“The Palma DHS 1 reproduces with power and control an open sound stage precisely balanced while offering a closed and more intimate yet detailed image when required – a true chameleon.”
Reviews
“… the DHS-1’s sound reproduction, whether open or closed, is a revelation.”
99/100
“The Palma impresses with its flexibility as both open-back and closed-back headphones and its convincing qualities in both operating modes. Furthermore, its wood craftsmanship is impressive.”
86/100
“The Palma DHS-I is a fascinating piece of engineering for individualists who enjoy sonic experimentation. It delivers world-class performance with delicate material and jazz…”
Very Good
“… certainly, a headphone that will satisfy many enthusiasts, including the more demanding ones.”
“My experience with the Palma DHS-1 was delightful, given its solid build and character, revealing tuning, responsiveness to power and decoding quality.”
8,8/10
“Palma Audio has created a convertible headphone that stays true to its signature no matter if you use it as open or closed back. For this they deserve all the praise they are getting, as no other manufacturer was able to achieve that in the past.”
“The ability to alter the sound in a second with a simple 14-degree twist of the shutter discs is nothing short of ingenious.”
“The Palma DHS-1 are high-end headphones that combine brilliant sonics with an innovative mechanical design.”
94,5%
“Audiophiles, at whom the DHS-1 is primarily aimed, will find their happiness.”
4,8/5
Rodrigo Lana
“A 100% analogue design that defies everything we know about headphone acoustics.”
“What a lovely debut!”
“... highly recommended not just for its dual nature but also for its exceptional tuning and technical proficiency.”
“In open mode, it is literally one of my favourite headphones”
“The listener can focus on every detail in the music, and find them.”
10/10
“With meticulous attention to acoustic engineering, premium materials, and expert craftsmanship, they offer exceptional sound quality tailored for the most discerning audiophiles.”
“Their versatility in sound tuning puts them a step above the competition.”
“Tonal accuracy is immaculate, the bass both thunderous and warm, the midrange perfectly balanced, the dynamics superb, and the spatial presentation more than impressive… and all of this in both open and closed modes.”