Windows 10: Ongoing audio issues with crackling headphones

The issue is headphones not working with my PC. I first bought a stereo headset which used the 3.5mm audio jacks with two different inputs. The sound worked fine, However the microphone didn't. The microphone was crackling in calls. At first I thought it was the headset and so I purchased a new headset and had the same issue with the microphone. After the second one did not work, I bought a USB 3.0 headset, and with the usb headset the microphone works fine, However the audio is crackling with the headset. I then changed my computers soundcard and had the same issues. I've tried resetting Windows 10 and still, The issue persists. I've tried different headphones and separate microphones but still no luck.

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Crackling audio. Skyrim + other games

USB headphones have never been kind to me. They always hiss, pop and crackle. The fact that you can hear it when no audio is being played suggests it's a power /connection issue.

Do you have any 3.5mm or RCA based headphones you can try?

 

Crackling audio. Skyrim + other games

No idea what either of those are.

 

Audio Crackling

Recently, I've noticed that the audio with my speakers and headphones is "crackling". It doesn't seem to matter what the volume is set at, nor what program I'm running. If I'm playing a game, the audio crackles. If I'm listening to music, the audio crackles.
I've tried downloading/updating my audio drivers, but nothing seems to help.