Crackling sound in headphones on a Windows 10 computer

Over time, any equipment breaks down or its quality begins to yield to the characteristics of new models. Because of this, its performance decreases, and some functions become unusable. Headphones have their own lifespan and operating rules, so problems may occur during playback from time to time.

In the modern world it is impossible to imagine a person who would not use this device. With their help, we listen to our favorite music, books, articles, and watch movies. This is a partial list of possible uses. Headphones have become an integral and important part of everyday life, so their breakdown causes negative emotions.

One of the common problems is wheezing when listening to audio recordings. This interferes with the normal playback and perception of music, and also adversely affects health. In our article we will talk about troubleshooting methods.

Crackling sound in headphones on a computer: checking the drivers

One of the possible causes of the crackling noise may be incorrect connection of the drivers, their absence or breakdown. If you have experience in setting them up, you can try to fix the problem yourself. For convenience, it is better to use the instructions below:

1. By simultaneously pressing the Win and R keys (some versions use only Win), go to the “Run” window.
2. Type the word devmgmt.msc in the search bar.
3. Use the mouse or press the Enter key to confirm the request and log in.
4. Among the proposed list, find the item with sound devices and go to it.
5. Then right click on your driver and update it. If there is no effect, you can remove and install it again.

IMPORTANT! If noise occurs as a result of mechanical damage, you should not carry out repairs yourself, as there is a risk of damaging the equipment and causing harm to health.

Sound settings in Windows 10

When the problem is not with the drivers, and reinstalling them did not help get rid of wheezing, you should use the sound settings. Setting up is not difficult; to do this, you need to follow these steps:

1. Login to the Control Panel via the Start button. It is located in the lower left corner of the monitor; you can also use the keyboard button with the corresponding icon.
2. Go to the "Hardware and Sound" section.
3. Open “Sound” and find the device you need that is connected to your computer.
4. Right-click on it and go to headset properties.
5. Adjust the settings to get the desired result.

When carrying out these manipulations, keep the equipment turned on to determine the effectiveness of the adjustment and the change in sound quality.

BIOS settings against crackling noise in headphones

It is possible that the source of the problem is in the BIOS system. Malfunctions are divided into two types: mechanical and software.In the first case, you should contact a specialist to repair the microcircuits or replace them. Don't try to fix the equipment yourself.

In case of software failures, you can try to solve the problem yourself. To do this, you need to log in and find the C1 and EIST parameters you are interested in. Set them to Enabled. Then close everything by pressing F10 and restart the computer.

ATTENTION! Not all devices have these settings options.

Solving the problem of crackling noise in headphones using an interpreter

To solve a sound problem, you can use an interpreter. With its help, there is a chance to eliminate unpleasant noise in headphones. The principle of the technique is to write special commands for the system in order to improve the operation of the equipment:

1. Open the “Run” window by simultaneously pressing the Win + R keys, as described above.
2. In the input line, type cmd and press ok or Enter.
3. After this, a window with an inscription on a black background should appear on the screen. Using the keyboard, enter “bcdedit /set {default} disabledynamictick yes” and activate it by pressing the Enter button.
4. Next, type another command “bcdedit /set {default} useplatformclock true”.

Now all you have to do is restart your computer and evaluate the performance of the headset.

Setting up sound effects in Windows 10

Specific crackling or noise may occur due to incorrect sound settings and sound wave transmission systems. This can be easily fixed by editing the appropriate parameters in the system menu:

1. On the taskbar, click on the speaker image and open the “Playback devices” item.
2. In the dialog box that opens, select the default device and go to its properties.
3. After this, a new dialog box should appear.
4. At the top, select the “Advanced” tab from the list. At this point, connect a 16-bit and 44100 Hz connection, which is universal for all types of systems.
5. Among all the items, select the line with additional devices and uncheck it.
6. Then click on the “Advanced Features” tab and disable all additional effects by checking the corresponding line.
7. Click on remember current settings and restart your computer. After this, everything should work and reproduce high-quality sound.

If none of the above helps you, you will most likely have to buy new equipment.