Crackling audio when running Windows 10 through Bootcamp

I also experiencing the crackling sounds on my MacBook pro 2018 while running bootcamp.

I try to reset the smc, seems the issue solved.

I think you can try to reset the smc of your MacBook Pro ,the issue should be solved.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295

Bad Windows audio driver

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/233126/20180810/macbook-pro-2018-users-report -crackling-distorted-speakers.htm

I recommend not using the built-in speakers till the driver gets fixed. This harkens back to Install Audio Driver Update for Boot Camp to avoid issues with 2016 MacBook Pro speakers - Apple Support .

jordankoch wrote:

Kinda defeats the purpose of having built in speakers don't ya think?

Yes, and this is not the first time. 😉

Use BT or wired speakers, to avoid unnecessary replacement trips to the Apple Store or an AASP.

SMC Reset may temporarily resolve the issue, but it comes back.

jordankoch wrote:

I think that's an incredibly stupid assumption to make. With a base level regular MacBook or MacBook Air I would agree but with a maxed out MacBook Pro I'd bet nearly 50% bootcamp.

Call Apple Care and mention Windows, and in >95% cases, you will be referred to Microsoft. 😉 I can ask ASC hosts, if they track BC discussions as a percentage of the overall traffic on ASC, which should be a reflection of such crossovers. If you are buying Macs to just run Windows, there are better options.

I have the same problems with two MacBook Pro 15 "2018

https://youtu.be/QfhKu_HsA7A

Stick to macOS, if possible.

You should learn from mistakes, but Apple did not understand that ... I sent mine back. Are the devices since 2016 not even tested by Apple?!?

Yes, they are, but primary effort is on the macOS side, not Windows. The BC/Windows/Mac users are a very small population of the overall market.