Im so disappointed. My expectations were low for the sound quality to begin with. I watched and read many reviews and I did not plan to ever use the tiny, tinny built-in speakers. Yet even when the Crosley Cruiser Plus was paired with my excellent Bose speaker the sound was unacceptable and bordering on uncomfortable. It was as if the friction of the stylus in the grooves and the sound of the turntable turning were being amplified along with the music. Whatever it was sounded like plastic scratching plastic no matter what record was played. I cannot enjoy music on this very cute, but wholly inadequate turntable. I returned it.