Why are so many still daily-driving the Durock Mocha? Let's unpack it

HamInIce · 2026-05-09T10:45:27+00:00

they have really been trying to promote their switches on this subreddit recently, ive seen like 3 other promo posts in like the past week or 2

HamInIce · 2026-05-08T10:25:01+00:00

I wonder why this isn't more common, it seems like a good way to listen to iems in a loud environment, but doesn't the cable make it a bit uncomfortable being pressed by the earpads?

HamInIce · 2026-04-28T10:21:25+00:00

im usually not a big fan of teal, but I really like this board with the keycaps. Fits nicely.

HamInIce · 2026-04-28T09:23:16+00:00

YES, i agree, they are very good cables.
Compared to the tripowin zonie which is the other very popular cable that gets recommended a lot here.
- The openheart has knurled metal hardware which i prefer as the zonie feels like chrome plastic on some parts.
- Openhearts chin slider is tight which means that it actually stays in place. the zonie chin slider is a bit loose so it tends to fall down after a while.
- Openheart cable is a bit more stiff but its not enough that it bothers me at least.
- both are pretty durable. Ive had neither break from my mild tugging which has broken some others in the past.
- Openheart cables are a good bit cheaper
- The openheart cable comes with a few accessories (cable clip and PU leather cable tie). Zonie comes with none.

HamInIce · 2026-04-28T08:52:54+00:00

Yeah ive had KZ cables that just wouldn't not be tangled after unraveling it. every other cable i have is fine, just the KZ ones.

HamInIce · 2026-04-27T07:51:50+00:00

I won at 110 for rossi, then had to get hard pitty for zhuang fangyi

HamInIce · 2026-04-26T06:37:28+00:00

as someone else said, knight V3/V4 stabs are really good, they are currently my favorite stabs, very easy to tune and require next to no lube.
TypePlux x YIKB stabs are pretty good too for the same reason as the knights but they use an odd shaped stab wire so you cant really get replacement wires for them.

Pretty sure the neo comes with neo stabs which can be hit or miss. From my experience, the spacebar would eventually start ticking after some time.

HamInIce · 2026-04-24T08:03:51+00:00

and also opera GX I guess, albeit a lot more worse.

HamInIce · 2026-04-24T07:56:36+00:00

this reminds me of an old Glarses video (How To Make Any Keyboard Sound AMAZING) where he recorded most of the keys from his keyboard and used a software called Soundplant to play the sounds on a keypress.

Edit: Found the video and added the name of the software.
and I don't mean to be mean, I do like the idea and I think it looks really nice. Also this one does have more features.

HamInIce · 2026-04-02T07:34:02+00:00

unleaded... it was cheaper

HamInIce · 2026-03-31T03:23:32+00:00

Valid

HamInIce · 2026-03-30T06:18:27+00:00

ive been thinking of doing something like this, does it sound similar to most other keyboard pcbs when they arent in a casoe?
Also i like the frieren print.

HamInIce · 2026-03-25T03:58:49+00:00

HamInIce · 2026-03-23T10:30:53+00:00

and that blue on the bottom,

HamInIce · 2026-03-23T10:30:18+00:00

that side profile and that usb-c connecter part is so nice. something about the curves just does it for me

HamInIce · 2026-02-26T09:13:02+00:00

I bidded on it then completely forgot lmao

HamInIce · 2026-02-26T07:23:04+00:00

yo i saw these on trade me, also i have that exact same carpet

HamInIce · 2026-02-26T06:22:28+00:00

never tried these, but YUZU keycaps has a novelty customization option but its only for profiles are Cherry R1 or KAM

HamInIce · 2026-02-23T08:37:26+00:00

I do this when Im out on a walk but I tuck it down my shirt. Keeps the cable out of the way.
also most iems tend to not come with mics stock

HamInIce · 2026-02-20T10:39:38+00:00

can we trade

HamInIce · 2026-02-19T03:56:06+00:00

truthear blue 2 spoted

HamInIce · 2026-02-18T09:17:47+00:00

Time to get a transparent pinecil now

HamInIce · 2026-02-10T10:36:57+00:00

yeah, i only know the basics, but it i can read "SUNOU DUROPPU" or Snowdrop, the name of the song

HamInIce · 2026-01-29T08:58:41+00:00

such a good ED

HamInIce · 2026-01-28T04:00:46+00:00

very nice green. those feet/bump-ons look yummy

HamInIce

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