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Bose QuietComfort 45 Headphones - Over/On Ear Purchased in 2023. Very low use. Review: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/bose-quietcomfort-45-headphone-review.46500/ More info: 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. Bluetooth range-up to 9 m (30 feet). HIGH-FIDELITY AUDIO: The TriPort acoustic architecture offers depth and fullness. Volume-optimized Active EQ maintains balanced performance at any volume, so b
This A$240 asking price for the Bose QuietComfort 45 is fair, sitting almost exactly at the median of A$239 from our recent comparable AUD listings. It is neither a bargain nor ambitious, as it lands just A$1 above the median and well within the typical used range between the 25th percentile (A$191) and 75th percentile (A$266). For a fellow enthusiast, this represents a straightforward, no-surprise market rate rather than a standout deal.
The QC45 remains well-regarded for its legendary noise cancellation and reliable 24-hour battery life, offering a comfortable, familiar design that outperforms many newer rivals in pure listening comfort. Its meaningful upside here is the clean listing condition and timing, as it sits below the newer QuietComfort Headphones’ retail price of A$499.95 while delivering proven performance. At this fair price with no noted condition issues, it’s a solid buying opportunity for anyone prioritizing comfort and reliable ANC.
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Bose Corporation traces its roots to 1964, when MIT professor Amar Gopal Bose founded the company in Natick, Massachusetts, after growing disillusioned with the poor performance of a high-end stereo system he purchased as a graduate student. Driven by a passion for replicating the immersive qualities of live music through rigorous acoustic research, Bose launched the venture with initial contracts for the U.S. military and NASA, emphasizing innovative speaker designs that prioritized indirect, reverberant sound over direct radiation. This American heritage, rooted in psychoacoustics and engineering excellence, has defined the brand's pursuit of "Better Sound Through Research."
Bose excels in consumer and professional audio categories, renowned for its home audio systems, premium speakers like the iconic 901 Series, and pioneering noise-canceling headphones first prototyped in the 1980s for pilots. The lineup extends to vehicle sound systems, portable Bluetooth speakers, and professional installations, but steers clear of niche hi-fi components such as amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, focusing instead on integrated, user-friendly solutions that blend advanced signal processing with spatial audio reproduction.
Positioned as a premium mid-tier powerhouse in the global market, Bose commands widespread appeal among discerning buyers seeking accessible high-performance audio without audiophile esoterica. Its reputation for innovation and reliability has built a loyal following, though purists occasionally critique its measured sound signature, cementing Bose as a dominant force in mainstream hi-fi rather than high-end boutique or vintage realms.
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