Does the Bose NC 700 have a linear sub bass like a planar? Yes.
Does the Bose NC 700 have no audible bass distortion like a planar? Yes.
So it is close enough to a planar bass.
Does it measure as low, no, is it audible...to my ears, yes. Is it as well defined, transparent and clear? Not to my ears again. There is so more to quality sound than slamming low bass. The limitations of larger mass drivers and cone breakdown don't help. If someone is looking for NC headphones for travel, I'd certainly recommend them (along with the QC35ii), but I think I'd sneak in the Sony's just ahead of them both. Do they sound as good as some similarly priced orthos...certainly not to my ears. Depends what you're looking for. If you're looking for a travel headphone with outstanding NC, go with the Bose (or Sony's better still). If you're looking for SQ, there are better options.
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