There is a cracking/popping sound when I play music/video using the mbp speakers, and jump to next song/video

Still not resolved in Catalina 10.15.4

Yes, but it was fine until we updated to 10.4.4.

I went mad and got a new replacement machine from Apple now, with 10.4.3 on it and not upgrading yet.

Yes, mine on 10.15.3 is good, but worried about updating to 10.15.4 for this reason as the last machine (before I returned for a replacement) was fine until the update.

Yes understood, but I don't think they were faulty. I think that the software updates and the drivers for the speakers, for certain parts they sourced broke with that update.

Yeah I think on this respect it's best that you request them to refund your money and purchase a computer that's suitable for your needs. Obviously this is not the one for you.

Happy to report that my speakers were replaced by Apple and no more issue.

It has nothing to do with my setup or corrupt files installed as a fresh setup exhibits the same behavior.

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will get to an appropriate Apple team member. Please take advantage of it if you really care about getting the problem addressed. That link creates valuable complaint data for assessing the extent of the problem---these user forums do not.

There are plenty of examples where large numbers of reports though the above feedback system made a difference. There are no examples of complaining here helping fix anything.

Hi thanks for suggestion and that’s what Apple support told me however I have specific scenario that is repeatable every time on my machine even after wiping it clean. If someone can try this to confirm if is happening as well:

1. Launch YouTube on Safari

2. Please play this SPECIFIC song (during first 30 sec): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5Zay_Hd_7Q

3. Minimize Safari

4. CMND + Tab to scroll through apps try having Mail or Photos open

5. While Safari is minimized and app switcher is hovering over Mail or Photos , g over Safari icon and hit CMND + Q to quit (must be from app switcher).

6. You will hear a popping sound.

Sad to have to report I'm having this issue as well with my already replaced MBP. The first one had an issue with the screen (glitches) and was replaced as DOA. had to wait two weeks, now my new one arrived and I'm having issues with the sound :/ I really hope it's a software things as I don't want to go and replace it again ! I

You can hear it very well in Apple Music, but in any other program as well. Here is the video I made of it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcUo_dNsM-k

I already updated to 10.15.2 and all proposed solutions (ex change it to 96 Hz or mute the input sound) do not work.

Talked to apple support. Need to bring it in again. Second time :( I don’t want to do it as it’s not that close from home and need to get productive soon :)

what weird is: I recorded some music from Apple Music with QuickTime. The same song which I played when recording the example video. When I play that music clip through QuickTime I don’t have any issues.

yes I did try $8 and 96kHz and it still does and no I don't mix my productions on the internal speakers obviously. But when you spend 6 odd K on a computer it should not make a very loud pop every time you stop the music. it sounds offensive like there is something really wrong with it. you get what you pay for and paid a lot so I don't expect crap like this

I don’t know about the audio quality I’m not an audiophile but it removes the popping for me which was frustrating. I normally have my headphones on with my laptop . If others confirm this solution works I’ll Make a post describing it better

Same issue here. For some reason it feels like the newest update has made it even worse/louder. I get it if i have a couple of youtube tabs open, and I switch between them, or even if I skip from one part of the video to another...

I have the same problem. I can not send macbook pro 16 for repairs as I am in the movie editing business. I can't almost make the music of the movie in this process. Apple will not really be erased from my memory since it opened such a job for me during this period of creativity. I was badly impressed and now I have even lost my spirit of creativity. I want the problem to be fixed as soon as possible.