Sleek, snuggly, shiny and velvety - just the description will make you want to get into a massage chair. They are the best things to have around if you need relaxing and rejuvenating sessions often. Also, they are a boon for stiff shoulders, throbbing back or a strained neck. Most of the latest varieties have cutting edge mechanizations like vibration modes, airbags, sensors and even the godawful zero gravity feature. Plus, the designer look of these chairs is totally groovy and they look just like swell recliners resting in your pad. Take a look at a few designs compiled below if you are thinking of buying one.
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1. Panasonic EP-30004 TU Real Pro Ultra™ Massage Chair
Price: $2195
This chair comes loaded with different massage mechanisms. It has options like Swedish, Deep Arm, Shiatsu, Quick and Leg Stretch. And the choices don’t end here. You can tweak the session for either an upper or lower body rubdown. Moreover, the new quad style pressure sensitive rollers that slide over the curve of your back are to die for. Settings for six programs and four different users are provided in the remote.
What’s unique?
The addition of the new massage technique called Junetsu is absolutely mind blowing. If you have stress points or tight knots in the back, then this fine kneading rubdown is just what you need. Another upside is the 3D body scan that maps your back in life size and then tailors a therapy session especially for you.
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2. Omega Montage Pro Massage Chair
Price: $6499
The futuristic and flowy look of this chair is fab and if that is not enough for you, then it also fits in five automatic massage treatments, zero gravity montage, full body heaters, music system, foot reflexology and airbags for a compression massage. It has automatic programs for the entire body as well as specific spots.
What’s unique?
Loosen up with the zero gravity feature that distributes your weight evenly along the back and also boosts your blood circulation. Controlling movements and incline of the backrest is easy with the LCD touch screen and buttons that can be regulated with your fingertips.
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3. Sanyo HEC-DR7700K Massage Chair
Price: $5299
One look at this plush seat and all you want to do is to put up your feet and relax. The GK Roller Technology gives a relaxing rubdown to your neck and shoulders while the 24 airbags massage your legs and feet. The zero gravity feature is marvelous and the Physical Shape Sensor modifies the session to the shape of your body and also whenever you budge in the seat.
What’s unique?
This is one hi tech piece as it modifies the sessions depending on how tired you are. The Stiffness Detection Sensor churns out a therapy only after tuning into your pulse rate and perspiration.
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4. DVD Massage chair
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This one is a great stress reliever and all music buffs will love it. The infer-red sensors that isolate acu-points and look into the unique curvature of your body are so awesome. Nothing beats the vibration mode that relaxes every muscle in your body while the four massage balls knead you from neck to waist.
What’s unique?
Tweak music according to the kind of massage you are treating yourself to. The multi media DVD and hi-fi ear phones that the chair slots in will take you into a musical trance.
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5. Inada Sogno massage chair
Price: $6799
This chair with eight pre programmed massages, is the one to go for, if you really like the way a masseur works on your body. The rollers of this chair press down just like human wrists would give you a rub. Moreover, they incorporate the three dimensional methodology from INADA as the rollers can be pushed out for an intense session and also be pulled back in for a gentler treatment. Also, the rollers make the right amount of blood flow to the joints of your body.
What’s unique?
The rich leather surface is the high point. Whereas, the neck massage/traction strokes your back and thumps your neck at the same time, which helps to loosens up your spine.
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6. Acutouch HT-9500 massage chair
Price: $4999
Snuggling in this cushy chair will be an experience of a lifetime. It looks swell and will bring out the get up of your apartment. Also, it fits in many hi tech applications to help you ease out when you take a massage.
What’s unique?
This is a great pick for sci-fi geeks. Its wireless controls will leave you floored. You can access massage programs and others apps so easily with the T-Connect feature for the iPad, iPod touch and even the iPhone.
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7. OSIM uSpace Full Body Massage Chair
Price: $6000
Go for this striking massager when you want to shut yourself out from everything that is going on around. The comforting piece works in three different modes; relax, revitalize and balance.
What’s unique?
The lighting and music, when you are engrossed in the your chirapsia, is very therapeutic.
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8. Tristar Massage Chair
Price: $666
This chair has everything you need to chill out after a hard day. The six different massage techniques come with adjustable settings. The audio system and CD player help you let go of all that is on your mind.
What’s unique?
Use Kalfasun high pressure lamps to refresh the muscles of your face and hand. The foot massage system is also a good addition.
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9. Zero Gravity Skyline Massage Chair with Heat Therapy
Price: $2199
You can do so much with this chair. It has vibration massage, rubdown with airbags, lumbar massage and also a full body heater. The zero gravity chair also has a built in MP3 player and headphones.
What’s unique?
The chair reclines with a push of a button. It can raise the leg rest even when the back is tilted way behind.
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10. Astone Sit N Joy portable inflatable multimedia massage chair
Price: $123
With eight different massage functions and built in speakers that can sync with your iPod and MP3 player, this chair will be a fun thing to have around. The inflatable and portable chair can be carried around easily.
What’s unique?
This is a really great piece to stash near the pool. There is a waterproof compartment box slotted in to protect your electronic gear from splashes of water.
