{"id":57554,"date":"2020-06-03T05:46:57","date_gmt":"2020-06-03T05:46:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=57554"},"modified":"2023-05-19T04:21:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T04:21:51","slug":"how-to-fix-crackled-distorted-sound-in-videos-laptop-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-fix-crackled-distorted-sound-in-videos-laptop-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix Crackled or Distorted Sound in Videos on PC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recently Lucas built his dream system, a gaming desktop, spending over $2,000! But all his efforts seemed futile when his Windows PC started producing crackling sound while playing any video or game. The problem was driving him crazy. He tried different video and sound cards, updated drivers but to no avail. The PC speakers continued to produce crackling sound in videos.<\/p>

Desktop PC or laptop speakers crackling or popping sounds is annoying. These sound problems can occur in any computer whether it is old, new or assembled PC.<\/p>

Why computer speakers sound crackling, popping or distorted?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Typically, the PC crackling sound appears to be only a hardware issue. Naturally, as there are internal\/ external speakers, headphones and other devices involved.<\/p>

However, the distorted sound is not just because of hardware connections. Wrong audio settings, outdated drivers, operating system glitches, or even Windows clashing with third-party applications can result in the crackling sound in laptops or PC.<\/p>

How to fix crackled or distorted sound in laptops or PC<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Since it is difficult to gauge the exact cause of the problem and apply a definite solution, it is better to try all the simple as well as complex troubleshooting methods given below.<\/p>

The troubleshooting to fix PC or laptop speakers crackling should begin with hardware checks. If your hardware and connections are working properly, then move to other methods such as adjusting audio device settings, driver updates and others.<\/p>

This blog shares step-by-step the 7 methods that you can apply to fix the laptop or PC crackling sound problem.<\/p>

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Are some specific videos showing sound issues on your PC?<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>
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‘My new Dell PC sound is crackling even with headphones. But the problem is with only few videos. I checked my hardware connections and even updated the drivers, but the sound issue is still not fixed. Any suggestions?’<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

When the crackling or distorted sound problem is limited to some specific video files, it could be a case of file corruption.<\/p>

Video corruption can result in distorted, out-of-sync, or missing sound. It’s a relief that such video corruption can be easily fixed with the help of DIY Stellar Repair for Video <\/strong><\/a>software.<\/p>

Download the software on your computer and repair unlimited corrupt videos in 3 steps – Add file, click Repair<\/strong>, and Preview & Save<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Methods to fix crackling speakers on laptop\/ PC<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>

Here go through the 7 troubleshooting methods to fix computer crackling sound in detail.<\/p>

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  1. Fix your PC sound devices and connections<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Disable audio enhancements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Change PC audio format<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Update sound drivers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Reinstall the sound drivers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Disable third-party softwarek on your PC<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>

    1. <\/mark>Fix your PC sound devices and connections<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>
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    ‘My HP laptop speakers make constant popping noise. These are surround sound bass speakers. I have tried to fix the noise by updating drivers but had no luck. Is there a way to fix laptop speakers crackling? ’<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>

    The first thing to do is to check the faults in your computer’s sound hardware.Make the following hardware checks:<\/p>

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    1. Volume controls of speakers: <\/strong>Ensure all volume control levels are up and not mute. Also check the volume controls of external speakers, if any.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Wire connections:<\/strong> Check all the cables. They shouldn’t be damaged and properly plugged in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Plug speakers connections into correct jack:<\/strong> If you are using surround sound system on your PC with multiple jacks, they should be plugged into the correct jack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. External speakers and headphone:<\/strong> Check the connections are working and not loose. You can try by connecting speaker and headphones to a different USB slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Contact authorized service center:<\/strong> If you see computer’s hardware device broken or damaged, get it fixed at an authorized service center.<\/li>\n<\/ol>

      If laptop crackling sound persists in spite of functional hardware devices and connections, move to the next troubleshooting method.<\/p>

      2. Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter<\/strong><\/mark><\/h3>

      Windows has a built-in audio troubleshooter. Try the Windows Audio Troubleshooter as it can fix laptop speaker crackling, popping and other distorted sounds.<\/p>

      Steps to run Audio Troubleshooter in Windows 10:<\/strong><\/h4>