Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
BUT TO RECOMMEND THIS KEYBOARD! With a really unique gasket mount implementation, the choice 65 is unexpected in more ways than one, but it's nice to see that even "budget" boards these days have something new to offer the hobby. I'm not one for hyperbole, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a 65% board at this price point that offers this much value. Check it out below; group buy should be live in the next 24 hours!
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velocifiretech.com/collections/featured-product/products/ic-choice65-full-cnc-case-consistent-typing-experience-easy-to-assemble?variant=40085369487478
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 intro/unboxing
00:15 who is velocifire?
00:43 DAD JOKE
00:53 skepticism
01:16 specs
01:58 unique “gasket” mount
02:27 build breakdown | chosfox hanami dango | TX stabs | GMK Posh
02:48 typing sounds
03:12 sound signature v unexpected
03:33 type feel also unexpected
03:52 flaws, but not dealbreakers
04:16 the bottom line
04:51 local vendors/group buy info
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Sound test setup:
Vertex Arc60 with alu plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
BUT TO RECOMMEND THIS KEYBOARD! With a really unique gasket mount implementation, the choice 65 is unexpected in more ways than one, but it's nice to see that even "budget" boards these days have something new to offer the hobby. I'm not one for hyperbole, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a 65% board at this price point that offers this much value. Check it out below; group buy should be live in the next 24 hours!
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velocifiretech.com/collections/featured-product/products/ic-choice65-full-cnc-case-consistent-typing-experience-easy-to-assemble?variant=40085369487478
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 intro/unboxing
00:15 who is velocifire?
00:43 DAD JOKE
00:53 skepticism
01:16 specs
01:58 unique “gasket” mount
02:27 build breakdown | chosfox hanami dango | TX stabs | GMK Posh
02:48 typing sounds
03:12 sound signature v unexpected
03:33 type feel also unexpected
03:52 flaws, but not dealbreakers
04:16 the bottom line
04:51 local vendors/group buy info
-
Help support my channel by using my affiliate links!
CANNONKEYS: cannonkeys.com/?ref=makermods
CHOSFOX: chosfox.com (Use code "MAKERMODS" for $5 off for orders over $49!
DANGKEEBS: dangkeebs.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!
ELBOARD: https://elboard.store/?sca_ref=927633.DnDwhv8z0q&sca_source=youtube (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
GREEN DOOR GEEKS: greendoorgeeks.com (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
HIPPOKEYS: hippokeys.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBFRONT: keebfront.com/?via=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
KEEBSFORALL: keebsforall.com/MAKERMODS (Use code "MAKERMODS" for 5% off at checkout!)
KNC KEYS: https://knckeys.com?sca_ref=2391162.XTxiftqmeT (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
UNIKEYS: https://unikeyboards.com?sca_ref=3715884.Y3VhQIfinI (Use code "MAKER" for 7% off in-stock items at checkout!)
WUQUE STUDIO: shop.wuquestudio.com/r?id=299ts5
ZENCLACK: zenclack.com/?ref=makermods (Use code "MAKER" for 5% off at checkout!)
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Sound test setup:
Vertex Arc60 with alu plate | Various GMK keycaps
Typing test signal chain:
Michael Joly modded Rode NT5 (X-Y stereo pair) 6 inches above desk surface
SoundDevices MixPre 3 ii recording in 32-bit float
Sennheiser MKH416 (a-roll mic)
Sennheiser MKE600 (scratch audio)
Camera setup:
BMPCC4k w/ Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO(overhead)
BMPCC4k w/ Voigtlander 17.5mm f/.95 (face cam)
BMPCC4k w/ Lumix 30mmf/2.8 macro (shoulder cam)
Sony A7iv w/ various lenses (b-roll)
