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

291 replies

Aug 7, 2018 7:48 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I also noticed another audio problem on the new one: When I'm playing audio and then press mute, the speakers make a popping noise. Anyone else noticed that?

Aug 7, 2018 12:28 PM in response to csross1

I have not heard any cracked sound since I made the changes mentioned above.

Aug 7, 2018 3:39 PM in response to Dr.Pepe1337

I have also turned off all Siri features and that seems to help. I also am testing Mac OS Sierra and that seems to be addressing the sound issues better.

Aug 7, 2018 3:41 PM in response to WouterE

Yes this has been a great solution for now.

Aug 9, 2018 5:56 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

Same issue.

My speakers start to crackle randomly after a certain time. Restarting the browser or spotify fix the issue, but then the problem comes back. It is pretty annoying.

Aug 9, 2018 6:59 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

ANNNNNNND it just happened to my replacement machine 😟

Aug 10, 2018 9:53 PM in response to macuser0410

I just stopped getting them replaced and got a high end Windows computer. GTX1080 and an i7 8700

Aug 11, 2018 5:02 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

Does this happens only through speakers/headphones or anyone has tested if it happens through usb dacs or audio interfaces?

Rubb.

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Aug 12, 2018 7:38 AM in response to Heraldo Jones

It doesn’t occur with my Focusrite USB interface.

Aug 12, 2018 7:59 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

Aug 12, 2018 9:42 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

Does anyone have EU/UK laptops with problems. I have a US one with problem and a friend has UK, but doesn’t have any issues

Aug 12, 2018 11:39 AM in response to dodyfromlondon

I have the problem, I got mine in the UK...

Aug 12, 2018 6:00 PM in response to violetiris123

Now I am seeing news articles on this. Such as this:

Owners of the new MacBook Pro say their speakers are crackling - The Washington Post

Aug 12, 2018 6:06 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

And hey this article got put on the washington post

Aug 12, 2018 6:43 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I have the same problem, even after I replaced my laptop, so disapointing

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My MacBook Pro 2018 version speakers are crackling.