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A 70% FRL Keyboard with a Curvy Side Profile - Beacon70 Review
Its surprising how light this is, even for an all aluminum board. My Arc60 built is 1.3 kg, while the beacon70 is 1.4 kg.
I shoot stuff and post on IG! arpeykeys
Timestamps
0:00 sold on Nlands
0:30 typing feel
1:13 lichicx lucy sound test
1:23 typing feel cont.
2:08 design
3:06 mounting
3:25 anodization
3:45 resonance
4:05 should you buy?
Sound Tests
4:35 Zakus - no foam
4:55 Zakus - plate foam
5:16 Hyacinth V2Us - no foam
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Відео

The BEST Budget TKL - Quick Review Cycle8
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Idk why my voiceover audio decided to suddenly spit on itself for this video :( Forgot to mention this was sent to me by ClickClack for review. Some of their review units were delayed while trying to get HE pcb units out to reviewers. Also forgot to mention this is with PC plate Pinging/Resonance was something I wanted to take a look at because of ScoopedBar's video, where he pretty much had an...
The BEST Value Alice Keyboard | The Neo Ergo in Baby Blue
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Personally I love the tented angle, but I really wonder how much I would like a steeper tent angle. *The force break could be better, but for the alphas it did get better, mods, not at all. I think the mic does pick up on the resonance more than my ears so watching it back sounds not as different as I had thought. Gonna eventually try to make it better, just didn't want to try and cut very thin...
TB8 TKL Review | Budget Board + Top Tier Anodization + Triple Mount | $184
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There's rarely ever a bad ano job afaik, but its better than some of my more expensive boards. Group buy is live! nlandkeys.com/products/gb-tb8-tkl-keyboard-kit Since it is a group buy, best to buy with paypal or cc that has a more reliable way of getting your money back if things start to look bad. ClickClack did the R1 group buy just a few months ago, and now NLandkeys is doing their own roun...
Kailh BCP Review | Does the Perfect One Exist?
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I'm still gonna use them ngl. TB8 TKL review coming next. unikeyboards.com I don't have an affiliate, but you can pick someone to support here LOL:unikeyboards.com/pages/affiliate-program They've done a favor for me and my local meetup event, which is why I wanna shout them out for free :) I take photos of keyboards and post them on instagram!: arpeykeys 0:00 Intro 0:22 Overview o...
Tecsee Honey Peach Switch Review
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Finally getting back to making videos. Got some keyboard reviews coming up eventually :) 2 days after uploading I just realized I forgot to include background music like all my other videos lol... I'm on IG!: arpeykeys Timestamps 0:00 Review 2:05 specs/lube method 2:15 Arc60 stock switches 2:30 Arc60 lubed switches 2:45 Frog mini stock switches 3:00 Frog mini lubed switches 3:15 M...
Premium Leverless for a Budget Price - Haute42 M13 Review
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I hit Red ranks in Tekken 8 after getting this controller, so it must be good lol Sorry, the audio gets scuffed in some areas. This was something I worked on in small pieces over a long time that kept getting edited and its something I need to move on from for now lol. Thought my recording setup was more consistent, but I think I messed up one of the settings tbh. Size of my hands: 7.5-8in x 4....
Cute Switches - Fuyu Switches by Moyu.Studio & Wikuo
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This is the first switch I have from Wikuo, and honestly its not bad. I'm on IG!: arpeykeys Timestamps 0:00 Overview 1:23 Arc60 Alu plate 1:43 Sonnet PP plate alu weight 2:03 Sonnet PP plate copper weight 2:23 Overall thoughts
MX2A Black Switches - an improved Cherry MX Black | Sound Tests
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I'm not gonna lie, I used to dislike MX Blacks, and I don't even like my nixies that much, but lubed and filmed MX2As definitely sound really nice on alu. Its a combination I've been avoiding just because its too vanilla, but I do think I'll be soldering MX2As into one of the boards I'm looking forward to this year. I forgot to fix the text in the video, but the Kelowna films I used were MDI fi...
Roller Linear Switches Review
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$0.60 is definitely on the high side in terms of pricing but its worth imo. Definitely gonna try soldering these into my plateless Arc60 build. Eventually. Its on my long list of keeb chores. You can find these on Taobao for much cheaper too. item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.14e92e8dFvW4mL&id=739880800918&_u=620cq9vkt8cb24 (Thanks Keebtaro for linking lol) Timestamps 0:00 Overview 0:57 ...
Jade Switch Review
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These took a while to get used to typing with lol. I feel like my sonnet sounds hollower or more resonant than usual. Ended up not being the best board for the sound test, but hopefully it gives an idea of how it sounds. Also one of the sound tests is mislabeled in the video :( Sonnet Config Top mount, alu weight, alu bottom, no foam, CF plate There is a hint of a metallic sound, but not as muc...
Arc60 Sound Tests with 5 Plates - Alu, CF, PC, POM, PP
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All the switches are stock, except for the Zaku IIs. Those had a little bit of scratchiness so I lubed them with 3203. SSW = Sarokeys Strawberry Wine. I added in the Keygeek Avalons since those were new switches I just got in the middle of all the recording. For typing feel, I think its pretty hard to tell the difference from feel alone just because the mounting points basically run the whole l...
Is It A Gimmick? - Diamond Avalon switches
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Keybay sells recolors of these, and different variants with different travel distance! I shoot stuff and post on instagram! arpeykeys 0:00 Intro 0:44 Internals quick look (I meant octagonal LOL) 0:59 Misc facts 1:20 Arc60 - stock 1:35 Mode Sonnet - stock 1:53 Arc60 asdf;lkj - stock 1:57 Mode Sonnet asd;flkj - stock 2:01 Spec list 2:20 Sound 2:40 Smoothness before lubing 3:00 Arc6...
Delta50 - Its really a 40% keyboard and a bit more (REVIEW)
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Delta50 - Its really a 40% keyboard and a bit more (REVIEW)
Did BSUN Really Make A BCP?
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Did BSUN Really Make A BCP?
PP Plate on the Mode Sonnet!
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PP Plate on the Mode Sonnet!
The TKD Cycle7 - UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE TAG
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The TKD Cycle7 - UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE TAG
This $269 Keyboard Could be Your Endgame - Arc60 Review
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This $269 Keyboard Could be Your Endgame - Arc60 Review
You can save time with Flower Shadow Switches - Review
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You can save time with Flower Shadow Switches - Review
Sarokeys Strawberry Wine Review
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Sarokeys Strawberry Wine Review
I bought a cleaning machine for my switches - Gateron Golden Cap V2
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I bought a cleaning machine for my switches - Gateron Golden Cap V2
Phoenix TKL with a Full BRASS Bottom - Matcha Latte Switches
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Phoenix TKL with a Full BRASS Bottom - Matcha Latte Switches
Clackbits and a KING-sized spacebar - Arc60
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Clackbits and a KING-sized spacebar - Arc60
Arc60 Sound Tests - Alu vs PP Plate x5 switches
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Arc60 Sound Tests - Alu vs PP Plate x5 switches
SKUFFED JRIS65 mod for plateless
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SKUFFED JRIS65 mod for plateless
Arc60 Custom Plate Comparison - PP/ABS/Alu
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Arc60 Custom Plate Comparison - PP/ABS/Alu
I made this board taller | Arc60 with Nixies Sound Test
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I made this board taller | Arc60 with Nixies Sound Test
EMT v2 & Betty Switches Sound Test on KBD67 Lite w/ FR4 Plate
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EMT v2 & Betty Switches Sound Test on KBD67 Lite w/ FR4 Plate
TofuTypes Tofu Switches Sound Test on KBD67 Lite w/ FR4 plate
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TofuTypes Tofu Switches Sound Test on KBD67 Lite w/ FR4 plate
Tiger80 Force Break Sound Test
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Tiger80 Force Break Sound Test

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  • @Draconem2000
    @Draconem2000 5 днів тому

    how easily do the roller balls fall out if you open up the switches?

  • @aregs3854
    @aregs3854 21 день тому

    thank you for your harrd work! Really enjoy your video style!

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 21 день тому

    Nice vid mate

  • @fnvfanMSPR
    @fnvfanMSPR 23 дні тому

    I've had bone dry switches that were smoother than these.

  • @FrulessStudio
    @FrulessStudio 24 дні тому

    does the brass really bring so much better sound compared to the stainless steel weight or battery cover?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 24 дні тому

      I think the weight just helps make the sound slightly fuller and helps with resonance. I don’t think the stainless weight will sound different from the brass weights. I’ve heard the cover makes more of a difference sound wise with the brass sounding deeper than the stainless steel cover. Someone with a unit from the china gb was talking about it in the clickclack discord. But I believe blacksimon had both stainless steel and brass covers to compare. You can find his vods on youtube

  • @truongvuonghuy6760
    @truongvuonghuy6760 25 днів тому

    Should I choose hotswap pcb or solder pcb, is solder pcb much better than hotswap pcb? Thank you

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 24 дні тому

      Solder is mostly just if there’s a specific layout you want thats not offered on the hotswap pcb. There isn’t really a difference in feel or sound

    • @truongvuonghuy6760
      @truongvuonghuy6760 24 дні тому

      @@arpeykeys thank you i see that i only need the basic tkl layout so i will decide on hotswap thank you for the advice :)

  • @jammies701
    @jammies701 25 днів тому

    Nice vid mate

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    I replied to my own comments

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    I liked my own comments

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    Also this is a lot of content for a quick review

    • @kingboomc
      @kingboomc 25 днів тому

      Yeah he did a lot of really good sound tests

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    Hope these comments help you with the algorithm

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    I’m subscribed

    • @kingboomc
      @kingboomc 25 днів тому

      His subscribers are so cool

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    I liked it

    • @kingboomc
      @kingboomc 25 днів тому

      You’re too cool for school

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    Cool vid

    • @kingboomc
      @kingboomc 25 днів тому

      Yeah I like it too

  • @kingboomc
    @kingboomc 25 днів тому

    I’m gonna do a ton of comments

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 25 днів тому

    wow, that’s an awfully thorough number of sound tests for a “quick” review! Seems like a very impressive board, especially for the price point! Great to see ever increasing competition in the more budget space

  • @Not4_CxLIN
    @Not4_CxLIN 27 днів тому

    what are your keycaps

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 27 днів тому

      Gmk lavender (rabenda)

  • @isstylertho
    @isstylertho Місяць тому

    Because of your video, I went and bought the wrist rest. Thanks!!

  • @aznbuddy0
    @aznbuddy0 Місяць тому

    Hey there, was wondering what the semi transparent pink keycap set on the 60% is, and where you got it? Great video btw, keep up the great content!

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      Thanks! They’re Domikey great artist lotus, the clear base kit. I believe I got these from swagkeys or whoever the korean vendor was for them.

  • @DygmaLab
    @DygmaLab Місяць тому

    Thanks for the shoutout to our video! The Neo Ergo looks great for that price... our biggest gripe is that we bought it over a month to try it our ourselves and it hasn't shipped yet 😅 Regarding ergonomics, we recommend a fully split keyboard like the Dygma Raise or Defy, but this one is a step in the right direction 😊

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      haha yea, waiting is part of the hobby unfortunately. Didn't realize you guys sold split boards as well, but I'll definitely keep you guys in mind when I eventually want to try one!

    • @DygmaLab
      @DygmaLab Місяць тому

      @@arpeykeys Hehehe yes! We are an ergonomic keyboard company; the UA-cam channel is a sidegig to educate the world on the benefits of ergo keyboards 😊

  • @clickaclacka4202
    @clickaclacka4202 Місяць тому

    them explanation shots like the bounce demonstration do not go unappreciated. nice vid

  • @-mhayes86
    @-mhayes86 Місяць тому

    Great review! I've been wanting a tented Alice for some time, but so many are incredibly expensive and I didn't want to risk it if I didn't like the layout. I recently got the Neo Ergo and was pleasantly surprised how quickly I adjusted to it, though now wonder how a larger angled tent would be. I loved how easy it was to build since there were no screws, wires, or ribbon cables thanks to the magnetic daughterboard and ball-catch chassis.

  • @jorggrossmann7537
    @jorggrossmann7537 Місяць тому

    Truly the breaking bad keyboard

  • @phuongtrang280
    @phuongtrang280 Місяць тому

    This color combination is sick! ❤ great video. Is there a way to turn off the LED?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      Thanks! Yea you can turn off the LEDs in via. QK actually recommends it for plateless builds on their info page lol

    • @phuongtrang280
      @phuongtrang280 Місяць тому

      @@arpeykeys awesome, thank you. Is that GMK Mizu?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      Gmk Oni actually

    • @phuongtrang280
      @phuongtrang280 Місяць тому

      @@arpeykeys it’s gorgeous

    • @-mhayes86
      @-mhayes86 Місяць тому

      By default you can toggle the LEDs with function + Z. It goes from all LEDs on -> corner LEDs on only -> spacer LEDs on only -> all LEDs off.

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 Місяць тому

    appreciate the review and the discussion on ergonomics! A plateless tented alice is a really sick combo! I tried an arisu layout for a bit, it was cool, didn’t feel too revolutionary for me, but maybe some day I’ll have to try a split board. I’d really like to see split keyboard with a gummy o ring style mounting.

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      yea, split tented is something I've always wanted to try but I just never committed to buying one over a regular board lol

    • @ImOnMy116
      @ImOnMy116 Місяць тому

      @@arpeykeys yeah, feel like when I can get a full kit (case+PCB) for $50 then I’d be willing to go for it, but I just haven’t sen anything that cheap myself

  • @darth_cheezus
    @darth_cheezus Місяць тому

    I can hear the HEH coming from the Anya key 😂🤣.

  • @blueknight3029
    @blueknight3029 Місяць тому

    Idk what it is abt that sonnet but it just sounds so hollow

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      Yea. I don’t remember if thats just how the top mount is with a cf plate or if I tightened the case screws too much.

  • @FluckDambe
    @FluckDambe Місяць тому

    1:40 "Mouse scroll wheel for jump" OK calm down Satan

  • @user-uq9ej1vr4f
    @user-uq9ej1vr4f Місяць тому

    I have the t16 which also has low profile switches. I actually prefer this compared to mx switches because the reduced travel distance can actually make frame perfect inputs like electrics more consistent

  • @DadTech1981
    @DadTech1981 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the sound comparison. Very much appreciated!

  • @nrdscott
    @nrdscott Місяць тому

    Wait, why did you use the joystick?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys Місяць тому

      Thats just how i played growing up lol.

    • @nrdscott
      @nrdscott Місяць тому

      @@arpeykeys I gotcha, it stuck out in my mind bc the dpad is actually easier to use but it was a good video all the same 💜.

  • @fnvfanMSPR
    @fnvfanMSPR 2 місяці тому

    I can't stand loose housings. Their Spring switches were tight asf and then they messed up with the bpcs

  • @truongvuonghuy6760
    @truongvuonghuy6760 2 місяці тому

    can i lube cherry mx2a black without clean prelube

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 2 місяці тому

      Yea, i don’t think there’s much at all if any prelube on the stem. All the lube is just at the bottom of the spring

    • @truongvuonghuy6760
      @truongvuonghuy6760 2 місяці тому

      @@arpeykeys In your opinion, what lubricant, film, and spring should I use to have the best experience with Cherry's switches?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 2 місяці тому

      @@truongvuonghuy6760 205g0 is pretty standard. I don't think there's any point in using anything thinner since the switch is already so scratchy even with 205g0. Deskey films, or anything made of poron foam will make them sound a little fuller, but if you prefer clack then use tx films or films made with polycarbonate. and springs are purely preference. I like long springs or double stage springs in mine.

    • @truongvuonghuy6760
      @truongvuonghuy6760 2 місяці тому

      @@arpeykeys Thank you very much for your comments :) very helpful

  • @DvineDragoon
    @DvineDragoon 2 місяці тому

    Hell yeah I see BSUN Roselles I like

  • @kasuga4209
    @kasuga4209 2 місяці тому

    This is a great keyboard, but $184 keyboard is not budget anymore. Not in 2024

    • @OJAbrey
      @OJAbrey 2 місяці тому

      I agree. I think the range of prices that constitute "budget" at this point has shifted pretty significantly downwards. From what I can see here in the video though, I think the board's price point is justified. The complexity and quality of machining seems to be higher than what I've seen on, for example, the Rainy75 or nd75. (Edit:) Or on other budget TKLs like the Feker Galaxy...

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 2 місяці тому

      Its a fair point. The term is subjective. And kinda relative to how much you would be willing to spend I guess. I just think before I got into the hobby, a $200 board was outrageous. And then after looking at a bunch of different customs, $200 doesn’t seem bad. Especially for a tkl, the size alone makes things more expensive. Compared to the tiger80 which came out like 2 years ago, this board is cheaper and offers way more, so with the tiger80 being considered budget back then, it just makes sense for an aluminum tkl with more features at a lower price to still be considered budget. But I get $200 is a lot for a lot of people.

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 2 місяці тому

    appreciate the thorough and thoughtful review! Will admit TKL is not my preferred layout, but the MX Blacks on alu sound so lively in this board! Would definitely love to hear this with a Nylon or PP nonflexcut plate. Nylon is absolutely nuts in my opinion / limited personal experience

  • @michaelchoi5247
    @michaelchoi5247 2 місяці тому

    Should have gotten the 16 button version

  • @daeyol
    @daeyol 2 місяці тому

    do you know if these stems are the same as v1 stems or the v2 stems?

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 2 місяці тому

    man I gotta say leaf ticking on a linear switch just drives me up the wall. It seems somewhat common on light tactiles I’ve used (bolsa corsas, mx browns, and sp star meteor oranges), and I’ve done a sort of leaf shroud mod with leftover material from deskeys films to eliminate it. I just don’t expect to have that on a linear switch. Interesting that opening them up would create that sort of problem. Cool to see an alternative to both the OG frankenswitch and Bsun BCPs though!

  • @tacosmash3487
    @tacosmash3487 2 місяці тому

    Just got an m plus, and the screws feel a bit tight from factory, do the exposed tork screws hold the body or they're the ones behind the rubber feet? This is the only m series vid where I've seen it disassembled

  • @L2theuc
    @L2theuc 2 місяці тому

    Great vid!

  • @TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken
    @TheBigGiant_SpaceChiken 3 місяці тому

    At least they are trying something new. I had never heard of anyone using a brass stem before. Good job on the review!

    • @BigWaterDrinker
      @BigWaterDrinker 3 місяці тому

      Nk had a switch that has changeable stem inserts but it's still pretty novel

  • @guillaume-labrie
    @guillaume-labrie 3 місяці тому

    There's something grating in the sound that i can't place but really dislike haha! Thanks for the videos!

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      Yup. The classic ‘I spent money so you don’t have to’ lol

  • @polynotgone8349
    @polynotgone8349 3 місяці тому

    Did you strip the ano off of the arc60?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      No, its an older color called aloe. They only offered it in the first 2 rounds

    • @polynotgone8349
      @polynotgone8349 3 місяці тому

      @@arpeykeysMight just be the lighting but I thought they were grey lol

  • @ImOnMy116
    @ImOnMy116 3 місяці тому

    I suppose if the stem really is made of full brass, I’d think brass is quite materially more expensive than some sort of plastic, but I’d say for myself I’m not really into trying to add a more metallic note to my boards. really appreciate the review! Also really dig the red color on the frog!!

  • @shylocutus
    @shylocutus 3 місяці тому

    all the crap sounds is instant no, thanks for letting us know, esp the nasty price in a world where hmx exists

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      Yea its a shame for how cool the stem is. But 70 cent switches should never be a thing again honestly

  • @yeegykg
    @yeegykg 3 місяці тому

    What is this… a new Arpekeys video! 🎉

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      The wait is over!

  • @HyenaBlak
    @HyenaBlak 3 місяці тому

    Does this work on Xbox series s?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      Needs a passthrough adapter like a mayflash

  • @riceshakes
    @riceshakes 3 місяці тому

    convinced me to get a pp plate done for the sonnet

  • @dupre7777
    @dupre7777 3 місяці тому

    hey im esithant between pp plate or pc plate for a thock built , with what plate should i go for do you think?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      Its been a while since I used a pc plate in one of my builds, but I like pp more cuz its just more poppy sounding. Pc can be good for thock, but depending on the board or switch it can sound deep but dull sometimes.

    • @dupre7777
      @dupre7777 3 місяці тому

      @@arpeykeys would you still recommend pp plate for boba u4t ?

    • @arpeykeys
      @arpeykeys 3 місяці тому

      Yea