Audio began suddenly distorting and crackling?

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Audio began suddenly distorting and crackling?

Audio began suddenly distorting and crackling?

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oGxK1LL4
Junior Member

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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#21

I've noticed that there time for my pc to shut down has lessened immensely after updating to the latest bios - it used to take 10 seconds or so, but now it's shutting down in 2 to 4. Probably unrelated but something that has changed.

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oGxK1LL4

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #21

I've noticed that there time for my pc to shut down has lessened immensely after updating to the latest bios - it used to take 10 seconds or so, but now it's shutting down in 2 to 4. Probably unrelated but something that has changed.

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NyanDelerey
Member

125

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#22

In the end, I think there isn't a straightforward solution for this problem, since it appears to stem from insufficient input levels needing higher device output settings.
A possible compromise would be to purchase a specialized headphone amplifier, which would eliminate the need for elevated source levels.
For standard 6.35mm / 1/4" wired headphones:
Atom+ by JDSLabs
Remark: For optimal performance, pair it with an external USB dongle DAC.

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NyanDelerey

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #22

In the end, I think there isn't a straightforward solution for this problem, since it appears to stem from insufficient input levels needing higher device output settings.
A possible compromise would be to purchase a specialized headphone amplifier, which would eliminate the need for elevated source levels.
For standard 6.35mm / 1/4" wired headphones:
Atom+ by JDSLabs
Remark: For optimal performance, pair it with an external USB dongle DAC.

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DehOnlyOwl
Member

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10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#23

I'll place the order and try it, but I'm not optimistic—I'm hearing the same popping and crackling even with a volume of 25.

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DehOnlyOwl

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #23

I'll place the order and try it, but I'm not optimistic—I'm hearing the same popping and crackling even with a volume of 25.

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MechaBrawler17
Junior Member

36

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#24

I reactivated C-States to check if audio problems persist or worsen, noticing the same issues whether they're active or inactive, despite LatencyMon errors. It seems the latency spikes (about 1300us) aren't as significant as I expected, so keeping C-States enabled might be acceptable. I also tried another mouse to rule out interference from my original device, but it didn't help.

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MechaBrawler17

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #24

I reactivated C-States to check if audio problems persist or worsen, noticing the same issues whether they're active or inactive, despite LatencyMon errors. It seems the latency spikes (about 1300us) aren't as significant as I expected, so keeping C-States enabled might be acceptable. I also tried another mouse to rule out interference from my original device, but it didn't help.

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Riplio_the_Cat
Junior Member

39

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM

#25

The processing times appear to be quite long. Could you help identify the possible reasons? Core parking is turned off, but c-states remain active.

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Riplio_the_Cat

10-09-2025, 10:45 PM #25

The processing times appear to be quite long. Could you help identify the possible reasons? Core parking is turned off, but c-states remain active.

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