Human Touch has a full massage chair line and the HT 7450 is the top of the line. We take an inside look at the salient features, functions and warranty coverage of this high end massage chair. The HT 7450 is also a Zero Gravity massage chair. We present our evaluation of this massage chair recliner.
If you are just starting your search for a massage chair, then please heed this warning. Go with the top brands and you will be happy for the long term. There are so many imported massage chairs that have a ton of features, but they are prone to breakdown and the generous warranty will not get honored. The top brands have retail distribution, so you can relax and not worry if the company you bought it from will be there next year.
First let us review the warranty coverage for this high end lounger. The protection you get with the HT-7450 is 5 years on the structure of the chair. You get 3 years parts, 1 year labor and 90 days in home service. This warranty coverage is pretty good. We would like to see the labor be extended out more, but this is much better than you find from most manufacturers for this price range. The customer service is through a call center and they are very competent and turn around times for parts or service are adequate for routine issues.
This massage recliner is what is known as a zero gravity lounger. What is a zero gravity lounger? This is a combination of the chair back and leg rest position that makes it a zero gravity position. This position is where your knees are elevated above your heart. It is supposed to take the direct pressure from the spine and distribute it across the whole back.
The HT 7450 comes with an engineered ergonomic zero gravity recline function. Human Touch claims that tension can build up in the arms, shoulders and neck when reclined to the zero gravity position in most massage chairs. They have developed an armrest that moves independent of the chair back. This supports the body better than the traditional approach.
The seat of the HT7450 is also specially designed for getting you to the zero gravity position. The seat will actually tilt down as you recline the chair. This is designed to support the lumbar better over traditional chairs. By supporting the lumbar, the stress from your weight is better distributed than if it does not tilt down.
Let us take a look at the massage capabilities of this massage recliner. There are 8 pre-programmed automatic programs with this chair. These are one button massage choices which work the whole chair. There are four manual massage techniques. You can select the area or region you want to target with these techniques. The seat has 8 different massage treatments and the leg rest has calf massage capability.
One of our favorite pre-programmed massages is the Full Body Sore Muscle Relief massage treatment. This massage treatment has a warm up, full massage and then a warm down in its program cycle. The warm up massage lasts for 3 minutes and is to loosen the muscles for the main massage cycle. The main massage cycle is a deep tissue massage to relieve sore, aching muscles. The recliner then shifts into a warm down to relax the muscles for the final three minutes.
This is a very well designed massage recliner. It also is a very attractive massage recliner and comes in top grain leather upholstery. It does have heaters in the back, so we are not sure of the durability of the leather over the long term. In any event, this massage recliner is a first class executive looking massage chair that will look good in virtually any room in the house. If you are looking for a comprehensive massage lounger in the luxury range, then the HT-7450 is definitely a serious contender for your attention.
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