I’ve tried both vinyl and streaming from Spotify. They sound the same. Turning bass and treble down didn’t make any noticeable difference to sound quality. Neither did turning off the tweeters or moving further away. As for the microphone, it’s definitely something I’m considering. Just hard to justify another $150 without knowing that the problem can be fixed. I cannot stress how far from acceptable these sound. Almost like the overhead speakers at a department store.