We totally understand the concern about pricing. The higher cost is due to our plates being CNC milled, which provides a higher level of precision and finish. That said, it’s not necessary to buy the plates directly from us. We'll be releasing the plate files shortly after fulfillment, so anyone interested can custom cut their own plates at a lower cost.
So you're making up imaginary cost for no reason other than to make more money? Are plates not just CNC'd already? At least with a laser. ffs you can get a plastic plate for like $8 on taobao, $12 for alu. When has there ever been a problem of precision to say there needs to be extra cost for precision?
- Case Design: The minimalist case design is intentional, drawing from a refined aesthetic that mirrors high-end jewelry pieces. We understand it might not be to everyone’s taste, but we wanted a timeless, elegant design that pairs visual simplicity with craftsmanship.
- Rear Weight: The 3D diamond-like weight is one of the key features linking the design back to our jewelry background. Though we agree that more intricate options could be explored in the future, this subtle reference was chosen to maintain a clean and cohesive look.
- Integrated Top Mount: The "Integrated Top Mount" goes beyond the traditional top mount by introducing gaskets under the plate's mounting tabs, which compress against the case. This innovation creates a small but noticeable change in typing feel and sound, providing a slight cushioning effect without compromising the firm characteristics of a typical top mount.
- Stick-on Feet: The transparent dome feet were chosen for their simplicity and clean appearance, complementing the overall design of the board without drawing attention away from it. While they may not appeal to everyone, they fit the minimalist aesthetic we aimed to achieve and offer a functional solution that preserves the board's visual flow.
- PCB Silk: The PCB was designed with aesthetics in mind, and we opted for a multi-layered finish with tin immersion to create a sleek, metallic look. We find this to be a beautiful, clean design choice that aligns with the board’s overall aesthetic. We recognise that not everyone may appreciate this approach, but it was selected to harmonise with the high-end design of the Adamas.
We truly value your insights, and while we recognize Adamas may not be for everyone, we hope its design and craftsmanship will resonate with those who appreciate the finer details. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Side profile looks just like a sonnet lol. Aside from the external weight it just looks like a 65% sonnet. Like the way you describe your design is just so pretentious and says a whole lot of nothing. It even shows when your internal weight says "refined. artistic. engineering."
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lmfao. Adding a gasket right under the plate isn't doing anything when you have your plate screwed up against the top piece already. Sound-wise I feel like it'd be marginal, but I don't see how that changes the typing feel.
$500 with no pcb while cutting out reputable vendors while having no reputation of your own is just hilarious. Good luck reaching even 10 orders.
We’re sorry to hear that you feel this way, but the notion of us "making up imaginary costs" simply isn’t accurate. While it’s true that plates can be CNC milled or laser cut, the two processes are quite different in terms of quality. Laser cutting is more cost-effective, but it often results in sharper edges and burrs. Initially, we considered and even tested laser cut plates for a lower costing alternative as we found the cost of CNC milled plates to be high as well (approximately 3 times the cost of laser cut plates), but ultimately decided on CNC milling to provide a smoother and overall more refined finish. As mentioned earlier, we'll be releasing the plate files shortly after fulfillment as well, so anyone interested can custom cut their own plates at a lower cost.
We sincerely apologise to you and anyone else who may feel the same way if we came across as pretentious in our replies. It’s sometimes difficult to convey tone accurately in written messages, but we hope you understand that it was never our intention to come across that way. If there’s anything specific you’d like us to clarify, we’d be happy to address your questions. Regarding the "Refined Artistic Engineering" phrase, it’s not meant to sound pretentious either. It simply reflects the name of our design studio, RAE, which stands for Refined Artistic Engineering.
In terms of the gaskets, we originally planned a traditional top mount design, but after testing various prototypes, we found that adding gaskets, although a subtle change, made a distinctive difference in sound. We’re not claiming it’s a massive departure from typical top or gasket mount designs, but the improvement was noticeable enough for us to keep it in the final product. Additionally, flex cuts near the mount points above the gaskets contribute to the softer typing experience, that being said we found that keeping the gaskets in not only gave us the sound profile that we are looking for but the compression of the gasket against the mounting points also contributes to us having a more controlled and slightly stiffer typing experience, similar to that of a traditional top mount.
We truly appreciate the feedback that we have been getting thus far and we hope that we were able to address at least some of the concerns that you've raised.
