- Does the issue happen during a specific condition such as a certain sound affect or area/zone in the game? Please clarify in detail.

This happens in almost every zone, at any time of the day. Doesn't matter. It does not seem to happen in instanced zones however. It'll sound like popping in rapid succession like something is trying to play and then stops.

- When the issue started to occur, did something in Windows change such as a setting or update?
It started to happen after the 6.0 Update to XIV.

- Have you tried using another audio device such as another pair of headphones or speakers to see if the same issue occurs?

No, I have no other speakers.

- Current Make/Model of headphones being used: (also provide the method of connectivity: i.e. analog/3.5mm, USB, bluetooth, etc):

Wireless Headphones Razer Blackshark 2v Pro.

- Does any specific error message/code occur when the issue happens?: No errors, just sound popping/clipping. Does not happen in any other games.

- Audio output device being used: (Onboard motherboard sound card, Graphics card via HDMI, soundcard add-on, etc) GeForce RTX 2080 Super via HDMI to DVI Adapter.

- Audio settings on game you are using (Provide a screenshot of what your current sound settings are in game)