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Massage Chair Panasonic EP30004 Shiatsu Massage Chair Review

Panasonic has its newest line of massage chairs. The Real Pro Ultra series incorporates some of Panasonic’s newest technologies in massage therapy. The subject of this review is the EP-30004 Shiatsu Massage Recliner. This model is a high-end luxury massage chair model. We’ll take a look at some of the new features and warranty coverage on this shiatsu massage recliner.

Panasonic is a household name in electronics, so you don’t have to worry about your warranty being honored in the future. We like to warn prospective massage recliner buyers to also go for a reputable brand. There are many small importers that offer cheap massage chairs with great guarantees that are never fulfilled in the future. That being said, Panasonic will be there in the future.

What type of warranty coverage is provided with EP 30004? You get 3 years of parts coverage and 1 year of labor coverage. Panasonic now provides on-site technical service with the Real Pro Ultra series and covers it for 1 year. They also cover shipping costs for the first year. We like the 1-year on-site technical service, which is great coverage. We see that the 1-year labor force is quite short compared to other manufacturers. If possible, try to get an extended warranty for more coverage. This is especially important for high-value items, such as massage chairs with many moving parts.

There are some standout new features incorporated into the Real Pro Ultra massage chair series. The EP 30004 has a lower body stretch and a shoulder stretch. There is also a new massage technique called Junetsu. The Junetsu massage technique literally means ultra-fine kneading in Japanese. The Junetsu massage technique uses small circular motions and a second of firm thumb pressure. The effect of this massage is to reverberate through the muscle and penetrate to the surface of the bone.

The EP-30004 comes with an arsenal of massage therapies for your enjoyment. There are four pre-programs which are shiatsu, deep, swedish, and stretch. There is also a quick 5 minute pre-program that covers a variety of massage techniques and functions. You can use some massages in manual massage mode for a total of 8 possible manual massages. These include ultra kneading (Junetsu), shiatsu, kneading, Swedish, stretching, hitting, rolling and grabbing. There are also 5 ways to target certain regions of the back, including: neck, shoulders, mid, lower, and full back.

You can also create auto programs to target specific regions with particular massage techniques. They are quite simple to create. For example, you can select the lower back and a deep tissue massage. Then select the length of time and intensity of the massage you want. You can also save these programs. It will save programs for up to 4 different users. There is also a voice guidance system for those less inclined to read the user manual to understand these things.

The lower part of the body is covered with an air compression massage system. This system uses strategically placed airbags throughout the massage recliner to target the hands, arms, feet, calves, thighs, and buttocks. The massage technique involves squeezing, holding, and releasing the compression style. This is very calming and relaxing for the extremities of the body. In addition, there are stretching capabilities for both the legs and the shoulders. These are great for helping increase flexibility by lengthening muscles.

The design of the chair has a fairly industrial look, which is probably the most disappointing aspect of the massage recliner. The legrest can be extended another 5 inches, which is an important feature. Air massage for hands and arm is hidden under the armrest covers. These armrest covers open to the side and the hands or arm can be placed inside. This is good for hiding this device inside the armrest and not making it visible.

Overall, the Real Pro Ultra series has some great features over its previous Real Pro Elite series. We like the direction Panasonic is taking with its massage chairs. We’d like to see better warranty protection and better design aesthetics. However, massage therapy is very effective and the chair is quite well designed. This is definitely a shiatsu massage chair worth considering at the high end of the market.

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