What’s the THOCKIEST keyboard switch?! The answer may shock you.
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2 жыл бұрын
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
***pinning this since everyone who comments misses the point*** Like I say in the short, obviously the pitch of your switch will influence the sound. but it's on such a micro level in comparison to everything else in a keyboard. The case, keycap profile/material, plate, mods, acoustics all have a significantly bigger influence on sound, as shown in the video. I could put the thockiest switch i own into that bakeneko, and my kbd67lite with the clackiest switch i own would still sound thockier. Personally, I would look for a switch that has the best specs and reviews (smoothness, stem wobble, quality of spring, build quality) instead of searching for the "thocciest switch". lets be real, the thockiest switch is probably Topre. If all you care about is pitch, then buy a fully plastic topre board and call it a day. Lets say the internet told you that gateron Black Inks are the deepest thocciest switch. Well, you buy them, put them in your board, but... they're too heavy of a spring for you and you hate typing on your board, oh and they're also scratchy asf. Does sound really matter if the keyboard doesnt feel good to type on? You're better off searching for a switch you'lll actually like in terms of the feel over the sound. Hope that helps everyone looking for a switch. stem wobble, spring quality (lack of crunch), leaf ping/spring ping, smoothness are all things you should worry about more, in my opinion.
@WarrenLeggatt Жыл бұрын
It is NOT a micro level with all switches is it though. I have some Bulbasar for example (PC top/base housing POM stem) that are far far deeper than every other switch I have, like the pitch has been down shifted. This is not subtle it is a HUGE difference. Yes you can adjust the sound by what/how you build the board but a long pole short travel switch will be always be far louder than a more "normal" switch in the same board. I get what you are saying but think you downplay the effect the switch can have, sorry :)
@gamernade7591 Жыл бұрын
hi could you send me the link for that storage box where did you buy it ? regards
@AlliePaints 2 күн бұрын
lol yea in a hobby of MICRO differences this is such a bad take. People want to know what the deepest sounding switch is so they can weigh that properly over the other properties of the switch. Not to mention modders. Sure the number one deepest switch might be a bit heavy, but could you do a spring swap and keep some of those sound benefits while getting a better spring? Could you do a better lube job and get rid of some of the rattle? These other factors can be worked on.
@stringtai Жыл бұрын
“What’s the thocciest switch?” *laughs in membrane*
@ccqpl Жыл бұрын
thats just mushy
@stringtai Жыл бұрын
@@ccqpl how?
@ccqpl Жыл бұрын
@@stringtai do you not know the difference between mushy and thock?
@righ Жыл бұрын
Bro my membrane keyboard thocks, every membrane keyboard is different
@stringtai Жыл бұрын
@@ccqpl yes but I’m just saying mushy>>
@rickyruffle Жыл бұрын
So maybe a better question would be, "What switch will CONTRIBUTE to making the thocciest keyboard?"
@notaidan6083 11 ай бұрын
eplison switch
@lionelsekarsedayu3460 11 ай бұрын
Oil kings
@Instinct0425 9 ай бұрын
foam
@x3LightNinG 7 ай бұрын
u dont need switches u just need foam
@realthemonke4574 6 ай бұрын
This same youtuber lubed Gateron CJs and the sound was incredibly deep.
@huckwalton2307 Жыл бұрын
I get that, but as a component, there has to be switches that add a deep thock at the level of switches in the chain.
@WarrenLeggatt Жыл бұрын
There are, this video is just wrong and trying to deflect that switches sound different and DO contribute to the sound of the board. Get a switch with PC top/bottom and that will make even a Milky Yellow Pro feel like a very clacky high pitch switch.
@fansmx4 3 ай бұрын
@@WarrenLeggatt the softer the housing material the deeper the sound?
@Malakingchickenadobo 2 ай бұрын
@@fansmx4more like, the denser they are the higher their pitch is, and you can find their density using Google, for example are the plates of boards, the higher they weigh and the denser they are, the more higher they're pitch goes, there's a video regarding this with keyboard, better watch that for more info!
@bloodface 2 жыл бұрын
Great quick answer!
@coleydotmp4 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Luke-we9gj 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you like them! Much love from Elboard ^_^
@coleydotmp4 2 жыл бұрын
They are fantastic, review in the next day or so!
@dizzydizzydizzydizzy Жыл бұрын
If you're from elboard please fix your website I can't order anything
@Luke-we9gj Жыл бұрын
@@dizzydizzydizzydizzy we just fixed it! thank you for your patronage! We were in the middle of a big move, I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
@FutureFoxyOfficial Жыл бұрын
I feel like they'd probably know that if they're asking, it's still helpful to know which switch produces a deep sound though.
@C4nc7r Жыл бұрын
Where can I get that switch storage it looks so clean
@PaoPaoBrB Жыл бұрын
What is the deepest switch if you put them all in the same keyboard with the same mods?
@KaydenBrk Жыл бұрын
I need that organiser/drawer!
@newQns Жыл бұрын
Ok, but for the people who actually don't need to be educated in logical thinking [and can ignore the other filters from the equation, coming from the other sound-alternating factors in keyboard-world] ... what is the deepest switch in your opinion? Because after all, the question is legit nevertheless! Don't get me wrong, it's a nice and short version of the 'Keybored-Video' anyway! :)
@honey1820 Жыл бұрын
That’s a secret that every keyboard guru wants to keep hidden. They know what the thockiest switch is, but they tell you that ‘thock’ doesn’t even exist and that you have to do more ‘thinking’ instead of ‘thocking’. If you find out let me know. I’ll continue my endless research as well.
@J7T800 Жыл бұрын
If you want the real answer, It's OG Ink Blacks. Overshadowed nowadays by the Oil Kings, and the 1000th JWK recolor, it still holds the title for being the deepest sounding stock switch. Most of the people I know in the hobby swear by the OG Ink Blacks. They're basically the Holy Pandas of linear switches.
@obsidianquill7949 Жыл бұрын
@@J7T800 No the actual deepest sounding switch is the boba u4t and can be seen in the brendan b keyboard sound test. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbGHY6eYtrGueHU.html As for why, no one knows since the housing material is proprietary and people just label it as boba housing.
@obsidianquill7949 Жыл бұрын
It’s literally a t shirt modded tofu, also cream sodas are creampaca level deepness. The cream sodas use a Pom stem similar to the one of khail reds while the u4t uses one with a much thicker stem. The boba housing has also been used in multiple of attempts for the worlds deepest keyboard, meaning that it’s reputation is quite large and no matter what you say the u4t is still respected by almost all members of the community as the deepest switch to ever exist. Heck, I could ask Punkshoo himself and he would probably agree with me.
@spr6uts Жыл бұрын
case material, plate material, dampening, hollowness, keycap thickness, keycap material and pcb all make a difference in sound
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
exactly
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
@kediw doesn't matter nearly as much as the stuff the commenter above listed... but if i had to say THOCKIEST, maybe boba LT for linear, and idk bobas for tactile? but i'd argue that the feel is much more important. I personally can't stand how Bobas feel, so i'd recommend getting a switch tester kit from like canonkeys or something to help you decide. seriously, DO NOT pick by sound. if you dont like typing feel, you wont like the board you build.
@KaydenBrk Жыл бұрын
even the desk mat is a factor
@jixxvimmii 4 ай бұрын
I was super surprised by the very distinct difference in sound, most of the time it’s slightly but you can definitely tell in this video
@ChubiPanda 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely demonstrated!
@ertemesiner Жыл бұрын
Yes, and which one contributes more towards thocky? You can compare them on the same plate with the same keycaps and all.
@pandiem Жыл бұрын
Right? Just because there's more parts to a thoccy keyboard doesn't mean there isn't a thocciest switch lol
@OneRedKraken 9 ай бұрын
That is a really good point! The KB case profile/size & material. (And whether you mod it: forcebreak, killmat, tape mod, wtvr) The material of the switch plate. Even the keycap profile and material. All those things will have an impact on how the switch sounds, but in different ways. The case act as the resonance box on a guitar. Then the switch plate depending on the material used, will accentuate certain sounds of the switch. Aluminum will tend to be good if you like higher frequency sounds. Whereas something like PC will tend to resonate lower frequency sounds. Keycaps seems to have to do with their size. So Cherry vs SA. This is getting into subjective territory. But I found that the taller the keycap the deeper the sound, it also tends to emphasize popping. One thing is for sure. Unless you are listening to as ound test where the person lists all the materials (or at least a keyboard name you can look up to confirm the parts) it's not necesiarlly going to sound the same on your keyboard. Also whether or not you lube the switch yourself. Depending on the quality of the factory lube. It can also change the sound profile rather significantly in cases where there is on, or bad factory lube. Make sure you check whether you are listening to stock or hand lubed switches.
@creamkeebs Жыл бұрын
What organizer shelves are those?
@PrivateTouch Жыл бұрын
Nylon, Long Pull, Lube only Stem, No Foam, Alu Plate/Case boom high pitch clack, very hard
@dar7279 Жыл бұрын
okay so but what is the thockiest switches? people know that keyboards influence the sound of the switch but there are switches are thockier than others like a c3 tangerine vs aqua kings v3.
@jasonc6940 Жыл бұрын
Gateron north poles are the deepest sounding linears ive seen
@TechnicaX 18 күн бұрын
I love milky switches
@bryanpaglione7076 11 ай бұрын
This needs to be addressed more lol People don’t understand that there’s so much more that goes into the sound of a keyboard
@_disruption 2 жыл бұрын
Good job, explaining this. Now not everyone will ask you that!
@coleydotmp4 2 жыл бұрын
You say that, but this question will be asked till the end of time
@_disruption 2 жыл бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 You right, but aiiii, when u get famous only 5 out of 6 people will be asking
@tokyo_it_is Жыл бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 oh yess .... I'm still gonna search for the thocciest switches, after watching this short....😂😂😂
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
@@tokyo_it_is focus on making sure u pick the thockiest board first, friend. trust me. been doing this a while.
@tokyo_it_is Жыл бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 okeyy.... I trust you 😉😄
@tonyle7562 Жыл бұрын
Hi, may I get the link to where you can find your switches storage cabinet?
@chubeviewer Жыл бұрын
Yes you can modify any keycap switch and board to sound amazing and I’m going to be doing a crazy mod that’s never been done before when I build my box jade keyboard.
@ytuser6276 Жыл бұрын
What mod?
@chubeviewer Жыл бұрын
Put as much blu tack as I could fit inside the case keycaps and top frame (it has really good sound deepening properties), and modded a jade switch on the esc key to have a tactile bump 4x stronger than stock just for a laugh. But it is satisfying to press.
@serantics 2 жыл бұрын
That switch storage solution is awesome, may I ask where you got it?
@coleydotmp4 2 жыл бұрын
The container store! www.containerstore.com/s/craft-hobby/stackable-craft-organizer-drawers/1d?productId=11008488
@ducksractuallyepic 4 ай бұрын
Foam and tape are really good mods
@PlatonsArm 10 ай бұрын
It’s never a good idea to have music when you’re doing a sound test…
@averygentry35 4 ай бұрын
Gateron Green switches are the ultimate choice!! 😊
@rice214 10 ай бұрын
While it does depend on the switch, I think that it is more influenced on other factors like case, foam and some keycap types.
@nover607 9 ай бұрын
the switchs in the second board sounds like its puring
@istamarsiddiq5730 11 ай бұрын
i like your switch container, do you have a link for that container to share?
@justinlee3620 2 жыл бұрын
nice video!! this reminds of a video where some youtuber interviewed other keeb memebers asking what “thocc” means
@justinlee3620 2 жыл бұрын
for some reason i cant seem to find that video :(
@davidwchoi78 Ай бұрын
Where did you get that switch storage? I love the way you can store all your switches in a shelf like look
@kyle1152 2 ай бұрын
I agree with the statement that keyboard sound is the combination of multiple variables, but if i asked "what is the thockiest switch that's known to you", then this answer presented in the video is like "I don't know".
@coleydotmp4 2 ай бұрын
because how would i know? when this video came out a few years ago, is the "thockiest" switch i could've said at the time still the deepest switch on the market? probably not. and with no clear decibel/frequency testing across every switch in existence, how can anyone really say which is the deepest? i mean i could sit here and tell you to get boba u4t or bobagums, but you couldve got that answer by googling...
@kyle1152 2 ай бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 yeah I googled, and your content popped up, guess google needs to be better than that. Relax, why so worked up. If you don’t know, you don’t know, no biggy ok? Peace.
@coleydotmp4 2 ай бұрын
@@kyle1152Not worked up at all, you're judging my tone via youtube comment and assuming the worst isnt a good idea. if you wound up on a youtube short from googling, and not, say, a recent reddit thread, a theramin goat review, or actual switch reviews, then i think you're in the wrong place.
@iJehkki Жыл бұрын
I love the setup.. jealous of your boards..but whered you get those storages for your switches?
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
The container store! its actually one of the only products from them that i feel is reasonably priced too - i think it was only $20
@fansmx4 3 ай бұрын
switches with a pom housing and a long pole stem will give you a deeper sound, try filming and lubing switches with 205g0 which is ideal for a deep sound
@coleydotmp4 3 ай бұрын
true except for the long pole part. that is not necessarily something that will produce a deeper sounding switch, often times it creates a bigger clack than you'd think.
@fansmx4 3 ай бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 oh
@zDqnny 6 ай бұрын
Great explanation. Could not have said it better!
@JustAara362 11 ай бұрын
Yes you're right but at the same time it also depends on the materials the switch is made out of.
@RedBle Жыл бұрын
Wich keycard did you use for your kdb65
@honeymoonarcade Жыл бұрын
plastic case = thocky. i think enthusiasts that really want to chase that sound are in luck because the thockiest cases i’ve seen & heard are ALL in the budget range. higher priced keebs w/ all aluminum casing will sound higher pitch no matter what you do
@BenTG7 11 ай бұрын
true, I only realized it when I got both aluminum and plastic case
@GamingNightsNeoMasaki 7 ай бұрын
those sound more like clack, but you're right on it depends on the keyboard material as well.
@DhyanuBhardwaj Жыл бұрын
Hi there, What are those keycaps on your kbd67? Especially those orange ones?! They look so clean!
@jeollim Жыл бұрын
the white ones look like geekark BoW, I have those on mine too
@4qg_ Жыл бұрын
kbd67lite seems to have gmk 8008 or gmk8008 clones, hard to tell without seeing the full set
@kel2942 Жыл бұрын
your switch collection is like my sisters toy collection
@astrixor7075 4 ай бұрын
can we get a link for the storage unit you put your switches into?
@fansmx4-hd7dw 3 ай бұрын
The softer the housing material the deeper, heavier keycaps too
@kanethomo2483 10 ай бұрын
What are you using to store all your switches? That white box thing? I need one haha
@riceoverwife Жыл бұрын
thank god someone finally someone said this
@intraflow Жыл бұрын
Capitalize the Lord’s name and don’t take his name in vain
@mintymalty 8 ай бұрын
People may ask what the thocckiest switch is, but my question is what is that *super cool* switch storage you have? I'd love to know where to buy it!
@asher217ify 3 ай бұрын
Excuse me, may I ask where you got your switch storage at? I love it.
@coleydotmp4 3 ай бұрын
container store!
@minniecharlie6065 5 ай бұрын
It’s the holy panda😊
@auschris9296 Жыл бұрын
so why didnt you give the list of componets each keyboard had to make it sound like that since you did such a good job explaining that deiffrent keebs have diffrent sound signatures regardless of just switch
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
because this is a youtube short and i don't have time for that lmao. watch my full length vids for more in depth info on keyboards
@jsc3417 Жыл бұрын
because the video is created by a woman. They never get to the point.
@randycatanyagjr.9797 6 ай бұрын
Are the cyan switches loud?, because im looking forward to buy a keyboard with a cyan switch
@ZIPLINE123 Жыл бұрын
Were did you buy the thing you store your switches in?? I need one too
@Yuri-hv6zl 11 ай бұрын
What switch is in the bottom right corner ? It’s two toned clear top with purple bottom? ?
@levithatfish 10 ай бұрын
Do you have Matcha Lattes in one of those drawers? (Those are my faves)
@Ash_r76 10 ай бұрын
Please put a link to the drawers you put your switches in please 🙏 🙏🙏🙏☺️
@xxwisdomwizxx 8 ай бұрын
I always have to explain this to my friends that start out in the hobby. Now I can just show them this short :)
@koolkids5294 10 ай бұрын
the gateron pro browns are super thocky especially with a foam mod or keyboard mat
@paznas.customs Жыл бұрын
Hey, what are u using to record keyboard typing sound? thanks.
@JasonDev-gd1mw 9 ай бұрын
Can you give me the where to buy the switch box like you in this video? Thanks!
@BearAJM 2 ай бұрын
The sound on the second keyboard sounds like its purring bro 😭😭
@nathancheese8645 10 ай бұрын
Can I buy you’re keyboards they look very cool and sound very good
@nguyenanh3824 Жыл бұрын
what is the name of this gateron? and the bottom out is heavy? thank you
@Kaas_Online 2 ай бұрын
Would you mind linking the switches? They have such a funny name
@lopsidedwombat 2 ай бұрын
Caps and mods also play a massive role
@MineModYT 2 ай бұрын
Bros got the speed switches 🥱
@acupofmilk2702 Ай бұрын
did you lube the switches yourself?
@corruptor5150 Жыл бұрын
I’m more curious where you got the drawers you store the switches in I need something like that!
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
Container store! it was only $20ish which is pretty cheap for them lmao. i have a tiktok about it but i forgot exactly what it's called.
@adhilsewrathan 29 күн бұрын
Second one sounds like my cat purrrrrrrrrrrring
@tashagodspell Ай бұрын
*laughs in integrated dome and slider*
@coleydotmp4 Ай бұрын
valid
@nathanwilson7477 Жыл бұрын
Sounds so good 🤤
@azsadish3069 Жыл бұрын
imma be honest i kinda came here looking for the answer even tho I knew this lmao
@MitchellJBridges 4 ай бұрын
"Whats the thockiest switch" laughs in buckling springs.
@disty7627 Жыл бұрын
what is the poppiest or creamiest switch??
@melkerfurtenbachlundqvist9388 Жыл бұрын
How much u is the switches? And where can you find them?
@6n100-ent Жыл бұрын
This didn’t answer my question tho, I’m trying to min max this so I need to know the least clacky switch, to pair with the right membrane and and right case material and foam
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
membrane?
@horseypeeps5382 Жыл бұрын
What I really want to ask you is... where did you get your switch storage container! :)
@tripham3535 7 ай бұрын
FINALLY. THANK YOU!
@missmicah8024 Жыл бұрын
Mmm the KBD sounds like a cat purring. I could listen to that forever.
@stryke1989 Жыл бұрын
I love you 3000 for saying this. The amount of creators that say the switch is the primary factor in sound is astonishing. Great video.
@austynrivero1129 Жыл бұрын
"i love you 3000 🤓"
@stryke1989 Жыл бұрын
@@austynrivero1129 I actually have 20/20 vision 😄
@austynrivero1129 Жыл бұрын
@@stryke1989 “i actually have 20/20 vision 🥸”
@stryke1989 Жыл бұрын
@@austynrivero1129 I don’t have a mustache silly 🙃 I’m sure you did in 5th grade tho 😄
@austynrivero1129 Жыл бұрын
@@stryke1989 what kinda goofy ass comeback is that
@PcSurge Жыл бұрын
God this is such an old video, but I’m still gonna ask, what is and or where can I get that container drawer setup you have for the switches
@CTr6928 Жыл бұрын
i think ikea but if its not from there, there is a wall thing on what you can attach boxes like those
@coastxfn Жыл бұрын
What switches are those?
@brittca 11 күн бұрын
I need that switch storage box so hard. 🤘🏻
@JAALYNX Жыл бұрын
sounds like a purring cat
@kook3585 Жыл бұрын
Yoooo where di you get that switch boxes shelf thing, that looks so cool
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
the container store! They're like $20/unit
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
which is honestly a fantastic deal for the container store
@kook3585 Жыл бұрын
@@coleydotmp4 Thank you 👍👍
@Adhuh 10 ай бұрын
I like the Thcoky switches yeah
@muCephei_ Жыл бұрын
I mistook them as epsilons at first. What plate are you using on both boards?
@coleydotmp4 Жыл бұрын
Polycarbonate on kbd67 (stock) and fr4 on bakeneko. though i think a POM plate for bakeneko would be best for thock.
@jacob17632 Жыл бұрын
god the switches looked huge at first
@chodaop 2 ай бұрын
just press the button
@Tripleblyet 4 ай бұрын
where did you buy you switch container?
@yorpz Жыл бұрын
What’s the name of the switch container?
@zachboudreaux Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an overlubed linear
@Kiyantheking153 8 ай бұрын
What is the TH0CCIEST switch you mean what is the THOCCIEST switch
@alongbymath 8 ай бұрын
"Gateron verbelian burts" Sorry I'm russian
@madiluvskittens 6 ай бұрын
Sounds like cats purring
@nadaquelastima 8 ай бұрын
What switches were the blue and purple in the drawer?
@xdchacejones3430 Жыл бұрын
It sounds like a cat purring
@ekpixelking34 10 ай бұрын
This video answered a completely different question than it said it would. I just want to know what the thockiest switch is for cryin out loud.
@kirolagunther1404 8 ай бұрын
Cheap switches for thoky are the akko cs marcha green