Enthusiasts build an interactive online ‘Listening Museum’ of iconic mechanical keyboard audio samples — 36 mechanical masterpieces available for you to audibly try out

A group of sheets.works builders launched The Listening Museum, an interactive site with sound samples from 36 notable mechanical keyboards.

Users can click through models like the IBM Model M and hear recorded keystrokes from vintage and modern boards.

The creators note that microphone choice, room acoustics, the board itself, and playback gear all affect how each keyboard sounds.

The project gives keyboard fans an easy way to compare classic and modern switch sounds without buying the hardware.