The cable is longer, but through an extension part, which is connected via a "coupling" with the normal cable. At first I thought that would be great, because the cable length of the normal version was often marginal and almost too short. Unfortunately, the "coupling system" but only disadvantages. The clutch has a weight of a few grams - while running the jumping up and down now, and tugging at the ear plugs. If you try to put the clutch, for example in the running bag - as long as the running tight has a - it becomes entangled in the "clutch Knubbel" often, so sometimes the earplugs are drawn even from the ears.
Conclusion: Great sound, good headphones - but obviously designed only on the drawing board and never tested by a runner. In this version Bose needed rectifying. Then I added myself wireless Bluetooth headset from another manufacturer. The sound is not as good, but the usability and the comfort worlds better. Too Bad.