16" 2021 MBP: shadow under speakers

[cakebytheocean]

For those with 16" 2021 MBPs or maybe even the 14 can anyone see shadows of objects underneath the speakers?

For example if I angle the laptop in certain lighting conditions I think I can see the rectangle shapes of the speakers themselves and possible some screws - anyone else seeing this?

 

[chabig]

I think I can see the rectangle shapes of the speakers themselves and possible some screws

It's possible that the computer actually contains those things, and that you might glimpse them through holes in the case.

 

[slainbabyyc]

yea you've got a defective unit mate i'll buy it off u for tree fiddy

edit: it's possible there might be shadows underneath your iphone speaker holes or any other device you have with speaker holes if so lmk cuz i'll buy those defective units as well

 

[mouthster]

Might be the ghost of Jony Ive.

 

[synergize]

I barely see the speaker holes on the 14" MBP, let alone see what's underneath them. You got Xray vision or something?

 

[Realityck]

For those with 16" 2021 MBPs or maybe even the 14 can anyone see shadows of objects underneath the speakers?

You mind is playing tricks. You can't see anything through those very small holes.

 

[Mar27]

Hello! I think my macbook has a similar problem. Depending on the light, I can see the square of the speakers (on both sides) and the microphone (three points) under the grill. See the photo attached. I am also wondering if this is a defect or normal. I would be glad about any advise!

 

[Six0Four]

Hello! I think my macbook has a similar problem. Depending on the light, I can see the square of the speakers (on both sides) and the microphone (three points) under the grill. See the photo attached. I am also wondering if this is a defect or normal. I would be glad about any advise!

Pretty sure that's where the actual speakers are. The actual speakers do not run along the whole length of the holes.

 

[Mar27]

Thank you! Does anyone have the same effect on their macbook? I've searched online and someone mentions it as a problem (but it concerned previous macbook versions). I'm not sure though. I am still in time to return it, the computer is new. Thanks for any advice!

 

[cakebytheocean]

Thank you! Does anyone have the same effect on their macbook? I've searched online and someone mentions it as a problem (but it concerned previous macbook versions). I'm not sure though. I am still in time to return it, the computer is new. Thanks for any advice!

I see the exact same thing you are on my 16 inch 2021 mbp and my reason for starting this thread was the same rationale to ascertain if this is how it’s supposed to be or if it’s a defect.

@Six0Four is correct based on the ifixit tear down I watched it seems like these are the actual speakers.

What I don’t know is if we are a few isolated cases of people who can see these things or it’s a commonality across the board.
Perhaps other people with the 2021 16inch mbps can comment.