I couldn't remember which plates I ordered because of how hectic the ordering process was, but happily POM was one of them because this sounds so good! Will be curious to compare it to PC and alu as well.
I actually have some of them with deskkey films, but honestly it doesn’t really improve sound. The only reason I had them was because the bottom and top housing made this awful crunching sound.
@@hardwareabstraction Judging from the video the QK65 has more flex than my Bakeneko65, actually (though with the bakeneko65, the whole plate/pcb assembly moves, unlike the QK65 where it is "anchored" to the sides of the case). Adding polyfil definitely helped it have more flex (maybe even more than your QK65), but it made the plate slanted and uneven and I didn't like the look it, so I ended up removing it (which had little impact on sound). Maybe if they added some flex cuts it would be way better. Also, judging from other reviewers, the QK65 has much higher build quality and more weight/heft to it, which I would have preferred. -Plus it seems to have a sound signature I would have preferred more, and I have almost the same parts that you have (U4ts, and even the same keycaps).- (Just tried tape modding, and wow. I think I stand corrected.) Definitely still really like the bakeneko though! (Oh, and not to mention that the QK65 would've taken way longer to ship to me in America too.) By the way, I have a video on my channel of the keyboard in case you would like to see my bakeneko (it has the polyfil though, which again I removed)
Hm how is the typing experience with pom plate and a tactile switch. Ive heard many people saying that pom and pc plate only go well with linears, and stiffer plates (like fr4 or brass) pair with tactiles
I think at the end of the day it's just up to personal preference. I think a stiffer plate in some respect gives more tactility because its a harder more rigid surface the switch is supported from. By using something flexy there is a perceived loss of tactility, but all in all I can still feel the tactility and I actually prefer a bit of a softer typing experience.
Honestly they're fine stock. But I just personally like lubing my switches because I figured I already spent so much money and time building it, I might as well not be lazy. But obviously with lube, they sound deeper and are smoother.
I was thinking of maybe giving this a try too, but some things to note is that the the grooves for the bottom chassis of the keybored for the socks/jackets are shallow as it is so you might have some trouble adding poron in those places. Doesn't hurt to try though, let me know so let me know how it works out if you ever end up doing it!
They're on sale on amazon right now because of prime day so act fast! www.amazon.com/Japanese-Minimalist-Suitable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B08L7YXQ43/ref=sr_1_12?crid=M20NIYAGICYF&keywords=minimalist+keycaps&qid=1657708040&sprefix=minimalist+keycaps%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-12
@@hardwareabstraction nice! You should try making one out of actual pe foam because that foam is technically poron, but people call it pe foam for ease of calling. I do think that actual pe foam is better than the poron foam they give you
I will eventually! Whenever I swap a board to black inks I usually swap them back to tactiles within a week though which is why I'm dreading on doing that haha
@@hardwareabstraction just to check in the description you say not silicon foam so you didnt use the massive block of silicone they provide but instead used regular case foam like eva foam?
I would assume the sound would be a little more clacky? I have a PC plate for my Keychron Q2, and I can hear a tinge of a plasticky sound coming from the PC plate. Just a personal anecdote though, nothing really sciencey to go off of.
@@hardwareabstraction im pretty sure it would be a louder sound then the pom one, if you watch keyboreds vid on the 40 keeb he does something with science to show where everything is in scale of stiffness and sound profile
I only lubed the rails, front and back plates for the stem. For the bottom housing, just the rails. I also bag lubed the springs just in case. Didn't lube the leaf and legs so I can keep the tactility.
@@exclude_ Yeah! The POM plate in my opinion is just deep all around - so if thats the type of sound you enjoy then POM might be for you but I find it a little dull. The FR4 plate however provides the deepness but has a hint of poppiness in it that in my opinion provide a better and more interesting sound.
It feels pretty good! If you're used to a more bouncy experience though, this board might feel a little stiff, which is the only gripe I have with this board.
well done, this might be one of the best sounding qk65s i've heard
Thanks! Will try doing the FR4 later or maybe some different switches soon.
This is really good, but nothing beats DBOKEY's QK65
@@optie5 normally i like his builds but I prefer this sound
@@optie5 he says the iPhone mic is most accurate to IRL in that video and if you go back and listen it sounds pretty rough…
I usually don’t like PE foam mod, but this actually sounds good. This is what the “marble” sound should be
the literal definition of THOCK and the best qk65 I've heard as of now, great video!
the thockiest and best qk65 that i’ve ever heard in my life
This is the best keyboard I've ever heard, period.
Thanks! Definitely would recommend anyone this board
this is actually the best sounding keyboard ive ever heard
I can already tell that it sounded amazing just by the look of it ❤
i KNOW right
I couldn't remember which plates I ordered because of how hectic the ordering process was, but happily POM was one of them because this sounds so good! Will be curious to compare it to PC and alu as well.
POM is a solid choice! If you get the chance to try out FR4 I'd definitely recommend it.
@@hardwareabstraction ohh good thing i got pom and fr4.
The best keyboard i've heard in my life.
I can’t be the only one who has watched this more than once
Words can’t express so bad I want this
bro i put this video on loop and i feel asleep in less than 5 minutes, finally i dont have to stay up all night trying to sleep :)
Hahah hopefully I can do a longer just typing ASMR version!
@@hardwareabstraction man i rlly want that keyboard lol, it would be a miracle
God I wish I knew how to build this because this is everything I've ever wanted.
Cant wait to get my QK 65, have my Boba U4ts ready to go
Super awesome combo!
Is yours still in dongguan china?
hell yeah thats what i was looking for
A deep sound signature and clack 👌
I get my bobas in today, am going to try this setup with tapemod
this sound so clean damn
That spacebar actually goes brrrrr.
I'm getting my qk65 in a month or so, so I'm gonna break in stock u4ts so when I finally do mod them they are smooth AF.
No1 gonna recognise the speed at which this man pressed his spacebar
This thing sounds like heaven. Can you record the same build but with the sa profile keycaps please?
I have KAT profile keycaps if you're interested. I sadly don't own any SA keycaps.
@@hardwareabstraction I'd be very thankfull, if you do that even with kat profile keycaps
when you slap the airpod case up, my earphone just go beeeeep
You should film the switches with deskey, it might sound even better
I actually have some of them with deskkey films, but honestly it doesn’t really improve sound. The only reason I had them was because the bottom and top housing made this awful crunching sound.
@@hardwareabstraction wait so this sound test has deskkey films or no?
sound like a machine gun, what a poppy keyboard!
absolutely insane !!!
damn, this sounds amazing!!!!
Think I am regretting my Bakeneko65 purchase...
Nice sound!
Haha I'm sure the Bakeneko is a solid purchase (might even have more flex) but this board really surprised me with it's price point.
@@hardwareabstraction Judging from the video the QK65 has more flex than my Bakeneko65, actually (though with the bakeneko65, the whole plate/pcb assembly moves, unlike the QK65 where it is "anchored" to the sides of the case). Adding polyfil definitely helped it have more flex (maybe even more than your QK65), but it made the plate slanted and uneven and I didn't like the look it, so I ended up removing it (which had little impact on sound). Maybe if they added some flex cuts it would be way better.
Also, judging from other reviewers, the QK65 has much higher build quality and more weight/heft to it, which I would have preferred. -Plus it seems to have a sound signature I would have preferred more, and I have almost the same parts that you have (U4ts, and even the same keycaps).- (Just tried tape modding, and wow. I think I stand corrected.)
Definitely still really like the bakeneko though! (Oh, and not to mention that the QK65 would've taken way longer to ship to me in America too.)
By the way, I have a video on my channel of the keyboard in case you would like to see my bakeneko (it has the polyfil though, which again I removed)
That is just amazingn
Holy this sounds nice
I'm a little late to the party but would you mind telling me the keycap set it looks great and I'd definitely put it on my new build.
From Amazon: a.co/d/ezoPXVc
@@hardwareabstraction Thanks you!
Hm how is the typing experience with pom plate and a tactile switch. Ive heard many people saying that pom and pc plate only go well with linears, and stiffer plates (like fr4 or brass) pair with tactiles
I think at the end of the day it's just up to personal preference. I think a stiffer plate in some respect gives more tactility because its a harder more rigid surface the switch is supported from. By using something flexy there is a perceived loss of tactility, but all in all I can still feel the tactility and I actually prefer a bit of a softer typing experience.
No mod done on the stabs ?
Stabs are owlstabs lubed with Krytox 205g0. Nothing else, no holee mod, didn't use the included bandaids included in the kit.
can i just buy this or commission it
haha sorry it's not for sale. I think QK is doing a R3 for this keyboard if you're interested!
So clean
just to confirm..this sounds louder than FR4.. is that correct?
DId you test it before and after lubing/filming the switches? I just got the same kit in and i was wondering if they were really worth the effort.
Honestly they're fine stock. But I just personally like lubing my switches because I figured I already spent so much money and time building it, I might as well not be lazy. But obviously with lube, they sound deeper and are smoother.
What method did you use to lube the switches? Any tutorial you can recommend?
Where can I buy one?
I think it sound sound a bit better than black inks
I'm thinking of using standard poron gaskets on my qk65 to get more flex. Do you think that its a viable option?
I was thinking of maybe giving this a try too, but some things to note is that the the grooves for the bottom chassis of the keybored for the socks/jackets are shallow as it is so you might have some trouble adding poron in those places. Doesn't hurt to try though, let me know so let me know how it works out if you ever end up doing it!
@@hardwareabstraction no problem. I'll give it a try and tell you how it went. Buy my qk65 is estimated to ship in July 😭😭
@@lauhernsean6179 Rip hang in there - I'll lyk if i ever end up trying it with the poron foam
@@hardwareabstraction okok thanks a lot. It's my first groupbuy and I already want to kill myself after 2 weeks
Why does it sound poppy and cracky? Mine doesnt, with the exact specs. Im a noob btw can someone help?
Same keycaps, and same switches?
@@Yaxie yeah
Not sure there's not a lot of information to go off of. Did you buy R1 or R2?
@@hardwareabstraction not sure i got it in september bought in around july
OMG This is my ideal qk65 sound, but I don't like tactile switches lol
RIP, I'm sure you can probably get a somewhat similar sound with a long pole linear switch like cow switches.
Mind me asking where you got your keycaps from and what they're called?
They're on sale on amazon right now because of prime day so act fast!
www.amazon.com/Japanese-Minimalist-Suitable-Mechanical-Keyboard/dp/B08L7YXQ43/ref=sr_1_12?crid=M20NIYAGICYF&keywords=minimalist+keycaps&qid=1657708040&sprefix=minimalist+keycaps%2Caps%2C124&sr=8-12
Did you make the pe foam yourself or did you use the one from the package
Used the one that comes included with the kit!
@@hardwareabstraction nice! You should try making one out of actual pe foam because that foam is technically poron, but people call it pe foam for ease of calling. I do think that actual pe foam is better than the poron foam they give you
how you press the spacebar so fast☠☠
Sounds incredible, would you ever try ink blacks on this setup?
I will eventually! Whenever I swap a board to black inks I usually swap them back to tactiles within a week though which is why I'm dreading on doing that haha
@@hardwareabstraction just to check in the description you say not silicon foam so you didnt use the massive block of silicone they provide but instead used regular case foam like eva foam?
@@garyharold3991 Yup! that's correct, that's my bad I should clarify that.
what's the keycaps materials？
The amazon listing says PBT, whether or not that is actually true I have no idea. Haven't tested it with acetone.
what are you typing?
monkeytype.com/
are you using the stock cable
Nope, this is a cable i had. their stock cable isn't that terrible though!
Can someone tell me how much the keyboard cost with tax and shipping?
In the US, somewhere in the ballpark of $250 including shipping and tax
sounds berry good! what keycap is that?
Here ya go! www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7YXQ43?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
what would the sound difference be if you used a pc plate instead?
I would assume the sound would be a little more clacky? I have a PC plate for my Keychron Q2, and I can hear a tinge of a plasticky sound coming from the PC plate. Just a personal anecdote though, nothing really sciencey to go off of.
@@hardwareabstraction im pretty sure it would be a louder sound then the pom one, if you watch keyboreds vid on the 40 keeb he does something with science to show where everything is in scale of stiffness and sound profile
Is this the 68g variant of the U4T?
these are the 68g variant
Spacebar sounds like automatic gun fire🫠😂
Are legs/leaf lubed with 205g0?
Is the top housing lubed?
I only lubed the rails, front and back plates for the stem. For the bottom housing, just the rails. I also bag lubed the springs just in case.
Didn't lube the leaf and legs so I can keep the tactility.
0:40 it looks like its sped up because how fast u are hitting the keys LOL
did you lube the boba u4t the gazzew way?
Nope! Just standard lubing way.
is everything stock? also is this possible on a different case?
Everything is stock - no extra mods besides your typical lube on the stabs and switches etc.
What do you mean if this is possible on a different case?
Where did you get your keycaps?
From Amazon: a.co/d/ezoPXVc
Thanks for the reply! I ended up going with the Artic keycaps from Glorious. Your keyboard is awesome! Keep it up.
did you use standoffs for the pcb?
Nope! They're not needed.
what case foam did you get and where did you get it from?
Everything is included in the QK65 kit so no mods are necessary
Wanna hear this ish with a pc plate
Did you use the jackets or the socks?
I used socks!
SO DAMN NICE😤
that spacebar is more stable than my future
Haha thanks! I try ;(
SO MARBLY
Is force break mod required for qk65?
Nope no need
Found that ASMR THOCK
boba always sound amazing with alu case
this is using boba 62gr or 68gr bro?
nice buid!
are those 62g spring?
These are the 68g variant
@@hardwareabstraction thank you so much, im waiting for my QK65 too and ill go with these switches. Your video is incredible
which plate do u prefer?
I actually prefer the FR4 plate. Thats the one I've been daily driving
@@hardwareabstraction sheeeeee that's nice do u care to elaborate on why?
@@exclude_ Yeah! The POM plate in my opinion is just deep all around - so if thats the type of sound you enjoy then POM might be for you but I find it a little dull. The FR4 plate however provides the deepness but has a hint of poppiness in it that in my opinion provide a better and more interesting sound.
@@hardwareabstraction oh man!! thanks for letting me know!! will get the fr4 plate for sure. i have bobas on hand too
This is INSANE! What mods did u do?
No mods! I used whatever came in the box haha.
what keycaps are those?
Bought them here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7YXQ43?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
(I think you already messaged me on discord haha)
@@hardwareabstraction i think i did LMAO
Amazing
Bu far the best thock bro
Yes u4t queen!
nice
trash
i can hear the tactility
POV: your watching stuff you cant afford
this is weird but gasket jacket makes it thockier.
how good does it feel?
It feels pretty good! If you're used to a more bouncy experience though, this board might feel a little stiff, which is the only gripe I have with this board.
thats... so... goodddddd
Sounds absolutely incredible. Did you lube the U4Ts the Gazzew way or just the normal way like we lube linears?
Normal way, just didn't lube the legs of the switch.
How to get this godly consistent sound? Mine like r1 and r2 sounds totally different. Im using boba u4t too btw
I have no idea! I didn't do any special mods, just used whatever came in the box haha
很不错，中国国内要开团了。我准备入手白上壳，炫彩底板。
Sounds amazing!🔥🔥
0:38 for all you spacebar nuts
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm crunchy
holy wow i adimire u wow
hey mate on a scale of 10,how close is this sound test compared to real life
somewhere around an 8? I try and make it sound as accurate as possible
What mic are you using?
It's a FiFine T669 so nothing fancy. It was like 40 bucks on amazon. Great microphone for the price and would recommend for anyone!
@@hardwareabstraction nice mic 🎤
bro u got some nice fast fingers ;) too bad i am a straight guy
ayo?👀
C-can I have it?
lol i have the same keycaps
what's the keycaps name?
www.amazon.com/dp/B08L7YXQ43?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
hi endy
How creamy do you want it to be
Yes
can I have it LMAO
Sure! For a low low price of $300 xD
@@hardwareabstraction oh, that wasn’t that bad
My man typing on rocks 🪨