The box also includes an extension cable to elongate the already quite long lead. Its certainly not made for the rigors of a radio station, etc. While this speaker is also a Klipsch, though the 10", it is their newer design and while I could not determine if they made changes in the crossover or the woofer itself, we took a shot and bought one. There is ribbing on the sides which helps it keep its shape and hold it up. Best of all, these shoes are true slip-ons. These were bought to replace a pair of headphones that are similar in design to those made by another brand. And totally worth it. I especially like that they fit over the ear rather than just sitting on the ear. Im Sommer weiss ich nicht ob ich sie tragen kann, denn man schwitzt darunter schon etwas). Which is not to say they "run long".