Q: Sudden loud static noise on bluetooth headset

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Hello Stuartea71

i am using macbook pro 13" late 2011, os x yosemite 10.10.2, and my bluetooth speaker is JBL micro wireless.

Reported the bug, and was miraculously able to generate bluetooth diagnostic report while the static was occurring, and then a few minutes later, was able to create a bluetooth diagnostic utility report starting just before the static and continuing through several minutes of it. Uploaded files with the report.

Also...I waited through the static once, and it actually cleared. But it came back.

Sounds good KaaSerpent!

I had a suggestion that the problem might be to do with the aptX codec, but though it could still be a factor - the spread of devices having the problem and using/not using aptX is evenly split. The only factors I've found is anyone with the problem is running 10.10.2 and using a MacBook of some sort (no desktops).

Here's the list so equipment so far from those who gave it:

With aptX

x2 - LG Tone+ (HBS-730)

Sony MDR-10RBT

Red Beat Pill

Sennheiser MM400-X

Sony BM10

Creative WP-450 (EF0460)

Beats Studio wireless headphones

Mpow

Without aptX

Sony SBH-20 headset

Jawbone Jambox

Samsung sound bar (HW-FM45C).

Bose Soundlink 3

Philips SHB7000WT

Jabra Revo Bluetooth Headset

Bose SoundLink 2

Inland ProHT 87091

Sony SRS BT100

JBL micro

Unknown

Creative Bluetooth 2.1 - which model?

Logitech UE speaker

My Sony BM10 uses aptX and SBC and I have this issue with both codecs.

To use aptX I forced my mac it by terminal or by Bluetooth Explorer.

I own this audio interface since Maveric, without problems before I installed Yosemite.

I agree, it's unlikely it's a factor after making the list. Seems to have been something introduced with 10.10.2 so I doubt there's anything we can do to fix it ourselves.

Same issue with a desktop iMac (Mid 2007, iMac 7,1) just after upgrading to 10.10.2. BT headset: Jabra ROX.

Mid 2007, sorry. Corrected above.

haha thanks siknus. Bang goes the theory it being just a laptop mac problem!

Same problem for me. Only noticed since10.10.2 - No bluetooth problems before that. Using MBPr late 2013

Now after a few minutes of playing bluetooth over aptX or sbc codec from Spotify it will start blasting white noise. Happens when using sony MDR-10 headphones or Vizio S4251w sound bar.

Very unpleasant.

Same problem — deafening sudden screeching static (DSSS) listening to Spotify on my new MBP (January 2015 - 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7). Everyone else in the office stares when I remove my earbuds as it's incredibly loud.

• 10.10.2 (14C109)
• LG Tone Pro bluetooth headset

This issue persists and I'm waiting for Apple for reply....NOT HOLDING MY BREATH.... seems I have to at least shut WIFI off and on, to temporarily stop sudden static outbursts on my Bluetooth Bose speaker!

Hi guys,

Same issue here with my brand new headphones.

• OSX: 10.10.2
• Headphones: Parrot Zik 2.0

Just wondering though, I've had the issue occur when using the headphones with the Bluetooth connection. However, it just started happening as well when I plugged in the headphones. Anyone else having the same issue (through Bluetooth and when they are plugged in)?

Also happening here on a MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2010). Issue still happening on Yosemite 10.10.3 Pre-release Beta.

Having the same issue with my 2013 Macbook Pro Retina and brand new Beats Studio Wireless. I actually thought it was an issue with my Beats at first so I took them to Apple and they replaced the headphones. Then today the same thing happened with my replacement pair. Figured it had to be an OSX issue. The recurring theme here appears to be Yosemite related issue.. Hopefully Apple will provide a fix for this soon as this problem is ear piercing! I feel like its doing damage to my ear drums!