Sounds similar to the Pixel 2's hissgate
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-has-fix-pixel-2-speaker-clicking-problem
This is no way similar to the Pixel 2 fiasco. The Pixel 2 phones have a list so long of defects that I can't keep up anymore.
Sounds similar to the Pixel 2's hissgate
https://www.androidcentral.com/google-has-fix-pixel-2-speaker-clicking-problem
Nope. He just has good taste.ok you must have a hardware problem then since the speakers of the iphon x and 8 are best in class (until razer phone) even at max
A limited but increasing number of iPhone X owners claim to be experiencing so-called "crackling" or "buzzing" sounds emanating from the device's front-facing earpiece speaker at high or max volumes.
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Over two dozen users have said they are affected in a MacRumors discussion topic about the matter, while similar reports have surfaced on Twitter and Reddit since the iPhone X launched just over a week ago.
On affected devices, the crackling sounds occur with any kind of audio playback, including phone calls, music, videos with sound, alarms, and ringtones. The issue doesn't appear to be limited to any specific iPhone X configuration or iOS version.
"Love the phone but I was wondering if anyone has had any issues with the speakers slightly sounding a little crackling whenever max volume," said one MacRumors forum member with the alias ShadowYYZ. "Noticeable on certain songs and even my ring tone which was bought from the iTunes Store."
For those unaware, the iPhone X's earpiece doubles as a speaker that combines with the traditional speaker at the bottom of the device to deliver stereo sound. Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 series also have stereo speakers.
MacRumors hasn't been able to reproduce the issues described. Apple didn't immediately respond to our request for comment on the matter.
While the sounds could be the result of distortion, especially since they occur at higher volumes only, several users are convinced that there could be a bigger software or hardware issue affecting the earpiece.
"I listen to a lot of music on the speakers of the iPhone X and I noticed the slight crackle right away," replied another MacRumors forum member who goes by the username Benz63amg. "Since so many of us seem to experience this crackle then my assumption is that it's software related rather than hardware."
A few months ago, several iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus owners experienced a similar "static noise" issue with the earpiece during phone calls. Apple acknowledged the issue and fixed it in iOS 11.0.2.
Since the crackling sounds on iPhone X don't appear to be limited to phone calls, it's unclear if the issues are related.
Apple has been replacing affected iPhone X units free of charge, according to customers who contacted the company. Apple also appears to be collecting diagnostic information so that its engineers can investigate the matter, as it routinely does with any potential software or hardware issues.
Like the green lines affecting some iPhone X displays, this is an isolated issue affecting a very low percentage of the millions of devices being manufactured. The majority of iPhone X owners do not appear to be affected.
If you experience this problem, we recommend booking a Genius Bar appointment with the Apple Support app or contacting Apple via phone, email, online chat, or Twitter to have your iPhone X replaced. Apple is known for providing good customer service, and it is often genuinely helpful in these situations.
Article Link: Several iPhone X Owners Experiencing 'Crackling' or 'Buzzing' Sounds From Earpiece Speaker
For what it's worth, i have over 11,000 Watts in my 96 sport Jeep Cherokee. 8k going to 2 18" subs, and 3k for Mids and highs, 6 8" mids and 2 super tweets. Rms, not peak wattage. My Jeep sounds extremely musical, no distortion. Point is, high power =/= distortion.To all the people saying "don't turn it to max setting", it should not crackle at any setting if Apple had selected good components and calibrated the settings not to push the speakers into a volume/frequency that can cause sound issues. This is not some 20-year-old Honda Civic where some teens put together random speakers and hooked them up to a 5000Watt amplifier. Company of Apple's calibre should have a team whose sole job is to test all the sound components to make sure that they function superbly in most common use cases such as listening to music, using the speakerphone feature, etc.
Just because you can turn it up to 11 does not mean that you should turn it up to 11.
Thank you early adaptors for guinnea-pigging
I presume someone has already replied to this but the post you're replying to went right over your head !ok you must have a hardware problem then since the speakers of the iphon x and 8 are best in class (until razer phone) even at max
It’s not a new iPhone until we find a gate! Where’s the iPhone X gate?
It's not an issue . Speakers hiss and distort at max volume (unless you spend mega money)
Thank you for beta testing this average phone, I really appreciate it. Please buy next years too, until Apple perfects it.76 posts in and no predictable and obnoxious "thank you" to the beta testers? Unreal.
Bear in mind, that there are folks with hearing impairment that need to have a reliable max volume option.I’ve never had the need to max out the volume either.
I’ve never had the need to max out the volume either.
I experience the problem. It’s a vibration on the ear speaker when the volume is high. It’s not a distortion, is a different thing. Easy reproducible with this song: silence by marshmello.
Yesterday I got my unit replaced in Apple Store. The new unit has the problem as well, but less pronounced