I toggle mp3 (320kbps) to CD on Qobuz and there is a clear drop out in bass quality with mp3. Just get a lossless service to compare SQ. Qobuz has a month free, just try it and turn on CD quality and see what you think.
I'm not surprised that mp3/AAC sounds bad. There is a lot of DSP going on...
@Wackit
Admittedly SQ is very subjective. The Z has the best factory system I’ve heard… it’s possible it matches my tuning preferences. The mids are very open, especially when dropping the treble down. It won’t suit someone who likes super crispy highs, I don’t believe there are tweeters (I...
For a stock system it is quite good. Here are some tips
(1) Cut the treble, and boost the bass, each by just a few points.
(2) Speed sensitive off. Even sitting still it jacks up the bass.
(3) Use lossless streaming, I prefer Qobuz. I hear clear differences between streaming services, avoid...