Hi,
today I upgrade my mac from Big Sur(11.6.1) to Monterey (12.1),
after the upgade the speakers sound become crackling and popping,
but if I use headphone the sound is no problem.
I had done NVRAM reset but still have the same issue.
Is there any method I can do to fix this problem?
Thank you!
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My Env:
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)
16GM RAM
Intel Core i5
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Here is what fixed my issue! From different forum:
"I found going to applications->utilities->audio midi setup and changing the sample rate on Built-in Output to 48000 or 96000 worked (or at least it works now... just done it). it seems like 44100 isn't working right now. Odd as was fine on Big Sur. I'm on MacBook Pro (15", 2017) Intel, OS 12.2.1."
Crackling audio w aggregate device… | Apple Developer Forums
Here is what fixed my issue! From different forum:
"I found going to applications->utilities->audio midi setup and changing the sample rate on Built-in Output to 48000 or 96000 worked (or at least it works now... just done it). it seems like 44100 isn't working right now. Odd as was fine on Big Sur. I'm on MacBook Pro (15", 2017) Intel, OS 12.2.1."
Crackling audio w aggregate device… | Apple Developer Forums
Hi,
Just quick update for myself.
After I did a fresh install to version 12.3, the problem was solved.
I did a lot of testing for this issue, the only thing I didn't do was reinstall back to 11.6.1
or take to apple ask them repair the speakers (probably a hardware issue).
Hope this information helps those who are still having this problem.
Thank you!
Hi kaikudou,
Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.
We understand your Mac speakers produce a crackling sound. Restart your Mac in safe mode. This will limit the login items allowed to run while performing a health check on the startup disk. How to use safe mode on your Mac
For continued behavior, reach out to Apple directly.
Regards.
kaikudou,
You can create a test user or log in into another user currently on your Mac to see whether this is a system-wide issue. Run Apple Diagnostics to check the hardware. Use Apple Diagnostics to test your Mac.
If the behavior doesn't appear to be hardware related, backing up your Mac and reinstalling macOS would be a good idea. How to reinstall macOS
Warm Regards.
Quick update for myself,
I finally find time to reinstall my mac (fresh intall from install usb).
So even though I had a fresh install of macOS 12.2.1, the problem still happened.
(I haven't test fresh install 11.6.1 yet.......too busy.)
Probably still need to wait new version 12.2.2 or 12.3.0 or .....etc from Apple.
But honestly, I don't expect much anymore
Same discussion from developer forums
How to Fix Cracking and Popping So… | Apple Developer Forums
Hi barberlives123,
Thanks for the update on the issue.
I had done reboot in safe mode before after I reset the NVRAM, but still the problem still exist.
Do you think my speaker is a physical failure, not a bug caused by the OS upgrade?
Or do I have to wait for the next version of the OS to be revised (Driver issue)?
Or I need to reinstall the the OS back to 11.6.1 ?
Thanks you!
Hi ASTRO24,
Thanks for the information,
I had try Apple Diagnostics to check the hardware and there is no issue on my mac.
Reinstall will be my last choice, I will do it when there are no other solutions.
(I will reinstall 12.1, if still not use I will reinstall 11.6.1.)
Really thanks for your help !
I have been also facing a crackling sound issue since Monterey 12.2.1 (MacBook Pro 16 inch, 2019).
Since the update, even the start-up sound has been crackling on the right speaker. Also, my AirPods are crackling on the right side only when working with the mac.
I can not work properly for weeks now, and I can not enjoy simple things like YouTube, Spotify, Netflix.
Is there any update coming or some understanding of the problem on the Apple side?
Resetting SMC and NVRAM did not fix it.
Going to Audio MIDI Setup (search in spotlight) and built-in output and changing format around helped me. Sometimes I had to jump back to it during a call and try a different Hz. Very annoying but all that worked
This is 2022. I'm look for an answer that doesn't involve reinstalling software. It's ludicrous that this is still the solution to almost every problem.
Audio MIDI Setup also didn't work for me.
Has anyone found a better solution?
Thanks.
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021)
Try resetting the SMC
resetting the SMC helps: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Hi dialabrain,
Thanks you for the method.
But I still have the same issue even I reset the SMC......
Thanks you again for helping me to solve this issue.
I had exactly same problem MacBook Pro 2015 15'' ; NVRAM reset did the job
Same here MacBook Pro 2017, unable to use FaceTime or listen to radio. Via AirPods it is ok. Timing is since 12.1
After upgrade to macOS 12.1 the sound speaker become crackling and popping
