Popping and cracking sounds from speakers or headphones can be caused by something called DPC latency. Here are some of the most common ways you can fix Windows 10 audio crackling via software: How to Check Your DPC Latency in Windows 10 At this point, it’s probably either software or some kind of issue with your PC’s internals. If after all that you’re still getting crackling or popping, it’s worth taking a look at the software side of things. If you don’t have an additional port, but have a USB-3.5mm audio adapter handy, you can try that. To make sure, you can plug your original device into a different jack or USB port and see if the popping is still there. If it does, the problem is most likely motherboard interference or software, rather than the speakers themselves. If after this your Windows 10 audio is still crackling, try plugging a different pair of headphones or speakers into the same port and with a different cable and see if it persists.
If you’re using wireless headphones, make sure the connection from your PC to your cans is uninterrupted – particularly by metal objects, such as pans and utensils in a kitchen. If the speaker crackling is still there, try unplugging other devices from your PC one by one and testing each time to ensure nothing is interfering with your sound.
