Sunday, November 9, 2008

Massage Chair Review of Sanyo HEC-DR7700K Massage Recliner

By Steve Esquire

This review will examine the best massage chair produced by Sanyo. That is the Sanyo HEC-DR7700K massage chair recliner. Sanyo is known for many of their advanced electronics and this massage chair has quite a few. We will present the more interesting features and functions. Here is our evaluation of the Sanyo DR7700K massage chair recliner.

The pace of technology is simply amazing. Massage chair have been impacted by this phenomenal trend as well. As a result, massage chairs have become more and more complex and provide users with so many more features than just a few short years ago. Since massage chairs are increasing in complexity, you always want to know the type of warranty coverage you are getting.

With that said, let us take a look at the warranty coverage offered by Sanyo for the HEC DR7700K massage chair. Sanyo offers the same warranty coverage for all its massage chairs. They cover the roller mechanism for 3 years, 1 year labor, 1 year parts and 1 year in home technician service. The parts and labor are quite short for a high end luxury massage chair. The 1 year in home service is very good.

On to the features of the DR-7700. The DR 7700 is a zero gravity massage chair. What is zero gravity? This is a position used by NASA astronauts when they are being shot to space in a rocket. The zero gravity position is ground to spread the weight of the individual across their back which relieves the pressure off the spine. This is a reclined position with the chair back coming down.

The DR 7700K comes with a number of innovative features. This recliner comes with a physical shape sensor. The physical shape sensor detects when you shift your body in the chair. It will change the computer program so that the rollers will position themselves based on where you body is actually positioned in the massage recliner.

One technology that Sanyo has transferred into the massage chair division is based on lie detector technology. This is referred to as the Stiffness detector. The Stiffness detector takes a reading of your pulse and level of perspiration. From this information it can infer where your body may have tension. The massage program is adjusted to target this stiff area for relief.

The DR7700K comes with 4 one-touch automatic massage programs. These programs include stiffness, relax, recovery and fine. Each program is designed to target a specific set of benefits. You can also select from 4 manual massage techniques.

This massage chair recliner comes with heating elements in the foot wells of the chair. These heaters are designed to warm up the soles of your feet. This is especially effective when receiving the foot massage to soothe and relax your feet.

The Grip massage which is a manual massage method in the DR 7700 massage chair performs a relieving shoulder massage. Sanyo has incorporated its GK roller system which can extend over the top of your shoulders. It provides a gripping action which helps to reduce stiffness or tightness in the shoulder area.

Sanyo has a full line of massage chairs and the DR7700 is the top of the line. It has a great array of features including some interesting electronic ones. Namely, the stiffness detector and the physical shape sensor are complimentary to the massage therapy. You also get a battery of massage treatments to help melt away your aches and pains. The HEC-DR7700K massage chair by Sanyo is certainly one of the top contenders for your attention in the high end of the market. - 15438

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