Product Review: Panasonic EP-1285 Massage Chair

This is a massage chair review of the new Panasonic EP 1285. The EP 1285 is the luxury model of the new line of contemporary urban massage chairs. This is a new and contemporary design change for the Panasonic brand. We will take a look at the new features of this chair. We will also present the warranty coverage and other salient information.

We always encourage you to first compare the warranty coverage of the different chairs that you are interested in purchasing. Warranty coverage will provide you with peace of mind and protection down the road. Although it is rare that a problem occurs, it does happen. You want to be covered so that you can get the most out of your purchase.

Panasonic provides you with a one year warranty coverage of parts on EP 1285. They also provide you with three years of warranty coverage on the roller mechanism. The roller mechanism is the system that provides the massage for the back and shoulders. You also receive one year of in-home technician service. This is a critical service to have, so any problems you have a technician will come to you.

The contemporary urban massage recliner series is an exciting development from Panasonic. This is a clear change in direction from the typical industrial designs of the past. Now, Panasonic is introducing some contemporary and sleek designs into their lineup.

This recliner comes with nine basic massage modes. The massage modes include Swedish, chiropractic, kneading, Hawaiian, percussion, compression, tapping, shiatsu and rolling massage. This is a fantastic variety to have in a single recliner. These are basically manual massages which can be directed to specific areas for your convenience.

You also get for pre-programs included with this chair. Pre-programs are automatic massage programs that control the whole chair. This allows you to push a single button and receive a full body massage. You can also adjust the chair to your shoulder height for a more customized massage.

The EP 1285 comes with an air massage system and the leg rest. The leg rest has 12 specially designed airbags to help improve the circulation of the lower legs. The airbags are synchronizing to provide a soothing massage by directing the pressure upward from the feet through the calves. This is a soothing and relieving massage.

The EP 1285 also comes with a like stretch. The leg stretch utilizes the leg rest to stretch out the lower body. The leg rest is raised horizontal and the airbags are activated to hold the feet. The leg rest is then lowered slowly to three different positions to stretch out the lower body.

The Panasonic EP 1285 massage chair uses the latest sweetheart to urban massage technology. This particular technology replicates the hand movements of a master massage therapist. The mechanism is used to simulate the palm of the hand, the heel of the hand and the thumbs. This is a very subtle technology which adds to the effectiveness of the massage therapy and this recliner.

The EP 1285 massage chair from Panasonic is the mark of a new design paradigm from this company. Although this is a good start in that direction, there are still some design elements that consumers may wrestle with such as the leg rest. Otherwise, the massage programs are comprehensive and fairly effective. The stretching system is a good addition at this price point. If you are looking for a contemporary massage chair then this is the only one that should be on your short list.

Browse our models of Panasonic Massage Chairs and discover the perfect model to suit your most demanding massage needs. The Panasonic Massage Chair comes with some very sophisticated features and massage treatments that are soothing and relieving to tight muscles. Browse our massage chair reviews on the top models.

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Filed under massage by Ethan Flora on Sep 6th, 2010.

Product Review: Panasonic EP-1285 Massage Chair

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