You're going about your day tackling one to-do after the next, when suddenly a strange sound stops you in your tracks. There's something crackling inside of your ear. You give your ear a scratch, but ...

Does anyone else hear annoying "crackling" noises on some HD programs, notably on NBC? The best I can describe it is a quick crackling noise (almost like a busted speaker or something) that occurs ...

I've never thought about this before, no looked into what causes it. Now's my chance! You know sometimes when you spin or wiggle the plug (say headphones or speakers) and it crackles a little bit?