Really now...?!
Same old, same old... They had done nothing to resolve the issue?
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MacBook Pro 2018 - Speakers Crackling
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Same old, same old... They had done nothing to resolve the issue?
Yes, I noticed the same things for my new 16" machine. I upgraded from a 2015 13" MBP, so I was not aware of this issue. Seems that they didn't solve this issue.
I realize the issue isn't resolved and isn't likely to be on this iteration, but I'm asking if people who have had a computer with this issue for 1-2 years have had resulting damage to the speakers.
It's not likely to damage, but who knows. There was the 'adobe bug' which blew speakers. If playing on max volume it's probably likely to damage them over time.
Thank you for your response. I really don't want to return this computer. I have until 1/8 to decide whether to do that and go back to my 2018 that has had only one crackling sound on an incoming notification over 2 years. I followed this thread for quite a while and based on the experience of others here, I don't see much point in returning this computer in the hopes of getting one without the issue.
So.. what are we saying here is that we have to live with this from now on, if we choose a MacBook?
I was waiting for the 16'' only with the hope that this issue was gonna be resolved...
The Only way to get it resolved is Macbook Pro 16 "Poppinggate" blowing up in the media. That would require people to keep "complaining" on forums, so youtubers try it and then make video that the media pastes everywhere. The only way to submit bug reports that Apple takes seriously.
My 16" has the same popping sound when closing videos or fast-forwarding. I didn't read through the entire thread here but what's the consensus? Are all machines impacted? Or should I just exchange until I get one that doesn't pop?
All machines impacted. It's poor audio from 2016 onwards, but the T2 introduces some other new issues, as discussed in this thread.
It might be fixed in the next years redesign, when they move to T2 successor.
It might be fixed in the next years redesign, when they move to T2 successor.
Is there a definitive consensus on if usb audio interfaces are now issue free on the T2 macs? The Logic Pro user group I am part of seems to think the problem is 100% fixed with unreliable audio issues on USB devices.
My 2016 MacBook Pro started getting this as well, come on guys lets start a cluss action lawsuit for free repairs
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Mine only crackles upon waking the Mac, and does so for quite awhile, I noticed that applying pressure on the right speaker where its crackling intensifies the noise. sounds like a bug causing the speaker to crackle.
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Mine only crackles upon waking the Mac, and does so for quite awhile, I noticed that applying pressure on the right speaker where its crackling intensifies the noise. sounds like a bug causing the speaker to crackle.
Son's 2018 15 MBP has this issue. And it has been been to Apple shop for touch bar and LCD screen repairs inside of a year.
For anyone who has looked at USB bus protocols with its complexity
- speeds (USB1,2,3)
- streaming/block transfers
- hierarchy of HUBs and devices
- all shared on a single bus
USB drivers took awhile to get right starting 20 years ago and complexity was added gradually.
Apple tried to stick security encryption on all this complexity and get it right in 1 shot. Either the T2 hardware couldn't match matured USB's complexity or the complex driver software has yet to mature. Seems like engineering continues its steadily decline in the Cook Era.
For anyone who has looked at USB bus protocols with its complexity
- speeds (USB1,2,3)
- streaming/block transfers
- hierarchy of HUBs and devices
- all shared on a single bus
USB drivers took awhile to get right starting 20 years ago and complexity was added gradually.
Apple tried to stick security encryption on all this complexity and get it right in 1 shot. Either the T2 hardware couldn't match matured USB's complexity or the complex driver software has yet to mature. Seems like engineering continues its steadily decline in the Cook Era.
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On my 2018MBP it seems gone for a long time. It reappeared with the 10.15.6 or 10.15.7 update. What are other experiences?
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Been having this same problem in my 2019 16" MBP. It's gotten worse after installing Big Sur. If it is a software problem, why isn't it fixed yet? I suspect it is a hardware issue. So much for premium speakers. Luckily, it doesn't seem to be a problem with bluetooth headphones, which I use most of the time.
It's a firmware problem with the T2 and they either cannot or will not fix it. It's clear.
I have an M1 Air and did very quick testing and it doesn't appear to have the audio issues.
I have an M1 Air and did very quick testing and it doesn't appear to have the audio issues.
I have the same problem with my M1 MBP... There are crackling sounds while playing music eg from youtube but also iTunes. Eg if I open Word or Excel for the first time after boot up there is a short crackling sound. Also if I have apps running which create high load like Rosetta apps and I eg turn the music volume up or down, so seems to be connected to the system load. Anyone else here with a M1 machine with similar issues?
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