Product Review: Human Touch Model HT 1650 Massage Chair
The HT 1650 model manufactured by the human touch company is a massage chair which looks like a traditional recliner. In addition to raising the foot rest and lowering the chair back, the HT 1650 also has a number of massage functions. The HT 1650 has some unique features to enable it to look like a traditional recliner.
An important technology integrated into the human touch HT 1650 is the body scan. The body scan will locate the acupoints for your back, neck and shoulders. This information is then used to identify the acupoints to provide an acupressure type massage.
To perform the body scan, the remote control is used in switch into manual mode. The scan function can then be activated. It will make a path up and down your back to identify your unique act you pressure points. This information is then used to provide a custom massage based on your body readings.
The acupoint detection system is used in conjunction with certain massage techniques such as shiatsu. Unlike other massage chairs, you must set the scan manually. You must manually set your shoulder height in order to perform an accurate scan of your back.
There are 8 programmed massages in the HT 1650. All of these massage programs provide a whole body massage. There are some specialized programs such as sports therapy and other more general like warming up. Each massage is designed to perform a different therapeutic treatment.
There are also four manual massage functions included in this massage recliner. The four manual massage functions are compression, rolling, percussion and kneading. You may select these manual programs in use them in conjunction with manual massage courses.
Another feature of the HT 1650 by human touch is being able to target the massage in a particular area. There are manual massage courses which can be selected to provide aid massage in a given area. You can also pinpoint massage in one specific area as well.
One of the nice features of the HT 1650 is that it comes with a hidden calf massager. The calf massager has leg wells to fit your legs inside. This provides for a soothing compression massage. The compression massage utilizes a squeezing and holding technique.
When you do not want to use the calf massager, you can flip it over to its flat side. This enables you to hide the calf massager when not in use. This adds to the aesthetic appeal of the HT 1650 massage recliner.
Human touch has developed a remote control with function buttons on two of the faces of the remote. This saves some space and allowed them to make a thinner control. This thinner remote control is also wired directly into the chair. There is no remote control stand, but a pocket is provided for storing the remote when it is not being used.
One of the areas of concern for me with this HT 1650 massage chair is the strength of the massage. Although there are many different techniques, many of them are to light to be effective for my taste. This can be a problem down the road. You want to make sure that any massage chair you purchasable provide a strong enough massage for the years to come.
The massage recliner has the traditional recliner look. This massage chair is a large looking traditional recliner. It also comes with a comprehensive warranty. One of the important features of the warranty coverage from human touch is in-home technician service.
The design of the HT 1650 is headed in the right direction. It is one of the few massage recliners which does not look like a typical massage chair. The main drawback on the aesthetics is that the chair looks very large. It is fairly comfortable to sit in and can compliment most rooms. If you are looking for a high-end massage recliner, then check this one out but make sure that it will meet your long term therapeutic needs.
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