The macOS Catalina 10.15.2 software update that dropped yesterday may have fixed a very distinctive popping sound coming from the speaker of the 16-inch MacBook Pro, at least for some users. However, further updates might be required to stamp out the issue entirely.
macOS Catalina 10.15.2
macOS Catalina 10.15.2 adds a column browser to the Music app, fixes album artwork issues
When Apple debuted the macOS Catalina software in October 2019, some functionality got removed from the new Catalyst-powered Music app. including  a column browser for easy management of your music in the discontinued iTunes app. With the macOS Catalina 10.15.2 update, Mac owners can now use the iTunes column browser in the new Music app.
Apple launches macOS Catalina 10.15.2 with iTunes Remote support & other improvements
Aside from releasing iOS 13.3 for iPhone and iPad earlier today, Apple also launched the major macOS Catalina 10.15.2 update for Mac computers.
Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.2 beta 4 for developer testing
More than a month after releasing macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.1 for public consumption, Apple today dropped a fourth beta of what would become the second major update to its macOS Catalina desktop operating system powering the Mac computers.