Mechanical Keyboard Sound Isn't That Simple
Figure 1: I couldn't think of a more literal way to represent this article if I tried... Looking back just a few years ago, there’s no doubt that the huge influx of people that joined the hobby at the peak of the COVID pandemic were drawn to keyboards by way of YouTube, TikTok, and other audio-visual content platforms. Even as the output from these content creators has waned in recent months, their collective impact and legacy on the keyboard hobby is rather firmly etched in the history books. As a result of all of their sound tests, build logs, and opinion videos, the message is clear to any new person joining the hobby: mechanical keyboards are all about the sound. Thock this, clack that. Whether it’s keyboards, keycaps, or even singular switches, seemingly everyone new to the hobby meticulously pores over each component of their keyboard not in an attempt to figure out how it will feel in hand, but how it will sound as they’re furiously grinding their way out from...
Mar 27, 2024
At 4/11 my keyboard was held by the Customs Office and I was sent a letter informing me of this. I received that letter 0n 4/14. Next day I sent an email with all the requisite documents (as requested by them) Till last friday (5/5) I had no information what's happening - not even an received confirmation. Last friday tracking status changed from "Held by customs" to "In transit to post office". Today I received the package, unboxed the keyboard and I'm happy with my new Zalmann k900m :)