Two of the absolute best high-end massage chairs are made by Sanyo and by Omega massage. Both of these manufacturers have solid reputations in very reliable massage chairs. Omega massage produces the Montage Premier massage chair and Sanyo produces the DR 7700 massage chair. Both of these massage recliners are packed with some amazing features. We take a look at both of these models to help you decide which one will best fit your needs.
When trying out a massage chair, one of the true tests is taking a seat while the chair is not working. After sitting and both the Sanyo and the Omega, the Omega massage chair felt much more comfortable and cushiony than the Sanyo did. Also, the feel of the material is another factor. Again, the Montage Premier by Omega had a much softer feel to the material than the DR 7700 massage chair by Sanyo.
One of the amazing new features found only in the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair is a physical shape sensor. The physical shape sensor determines the shape of your body as seated in the chair. If you move during the course of the massage, then the physical shape sensor will pick that up and redirect the massage based on your new position in the chair.
The Montage Premier by Omega comes with body scanning technology as well. When an automatic massage program is activated, then a body scan is taking. The rollers will move up and down the back and determine important points of the neck and shoulders. The massage is adjusted according to the coordinates imported from the body scan.
The Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair also has a stiffness detection system. A mouse like device is used to read certain stress signals area it records your pulse rate and perspiration. The mouse must be held during the massage to take the reading. The stiffness detection system works with the LCD to point out the areas detected.
Omega massage has developed a five different massage programs for the Montage Premier massage chair. Each of these five programs is designed for specific user requirements. There are lighter massages for her warming up and also ones for deep tissue penetration. Select the automatic massage that best suits your needs at any given time.
The Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair comes with four automatic massage programs. Each of these automatic programs runs the full massage chair. Each massage course is approximately 15 minutes. The massage courses range from shiatsu to gentle tapping. The massages are soothing but seemed to lack a bit in penetration.
The Montage Premier also provides additional therapeutic treatments beyond the massage therapy. The Montage Premier has full body heaters. The Sanyo DR 7700 has a heater only for the soles of the feet. Heat is commonly applied to help reduce swelling and to enhance blood flow.
Omega has included a lower body stretching system and the Montage Premier massage chair. This lower body stretching will stretch out the muscles from the hips knees and ankles. This helps to relieve pressure off the lower spine and to relieve the legs. The Sanyo DR 7700 can recline back into the zero gravity position. This position helps to take pressure off of the spine and better distribute it across your back.
The Montage Premier also has and MP3 music player with headphones. This provides a relaxing environment which dramatically increases the effectiveness of the massage. One cannot underestimate the impact of relaxing your mind during a massage. If your mind is under stress come in it will hold tension over the body. The mind needs to relax and release this tension. This will ensure that the massage better penetrates the muscles.
After putting both chairs through their paces, we find that the Omega Montage Premier is the superior massage chair. The end result of any massage chair is to provide relief and relaxation. The Omega Montage Premier simply out performs the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair. The features of the Montage Premier add therapeutic value to the chair, whereas the Sanyo DR 7700 has more gimmicky features. If you are looking for the best massage chair on the market, you have found the Omega Montage Premier massage chair.