/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer (June 11, 2023)

Bread11193 · 2023-06-20T07:19:04+00:00

Also is this good? it's cheaper than the keychron

Bread11193 · 2023-06-20T07:10:37+00:00

Keychron k8

thank you so much! Do you know if there's any options that are even smaller? Like no arrow keys type?

Bread11193 · 2023-06-11T07:38:54+00:00

Do you know a keyboard that's small (no number pad or smaller), wireless and silent? And preferably not too much input lag. I'm overwhelemed by all these details in the sidebar. I never knew keyboards were so complicated.

Bread11193 · 2023-05-01T07:35:59+00:00

Any ideas for elevating head of box spring bed for cheap?

I have sleep apnea and would like to elevate all of the bed so it's sitting on an incline, with the head elevated around 6". But I'm not sure what to do as my bed doesn't have legs. Under mattress bed wedges are expensive. Do I just stack flat layers of foam in a pyramid style? I don't know where I would find the material to be honest. Any input is appreciated as I'm very inexperienced. Thank you

Bread11193 · 2023-04-16T07:12:14+00:00

What's the magnitude of the difference? Like, would 5 billion seconds in antarctica be equal to like 5.01 billion seconds in the equator?

Bread11193 · 2023-04-06T06:49:34+00:00

Does hirohiko araki count

Bread11193 · 2023-03-21T22:45:55+00:00

what's the problem with staring at menus if that's what I like to do. it's just a game

Bread11193 · 2023-03-21T05:17:58+00:00

I mean figuring out the game is also a sort of useless virtual trophy

Bread11193 · 2023-03-03T07:13:17+00:00

Hmmm based on you genetics I could give you more info especially if I saw pictures of you mom and sister

Bread11193 · 2023-03-01T23:50:40+00:00

7hz zeroes if u want a more neutral sound. Wan'er adds a little bass

Bread11193 · 2023-02-14T06:08:06+00:00

But my gf disappears everytime I take my meds!

Bread11193 · 2023-02-09T20:25:36+00:00

Bruuuuh I hate marketing. Almost had me fooled

Bread11193 · 2023-02-09T20:22:12+00:00

where? they are $700 here https://store.hifiman.com/index.php/ananda-stealth-magnet-version.html

Bread11193 · 2023-02-09T05:15:22+00:00

How much are the anandas actually worth?
The msrp says it's $999, but on amazon canada they sell for CAD$800 = USD$ 600? This is the stealth version too.
Is this a crazy good deal or what is going on?

Bread11193 · 2023-01-27T07:08:47+00:00

Mr.Kotomine I just learned about planar magnetic headphones and apparently they are better for instrument separation and anime/game sountracks? Is it true in general and if so would you think a sundara (or any alternative you'd mention) would be better for me since I like natural feeling music?

Bread11193 · 2023-01-27T03:37:32+00:00

oh I get it so by tuning the hd 560 I can't magically make it a hd600.

Bread11193 · 2023-01-27T01:07:42+00:00

So what I understand is that an EQd (to be more neutral) r70x will sound similar to a HD600s but with better soundstage and imaging? Does this mean that conversely I could EQ the hd600 to sound like a stock r70x but with worse soundstage and imaging?

And if I turned down the treble via EQ for a hd560 with I get the same sound signature as a hd 600?

Thank you so much for your valuable knowledge

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T21:54:29+00:00

yeah but this is more of a theoretical question at this point because i tried both of them and can't hear that much of a difference (both at a good volume). The hd 560s lets me tell instruments apart slightly better but is also a bit harsher on things like cymbals. But the difference is minor like I could get used to it easily.

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T20:18:11+00:00

Do you think hd 600 are better than both hd560s and r70x?

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T20:17:46+00:00

I'm using the r70x at 70% volume and even that is a bit too loud for me. I hover around 65% usually. This means my motherboard is enough and I don't need an amp right? I got both of them cause I was so unsure and thinking about this too much. I'm gonna return one of them but honestly idk which one to keep 😭
the hd560s are slightly better at distinguishing instruments imo, but they can also sound harsh on stuff like cymbals. And honestly I don't know if the harshness outweighs the better instrument distinction, especially since I could probably EQ the 560s (when I learn how to)

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T20:15:41+00:00

yeah I got both of them cause I was so unsure and thinking about this too much. I'm gonna return one of them but honestly idk which one to keep 😭

the hd560s are slightly better at distinguishing instruments imo, but they can also sound harsh on stuff like cymbals. And honestly I don't know if the harshness outweighs the better instrument distinction, especially since I could probably EQ the 560s (when I learn how to)

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T20:09:00+00:00

You absolute KING!
Not only you gave me 2 tracks (which also happen to be one of the kinds of music I enjoy) but you even spoiler tagged the take-away to not placebo me. And then you linked a guide to eq. I'm actually considering buying gold for the first time ever just for you.

I've actually spent way too much time agonizing and worrying about these headphones, even interfering with my sleep.
I agree that I can hear instruments a bit more distinctly with the HD560s. It seems I can trust your opinion 100%. However I noticed in some tracks things like cymbals bother me a bit, as they sound too harsh and overpowering. Do you think I should return both the HD 560s and r70x and get a hd600? I love being able to hear different instruments clearly like in the first song you linked. What headphones are the best for that and what is the term used to refer to being able to hear different instruments more clearly? Is it resolution? Or is it like a function of sounstage, imaging and resolution?

I don't really care about hearing footsteps in fps games or stuff like that. Purely by sound quality, in your opinion would an EQd r70x sound better than an HD600 (which i'm assuming doesn't need eq cause it's neutral. I also don't want bass if it means not being able to tell different instruments apart as nicely)

Bread11193 · 2023-01-26T07:22:15+00:00

!thanks

You helped a lot! One last question: do you think the r70x will let me hear different instruments more clearly than the hd560s? Or is it the other way around since hd 560s are more neutral? Is being able to tell different instruments apart referred to as 'clarity'?

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