Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update to Fix Speaker Issue

[MacRumors]

Apple today released an updated version of the 15.5 firmware for the Studio Display, with the update coming more than two months after the Studio Display firmware was last updated. The prior version of the 15.5 firmware had a build number of 19F77, while the new version is 19F80.

Apple's release notes for the update confirm that it addresses an issue with the Studio Display speakers. Since the launch of the Studio Display, there have been complaints about the speaker quality. Apple last week sent out a memo to authorized service providers, acknowledging that some customers have had issues with the Studio Display speakers cutting out or offering distorted playback.

Apple said in the memo that a future update would fix the issue, hence today's firmware update.

The Studio Display firmware can be updated by connecting it to a Mac. Studio Display owners can go to System Preferences > Software Update to install the firmware.

Article Link: Apple Releases Studio Display Firmware Update to Fix Speaker Issue

 

[Benjamin Nabulsi]

Thankful for not buying this first version.

 

[jav6454]

The bug fix from an earlier report?

 

[BF1M]

Can’t fix the webcam so…

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Thankful for not buying this first version.

Why?

 

[citysnaps]

Speaker problems? I haven't noticed any.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Man this overpriced monitor is the gift that keeps on giving. Endless comedy hour.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I feel like this Studio Display needs a hardware update, asap. Apple is justifying it with software patches. It's better than nothing I guess.

 

[BootsWalking]

There are no release notes for the new firmware, but there have been complaints about the Studio Display speakers.

I found release notes on Apple's site:

Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213110

 

[macsplusmacs]

I am starting a club.

It's called the "we just want "dumb" apple displays, no camera, no iPhone guts".

$1199 = 27"
$899 = 24"

Who is in?

 

[Mythlin]

Typing this while using a Studio Display and have had no issues with the monitor. Really enjoying it.

 

[wmmead]

I updated my Mac Mini to 12.5 the other day and today I went to get on a zoom call and the microphone for the studio display was not working at all. I updated the firmware for the studio display and now the microphone is working again. Perhaps the Mac OS update and the Monitor update needed to be in sync.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

I am starting a club.

It's called the "we just want "dumb" apple displays, no camera, no iPhone guts".

$1199 = 27"
$899 = 24"

Who is in?

Ehh $900 for a 24 inch 4K monitor is still pretty overpriced especially when you can get a Sony Inzone M9 for $900, and that monitor is 27 inch, 4K, 120hz, 800 nits HDR, and has more ports.

At max that 24 inch should be $700

 

[icanhazmac]

I am starting a club.

It's called the "we just want "dumb" apple displays, no camera, no iPhone guts".

$1199 = 27"
$899 = 24"

Who is in?

Yup, 5k, multiple inputs, height adjustable, no speakers, no camera, no OS, no optional stand or wheels.

 

[macsplusmacs]

We can group buy and bring that cost down

 

[PatriotInvasion]

So much blind hate for this product. I’ve had mine since day 1 and it’s been exactly what I’ve wanted for years.

It looks amazing, I’ve had no audio issues (though glad there’s new firmware), and the webcam now looks as good as any other built in webcam Apple ships in Macs, only with Center Stage (usefulness of that feature is debatable).

The only other 5K display on the market is ugly to look at, is 6 years old, and still costs $1,299. 4K is not the same as 5K. Hi-PPI/Retina is glorious. $1,599 is expensive but any $1,000+ display is a luxury item and I’m happy to have it.

 

[AMWausau]

Speaker problems? I haven't noticed any.

Have had my Studio Display for over a month now. Just a few days ago the speakers started going goofy, cutting out after a few seconds of playing. You have been lucky if you haven't had this problem. Hope this software update fixes things. Good Luck

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So much blind hate for this product. I’ve had mine since day 1 and it’s been exactly what I’ve wanted for years.

It looks amazing, I’ve had no audio issues (though glad there’s new firmware), and the webcam now looks as good as any other built in webcam Apple ships.

The only other 5K display on the market is ugly to look at, is 6 years old, and still costs $1,299. 4K is not the same as 5K. PPI is glorious. $1,599 is expensive but the display is a luxury item and I’m happy to have it.

It's more so we want the iMac back.

 

[mookc1]

Firmware for a monitor.....It still cracks me up.

 

[alexandr]

I am starting a club.

It's called the "we just want "dumb" apple displays, no camera, no iPhone guts".

$1199 = 27"
$899 = 24"

Who is in?

Add a 30-32" model and I'll join your club

 

[blacktape242]

thankfully mine has never had that issue .

 

[alexandr]

$1,599 is expensive but the display is a luxury item and I’m happy to have it.

Interesting, I soo didn't get a luxury feel from it. I was pretty sure I was going to get it and ended up leaving the store surprisingly unimpressed.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Add a 30-32" model and I'll join your club

The 30" = the dumb 6K
The 32" = the dumb 7K

Come on 🍎!

 

[alexandr]

The 30" = the dumb 6K
The 32" = the dumb 7K

Come on 🍎!

Ok, I'm in. Where is the meeting?)

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

It's crazy how some people are saying "They did not have this issue" and "some did".

Apple charges over $1,599 (get this... for starting price) for this monitor without taxes. You bring it home and hope there are no issues with it. Not fair! It's like winning a lottery.