LG VX-6000

I have noticed that several of the phones I've tried recently in the stores, not necessarily the vx-6000 have sounded like the person on the other end was in a tin can. Anyone know about this with the vx-6000?

Just wondering... Has anyone been successful in finding a way to display both date and time on the front LCD screen??? Is this a software update issue? Is it false advertising on every picture I've seen of the VX 6000? Any info is very much appreciated... 😕