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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2023
- Disclaimer:
1. This content was not paid for. However, they ended up letting me keep this proto unit to be transparent.
2. This is my favourite keyboard I've built in 2023. THIS IS MY OPINION. So much of this is personal preference, so don't take it to heart!
The Event Horizon by MKVB is a labour of love and you can really tell. He collabed with some amazing people such as Salvun, BeCoating, and Protozoa to make this happen.
It has some unique, albeit minor, stand out features for how it implements it's oring mount, which results in the SMALLEST amount of extra softness while typing. Assembly was easy and what really stands out here is the way this thing looks. It's amazing.
Cost is $490 USD for the version I built and the more "premium" version of the already premium board is $890, which is not for everyone.
🔎 build specs:
Keyboard: Event Horizon - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...
Plate Material: Aluminum [cerakoted]
Keycaps: GMK Boneyard
Switches: Cherry Hyperglides - bit.ly/41ro3w0
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i absolutely love the edit-style of this video. Turning a long VOD into a feasible, descriptive 10-20 min video is great! Same goes for the past videos :)
Much appreciated! I figured these help instead of having to deal with a 2 hour stream.
As light can’t escape the event horizon I won’t be able to escape the temptation to buy this board
This keyboard is the ultimate labor of love ❤
Your videos bring me immeasurable joy, Alex. Whenever I’m feeling down? I pop on an alexotos build vod of a keyboard I can’t afford and all of my problems just melt away 😂
lmao, well im glad troubles melt away!
You should do a "best of 2023" video. Would probably be fun and do really well here on TH-cam. Best new keyset of 2023, best manufacturer in 2023, best build you did, favorite build you did, best budget keyboard from 2023, biggest flop (if you want to get some angry comments), etc. A million ways to do it
You have a lot of glowing reviews for boards but very rarely do we ever really get a glimpse into how they compare to others and it would be interesting to hear a little more of that
I would come to my live stream for that, I won't do a best of or pit things against one another here on TH-cam. I sort of did that recently for stabilizers and it was a lot of passionate feedback and some unnecessary and rude emails / dms about ranking people's fav stabs in an order that didn't work for them, I am more than willing to discuss this on stream!
That looks beautiful, wasn't planning to buy another keeb for awhile but might need to get this.
The coating looks like a more regular, silver version of the Copper Slag used on Salvation. I have that version, and it’s very cool. Shinier in person than often captured on camera.
Now THIS is what the keyboard hobby is all about.
The aesthetics are pretty interesting! Only thing it sounds a little thin and there are way too many feets! Thanks for reviewing this, Alex!
Event horizon great movie
Been waiting for this video ♥ Such a sick keyboard, best looking keyboard of 2023 100%
Glad you like it! I am so smitten by this board
@@alexotos I think WS Cthulhu keycaps would look insane on it. It'd be a cool theme
The uniform "speed holes" on the top chasis reminds me of NZXT's design aesthetic and im all for it
That’s a deep reference 😂
Side profile = Tofu
This aesthetic is amazing, I didn't catch the stream but I'm wondering if this one was stiff in the o-ring configuration?
I just wish that badge at the top left was a knob instead. Would've been my ideal board. I too dig industrial looks a lot and this board is incredible.
That board ..... O_O is on another level.
Very nice keyboard. How did you make your mouse look like that?
i love this keyboard!
Immediately joined the raffle. Love the board and the theme, and the design of the PCB 😍 There is something about the holes on the front of the board that make the monkey part of my brain go unga bunga. Would I like a 5th macro key instead of the planet badge? Yes, but I would gladly give it up for the for that GODLIKE look
This is so good. This would give NK industrial keys a different soul :D.
Holy, I won the supermassive raffle. Thanks for highlighting this for me!
My future Kohaku plans are officially on an indefinite hold lol.
I need this in my life
omg I'm literally running the exact same Bauer Lite with GMK Redline RIGHT NOW
You should try cream+ copper switches in this, or maybe gateron summertime
Do you know what durometer the O-rings will be for this? I would totally want to mix and match to test out that gap design they put in!
40a :)
@alexotos if you had to pick one, would you rather have this or a Kohaku?
I love the look of the board. I just wish they removed the logo element and made the macro column a full 5 keys. Otherwise it looks wonderful to me.
Great video btw. :)
That's what makes it even more recognizable. I think they did a really good job designing this board. Just look at it as a 65 with some extra macro keys on the left.
where can I buy the artisan keycap in the upper left corner?
sounds almost as good as the song 'Event Horizon" by Younha
GMK Mercury on this board would be insane
what set is that special return keycap from? i need it in my life. for work emails.
artisan key with real moonrock in it would be sick
Yo alex, what springs did you put on the mx blacks?
Wait. Was I in a bad mood when I watched this first?? Because now it sounds good??? What???
I just keep coming back to this video regretting my decision to not enter the raffle due to Christmas shopping 😭😭
Amazing board!!! too bad I missed the raffle :( BTW where can I get the artisan keycap from? looks very dark I like it!
did you ever find out where that artisan came from? i've been looking as well
nope! I searched almost everywhere but didn't find shi! dude hadn't replyed to anyone lol @@user-fe5wg4jy7z
wow that pcb
What's stopping the pcb/plate from falling out? Just the o-ring mount?
Yes the friction of the o ring against the inner body of the board
What length is the springs?
@alexotos do you use stab pads?
Also, I thought you said cherry clip ins are your fav stabs.
Cherry Clips in are my fav stab yes.
and no, i never use those!
@@alexotosaaah my bad. I went back for a double check and it was you reading a chat comment. lol.
I ordered some of the new mode stabs, you rate them higher than C3,Staebies and TX AP?
ohh boy. i just won the re-raffle and i am so damn excited
One if a kinda aesthetic? That looks like every other case but has holes. The market is flooded atm. You want me to spend money. Billet 7075 painted with house of color paint and layered with about a bajillion coats of clear coat.
hey alexotos i have a question , i have 550 dollars us to spend on a keyboard which one would you recommend for me that are stock because a lot of the keyboard i want are not in stock ( i want preferably 60 65 75 or tkl ) . Thank you for your advice .
Just take a look at some vendors across the world they are selling some boards that are in stock extras from previous groups buys you can get a good deal.
Don't spend more than 200 on your first board
Alex what keyboard cable do you use and recommend? Want that clear, silver or spacegrey cable
I am indeed a visual screw enjoyer
I love me some visible screws and hardware.
can you rebuild a cw60 pls😘
What do we call that kind of surface finish of the case in English?
hammered paint (or hammer paint) maybe
How do I get that custom enter key please I really need to know
Its on NovelKeys!
Just won this haha
Split backspace and/or stepped caps on HS? Pricey yet no info here, unless there's a webpage somewhere. I see just the Google form for raffle. Anyone have info on that? Thanks.
there is a webpage with info, I don’t have it in the description because it’s on the top of the raffle form.
@@alexotos Thank you. You're right. I entered the raffle without ever noticing that link. Now I have the info I sought. Thanks! Great job on all the vids BTW!
@@mrperlai anytime and I’m glad you found the info! Also thank you for the kind words!!
This looks hot not gonna lie.
Anyone know when the raffle winners are chosen? Not sure if I should keep waiting or if they've already been selected
Winners got an email around 12 noon pacific time. No email = L
will you look at the qk65v2?
Thanks for the look! This is an easy skip in my book, same mounting points as the Bakeneko65, the stand-offs used to keep the o-ring even don't appear to be present on both sides of the arrow blocker (biggest pain point for uneven o-ring in 65s IME) the bottom only comes off to hide the DB and associated cables, and it has the same side profile of the NK65. I'm really failing to see what makes this board *really* stand out aside from the finish, unit count, and extra macro column on the left side. None of this appears to be groundbreaking design, let alone something that would be $300 more than the CK Bakeneko65. Material looks cool and all but this is a very easy skip in my book.
This being better than every other board in 2023 is difficult for me to swallow, too. This year we had Derivative, Moment, Cloudline, and Kohaku... I really fail to see how this is better than any of those other than materials used for the case.
Am I being an Event Horizon hater? Maybe. But as someone who is a BIG o-ring 65 lover, I don't see this being significantly different than the other options available in both typing feel and sound.
I mean, it's a keyboard. There's only so many things you can do at this point that are "groundbreaking" to it lol. I love how you say you don't know what makes it stand out but then list three things that make it stand out. It's more expensive than a Bakeneko because of the production quality, finishing, and material choice. Whether you like it or feel the cost difference is justifiable is obviously all a matter of opinion, but there are definitely things that make this board objectively unique and worth the price over something like the NK65 or Bakeneko
Wow what an incredible looking board. Big chin w/ small forehead is kinda a sick look
Lawdy, it's drop dead gorgeous and sounds like a dream. I've been so tempted to enter the raffle but just can't swing the $ atm. I like the base model better than the supermassive. Not into the gold.
Too late for the raffle… great… love this hobby
bussin
RIP our wallets
yo
GODDAMN THAT'S A GOD BOARD
Am I the only one who thinks Cherry blacks are super overrated? I got some lubed and spring-swapped them and it really wasn't anything cool afterwards.
Its all preference! I at one point thought the same thing, but our tastes change over time!
The holes on the front and the butt plug design on the back absolutely ruins it imo.
true meaning of endgame :) beautiful
I don't understand why stick to 7u space bar especially for the solder pcb
best keyboard ive seen and heard in 2023 but the design of the logo being in the top left of the front face puts me off still. My OCD hurts seeing it, they should opt for a back design and leave the front Logo-less .
3-4 years ago this would have been $1200. This is a keycult killer imo
Raffle and no wireless option make this a no at any price but beautifully machined and otherwise designed. I just want more practical functionality for that money.
I totally get what you mean about raffles, but as for wireless, I don't know.... I personally feel like not every board needs wireless functionality, and we do have a lot of boards right now with wireless features. I also think that there have been a lot of practical keyboards with tons of functionality for less money to choose from. I feel like this is more of a center piece keyboard if that makes sense.
Raffle is the fairest way to supply a limited, yet highly coveted, product to people. And wireless boards at this level of enthusiast keyboard don’t really exist. This isn’t a keychron, razor, or Logitech. This is a top of the line, limited supply, product. Wireless functionality would negatively affect the performance because adding a battery throws off the case construction and sound signature. It’s kind of like complaining that a Ferrari doesn’t have enough cup holders. It may not. But people don’t buy Ferrari’s for expecting to lug around suitcases. They buy them because they’re the fastest and most beautiful car on the market. That isn’t the point of the product. Tons of other boards have Bluetooth at the expensive of sound, feel, and design.
@@jmegaswag *eyeroll* wireless functionality is just that , *functionality* its something even cheap boards you're condescending to me about are capable of doing. I enjoy a clean desk and fast switching between devices and I'd like to do that without a KVM or added perhipheral. This is a priority for ME which is a ultimately a preference. Industrial/mechanical design that incorporates functionality into it design is hard and at these prices I expect more could be done to compensate for things like sound, but since when is a sound preference equivalent to performance? Also cup holders in Ferraris is also a false analogy as well as an accidental illustration of what I'm talking about.
People buy Ferraris not just because of their sound/aesthetic choices marriage of performance and design. A cup holder is an affordance and does not give a car horse power or handling.
You could cede to it just being scarce and cool looking but that doesn't make implicitly make it a high "performing" piece of gear. You aren't event right about wireless functionality not being a feature of a "performance"/ "high end" (read: expensive, which isn't even a linear relationship tbqh) board.
if you're looking for wireless, you're not in this tier 😂
@@jmegaswagreal
garbage lol
Yeah, I mean I'm glad it exists. I know people will like it, but I personally hate it. Ugly ass board imo lol.
Its all subjective :)
Neat board, but salvun is making it, and that dude can't deliver anything on time. Hard pass.
i love this keyboard
so torn on this one. for me, the back engraving doesn't do anything for the board. everything else is big dub stats
I actually like the engraving. To each their own!
Engraving gives character
@@radbradmtb6915 u right
@SlickSpingo not to me though 🤷🏻♂️
@@deepsp_ce all subjective ofc :)