Bose Open Ultra design are more secure than airpod style and not as uncomfortable as they expected based on how it looks.

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  • archieduh on 28/09/2024 - 23:44

    Will JB price match?

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 28/09/2024 - 23:46

      price is after 10% off extra promo code.

      don’t think so but you can always try. I have heard people get price matches when normally in the same situation they wouldn’t be able to.

    • Gristy on 29/09/2024 - 06:15

      I got the blue ones this week for $449 at JB I think he messed up and scanned the wrong product

      • v7dal on 30/09/2024 - 08:21
        +1

        Just make sure for warranty purposes in future that it reflects right product on your receipt. I don’t think they will take back discount especially considering you opened product

  • p1 ama on 29/09/2024 - 00:04
    +14

    Good to have a read of some thoughts about the QC Ultras before committing to them IMO - opinions are a bit divided (mine included, as a long-time Bose user) - e.g. see https://www.reddit.com/r/bose/comments/1940dfh/bose_quietcom…

    My experience is with the Bose QC35 II, then 700, then QC45 - my view is that the 700 was a move in the wrong direction, then the QC45 was a move in the right direction again with the more classic Bose design favouring comfort and usability over design (e.g. having button controls).

    Having also owned the Sony WH-1000XM4, I find that also a very competitive product which increasingly looks more competitive against the Bose given it's available for a lower price.

    FWIW, I would be weary of jumping straight into the QC Ultra, my sense is that it has some of the flaws of the 700s, which I regretted purchasing. Yes, I'm aware I own too many noise cancelling headphones - one for my home office, one lives in my work bag, one on my bedside table, and one is technically my wife's.

    • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/09/2024 - 00:08
      +1

      My experience is with the Bose QC35 II, then 700, then QC45 - my view is that the 700 was a move in the wrong direction, then the QC45 was a move in the right direction again with the more classic Bose design favouring comfort and usability over design (e.g. having button controls).

      one thing I heard multiple times (and I think you will agree with me here) is out of all those the 700 had the best microphones for calls. as in reducing the background noise but still putting your voice through clearly.

      apparently it was a huge step up from QC35 and the mics on 700 perform better than the Ultra.

      • p1 ama on 29/09/2024 - 00:34

        I've heard people say the same, but I've never actually listened to a recording of what I sound like. Nobody I've spoken to on the phone has raised any issue with the quality of the microphones in any of them.

        • timjohns on 30/09/2024 - 15:49

          I use a pair of old QC35s as my office headphones for Teams and calls etc. Never had anyone complain they could not hear me clearly or well. But they do complain when the office gets a bit noisy… they seem to pickup background noise very well also.

    • jumpypotato53 on 29/09/2024 - 06:12
      +2

      Could you explain? Which flaws?

      • p1 ama on 29/09/2024 - 14:14

        See the post I linked - I decided not to get the Ultra, so I can't give you a first hand account of what is good and bad, but broadly speaking, the reasons why I didn't are:

        1) They went in the same direction as the 700 in terms of controls - the QC35 and QC45 have excellent controls with the three button setup that makes it very easy to play/pause, volume up, and volume down, as well as answer calls. The Ultra decides to trade the three button setup for a one button and touch "stripe" setup (for the volume controls) that literally add nothing to the user experience, but taking away the tactile feedback of the volume controls. For me personally, I know how many "clicks" I need to press to get the volume where I want it to be, so using touch controls which do not have tactile feedback is an inconvenience.

        2) The QC35 and QC45 have looser headbands that are more comfortable. The 700 has extremely tight headbands that make them uncomfortable, and the Ultra has a tight-ish headband that is not as bad as the 700, but not as good as the QC35 and QC45

        3) Non-clicky adjustment on the Ultra (like the 700) seem nice in theory, but again, are bad because they are not precise. For example, when folding out my headphones, I know exactly how many clicks to lengthen the headband by, but with the 700 (and I presume the Ultra), I kind of just have to eyeball it.

        FWIW, I don't think the Ultra is a bad set of headphones, but when the QC45 / SE were going on sale in like the $200-250-ish price range, for $450, they had to be something really special.

        • jumpypotato53 on 29/09/2024 - 18:38

          Thanks for sharing. I will probably skip this gen then.

        • Stability on 30/09/2024 - 09:37

          Thanks for the great summary!

  • Yabezgmo on 29/09/2024 - 00:15
    +2

    I can't decide, QuietComfort Ultra or the xm4-5 from Sony? I bought the xm5 a year ago and returned them a week later, I used them outside in the summer and because of sweat the sound shorted out in one earphone and clicking started, but now I don't live in Brisbane, but in Melbourne and I don't think it will be as hot in the summer

    • Gristy on 29/09/2024 - 06:14

      I tried both in store and found the hose more comfortable

    • charlierg on 29/09/2024 - 07:30
      +3

      Bose comfort is unmatched

  • Ryforge on 29/09/2024 - 01:15
    +2

    I'm tempted, however I tried the qc45s a few months ago and sent them back. Has anyone else experienced this with their QC45s or their Ultras?

    Started to notice a crackle when synced to 2 Bluetooth devices, disconnect from one and it seemed ok. Turns out to be a known problem….

    Then noticed when i was putting the dishes away, spesifically the cutlery, started with a few and got the crackle tried it with just 1 fork nothing… 2 forks and there it was…. tried it on all kinds of anc settings, joys of the bose are that you cant turn it off…..

    Turns out a known thing that is accepted by bose….

    Bose crackle and distort article

    • reactor-au on 29/09/2024 - 04:20

      Interesting, a reviewer mentioned it on YouTube as a side note he experienced a crackling at takeoff. Going on Bose statement, the microphones are clipping because the input volume is too high for them, honestly either they should fix it in firmware or they can't and it's a design flaw.
      That said, you're the second person to mention it after many reviews I saw.

    • itscyanide on 29/09/2024 - 10:30

      Absolutely noticed that popping with the QC45 when putting dishes away etc, returned them for this very reason as you can't turn the ANC off - such a terrible design flaw honestly, wouldn't have killed them to have a third mode with no ANC and no passthrough like basically all other ANC sets have…

      Regarding the popping itself, every other ANC set I've tried also has this issue though, with the exception of the WH-1000XM4 - I tested by dropping forks into the cutlery draw in an intentionally noisy way a bunch of times to try and provoke it and the XM4 handled it like a champ, I had to really go out of my way to produce the popping whereas other ANC headsets would do it at the drop of a hat when just doing the dishes normally.

      No idea if the XM5 is just as good in this regard - other than the XM4 and QC45, the only other ANC sets I've tried were budget to mid-range buds and cans from the likes of Soundpeats, QCY, Edifier. Given the QC45's price tag it was definitely disappointing to find it behaving more like the cheaper sets than the Sony wrt the popping, and since you can't turn the ANC off, it was kinda unacceptable for me for day to day use.

      • harshbdmmaster718 on 29/09/2024 - 14:54
        +1

        Regarding the popping itself, every other ANC set I've tried also has this issue though, with the exception of the WH-1000XM4 - I tested by dropping forks into the cutlery draw in an intentionally noisy way a bunch of times to try and provoke it and the XM4 handled it like a champ,

        if you watch Gymcaddy's youtube reviews on Sony headphones he always shows how Sony have this "loud noise detection" feature (functions all the time by default - it's not listed in marketing or the app) when the headphones have it. I can't remember all models that have this feature but if definitely on all their flagship models XM4, XM5 etc.

        what it does is when a sudden loud noise is detected the headphone's ANC and ambient noise system it reacts by lowering the mic sensitivity. Gymcaddy shows it works better on XM4 than the XM5 if I remember correctly.

        he demonstrates it in videos by enabling Ambient mode, than playing a sudden loud noise such as ambulance siren, and the headphones react very quickly and lower the noise of the siren so it isn't painful or shocking. I think this works based on mic volume so affects the entire system including ANC which is why on the XM4 you don't experience the popping/clipping sound you mentioned.

  • crentist on 29/09/2024 - 01:18
    +4

    I posted that Ultra Open deal, but haven't tried them due to the absurd cost and limited utility for my needs. Instead I bought $25 clones off Aliexpress which are pretty good. They seem remarkably close to the real ones externally (based on videos I've seen of the real ones), though I'm sure the internals are leagues different. That said, they can sound half decent when positioned carefully. Which is a little tricky, since they don't have heaps of volume.

    If anyone is curious about the Opens, these can be a way to sample the form factor before spending heaps. Personally I find them comfy and enjoyable to use, but I don't have much use for them these days. If I was doing more running, hiking, or kayaking, I'd be all over the real ones. They've been great for those activities.

    • Stanvx on 29/09/2024 - 06:53
      +1

      Thanks, got some for $10 with welcome deal. My use-case is just audiobooks so will give them a shot!

    • ozlurker on 29/09/2024 - 10:04

      Nice, always wanted to try the form factor but didn't want to spend that much

  • MrMoist on 29/09/2024 - 08:03

    Anyone have 1000XM5 willing to share their thoughts vs QuietComfort Ultra headphones?

    • NPB on 29/09/2024 - 08:32

      I am also thinking of getting XM5, any one please shade xm5 or new version of airpod, i need noise cancelling device for study purpose. Thanks.

      • longnbtd on 29/09/2024 - 11:20

        XM5 is pretty uncomfortable for me after an hour or so of wearing, probably due to the ear cups are too tight. had a XM3 and never had that issue.
        Sound-wise, cant complain.

        • NPB on 29/09/2024 - 13:36

          Thank you.

  • hifi22 on 29/09/2024 - 09:47

    Hi, can someone please suggest a decent budget ANC headphone purely for flights and on the go calls? I'm not a big music fan so battery life isn't an issue. Thanks

    • itscyanide on 29/09/2024 - 10:39
      +2

      If you're OK with buds, the QCY MeloBuds HT05 are really hard to beat in terms of value, insanely good for the price. The MeloBuds Pro for a few bucks more are also fantastic, slightly better at muting ambient chatter but otherwise very similar.

      If you prefer over ear headphones, look at the Edifier W820NB or similar.

      If ANC strength is your primary concern, the buds will probably be the better option.

      • hifi22 on 29/09/2024 - 11:23

        Thank you! How it's in comparison with soundcore by Anker Q20i, just noticed, highest selling on Amzon, any advice please? Thanks

  • Kanjus on 29/09/2024 - 10:00

    Darn it. I want the blue!
    Can see white looking filthy in minutes

  • yeohkt on 29/09/2024 - 10:24

    code does not work for diamond ? showing $499

  • Nillionaire on 29/09/2024 - 11:45

    These are quality and comfortable but I wish they looked as sleek as the Sony ones.

  • lemonr on 29/09/2024 - 13:03

    I’ve had the qc45 for a few years and am disappointed. When connected to two or more devices (iOS+MacBook in my case), there is a stutter every few minutes which is immensely annoying and destroys any form of immersion. This has been a known issue for many years now; disconnecting the other device fixes the problem but having to do this each time is frustrating. My qc35ii did not have this issue. Wish I went for the Sonys.

  • myater on 29/09/2024 - 19:14

    If only it had noise cancellation

  • Shivan1403 on 29/09/2024 - 23:32

    you can ask JB to price match + 10% off Gift card https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/866037

    • Shivan1403 on 30/09/2024 - 11:11

      10% gift card expired. Can confirm JB do price match.

    • Untalentedllama on 30/09/2024 - 11:36
      +1

      If anyone wants a jb direct link PM me, I backed out after getting them to match it

      • Pepperchicken on 30/09/2024 - 11:43

        luck of the draw I reckon. JB live chat wouldn't price match for me due to the code. Only listed RRP
        Got it through Amazon in the end as I had a Amazon gift card

      • regenade on 30/09/2024 - 13:51

        Can you drop me a DM with the link, thanks

      • govin on 30/09/2024 - 21:22

        Could you please drop me a DM with the link, thanks

  • MichaelAU on 06/10/2024 - 00:52

    World Square JB Store refused to match but the more park JB store did. It depends on staffs.

  • kenilzden on 20/10/2024 - 23:26

    The promo doesn't seem to work for me. Upon entering the code in the 'Enter a gift card or promotional code' section, it states 'Enter a gift card or promotional code'. Ps: I have tried to apply the code for all colours. Am i doing something wrong here?

    • reactor-au on 21/10/2024 - 08:01

      The code expired the day after the Amazon big 3 day sale

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