inputs.text: disappointing sound quality - purchased amplifier speaker combo unit small lakeside vacation cabin small footprint sleek design make fit well compact environment sound quality however poor distortion midrange vocals volume settings distortion not noticeable noisy store environment not bad rock source music quiet home environment fehemale jazz vocals distortion apparent makes impossible enjoy music distortion playing norah jones annoying makes want test ability speaker float lake first significant purchase brookstone product believe last would caution perspective buyers check sound unit minimal background noise purchasing