Sanyo SA 5000 Massage Chair
The mid-range of the massage chair market has many solid models from the main manufacturers. Sanyo has its SA 5000 massage chair. Sanyo takes the strategy of developing a particular technology and then making that available in each of its models. This benefits the entry-level and midrange models from Sanyo. We take a closer look at the SA 5000 massage chair.
When you think of Sanyo, most likely you think of their audio divisions. They are known for high quality acoustics and their audio lines. Sanyo has borrowed some technologies from other divisions to incorporate in the SA 5000. One such technology is the stiffness detection sensor which is based on lie detection technology.
The stiffness detection system works by measuring your pulse and perspiration. You place your hand over a sensor and an evaluation is performed. The computer then identifies areas on your back neck and shoulders that have stiffness. These points are then used to customize the massage.
The remote control has a built-in LCD. The results of this stiffness detection system will display on the remote control. As the massage progresses, points will be eliminated that have been relieved. The massage continues until all points of stiffness are eliminated
The SA 5000 massage chair also includes a new roller system. Sanyo has called this the GK roller mechanism. The GK roller mechanism is able to reach over the shoulders. This provides for the ability to massage the tops of the shoulders.
The GK roller system from Sanyo was developed to provide a more lifelike massage motion. They have incorporated a new technology to perform a grasping type massage. This is effective in massaging the tops of the shoulders.
With the SA 5000 massage chair, you can select from 4 different automatic massage programs. You can select relax stiffness, and recovery. Each individual massage program performs a full body massage. Relaxation is at a touch of a button.
You may also select from four different manual massage techniques. These manual techniques can also be used in conjunction with four different massage courses. The massage courses include upper back, middle back, lower back and point. You would like it to focus.
Sanyo has located airbags throughout the chair. The airbags are driven by an air compression system. The air will inflate the airbags which provide a compression massage. Set the level of intensity to provide deep and penetrating relief to the lower body.
In the SA 5000 also uses a multipoint shiatsu massage for the lower body. Specially designed nodes are used to penetrate specific areas to provide relief. These nodes are activated during the course of the shiatsu massage.
Another technology integrated into the SA 5000 massage chair is a physical shape center. The physical shape center makes a reading of the shape of your back. It can sense if you shift your body or move. This will reset the rollers based on the position of the body in the chair.
Sanyo provides the SA 5000 massage chair with a one-year labor parts warranty. They also offer one-year in-home technician service. The roller mechanism of the SA 5000 massage chair is covered for three years. Some dealers offer extended warranties but this is at additional expense.
Sanyo introduce the SA 5000 has a need to range massage chair. It contains many of the same technology as its more expensive high-end chair the DR 7700. I could do without the stiffness detection sensor and not having to hold onto the sub remote. The GK rollers are effective in performing be gripping massage. The physical shape center also does adjust the massage based on where your body is currently positioned in the chair. Sanyo has incorporated many interesting features in the SA 5000 massage chair.