Review: Montage Elite Massage Chair
It is important to compare warranty coverage between models and also between brands. There can be some major differences in coverage. Massage chairs are increasing in complexity and sophistication. Warranty coverage is your insurance against any defects in materials or workmanship. Just like insurance, you hope you never need it, but just in case it is there.
It is important to compare warranty coverage between models and also between brands. There can be some major differences in coverage. Massage chairs are increasing in complexity and sophistication. Warranty coverage is your insurance against any defects in materials or workmanship. Just like insurance, you hope you never need it, but just in case it is there.
The Montage Elite has a good, comprehensive warranty out of the gate. You get 5 years coverage on the frame, 3 years coverage on parts, 3 years coverage on labor, 1 year coverage on parts shipping expense and 90 days in home service. This is excellent coverage and exceeds the other top brands in the luxury massage chair category. You can get matching coverage from other top brands, but you must purchase the extended warranty.
Automatic programs are pre-programmed massages designed by the manufacturer to maximize the functions of the massage chair. The Montage Elite comes with five different automatic programs. Each of the five automatic programs is developed around a theme and includes the following: Activation, Relaxation, Vitality, Night and Morning. Activation and Vitality are more vigorous programs providing deeper massage therapy. Vitality is somewhat in the middle. Morning and Night are similar to warming up for Morning and warming down for Night.
There are also 4 manual massage techniques. The Montage Elite has kneading, tapping, finger press and shiatsu. These are further complimented with 6 manual back courses. You can choose from full back, lower back, middle back upper back, shoulder and neck. The shoulder and neck are unique to Omega. You can get the upper neck and base of the skull or the shoulders and the lower neck. These are very relieving for built up tension in those areas.
The lower body is in for a treat with the air massage system. The air massage system covers your buttocks, thighs, hips, calves and feet. The air massage system is driven by a compressor which delivers air to airbags strategically placed throughout the chair. In particular is the Footflex massage. The Footflex is a reflexology foot massage that is built into the leg rest for the feet. If you enjoy a foot massage, then the Montage Elite is you for you.
How about a nice stretch of the lower body? The Montage Elite delivers. The lower body traction system will stretch out your lower body. The stretch is activated which will raise the leg rest to a horizontal position. The leg rest then lowers to 3 different successively lower positions. This extends out your hips, thighs, knees and ankles. This helps improve your range of motion.
Another great therapy included in the Montage Elite massage chair is the full body heat capability. There are heating elements with individual controls for the chair back, seat and the leg rest. Heat is a method used by physical therapist to reduce swelling of muscles and increase blood flow to a particular area. To further help you relax, slip on the included headphones and listen to your favorite music on the built in MP3 player.
When it comes down to it, the Montage Elite has it all. You get superior warranty coverage without the need to buy an extended warranty. The massage therapies are very effective and relieving. You get an array of extra therapies including stretching, heat therapy and music therapy. All these combine to give you a wonderful massage therapy experience again and again. If you are in the market for a high end massage chair, this should be your top consideration.
