Headphones make static noise only when plugged in but internal speakers work fine?

Not the headphones that are the issue, tried a couple different pairs and tried them in my iPhone. What do you suggest doing?

Since you know it isn't the headphones but the computer the computer needs to be looked at by an Apple authorized repair center or a Mac Genius.

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