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Macbook Air 2020 M1 - Speakers Crackling

Although I'm pleased with my laptop's performance since I received it last Friday, I'm also disappointed that the speakers are producing a cracking sound. Despite restarting the system and searching for updates, I'm unsure why this is happening.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Apr 12, 2023 2:30 AM

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Apr 12, 2023 9:48 PM in response to RohitDman

Hi RohitDman,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-=user) Community.


Re: "Macbook Air 2020 M1 - Speakers Crackling" :

"I'm unsure why this is happening".


You might want to make sure there is nothing blocking the speaker outlets, eg: clean, no covering, or obstructions. 


Apple Support articles that may help: 

                                     

You might want to check these settings are ok:

If you can’t hear sound from your Mac speakers – Apple Support


Change the sound output settings on Mac – Apple Support 


Adjust the sound quality in Music on Mac – Apple Support


If your AirPods Pro make crackling or static sounds - Apple Support


Discussion thread (on creaking cracking sound on Mac): 

Try this, worked for me - Apple Community


Or

If you are streaming the audio:

Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support


Hope there is something useful here, towards finding the source of the "crackles".


Else: A new Mac would be under warranty:

You can enter the serial number (eg from the receipt)

in the webpage below to see what info is available:

Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support


One stop for technical support, Apple hardware service, and software support.  

Call Apple Support at 1-800-APLCARE (or use the app)

AppleCare Products - Apple


All the best :-)


Macbook Air 2020 M1 - Speakers Crackling

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