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friendmode OP t1_jcuyv8y wrote
Reply to comment by bootaylious in Finished my first ever custom build today, a Mode Sonnet by friendmode
Yeah, they announced discontinuing some parts (including all brass) in the February update recently. I'd guess copper won out in popularity between the two. The gold aluminum bottom is actually really close in tone to the brass accent in person too, so maybe they decided the brass didn't have enough of a unique angle to keep on.
friendmode OP t1_jcutxd4 wrote
Reply to comment by bootaylious in Finished my first ever custom build today, a Mode Sonnet by friendmode
My impression is it does, and the brass absorbs a bit of the high-end. I watched this video comparing aluminum/brass/copper, and I can hear a bit more of a difference between aluminum and the other two, but brass and copper sounded extremely similar in that demo to me. So I picked the brass to go with the rest of the build, and because Mode is discontinuing the brass but keeping the copper, so I figured if I changed my mind later the brass would be better to already have on hand.
friendmode OP t1_jcuputf wrote
Build specs:
- Mode Sonnet with grey top, gold bottom, brass accent, brass internal weight
- Durock v2 stabs
- Gateron Oil King switches
- GMK Moonlight keycaps
Love it already. I'm coming from a full layout so the 75% layout takes a little adjustment, but the typing feel and gaming responsiveness feel great on the Oil Kings.
If anyone has questions about the Mode specs and how they influenced the board, feel free to ask.
Finished my first ever custom build today, a Mode SonnetSubmitted by friendmode t3_11vt9xy in MechanicalKeyboards
friendmode OP t1_jd3t16q wrote
Reply to comment by cigle in Finished my first ever custom build today, a Mode Sonnet by friendmode
Thank you! I've really been enjoying it in the first couple days of full use. Here's the exact build code if you'd like to see more of the internals with their configurator: V0C1D2C3A4B5A6B7B8B9A
No separate mods on it - I just lubed the stabs, but otherwise straight out of the kit. The factory lube on the Oil Kings is great, and I wasn't tempted to redo it. I wanted a relatively firm board, and the combo of the internal materials I picked nailed the snappy and responsive typing feel I was hoping for.
I would describe the sound as fairly thick, smooth, and muted, with a gentle higher-register clack. Somewhere between a little woody, and like little marbles clicking together. Probably 50% quieter than the MX Browns I had on my previous non-custom board. I'm pickier about typing feel than I am about sound, but even so it's a very satisfying sound profile. Hope that helps!