xbox series x audio crackling sound

Sounds like what we're experiencing here.

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...g/118d461f-2df3-40b0-80ab-1c8b67a70eaf?page=5

Hi, Callan! Thank you for reaching out.
I'm AJ, an Independent Advisor for the Xbox Community.
I'm sorry to hear you are experiencing audio issues with your console.

If you don't mind, I'd like to ask you a few questions.

- Is your console enrolled in the Xbox Insider program?

- Is this happening on both TV and headphone audio?

- Are you using an HDMI hub/splitter?

- Besides your TV, do you have other external devices plugged into your console?

Thank you! I'll be looking forward to your reply.
Best regards.

Hello MattorNova, my name is Vanessa, and I would be happy to help.

In response to your question, I personally have not experienced this, but it is still rare.

Here are some steps you can try:

Change the audio output format to stereo. This will eliminate surround sound, but it may reduce or eliminate the clicking/crackling sound.

Try using a different audio output device. If you are using a soundbar or home theater system, try connecting the Xbox Series X directly to your TV.

Check the audio output settings in the game. Some games have settings that can affect the audio output. Try adjusting these settings to see if they help.

If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.

Best regards,
Vanessa.

One "fix" I found it "works" is chaging the out output to mono. It stops the crackling sounds, but the audio quality is compromised.

i dont know if this is still going but i just ran into this problem with my headset and i changed hdmi audio to "stereo uncompressed" same with headset format audio and now it is crystal clear!

This solved the problem for me too.

It seems like Windows Sonic (at least for Headphones) has a bug that causes popping/crackling sounds, which are way more obvious when playing backwards compatible games.

In my case Kameo was annoying me with pops and crackles, almost like the audio is being clipped. Turning off Windows Sonic and swapping to Stereo Uncompressed solved the problem.

If we could set the audio on a game by game, or even platform by platform (360/One/X) basis then it would help. It's not convenient having to turn it on and off when switching between games.

One "fix" I found it "works" is chaging the out output to mono. It stops the crackling sounds, but the audio quality is compromised.