So, like many others, I'm experiencing a crackling sound on my MacBook Pro on some occasions. When playing any audio, except from Spotify, it starts making these annoying crackling sounds.
I'm a first-time MacBook user, so I have no idea how to change and check the sound systems and so on. I hope someone can help me out :))
Have a great day, everyone
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 13.0
Thanks for the information. Was the laptop only on battery power during the tests?
Try booting into Safe Mode to see if that makes any difference. If this works, then you most likely have some sort of issue with some third party software.
Edit: Do you have any local audio files you can use for testing so we can eliminate any issues with streaming audio online?
First, what is the exact model of your Mac and version of macOS? You can get this information by clicking the Apple menu and selecting "About This Mac".
Try disconnecting all external devices in case one of them is causing a problem. This even includes the Apple power adapter if it is connected.
Try using headphones or external speakers to see if you have the same crackling sound as the built-in speakers. If headphones or external speakers sound fine, then the built-in speakers have failed and will need to be replaced.
Having the same problem. First time mac owner, its fresh out of the box. Playing youtube videos, apple music, etc it occasionally has crackling. I thought at first it was low quality sound from youtube, but its happening elsewhere. Would have to have to return this thing.
Safe mode didnt help.
There is no crackling sound with local files.
Just tested it with safari and chrome.
It is only when using Chrome it happens.
Another problem is occurring. When I use a monitor the mac screen sometime starts shifting to a black screen and back. The mouse is visible but everything else black. Eventually it comes back, but more recently it has been happening more often and for longer periods
Macbook Pro 13-inch, M2, 2022
Apple M2
8 GB
ventura 13.0
It didnt work disconnecting all external devices
The crackling sound transfers to my headphones as well. :/
MacBook Pro crackling sound
