My MacBook Pro 2018 version speakers are crackling.

Same problem, even though it’s the 2017 macbook (June 2017). I bought it in Japan and noticed the bad speakers a bit too late. My 1 year international warranty ended in July 2018 but I’m still hoping to find a solution here in Europe. Apple, Help us.

Definitely a little considered with my latest purchase. Already returned swapped for a MacBook Pro that had the crackling speaker. Got a new one that now had an uneven trackpad and a scratch out of the box. Worried about the quality of Apple products these days.

I have the same problem!!! I first discovered in bootcamp while i was playing a game, i thought it was a windows problem but today i was facetiming and it happend also on MacOS High sierra. How can a laptop that costs 3000€+++ do this gosh its my first mb and i got already dissapointed. Ps also when the sound crackels i get laggg

Same problem, 15" 2.6ghz i7 560X 4GB High Sierra stock. I started iTunes playing, and after 15-20 minutes it started making the momentary "buzz" noise, and then repeats ever 6-8 seconds indefinitely from that point.

Based on my own limited test, I'm not hearing any crackling noise from my earphones. I left the iTunes to play music for three hours with the earphones. I checked at one hour and three hour marks and did not hear any noise.

#metoo

I have exactly the same issue.

I am considering to get a replacement from Apple store but if this is a common issue, replace it or not is just a waste of time.

Anyone with prefect audio without any crackling sound at all?

I am also having this problem (13" MacBook Pro). Videos on netflix, youtube/ any site will suddenly mute, continue for a bit and then freeze. Even when I refresh the page, the video will not play, but other videos will work. Very annoying. Considering replacing it, but it seems like there is a high chance I'll get another MacBook with the same problem.

If they say they are unaware of the issue the are flat out lying. The amount of people in this thread alone who say they have reached out to them about it is proof of that. I mean have been articles on news sites about it getting around for a few days now.

The way you describe it as a pitch shift is mainly what mine does, including an occasional abrupt increase and decrease of volume. It isn't super common on my computer but it happened before. As for the videos stopping themselves from playing and then playing with no audio, no idea what that could be for me...

I don't see a way to edit my post to add this information so I have to reply to myself. I just want to say I've also noticed this occasionally when the MBP plays alert sounds. So it's not just music but sound in general.

"MacBook Pro has beautifully balanced, high‑fidelity sound that takes listening to new levels with wide dynamic range and more bass for maximum boom. And the speakers are connected directly to system power, enabling greater peak amplification. So you can mix a track on the fly, edit video on location, or enjoy a movie on the go."

Didn't know cracking sounds were part of the deal.....

I'm also get the crackling sound using YouTube and the repeating effects. Also on Facebook and my Ableton Live. I called Apple Support and they had me reset my SMC settings which helped for 20 minutes and now I back to crackling. I just replaced my previous 2018 15" Macbook Pro because it was having flickering screen and slow track pad issues. Now crackling sound. Not good luck for me. Might have to return it again. Hoping it's just a software update issue. Really disappointed with the new Macbook Pro bugs/issues.

I haven’t had a chance to read all the replies so this might have already been said but on my 15” 2018 MBP whenever I am watching a video on YouTube or other websites the audio cuts out randomly for a couple of seconds. I thought it might be something to do with my internet which can be unreliable at points but I noticed whenever it happened the mute button on the Touch Bar would light up as if it were pressed and then turn its self off again a second or so later? Could this be a software bug?

Thank you I appreciate knowing this. Ok so if it's not Siri, it makes me wonder if everyone who has some kind of non apple audio program installed eg. Traktor has the issue?

At the moment I created a new profile with zero stuff on it, no problem so far, will keep updating if anything else happens.

I have exact same issue and it happen more often on windows. I already went for apple store to test it but they have no idea what is going on cause noone report same issue as me. i should go there again and ask for replace to new one since there r some more reports now.