Low quality audio in headset when microphone is activated

Question

Anytime anything activates the mic (Discord, Skype, Webex, the recording tab in the sound part of the control panel) the audio quality in my headset is very low quality.

To Reproduce:

1. Play music of choice
2. Press the windows key and type sound
3. Click the Recording tab. Music will change to low quality
4. Click the Playback tab your music should sound normal
5. Rip hair out in frustration

Answer 1

If you're using Bluetooth it is expected behavior. BT bandwidth is not enough for good quality for two-way data transfer. In my case I've faced awefull sound quality for JBL headset only. Other headsets work much better.