Unusual static noise in web player streams (YouTube, Plex, etc.)
Unusual static noise in web player streams (YouTube, Plex, etc.)
Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS users report audio static during video playback. Many need to close Firefox and restart the browser. It doesn’t always resolve. Others have shared solutions or workarounds.
Ensure your setup is correctly grounded. This covers all external components like audio amplifiers and monitors. A properly grounded system is essential—it prevents feedback sounds and acts as a backup for internal grounding issues. The ground helps unwanted signals return safely without disrupting the whole setup. Good luck!
It could be related to PulseAudio, the audio server Ubuntu uses. You can reinstall it with sudo apt install --reinstall pulseaudio. If that doesn't help, the problem might be with a driver. Could you tell me what system you're running?
Ensure you remove the ~/.config/pulse directory and restart your system. This will clear your sound profile.