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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Bruntse

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Posted on Nov 23, 2018 1:30 PM

Hey! I had the same issue. I think I've managed to fix it by making sure that my MIDI output is set to 48.000 Hz. Go to Audio MIDI Setup settings, under Macbook Pro Speakers set the output to 48.000 Hz if its anything else (like 44). You might have a software installed that has changed the Hz value (and possibly some other under-the-hood sound settings as well). So far it has fixed the issue to set it back. I have not yet updated to Mojave, but has installed all updates up until that. See picture below.

I hope this will help someone!

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Aug 19, 2018 6:18 PM in response to Rubb.

Btw it’s definitely not the speakers, I had audio glitches (sounding different) on headphones too.

Aug 20, 2018 6:39 AM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I moved to 48.000Hz and the problem is solved for now.

Aug 20, 2018 3:46 PM in response to ironkennard

Opening any kind of audio app, bootcamp or Blender seems to be the thing we all have in common for the audio going wrong!

Aug 21, 2018 1:52 PM in response to IdentifiedGamer

I too have the same issue ...I bought it 3 days ago...the sound starts cracking within 15-20 minutes of use ...will apple replace my mac.

ilker95

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4 points

Aug 21, 2018 1:54 PM in response to snehil585

Got my second macbook it started crackling agian after installing bootcamp windows.... im seriously 3300€ machine? *** Apple

ehsanw97

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11 points

Aug 21, 2018 11:36 PM in response to MikedeWet

Keep us updated ive been waiting for some sort of fix for a while now. No statement from them is worrying a bit

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