[Elecraft] [K3] Lack of audio punch

[Barry]

Hi all,
I listened to my QSOs with GW4BLE in the ARRL DX SSB test via his web 
applet (very cool!) at http://gw4ble.dxlist.co.uk/index.php

IMO,  my audio lacks punch.  I'm using the MH-2 mic with comp at 26. TX 
EQ settings: -16 -16 -12 0 0 +6 +6 +4.

Any thoughts on how to improve the punch?

My callsign was pre-recorded and stored in the K3 DVR.  When listening 
thru the MON, live audio sounds much better than the DVR playback of my 
callsign.  Does recorded audio in the DVR go through the TX EQ filters 
either when recorded or during playback?  How about compression?

Tnx,
Barry W2UP