KBD661 with Kailh Box Jades - Mechanical Keyboard Build & Review

[@knfbnny]

the most redeeming aspect of this build is the sound when typing, i almost died and went to heaven

[@JenoKondou]

Yo same

[@NickEZ]

Yea my ears started bleeding

[@nuggets9692]

@@NickEZ I always like eating cheese

[@chesnutz9756]

It's like munching on 1 box of screws.

[@greyareaRK1]

I like the sound of the jade switches and those handsome keycaps.

[@nepomukism]

The best unselfish and right to the point review of an experience of an own build I have ever seen. Straight. Without bias. All pro and cons fairly served. More informatic than most of the so called "super duber tech" channels. Thanks! This helped me more than you maybe would expect.

[@gomikuzu8408]

That is by far the greatest sounding keyboard to ever touch my ears.

[@knockondood2782]

13:30 ughhhh..... that sounds amaziingggg

[@spicegoblin]

Does it?

[@spicegoblin]

Sounds hollow to me!

[@knockondood2782]

Really? for me, it sounds incredibly crisp and satisfying

[@jack-he7fv]

Lelesleep I hate the springy sound of model F. Model M on the other hand...

[@TobiasWeg]

I do llike the sound of the Jades, and with these keycaps they sound even more awesome. However, the was a certain sound of ratalyness of the board it self, I think. This kind of ruined it a little for me a little, more tape! ;)

[@Figureight]

Navy + SA = God tier combo

[@toufusoup]

Figureight I see somebody watches Chyrosran22

[@Figureight]

Well I do but that's hardly a tell tale. I'm typing on my Planck with SA and Box Navy switches right now anyway :D

[@riflemanm16a2]

I agree. Probably the best sounding clickies with SA. I have to say that Navies sound bad with GMK though.

[@TobiasWeg]

These are the jades, they are much lighter also having the same click bar as the navys. However, I love them:)

[@smirnoffvodka2618]

Tobias Wegener the jade switches are trash, mine were slow on return and a couple even stayed down often. returned them for navy and theyre way better in all aspect

[@Chokkan]

Polarising is definitely the right word. I'm not a fan of this design, but it's nice to see a full build of it.

[@andresrossi4324]

Chokkan キーボー道 Sorry Is this for sale

[@vursuh]

I agree the shape is a bit odd

[@zxcytdfxy256]

That click sound is beautiful

[@Slothington1]

Oh man, those jades sound so chunky and amazing.

[@downplay18]

I love how you quick edit to compare jade with MX Blue.

[@oldOven_Celery]

I'm usually the cherry key switch guy... but this this AUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGHAUGH *I NEED MORE*

[@louis7541]

I’ve been eyeing this kit for the past few days and was looking all over the web for a silver kbd661 but there were no clear vids or pictures. This came like a godsent.

[@dashroom4292]

Wow, this video single-handedly convinced me to go Box Jades for my build. What a sound!

[@engindeniz1313]

this is probably the most beautiful keyboard I've ever seen

[@rich1051414]

Kailh box jades are the best switch since alps white pine. And even then, I might prefer jade more because they are clean and new. That really lets you know if you will like it or not. If you like really tactile but light switches with a great, but somewhat loud, sound, you will love them.

Soldering switches before the LEDs has a drawback. I had several LEDs not working after I soldered them, so I needed to replace them. If you solder the switch before the LED you need to unsolder both the switch first before the LED which is double the work. But hey, to each his own, everyone can assemble the keyboard however they like. That's the appeal of making a custom keyboard.

[@SubterraneanChick]

This is probably my #2 most desired build I've seen via your amazing channel. #1 definitely the IDOBAO ID80.

[@DerComputerist]

Wow! The Jades sound godly!! 😍 must buy!

[@kenk4158]

After many months of planning and freight wait, I've finally recreated this sound in a Melody96. It is beautiful, though quieter than I expected. Sounds spot on when I put my head 5 inches from the keyboard like this mic is at the end of this video.

[@lollipoplouie2152]

I love the sync between the music and the gameplay at the end! Made me feel like I was watching a frag video haha, keep up the great work!!

[@TaeKeyboards]

100% unintentional :)

[@furdstahmania]

Dang. I like how the jades sound. Might order a set to build one myself.

[@KingofHearts67]

Wooow those sound absolutely amazing. There's no way I can spend that much money on that kit but I absolutely need those switches.

[@treebranch2223]

The double click and the speed of the click is amazing

[@Laz3rs]

Ended up going with an identical build and the sound is identical. Very happy with how it turned out.

[@johnis212]

you should do a keyboard with navy blues or share your experience with clicky switches by making a top 5 of them

[@sadrequiem]

The final build looks and sounds quite nice. I love that keycap set (it's actually what drew my attention to the video). The keyboard itself seems to have some worrying QA issues though.

[@keypp373]

They sound amazing!

[@reviewforthetube6485]

This is the best box sounda yet the soacebard sounds lovely

[@izabellaodom6753]

13:31 the only ASMR content I will willingly accept

[@cuddles.monster]

Those switches sound so insanely good

[@GothTwink2330]

the apex of the clicky builds. Nothing I have heard comes close to these clean clicks.

[@eveappleby2211]

those keycaps are godlike. asuka for the win

[@fons7719]

This is my favorite video. I like box jade switches and SA keycaps. It’s the way I’ll go with.

[@FuxReverse]

Personally I think the box switches sound the best in plastic and wood cases, there's something about metal that just stifles the sound in a way I don't personally like. Sweet build video though!

[@TaeKeyboards]

Nice insight! I just built one in an acrylic case for someone, but haven't received the caps yet, so I'm interested to see how it differs now :)

[@FuxReverse]

TaeKeyboards oh that sounds exciting. I noticed this with my pale blues versus a friend's, he put his in a lambo case whereas mine was in a plastic tada68, tends from what I've heard to generate a deeper chunkier noise which I dig. Keep up the great work (: love your videos man.

[@asc7193]

i recently got kalih box jades for my keyboard and they sound so great!

[@AnWARriors]

Отличное преподнесение информации. Познавательно и информативно! Респект! Все понятно и наглядно даже без перевода.

[@brandoneich2412]

Beautiful, clean case design! Big and bold case. :)

[@ThursdayXO]

Sounds test at: 13:25

[@OlivierPons]

This is just a perfect video! 20x thumbs up if I could.

SA Keycaps sound amazing on those switches. I'm getting MT3 keycaps for my BOX Navy switches which I hope are gonna sound as good as this keyboard here.

[@TobiasWeg]

They have the same click bar so chances are good.

I do not doubt the BOX Navies are gonna sound good. What I'm wondering here are the MT3 keycaps gonna give the same deeper sound like the SA keycaps give on clicky BOX switches.

[@TobiasWeg]

Ah, then I missed your point. Hm, of course the material and form plays role. So I am using cherry profile PBT key caps with 0.8 mm and POM caps 1.4 mm , the thicker variant sounds basier. For shure they will sound amazing in this set up. There are some remors that the keycap stem of the box switches has some issues with there quality control, and I indeed broke some of my switch tester keycaps with the box jades. The PBT caps, however seem to have no issue at all, so far. May be you have look here, I gues your caps are expencif: novelkeys.xyz/collections/switches/products/novelkeys-x-kailh-box-thick-clicks please note that box stem...

[@lawrencetchen]

Wow, the force break mod 3 years before we needed it for the Keychon Q1

[@daynablackwell5885]

The aluminum case adds a very distinctive character to the sound.

[@SicSemperBeats]

Thanks for doing the kbdfans kits!!!

[@mayomancer527]

Quirky build, but the result is really amazing

[@doushuohaihao]

sounds so nicely. it's so clearly.

[@yngNimbus]

those switches sound actually insane.

[@balobreached]

Those keys sound like what I imagine two hollow snail shells hitting each other to sound like.

[@sshimosawa]

Yes. Yes. Yes. This. Is. Life.

[@castin5244]

I'm the one that made that gif you used at 2:57 lol Yeeeeears ago on geekhack forum (username Lethal Squirrel) Glad to see they're still helping people understand keyboard switches! :)

[@maidpretty]

I built a gh60 lately with BOX white (Jade seemed a bit too much at the moment, but as of now, I think something heaver would be better). Next time I'm building a keyboard - it will be a version with Fkeys row and arrows segment on the right, though I got used to WASD-keys as arrows with a modifier put instead of CapsLock. By the way, if you muffle the bottom of the case with sound isolation layer and put some thick silicone grease on stab frames - the sound will be better.

[@snurrebassen]

dear god what a pleasant clicky switch sound that is, especially paired with SA caps. Can't wait to try the Navy version of this with MT3!

[@LukBacca]

If only you posted more man

[@xenomrphic]

I loveeee clicky sounds I need these switches omg. Clicky might be annoying to some but it’s my jam

[@OtakuUpNorth]

Those Evangelion keycaps look dope. Eva 02 is my favorite.

[@ablatif1]

Mmmmm sound so crisp!

[@br4nd0nh347]

I LOVE Kailh Box Switches

[@P37_28]

wow i really love this kbd661 case!

[@Warlock1515]

Best sound test ever!

[@Apollo_Q]

I wish we could see some tutorial for software side of 60% keyboards - how they are programmed etc. Great vid btw)

[@schneemann]

That is one sexy keyboard. Really like the SA caps.

[@streaky8844]

finally a keyboard for my grandma!

[@TC-rv6sz]

Wow! Sounds like popcorn.

[@unknownr3802]

Wait... they actually sound amazing..

[@TheSpecific0cean]

RIP, wobble plate, awesome video tho. Box jades look kinda awesome, any chance of something with box royals next?

[@TaeKeyboards]

Thanks mate. No plans on the Royals though :(

[@ShavonneTV]

Omg. The Mx blues sound like a nightmare compared to the box jades!

[@MrMMohsen]

- "..and comes with the diodes and resistors installed" - Oh, how thoughtful of them!

[@samgao]

Damn I have SA + Box Jades on my GMMK Full, but the hollow plastic and the aluminum top late doesn't sound as dense as this one... Time to get a denser keyboard!

[@OlivierPons]

There seem to be a problem around "infinity ergodox": they won't be available for an indefinite time... if you manage to build one (using what's online: it's 100% open-source), you're a genius.

[@lmWombo]

the jades sound soooothing

[@caseyhei1400]

Jade, always Jade!

[@aiendii]

I just got this switch today and holy f the clicks really are T H I C C. Still getting used to them atm, since my board originally came with lubed gateron browns

[@22doubleU]

i appreciate those keycaps

[@murasamaredblade8887]

That sound is the best.

[@jaipatel6950]

Hey do you think these could sound similar if i were to use xda keycaps?

[@cgenjoyer2407]

i like the sound of this beautifull thing..... the keyboard is also nice

[@jaredroman4848]

That was very cool!

[@carlosqmanjr]

i think it sounds great and with a band aid mod to lessen the sound of the spacebar it would be perfect

[@chunkymilk1288]

I think this build would sound amazing with a little less case ping

[@M4TTYN]

nice one, man i wanna do a kb of this TKL and all myself

[@Mexgadget]

I think it ended up real nice! Guy is there a 40% mechanical Bluetooth keyboard?

[@awesomegb]

I fucking love how unique they look and sound

[@theSEGAtwistisover9k]

Those box jade sound so good but that space bar ruins it; sweet review man, keep it up!

[@DJCloudy_]

Dude those Jades look like they've taken a beating, were they shipped by UPS?

[@tatskari1997]

you need to stock up on genuine cherry stabs. So much better than the fake stuff.

[@TaeKeyboards]

I'm well aware of that haha. I've been trying out different screw ins to see what's good for the price.

[@gilles192]

how do you get this sound of box jades? i have seen alot of box jade sound tests but this one sounds better in my opinion.

[@gilles192]

are it the keycaps ? so yes what makes them different??

[@gilles192]

are they big and heavy ?

[@ryangry_]

Hey, I do have a cheap mechanical keyboard called Digital Alliance Meca Master that have removable switches which that sounds great, but considering it came with Outemu Blue of the box. Can it be swapped with this Kailh Jade? Sometimes switches have their own thickness. Maybe try to review it too :D cheers mate

[@joeppppppppp]

Could you do a video about makeing an wooden keyboard case yourself?

[@UrbanAcer]

He's made a wooden case for a numpad if you haven't seen that already :)

[@sayacee5813]

didnt know clicky switch can sound this good

[@bulbasaur3554]

Evangelion fans in love with the keycaps

[@sonicase]

is there still some plate rattle or is it just the sa spacebar with the bad stab...i don't mind rattly stabs but it also sounds different than mine....that shift though...lulz

[@TaeKeyboards]

Plate was completely fixed. There is still a bit of spacebar rattle though. I've lubed them up more, but it doesn't seem to fix the problem. Might have to fill up the space a bit somehow.

[@paperboy725]

I just found this video and was intrigued by the part where you were soldering the switches. would it be a worthwhile idea to unsolder switches off a retail keyboard reuse them for a custom one?

[@nurdinabdillahdarmadi6140]

no its too time consuming seriously you dont wanna unsolder 104 key

[@unknown2594]

I swapped the switches on a 110 key board with cmx browns for box jades recently, and it was my first time desoldering anything and my second time soldering. Make sure to use a decent iron and desolder pump. As long as your fine spreading out the project accross a few days it's manageable. Definitely don't try to do it in one go.

[@paperboy725]

CHOPSTIX ah I was considering desoldering some cherry mx browns off my old razer blackwidow and using them for a keyboard like the one in the vid

[@unknown2594]

JustIncognito doubt the effort would be worth it for mx browns. If you're gonna put the time and effort into doing a custom board, go for something special like zealios. (Unless you really love mx brown for some reason, but even then just buy some, switches don't cost that much compared to all the other stuff you need to make a custom board)

[@nurdinabdillahdarmadi6140]

CHOPSTIX THIS if you wanna unsolder the whole thing you should get something rare that retail board didn't have. and decent soldering iron is a must you dont want to break your pcb because of soldering iron overheat

[@DekkerDave]

I never got used to SA profile. Too high for my wrists :( Perhaps I give it another shot after this video (but with Pale Blues).

[@thump3r]

im going with a jd60ble with a grey tofu case and maxkey bg! cant wait!

[@memo8996]

These switches sound so good, but are they gonna disturb the people next to tge place i play/work?

[@justcinnamon6334]

What did you do to make the jades sound so nice? Foam?

[@suryanshpatel604]

ooh the soothing music

[@smuti7491]

I really like the sound of the box jades, but I hate how slow they are for gaming

[@titan0499]

This is how you get everyone in your office to hate you and to get fired 101

[@WOCKHARTMARTIN]

Where did you get that hotdog keycap at 7:33 ?

[@subs7507]

Hey, do you know any website or any keyboard that has a kailh box jade switch in it prebuilt so i dont have to build a keyboard would be amazing if there was