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My MacBook Pro 2018 version speakers are crackling.

Hello. A few days ago I got the new MacBook Pro 2018 15in version. I’ve noticed since yesterday that my MacBook Pro speakers were crackling randomly. I’m not sure if since this is a new release that there are bugs in the software or if it’s an actual defect. Because before yesterday, I haven’t experienced this issue. I resetted the NVRAM and did a diagnostics test with no issues. After about 10 minutes of use that’s when it does it. Then stops. I think I might hopefully but not hopefully have to get it replaced since it’s under the warranty still. I did nothing to it. So this is dissapointing to me.

Posted on Jul 17, 2018 10:42 PM

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Jan 2, 2019 8:07 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

Hey there, I know I’m late in the game, but I bought my new MacBook Pro 15” 2018 around the same time you did, and have been experiencing the same problem. Many times a YouTube video or Logic Pro X will just lock up and begin to loop some sound fragment over and over again. Also locking up the functionality of the computer, forcing a hard restart. After Mojave was released, it got better, but I’m still getting the random repeating sounds and crackling pops from the speakers regardless of the application. Having bought the computer for music production, I’m hoping a resolution is discovered regarding this. I’ll report anything I find after my next discussion with support.

Jan 22, 2019 2:51 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I bought my mac is less than 01 month and I am having problems with the audio, it seems that the sound comes out as if the boxes were damaged, the sound of the right box with a constant noise as if it had scratched the sound. And worse, now Apple's suggestion is to send for technical assistance to replace parts, which does not help because it would take a while that I do not have to run out of a computer. The least they should do is to immediately change the computer to a new one without any problems.

Feb 12, 2019 3:42 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I had the same issue on my MacBookPro 2018 - speakers crackling after 45min of continuous use, which goes away temporarily after reopening the program. Reseting the SMC (Reboot + Shift + Ctrl + Option) and updating to Mojave solved this problem for me, although I'm not sure which of the two was the actual fix, nor how long it will last.

Feb 13, 2019 4:38 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I Started a Youtube Channel Documenting Issues Related to this.


The Goal Is To:


• Create public awareness about audio issues.

• Create a public record of T2-related audio glitches.

• Provide a video hub for people to take their issues to Social Media.


If you have a youtube link or want to upload video of your issue and have me add it to the playlist:

Reply to this post and paste a link, or paste a link in the MacRumors thread:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/macbook-pro-2018-speakers-crackling.2128234


Doesn't matter what model as long as its a T2/T1-related audio issue:


• 2018 Macbook Pro

• 2018 Mac Mini

• 2018 Macbook Air

• 2016 Touchbar Macbook Pro

• Imac Pro


Channel Link:

Mac T2 Chip Audio Glitches


Main Playlist:

2018 Touchbar MacBook / T2-Related Audio Glitches



Feel free to blast the channel link or playlist to any relevant forums or social media channels.

(I'm not taking ad revenue on this channel. It's strictly as a public resource intended for Apple to deal with the issue ASAP.)


My MacBook Pro 2018 version speakers are crackling.

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