This turned out great. Glad our conversation sparked the idea for this. 🧠Discovery is the best part of any hobby or interest. Keeping an open mind and embracing the spirit of genuine curiosity will always invite new possibilities and will help you appreciate everything you learn along the way.
I watched Alexotos recent stream on the Command65. Now that board is everything the current trends of keyboards isnt.(sand which mount, ABS plastic etc.) although it was all these things he had still found a fun time building it because he found the uniqueness of the build process fun. I think we can all learn from this that just because a board is not what everyone is liking right now doesn’t make it a bad board.
i just started getting into this hobby, and i felt decision fatigue right off the get-go. so this really is a pat on the back-you'll be okay-kind of video, which i needed. i also just discovered your channel. I love the vibes, cinematography, and editing! keep up the great content! ❤
Great video! Love this level of introspection. I think like with all hobbies the journey requires a lot of introspection like this. For me, this has meant significantly limiting my consumption of videos and the community to better balance with my own subjective tastes and needs from the hobby without being too affected by others' opinions. This has been an important realization for me with hobbies lately, that the hobby and the hobby community are two things that can sometimes be in conflict within one's own personal journey. Unless the journey is about the community itself, of course. Either way, taking time to pause and reflect on "what did I like or not about that" is crucial, and can be hard to do without stepping away from media and community.
Subscribed! I totally agree with you. Starbucks buyers never understand why someone spend over thousand dollars to buy a Italian made espresso machine, and Razer buyer never understand why we spend 5X money on a mechanically keyboard. It is about the lifestyle and the way to seek personal taste.
I've noticed there is a weird overlap between specialty coffee people and keyboard enthusiasts! I don't know why that would be, but I love that I could talk about what kinds of coffees I like through my Chemex over my Clever to someone I just talked about switch spring weight with!~ I've got a bad habit of collecting hobbies, and mechanical keyboards is my newest one as well. Can't wait to see just how far I can go with it.
@@MatthewEncina Ayy, that would be awesome! I live in Southern California, so I'm sure I'd have to travel to wherever it is haha, but it'll be worth it if smooth coffee and smoother keyboards are involved
Wow! Couldn't agree more! Since I started this keyboard hobby, way back 2021. I totally had this kind of mindset, here in the Philippines content creators tend to marginalize the thoccy and clacky sound, but what I had realized now is this, the most important thing is the journey of this hobby. Thanks for sharing your thoughts to all the hobbyists here. I really appreciate your content.
I've always been a big researcher. For any hobby, I always become obsessive about finding whatever the "best" version of it is for my price range. Photography equipment, watches, golf clubs, tech gear, coffee equipment (V60 guy here). For some of those, this approach makes sense. But as you've articulated so well, keyboards are a hobby where it's more about appreciating different approaches and there is no "best" version of anything. Like you, I've chased the thock and am now rediscovering the clack of Cherry switches. That's not to say I don't like the thock anymore though. Moreso that I'm learning to appreciate both ends and everything in between. I love Matt's analogy as I think it can apply to the aesthetics of keyboards too. Many of us start out in the hobby liking brightly coloured keycaps, RGB, knobs and other novelties (coffee with milk and sugar), but end up falling back on the simplicity of WoB or Beige and clean and elegant case designs as our endgame (black coffee). I could talk for hours on this topic, but thanks for the thought starters!
I just subbed because I find this super relatable to my journey in custom keyboards, and your analogy on how the keyboard sound journey is similar to your coffee journey is very clever. I too started chasing thock when I was new, believing that it was the best sound signature ever. Then I skewed heavily to clack, just like you. Now I just embrace how my board sounds regardless of thock or clack. Enjoy the process, not the result.
For me, the journey is x10 more pleasurable than the end result. I have probably the most budget wonky board ever, but trying all the different mods and making up some in the process + adding touches of personal customization. The journey is really where it's at for keyboards. Or maybe my board is still a clicky, clacky mess so I say that haha.
Shoobs' meme videos about the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole totally speaks to this. You go deeper and deeper but yea you're right, the most enjoyable part is the journey no matter where you end up. Hopefully not quitting the hobby of course!
I joined the hobby with an rk board. Got bored, bought a new one and change it out after a while. though it was just budget boards of 50 bucks, it kinda help shape my preference. As I thought I enjoy the clack, the bakeneko I saved up for got snagged by another buyer so I got myself a 2nd hand kbd67 lite for 75 bucks. It made me rethink about what is endgame and really appreciate more about the journey
Avi, this was so beautifully stated and comes right at the right time for a lot of us. We all need that reminder to just take it easy, sit back, and enjoy every single piece of what drives us to enjoy what we love. Everyone has their own journey to their own place; it's really important to remember everyone on that path with us and appreciate their presence.
As an architectural designer myself, I've gotten trapped in decision fatigue multiple times. When you forget about the process and the journey everything becomes overwhelming and unpleasant. Recently gotten into keyboards and I didn't expect to get a message that resonates beyond my keyboard hobby today. Thanks for that!
Glad you enjoyed mate, and also glad it resonates with you! I've just completed my masters in architecture myself so there could be some subtle parallel there!
Really, your videos are amazing, and your take in this hobby along with Matthew Encina is really different from other keyboard-related content creators (they're great too!). You guys took it through unique perspective and view it from another side, which is more introspective, both objective and subjective. Rather than talking about the keyboard, you talk about the one who build the keyboard (preferences and stuff) and i think it's very interesting. Keep up the good work! *That's exactly why that hobbies with different approach of each person such as model kit, mechanical keyboard, photography, and music really intrigues me :)
Thank you so so much man! I really appreciate you saying this - I had almost scrapped this vid bc I wasn't sure if this style of vid would stick since it's so far removed from reviewing a product so I'm so stoked that you can relate to the message, and appreciate my scuffed take on things haha.
You could make a video about just about anything and I'd be in love with it. Your editing is so nice and relaxing. But yeah, nice video and helped me to step back from my current decision fatigue haha
Beautiful video, baffled by your cinematography as always. Really glad you made this video as I'm going through a similar process right now, in fact your clacky qk65 video was what got me started exploring stuff outside the popular thock sound with tons of foam stuffed into a keyboard
I love this video dude. The style, the aesthetic, the topic...everything. I'm new to the hobby and currently consuming everything possible. So coming across something like this just makes my day. I am definitely on the left side of the chart and I'll start to appreciate my descent over to the right side. Cheers mate.
This is my first video of yours... and my goodness... the cinematography, editing, music, lighting, sound... it all had no right being this good for such a seemingly simple video. Genuinely great stuff in less than 5 minutes. Bravo! This is the type of color grading for me. Currently in the process of trying to find a new hobby.
I think another thing that makes beginners narrow their view to chase one thing is the high starting out cost of this hobby and also the idea that "one PC one keyboard" which slowly goes away but that for most is there at the starts and limits options because they think they won't want more boards. I think for any hobby it's helpful to take your time and make choices that enable build up, foundational choices that allow you to expand even if it may take more time to acquire or isn't exactly what you want.
I couldn’t agree more with your point, as I’ve been leaning towards clackier sound signatures after being in the hobby for some time. Absolutely beautiful video, first time seeing your content and I’m absolutely blown away by the quality across the board.
oh my god this video was incredible! from the fresh outside shots (as well as the editing style and incredible usual shot styles) to the actual content of it. In my opinion everything you said was true and pretty well researched, even more so if I compare it to my coffee and my keyboard journey's, either way, AMAZING video man! GREAT work :)
Now that I think back, no matter what it is, whether it's keyboard building, coffee, or any other things that we are pursuing.. It's always the journey and process that we hold it dear in our memories, whether it's the pleasant ones or the painful ones. It's hardly the beginning nor the end that we'll remember, and it's magical how this has always been a universal thing all the time.
Cool type of video regarding mechanical keyboards and all hobbies in general. It's cliché but if it is meant to be a hobby you might as well enjoy the ride. Most beginners ask for "What's the best ..." but while going down the rabbit hole of any hobby you'll find wise people telling you to slow down and enjoy the process of figuring stuff out on the way to "endgame". I am very early in my coffe hobby state but I speak from experience in audiophile / headphone enthusiasts and mechanical pencil entrepreneurs world.
big big time agree mate. the title of this vid will probably change toward the end of the year but for now i just wanted to zone into keyboards and coffee as that's what i mostly know!
Dude I swear your aesthetic is so chill. You remind me so much of a friend in college. Coincidentally, you also look a bit like him. Love the content as usual! :)
Loved this. Having just gotten into the hobby and started my YT journey in parallel, two months in I’m feeling the pressure of churning out content once a week and that’s taking a bit away from my own journey. This video helped center me and the coffee analogy is perfect. :)
Wow, I really like this, a whole video that is about culture and personal preference around keyboards, that's so refreshing, when most videos are at least a little bit commercial! More of that please :D I also like, what alexotos often emphasizes: it's all preference and spend responsively :)
I ordered a qk65 with gateron oil kings for thocc and a tenet70 with tecsee coffee chip ice cream for clack to have both ends of the spectrum. I rally can't wait, I already built 2 tm680 for my mother and my girlfriend, but I am still typing on my slightly modded asus falchion:D
Love it bro! And I'm so stoked that the message of the video resonates with you - it's such a tricky topic to cover so I'm glad that it all comes across!
the hobby that never ends😅 diving into the rabbit hole and finding out what materials affect acoustics or how to achieve different typing feels were always the reasons why I loved this hobby so much. thanks for another great video!
Man how does every video you produce get better and better? Also, I think FOMO is a really big factor in the keyboard community with all these group-buys and limited stock products, atleast thats my opinion ^^
your approach to visuals is what got me interested but to see you take on a whole new perspective on the hobby and discuss it is even more refreshing to see! keep it going avi!
This got me subscribed! This video is a breath of fresh air from the usual modding and sound test, which, I enjoy as well. 😊 Looking forward to the next one!
It’s been a year since I entered the keyboard space, and I never once stopped scouring for “the best _____.” Thank you for reminding me to enjoy and experience what is out there (not just with keebs). I’ll watch this video again and again.
The aesthetic is insane as always, but the topic and the way you talk about it is somehow better lol. I'll say it again, I really love the everyday person viewpoint you bring to the keyboard conversation. Somehow when you engage a lot into a hobby we just went to find an endgame and found some other people opinion to latch on to to reach said endgame, and I find this to be a really good reminder to enjoy what makes us get into the hobby at first.
Incredible analogy and so well said. This message rings so true just not in this hobby but in almost any other nice hobby as well. Banger after banger, you're here to stay, Avi!
I had this issue too!! This video is well explained!! The thing is, I would buy a board and build it, then I would end up getting disappointed because it’s not what I expect it to sound. I would sell it and probably lose money and it repeats over and over and over again. The thing that people should understand is that the board that you built is unique. Enjoy it for what it is!! Amazing content btw!
soooo relatable, literally the exact same thing for me. First thock, then big clack, then now im finding myself enjoy a lot of the middle grounds, and experimenting more. love the vid dude :D
nice video, i really enjoyed. I think a lot of people are turning toxic in this hobby, hating layouts, features, settings... being disrespectful. And about the journey i also realize that some mods turn the keyboard into a sound profile but loossing what the designers try to give us. I guess less mods is more keyboard, show us truly the keyboard design. I dont use home made pe foam mod or case foam. I just take what the keyboard gives, and i will try to not lub the switches because i notice that sometimes mutes the switch a little bit.
I bought my Ikki65 Aurora because it was the same price as one of those gaming boards that looked like a toy. I wanted something subtle, simple, heavy. Then I bought some NK cream switches because I saw Aviary do a build and I liked the sound. My caps I picked out were the coolest set they had for under $50 on Banggood. Overall it was a great experience and I can see how someone could get obsessed with it. Thing is no one else I know gives a crap about keyboards so I get to just enjoy using it without everyone pushing their preferences on me. It's just mine.
After watching this video, i noticed that every board that i purchased, it just started to sound the same; foamy, creamy, marbly. And i decided to remove all the foam in my keyboards. And maigod the results were amazing. Each board has its own sound. It is not the same anymore. even if i used the same switch, each board has their distinct acoustics. Thank you Avi!
Such a good topic to talk about, I'm now getting into the hobby with the qk65 and this is really something to ponder when it comes to choosing what I want on it and how I want to do it!
The bakeneko60's the board that changed my mind on thock. I still enjoy it, but I bought the bakeneko more so wanting to feel what a real gasket would feel like. After building with MX blacks I was blown away how good it sounded and have stuck with gummy o ring since.
im not super into keyboards i wont lie, i find it interesting tho but your presentation, voice, and overall style made this the most relaxing 5 minutes ive had in a good while i dig that coffee analogy too lol
This turned out great. Glad our conversation sparked the idea for this. 🧠Discovery is the best part of any hobby or interest. Keeping an open mind and embracing the spirit of genuine curiosity will always invite new possibilities and will help you appreciate everything you learn along the way.
Thanks once again for being on mate! Always love chatting to ya. Let's see how many of your analogies I turn into videos hahahaha
I watched Alexotos recent stream on the Command65. Now that board is everything the current trends of keyboards isnt.(sand which mount, ABS plastic etc.) although it was all these things he had still found a fun time building it because he found the uniqueness of the build process fun.
I think we can all learn from this that just because a board is not what everyone is liking right now doesn’t make it a bad board.
I have to totally agree man! Glad this vid resonates with you
i just started getting into this hobby, and i felt decision fatigue right off the get-go. so this really is a pat on the back-you'll be okay-kind of video, which i needed. i also just discovered your channel. I love the vibes, cinematography, and editing! keep up the great content! ❤
Great video! Love this level of introspection.
I think like with all hobbies the journey requires a lot of introspection like this. For me, this has meant significantly limiting my consumption of videos and the community to better balance with my own subjective tastes and needs from the hobby without being too affected by others' opinions.
This has been an important realization for me with hobbies lately, that the hobby and the hobby community are two things that can sometimes be in conflict within one's own personal journey. Unless the journey is about the community itself, of course.
Either way, taking time to pause and reflect on "what did I like or not about that" is crucial, and can be hard to do without stepping away from media and community.
Such a great take on decision fatigue. Came for the thumbnail, stayed for the story telling. 10/10
Stoked! Thanks so much mate
Your videography style is so clean. Another Fire video my friend!
Subscribed! I totally agree with you. Starbucks buyers never understand why someone spend over thousand dollars to buy a Italian made espresso machine, and Razer buyer never understand why we spend 5X money on a mechanically keyboard. It is about the lifestyle and the way to seek personal taste.
What a great video man, I loved it. Great topic to touch on!
I've noticed there is a weird overlap between specialty coffee people and keyboard enthusiasts! I don't know why that would be, but I love that I could talk about what kinds of coffees I like through my Chemex over my Clever to someone I just talked about switch spring weight with!~
I've got a bad habit of collecting hobbies, and mechanical keyboards is my newest one as well. Can't wait to see just how far I can go with it.
I’ve noticed the same. Time for a coffee and keyboard meetup.
@@MatthewEncina Ayy, that would be awesome! I live in Southern California, so I'm sure I'd have to travel to wherever it is haha, but it'll be worth it if smooth coffee and smoother keyboards are involved
Wow! Couldn't agree more! Since I started this keyboard hobby, way back 2021. I totally had this kind of mindset, here in the Philippines content creators tend to marginalize the thoccy and clacky sound, but what I had realized now is this, the most important thing is the journey of this hobby. Thanks for sharing your thoughts to all the hobbyists here. I really appreciate your content.
These are incredible. The quality of these videos are insane.
Another amazing video. Love this thought process. It’s even making me feel inspired to try some new things!
Tristan!!! Thanks so much bro. So keen to see what you cook up soon
wow your video craft is so far above all other keyboard content creators. this is WILD how good your channel is.
thank you so much mate! means a whole lot to me.
I've always been a big researcher. For any hobby, I always become obsessive about finding whatever the "best" version of it is for my price range. Photography equipment, watches, golf clubs, tech gear, coffee equipment (V60 guy here). For some of those, this approach makes sense. But as you've articulated so well, keyboards are a hobby where it's more about appreciating different approaches and there is no "best" version of anything. Like you, I've chased the thock and am now rediscovering the clack of Cherry switches. That's not to say I don't like the thock anymore though. Moreso that I'm learning to appreciate both ends and everything in between.
I love Matt's analogy as I think it can apply to the aesthetics of keyboards too. Many of us start out in the hobby liking brightly coloured keycaps, RGB, knobs and other novelties (coffee with milk and sugar), but end up falling back on the simplicity of WoB or Beige and clean and elegant case designs as our endgame (black coffee).
I could talk for hours on this topic, but thanks for the thought starters!
Once you know why you know better.
Great content as usual and great analogy, man I'm so envious! Haha 😅
Thank you boss!!! Hahaha
I just subbed because I find this super relatable to my journey in custom keyboards, and your analogy on how the keyboard sound journey is similar to your coffee journey is very clever. I too started chasing thock when I was new, believing that it was the best sound signature ever. Then I skewed heavily to clack, just like you. Now I just embrace how my board sounds regardless of thock or clack. Enjoy the process, not the result.
For me, the journey is x10 more pleasurable than the end result. I have probably the most budget wonky board ever, but trying all the different mods and making up some in the process + adding touches of personal customization. The journey is really where it's at for keyboards. Or maybe my board is still a clicky, clacky mess so I say that haha.
Genuinely happy I found you. You really create content that's so easy to consume and relate to. Love it, always.
Thank you mate! Stoked to have you here
Wow, the script and production of this video are so great. I really enjoyed your journey.
Thank you so much!
Shoobs' meme videos about the mechanical keyboard rabbit hole totally speaks to this. You go deeper and deeper but yea you're right, the most enjoyable part is the journey no matter where you end up. Hopefully not quitting the hobby of course!
Thank for making this clip. It’s make me feel good to keep trying and looking for my perfect one.
I joined the hobby with an rk board. Got bored, bought a new one and change it out after a while. though it was just budget boards of 50 bucks, it kinda help shape my preference. As I thought I enjoy the clack, the bakeneko I saved up for got snagged by another buyer so I got myself a 2nd hand kbd67 lite for 75 bucks. It made me rethink about what is endgame and really appreciate more about the journey
Avi, this was so beautifully stated and comes right at the right time for a lot of us. We all need that reminder to just take it easy, sit back, and enjoy every single piece of what drives us to enjoy what we love. Everyone has their own journey to their own place; it's really important to remember everyone on that path with us and appreciate their presence.
such a great video! love this introspective type format where it's much more than just the keyboard (and more about the journey!)
ey this is such a good topic to think about and definitely not discussed enough in today’s world of social media! let’s all enjoy the journey 🙌🏼
This deserves so much more views, love your content!
thank you so much!
As an architectural designer myself, I've gotten trapped in decision fatigue multiple times. When you forget about the process and the journey everything becomes overwhelming and unpleasant.
Recently gotten into keyboards and I didn't expect to get a message that resonates beyond my keyboard hobby today.
Thanks for that!
Glad you enjoyed mate, and also glad it resonates with you! I've just completed my masters in architecture myself so there could be some subtle parallel there!
this was great - love Matt's coffee analogy
I think we all can relate. Had a similar conversation with TimKeyLess. I think we need to do a coffee & keeb meetup.
@@MatthewEncina 100%, I'll provide the espresso ;)
Thanks Xris! Let me save more so I can make it to this meetup hahahaha
The production quality of this is amazing! You're going places for sure.
mate what a banger vid
Really, your videos are amazing, and your take in this hobby along with Matthew Encina is really different from other keyboard-related content creators (they're great too!). You guys took it through unique perspective and view it from another side, which is more introspective, both objective and subjective. Rather than talking about the keyboard, you talk about the one who build the keyboard (preferences and stuff) and i think it's very interesting. Keep up the good work!
*That's exactly why that hobbies with different approach of each person such as model kit, mechanical keyboard, photography, and music really intrigues me :)
Thank you so so much man! I really appreciate you saying this - I had almost scrapped this vid bc I wasn't sure if this style of vid would stick since it's so far removed from reviewing a product so I'm so stoked that you can relate to the message, and appreciate my scuffed take on things haha.
You could make a video about just about anything and I'd be in love with it. Your editing is so nice and relaxing.
But yeah, nice video and helped me to step back from my current decision fatigue haha
Haha thank you and I'm so glad it helped!!
Beautiful video, baffled by your cinematography as always. Really glad you made this video as I'm going through a similar process right now, in fact your clacky qk65 video was what got me started exploring stuff outside the popular thock sound with tons of foam stuffed into a keyboard
Thanks so much man, glad the message resonates with ya! Also soz if I've led you down a certain path with keyboards HAHA
I love this video dude. The style, the aesthetic, the topic...everything. I'm new to the hobby and currently consuming everything possible. So coming across something like this just makes my day. I am definitely on the left side of the chart and I'll start to appreciate my descent over to the right side. Cheers mate.
Glad to hear it resonates with you man! Hope you enjoy the journey 🙏🙏
This is my first video of yours... and my goodness... the cinematography, editing, music, lighting, sound... it all had no right being this good for such a seemingly simple video. Genuinely great stuff in less than 5 minutes. Bravo! This is the type of color grading for me. Currently in the process of trying to find a new hobby.
Thank you so much my friend!!! You have no idea how much that means to me. Appreciate it!
@@AvinashKunjamboo of course
Really digging your videos and takes on the hobby.
I think another thing that makes beginners narrow their view to chase one thing is the high starting out cost of this hobby and also the idea that "one PC one keyboard" which slowly goes away but that for most is there at the starts and limits options because they think they won't want more boards.
I think for any hobby it's helpful to take your time and make choices that enable build up, foundational choices that allow you to expand even if it may take more time to acquire or isn't exactly what you want.
Jade box is the best sound, change my mind **sips canned coffee**
Great video Avi. Looking forward to see more of your videos
thank you for this. as someone who already started losing some interest in the hobby and chasing endgame boards. this was a refresher.
Thank you man. Hoping to have more of these discussions into the future!!
@@AvinashKunjamboo looking forward to your Monokei Standard vid
I couldn’t agree more with your point, as I’ve been leaning towards clackier sound signatures after being in the hobby for some time. Absolutely beautiful video, first time seeing your content and I’m absolutely blown away by the quality across the board.
So glad you can relate to the video man! Thanks so much
oh my god this video was incredible! from the fresh outside shots (as well as the editing style and incredible usual shot styles) to the actual content of it. In my opinion everything you said was true and pretty well researched, even more so if I compare it to my coffee and my keyboard journey's, either way, AMAZING video man! GREAT work :)
Ayy thank you bro! Really appreciate it, stoked to see you around here.
@@AvinashKunjamboo always bro :)
Dude this video was so beautifully put together
thank you man!!
Now that I think back, no matter what it is, whether it's keyboard building, coffee, or any other things that we are pursuing.. It's always the journey and process that we hold it dear in our memories, whether it's the pleasant ones or the painful ones. It's hardly the beginning nor the end that we'll remember, and it's magical how this has always been a universal thing all the time.
Can I just say I LOOOOOOOOVE how the 3:2 aspect ratio forces me to watch your videos in FULLSCREEN! just WOW! amazing content as usual Avi!
Cool type of video regarding mechanical keyboards and all hobbies in general.
It's cliché but if it is meant to be a hobby you might as well enjoy the ride. Most beginners ask for "What's the best ..." but while going down the rabbit hole of any hobby you'll find wise people telling you to slow down and enjoy the process of figuring stuff out on the way to "endgame".
I am very early in my coffe hobby state but I speak from experience in audiophile / headphone enthusiasts and mechanical pencil entrepreneurs world.
big big time agree mate. the title of this vid will probably change toward the end of the year but for now i just wanted to zone into keyboards and coffee as that's what i mostly know!
loving the insights but better yet I loved the video style :)
It's all about the journey in the end! Great video
Dude I swear your aesthetic is so chill. You remind me so much of a friend in college. Coincidentally, you also look a bit like him. Love the content as usual! :)
hahaha thank you man, really appreciate it!
@@AvinashKunjamboo Anyway what font is that bro?
Loved this. Having just gotten into the hobby and started my YT journey in parallel, two months in I’m feeling the pressure of churning out content once a week and that’s taking a bit away from my own journey. This video helped center me and the coffee analogy is perfect. :)
Another great video
This is a really awesome and relatable video. It’s a great topic to talk about.
Wow, I really like this, a whole video that is about culture and personal preference around keyboards, that's so refreshing, when most videos are at least a little bit commercial! More of that please :D
I also like, what alexotos often emphasizes: it's all preference and spend responsively :)
I ordered a qk65 with gateron oil kings for thocc and a tenet70 with tecsee coffee chip ice cream for clack to have both ends of the spectrum. I rally can't wait, I already built 2 tm680 for my mother and my girlfriend, but I am still typing on my slightly modded asus falchion:D
Love it bro! And I'm so stoked that the message of the video resonates with you - it's such a tricky topic to cover so I'm glad that it all comes across!
the hobby that never ends😅 diving into the rabbit hole and finding out what materials affect acoustics or how to achieve different typing feels were always the reasons why I loved this hobby so much. thanks for another great video!
So true bro! Possibilities are limitless as they say. Stoked to have you around here again man
really enjoying this video
havent seen such a high quality keyboard content in youtube for quite a while
Amazing video, thank you for your work!!
The most beautiful video I've ever seen related to this keyboard hobby. Brilliant point put forward, and a great way to explain it.
wow the production quality of this video is absolutely mint. gives me goosebumps
Just a simple typeface-choice-appreciation comment :) love your style and the always fresh thoughts you bring to these videos mate
Man how does every video you produce get better and better?
Also, I think FOMO is a really big factor in the keyboard community with all these group-buys and limited stock products, atleast thats my opinion ^^
"Hype, FOMO, and Regret" could be a fantastic subject for Avi to explore.
@@MatthewEncina Would love to see a video on that topic for sure
Hugely! Definitely going into the notebook of ideas. Thanks for the kind words too mate
Your vids are always so beautiful. Get this man a docuseries. And agreed, experimentation is the path to finding something truthfully beautiful.
your approach to visuals is what got me interested but to see you take on a whole new perspective on the hobby and discuss it is even more refreshing to see! keep it going avi!
Thanks so much dude! Stoked to see you here again and even more stoked that the messaging is somewhat relatable in the vid!
This got me subscribed! This video is a breath of fresh air from the usual modding and sound test, which, I enjoy as well. 😊 Looking forward to the next one!
This is so relatable. Made me appreciate where I'm at right now!
Love that man! Best news
It’s been a year since I entered the keyboard space, and I never once stopped scouring for “the best _____.” Thank you for reminding me to enjoy and experience what is out there (not just with keebs). I’ll watch this video again and again.
the feel of this vid and all the rest of your vids is sooo good. this channel is as underrated as glarses in 2020
what a damn compliment thank you man
@@AvinashKunjamboo tried to be as creative as possible with that one haha
The aesthetic is insane as always, but the topic and the way you talk about it is somehow better lol. I'll say it again, I really love the everyday person viewpoint you bring to the keyboard conversation. Somehow when you engage a lot into a hobby we just went to find an endgame and found some other people opinion to latch on to to reach said endgame, and I find this to be a really good reminder to enjoy what makes us get into the hobby at first.
Thank you so much man, I really really appreciate it - coming from a personal angle is always tricky so I'm glad that my vids resonate with ya!
Love everything about this. Thank you for making.
Thank you!
Incredible analogy and so well said. This message rings so true just not in this hobby but in almost any other nice hobby as well. Banger after banger, you're here to stay, Avi!
Thank you my guy! As you already know, keen to see where we can push things!
Wow, man. This was an unexpectedly great watch. And I think I actually learned something, maybe even about myself?
So glad something stuck with you man! Appreciate you dropping a comment here
This video was kind of therapeutic for me. Nicely done.
Every hobby is all about preference.
The coffee story is a great example.
I had this issue too!! This video is well explained!! The thing is, I would buy a board and build it, then I would end up getting disappointed because it’s not what I expect it to sound. I would sell it and probably lose money and it repeats over and over and over again. The thing that people should understand is that the board that you built is unique. Enjoy it for what it is!! Amazing content btw!
love that take! and it's so so expensive to experiment hahaha. appreciate the kind words man!
fuckin classic. u have inspired me to try out some keyboard related content. like, with depth beyond sound tests. love ur shit
thank you chief. keen to see what you cook up!
Great video! I just recently started getting into MK, but I have been into coffee for many years. I really like the Onion switches shown in the video!
soooo relatable, literally the exact same thing for me. First thock, then big clack, then now im finding myself enjoy a lot of the middle grounds, and experimenting more. love the vid dude :D
Thanks so much bro! Stoked to see you here again!
nice video, i really enjoyed. I think a lot of people are turning toxic in this hobby, hating layouts, features, settings... being disrespectful.
And about the journey i also realize that some mods turn the keyboard into a sound profile but loossing what the designers try to give us. I guess less mods is more keyboard, show us truly the keyboard design. I dont use home made pe foam mod or case foam. I just take what the keyboard gives, and i will try to not lub the switches because i notice that sometimes mutes the switch a little bit.
I bought my Ikki65 Aurora because it was the same price as one of those gaming boards that looked like a toy. I wanted something subtle, simple, heavy. Then I bought some NK cream switches because I saw Aviary do a build and I liked the sound. My caps I picked out were the coolest set they had for under $50 on Banggood. Overall it was a great experience and I can see how someone could get obsessed with it. Thing is no one else I know gives a crap about keyboards so I get to just enjoy using it without everyone pushing their preferences on me. It's just mine.
The editing, the topic, the flow of the video is awesome. 👏 i hope your channel will keep on growing
After watching this video, i noticed that every board that i purchased, it just started to sound the same; foamy, creamy, marbly. And i decided to remove all the foam in my keyboards. And maigod the results were amazing. Each board has its own sound. It is not the same anymore. even if i used the same switch, each board has their distinct acoustics. Thank you Avi!
Your videos are really enjoyable to watch! Great quality production!
Thank you so much mate!
Love this sort of take a step back approach
Thank you Mr Sviz! Stoked to have you back
I enjoyed this video. Thanks for making it.
thanks for stopping by!
Such a good topic to talk about, I'm now getting into the hobby with the qk65 and this is really something to ponder when it comes to choosing what I want on it and how I want to do it!
Really like the style of your videos! Also, the editing is really nice.
Love your style of shooting your videos, subscriber gained. Keep up the good work.
thank you so much mate!
The bakeneko60's the board that changed my mind on thock. I still enjoy it, but I bought the bakeneko more so wanting to feel what a real gasket would feel like. After building with MX blacks I was blown away how good it sounded and have stuck with gummy o ring since.
I still have yet to try a bakeneko! One day I'll be blessed with trying an o ring keyboard haha.
this is really amazing. really love how you explained the whole process. truly relatable.
Thank you my guy! So stoked you like it
gorgeous video, and gorgeous concept.
Really love your style of videos.
love the vibe
im not super into keyboards i wont lie, i find it interesting tho
but your presentation, voice, and overall style made this the most relaxing 5 minutes ive had in a good while
i dig that coffee analogy too lol
hell yeah dude i'm stoked you like it! honestly this is one of the best compliments i can recieve. thanks mate
loving this vibe and the topic of this video
Yet another amazing video. 100/10 sir!
Thanks bossman!
Geon frog is goated! Can’t wait for you try some o-ring and plateless boards
me neither! pumped to test new things haha
agree, getting too attached to something for a long period of time only makes you bored of it faster
Your videos are so high quality you definitely need more subs :)
Wallet fatigue is where I'm at.
hello! what keyboard was featured in your thumbnail (the tkl) thanks! also super excited to watch your video
Hi! It's a RAMA U80-A Seq2 in the Soya colourway. Probably easiest to find it on the aftermarket
@@AvinashKunjamboo Awesome, thanks so much!
I have the same mentality with my bikes. Preferences change along the way. 😌
another fantastic video!