5 Ways to Deepen the Sound of Your Mechanical Keyboard

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• Try different housing materials: There are some mechanical keyboards with switches that have nylon or PC polymer mixes (such as Salmon tactile switches). These materials can create deeper, more satisfying sounds when typing. Gateron switches are widely considered the best for giving a deep and heavy sound that is both satisfying and rich.
• Using O-ring dampeners: An O-ring dampener is a small rubber ring that can be placed on the stem of a mechanical keyboard switch to reduce the travel distance of the switch and dampen the sound of the keys. This would be logically thought of being used to create a silent keyboard, but on the contrary, if you use the right one, it can really enhance and deepen the sounds of the keys. O-rings can be both thin or thick (thinner ones creating more sound than thicker ones) or have a range of hardness that can help with sound quality.
• Use a keyboard with a PC plate: Many mechanical keyboards have a metal plate inside the case that the switches are mounted to, but metals tend to produce a slightly clackier or higher pitched sound when compared to PC plates, which tend to be deeper and more muted. For example, the TG67 keyboard kit includes a PC plate.
• Use a keyboard with a heavy case: A keyboard with a solid case, rather than a lightweight plastic case, can help to amplify the sound of the keys and make them sound deeper and more satisfying. Examples of solid-case keyboards would be made from dense, heavy materials such as machined aluminum.
• Use a keyboard with a thick PBT keycap set: PBT keycaps are a type of keycap material that is known for its durability and sound quality. A keyboard with a thick PBT keycap set can help to deepen the sound of the keys and improve the overall typing experience. For PBT keycaps, the sound is usually loud and crisp, which works well for trying to make the sound deeper.
• Use plate foam: Adding foam to your mechanical keyboard builds can get rid of unwanted sounds in the case of hollow builds, which can deepen the sound of your build.

All in all, there are plenty of ways to make the sound of your mechanical keyboard deeper and more pleasant to listen to.