What is Mounting and acoustics?
How the plate and PCB sit in the case — tray, gasket, top mount — plus foam layers.
Short answer
Acoustic jargon is the hobby's rabbit hole — pleasant, but optional.
Mounting and acoustics when buying a mechanical keyboard
How the plate and PCB sit in the case — tray, gasket, top mount — plus foam layers.
Why it matters: Gasket mounts and foam give the softer, deeper sound people call 'thock'.
Look for: Acoustic jargon is the hobby's rabbit hole — pleasant, but optional.
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