I recently reinstalled Windows on my PC due to some unrelated issues. After I set everything back up, my speakers started crackling. They were perfectly fine before the reinstall, and they weren't touched or moved at all during the process. I've tried various driver combinations through the device manager, but I couldn't find any updated drivers online. I have Logitech speakers, but I don't know the exact model. When I plugged them into the front I/O, the crackling stopped, but they got recognized as headphones instead of speakers. When I move them back to the rear I/O, the crackling comes back. Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix this? I've already updated both drivers and Windows itself. Thanks for any help!
2 Answers
Did you change any hardware or software settings after the reinstall? Understanding what was different could help pinpoint the issue.
It might be caused by wire interference. Speaker wires can sometimes pick up electrical currents from nearby power cables, which leads to weird crackling sounds. One thing you could try is rearranging your desk to see if that helps reduce any interference.
I didn't change anything aside from reinstalling Windows 11 using the built-in reset tool.