Mechanical Keyboard Autism Thread - Because Cherry MX switches get you laid.

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I have the V6 which I think is the "cheap" version of the Q6 and I'm really happy about it. I got it with banana switches, if I understand correctly they're similar to browns but the bump is higher on the keypress, so you get resistance right from the top. It pretty much feels like a rubber keyboard, but nicer.
Even without adding anything to dampen the sound it doesn't feel echo-y at all, but I think I'm a rather soft typer. Also I think having a heavy desk that doesn't reverberate matters a lot.
 
Null said:
The butt isn't hollow and doesn't echo any unpleasant sound?
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Not from what I hear with mine really nah. Here, I took a recording of it:


I've gotten used to it tbh but the one thing that might sound a bit weird with ceramic caps is the spacebar which kind of "rings" a little on mine, my other keyboard I have wooden keycaps and it sounds fine so it might just be a ceramics thing. I think that can likely be easily fixed by adding a better stabilizer for it, which they do provide as part of the package you'll get, I'm just lazy and haven't bothered. My switches are the Cherry MX Silent Reds, I made absolutely no adjustments or lube, just put the switches and caps on it out the box
 
What is the loudest and most obnoxious mechanical keyboard (ideally wireless so I no one can steal it) I can bring to work? I type really fast so I want to be extra horrible.
 
Maori Kiwifruit Growers said:
What is the loudest and most obnoxious mechanical keyboard (ideally wireless so I no one can steal it) I can bring to work? I type really fast so I want to be extra horrible.
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Model F Reproduction with a solenoid. It's not wireless, but it is damn loud. I've got a solenoid in my F62, and the thing is actually louder than a typewriter.
 
Since we're talking volume, what's a good options for silent linear switch? Wanna make something a bit less noisy on those nights where I'm burning the midnight oil and don't wanna bother other people.
 
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sarna said:
Unicomps are probably loud enough to aggravate viewers in a streaming setting. I used one at work for a while until it became clear that the noise was bad enough to disrupt nearby phone conversations.

I have a Logitech with their clicky GL switches that is delightful to type with, but I don't think you can get a model using those keys that does not come with the silly RGB lightshow.
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The Logitech G413 SE, and only the SE variant, has just a plain white backlight for the keys, none of that pride parade lighting bullshit, and has a nice feel.
 
Hey guys. My trusty Microsoft Sidewinder keyboard is finally dying (a certain key combo no oinger registers) and I'd like to get a proper mechanical finally. But I'm also at a point in life where I don't feel like doing an autistic deep dive on a new hobby just to make a single purchase decision so I'm here to ask for help.

I'm looking for an 80%/tenkeyless board. I want something tactile but not loud, ideally a nice quiet sound so I can hear it but not loud enough to annoy my wife in our apartment. A little noise can be nice. Macros would be a good thing to have, and I'd like the ability to easily find replacement caps so I can decorate it. A volume knob would be ideal, and a lower wrist angle is too. I'm used to the sidewinder being low and flat. I know a mechanical will be a little taller. I'd like to keep it under $200.

Other "nice to have but not if it blows the budget" features would be programmable LEDs, hot swap switch sockets, and a heavy base. Wireless would be nice but that's not a huge deal as this is for my desktop.

I'm happy to build it myself, although I don't want to do any soldering right now.

What models should I look at? If it blows the budget a little I'll consider it.
 
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