Earbuds have static noise on both headphones

Sam6570,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. The steps in the following resource can help with sound quality issues when using headphones: If your headphones don't work with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you're experiencing static with AirPods, you may need to improve the Bluetooth connection. In come cases Bluetooth signal can be interfered with causing distorted sound. The steps in the resource below can help:

If the sound cuts from your wireless headphone cuts out or is distorted

If these resources don't address your issue, tell us more about the headphones that you're using. Does the issue occur in a specific app? Be sure to include any other troubleshooting steps that you may have tried.

Cheers!