Sanwa JLF VS Qanba Gravity Silent Sound Comparison

Sanwa JLF VS Qanba Gravity Silent Sound Comparison
Left - 8BitDo Arcade Stick + Sanwa JLF-TP-8YT + Sanwa OBSF-30
Right - 8BitDo Arcade Stick + Qanba Gravity Silent JOV8S + OBSF-30
I decided to do a sound comparison between the Sanwa JLF joystick and the new Qanba Gravity Silent joystick I recently installed in my 8BitDo Arcade Stick.
Obviously, the only way to do this properly is to set up the two joysticks in otherwise identical arcade controllers and put them through a series of side-by-side tests in a controlled environment while documenting the whole process. Who would have thought that learning about the scientific method in high school would be useful many decades later - thank you Professor Doppler.
The preparation, setup, and testing lasted many hours over several days. The video presented here is a summary of the results.
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[@AssistantProfessor]

Thank you, very useful.

[@DinodraxChronicles]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RHRetro]

Perfect video! I need to pick up the silent stick. Which tension spring are you using on it? I'd love to see a spring comparison video on the silent joystick next!

[@DinodraxChronicles]

Great suggestion!
I'm using the lowest tension spring that came in the kit and it feels a bit tighter than the default spring that ships with the Sanwa JLF. The kit also comes with a "1.5 times elasticity" and a "2 times elasticity" springs - I haven't tried those yet.

[@RHRetro]

@@DinodraxChronicles I've always been a fan of very stiff or high tension sticks.
I'm currently using a Seimitsu LS-55 and love how it springs back into place! You definitely don't get that from a Sanwa JLF.

[@GamingNightsNeoMasaki]

Hmm, it would probably make some differences if you also hade the qanba gravity silent buttons as well. But then again, sanwa also produces silent parts.

[@DinodraxChronicles]

Thanks for the suggestion - I'll grab some Qanba KS buttons next!

[@Robert_Ops]

👍

[@DinodraxChronicles]

😁

[@tetsuuya1451]

Hello, I want to ask a quick question, is the 8bitdo worth it in playing tekken?

[@DinodraxChronicles]

I only played T7 and a tiny bit of T8 on my 8BitDo Arcade Stick - the controller felt good. If this is your 1st arcade stick, I think it's a great start. There are a couple of notes I give to people considering this controller.
1. The controller is 300mm wide and 200mm deep - I have large hands and it feels great to me, but some think it's a bit small.
2. The controller works great on PC and Switch (wired and wireless), but if you need a controller for PS or XBOX, you should consider other brands specifically designed for those consoles.
I hope this helps.
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[@tetsuuya1451]

@@DinodraxChronicles thank you! Im planning to buy 8bitdo or the mayflash f300 and then mod it, is the 8bitdo mod friendly?

[@DinodraxChronicles]

8BitDo Arcade Stick is very mod friendly - you can install the standard Sanwa JLF or JLX lever, the Qanba Gravity Silent lever, and Sanwa OBSF buttons easily.
Whichever controller you decide to get, play on it for at least 3-6 months before upgrading the components. The stock parts aren't terrible and you will be able to "feel" the difference only if you spend some time breaking in the stock lever and buttons.

[@tetsuuya1451]

@@DinodraxChronicles okay, thanks again for the advice and information!

[@pkphantom]

The difference is barely noticeable once you start playing fighting games, lol

[@DinodraxChronicles]

You're absolutely correct - the noise produced by an arcade stick when playing fighting games is on an entirely different level. The primary reason I would use a silent lever for fighting games is to reduce the number of audible clues your opponent sitting next to you may be listening for - each stick motion produces a distinct microswitch "sound signature" which may be picked up, recognised, and then countered/blocked/avoided by your opponent.