HoMedics QRM-400 Quad Roller Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Massage

by HoMedics

Product Features

• Convenient cushion provides the benefits of a luxury massage chair for a fraction of the cost
• An advanced microprocessor lets you choose six different programs of targeted relief
• The command track control allows you to adjust the roller width with a touch of a button
• Includes full-back Shiatsu and Rolling massage options
• Measures 7 x 18.5 x 27.75 inches (WxHxD); 14.3 pounds

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Homedics QRM-400 Quad Roller Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Massage lets you enjoy deep, relieving massages in the comfort of your own home. Thanks to breakthrough technology that provides a real massage chair mechanism in a convenient, easy-to-use cushion, you'll be able to reap the health benefits of massage whenever you need them. An advanced microprocessor lets you choose six different programs of targeted relief.

The command track control allows you to adjust the roller width with a touch of a button so the massage custom-fits your body. With the Shiatsu and Rolling massage options, four independent rollers travel up and down your back in a soothing motion that helps relieve tired and aching muscles. The spot Shiatsu massage allows you to pinpoint certain areas by holding the massage action just where you need it. Plus the vivid LED illuminates the massage mechanism. Thanks to the integrated strapping system, the cushion comfortably fits your favorite chair. The demo button on the handset also makes it easy for you to try every option before deciding on the best massage for your body.

Product Description

Experience a massage close to what you get in a $1,000 massage chair with the new quad-roller massaging cushion which uses advanced quad-roller massage mechanism like used in big chairs. Feels like the hands of a massage therapist with the Shiatsu and rolling massage which travels up and down the back. Personalize your massage with the spot Shiatsu massage and adjustable width setting for rolling massage. Select 6 programs with the programmable touch pad control.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 15 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 15 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000BGJQ26
• UPC: 031262016638
• Item model number: QRM-400
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (129 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,827 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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304 of 311 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good however we need to review our requirements, May 11, 2006

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Baivab Mitra "Save a tree, one at a time" (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HoMedics QRM-400 Quad Roller Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Massage (Health and Beauty)

I bought this one after reading the reviews and of course going over the features. What I write below I hope will provide sufficient guidelines to future purchasers.
Firstly - the product itself: After receiving it, I realized it's quite heavy. Using it - it's fine. Quite like the Brooks Brother models we find in their shops. Gives excellent pressure through their 4 (quad) balls going up and down. My wife - being a thin female experienced pain upon using it, subsequently threw the provided mat on top. Then it was fine for her. What this particular model has are 4 balls, simulteneously keading up and down. The other models, i.e. 200 has 2 balls and 100 - does not have spot. Those of you, getting confused as to which one to purchase need to decide whether 4 balls are going to give a really big benefit. For me - yes. Why ? I tried the 200, after completing had that feeling - <something is amiss!>
Now, feature-wise it provides rolling message, i.e. the balls roll from bottom to top and vice-versa. With rolling you can adjust the width between the balls also. 2 on either side. With shiatsu, there's no adjustment to width. Both rolling and shiatsu provides spot messaging.
Caveat (big) - you can either go shiatsu or rolling. The manufacturers MUST include in their subsequent improvement a combination message. Why? It gets frustrating to continuously opt for shiatsu/rolling. If there was a combination then it would have been lovely! Just when you're "settling" down you feel the need to change, break out of your "bliss", switch to rolling through their attached remote. Also, they have a demo mode. That's a perfect example of what I mean - I in fact use it often. It goes from shiatsu to spot, then roll, then spot, etc. etc. This is a primary reason for the 4 stars - they should have provided the option.
Caveat (big) - there's no option to SWITCH this thing off. What I mean is that the balls are lighted blue. I have a recliner, where I have put this product. Problem is, I have to take out the plug to stop the lights! Trust me - those lights really light up!

Now, a word to the readers - if you happen to have 1 of those Staples exec. chairs/etc. and plan to use this - beware. Then seating cushion and back is thick. Once you place this you won't have much seat space and it's un-comfortable even after you've tilted the chair. Ideally, these products are suited for a recliner sofa. Go to a shop and see it yourself before purchasing. Don't assume that you'll be able to manage it. You won't since due to it's weight, lights and thickness after a few days, you'll find it's stored in a closet. Rather than taking it out every time, placing on that exec chair, adjusting height and tilt for 15 min.; placing your legs high on something, etc. while to tilt this backwards.......

All in all - it does what it claims, i.e. shiatsu and rolling pretty good. However, it could have easily have been improved by introducing some pre-programmed massage settings and taking care of those damned lights. Additionally, you need have a proper environment, i.e. a good seating furniture to use it.

Finally, those in quandry whether to opt for 200 or 400 - my suggestion is - go for 400. It's better.

Update - The product is being extensively used now for approx. 30 days almost 3 times daily. It's as good as new! Performing to exact expectations and the funny part is the sound-level has actually decreased.

198 of 211 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars SBM-300 better than QRM-400, September 1, 2006

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This review is from: HoMedics QRM-400 Quad Roller Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Massage (Health and Beauty)

I bought both the SBM-300 and QRM-400. Although the QRM-400 looks better with the black vinyl and blue lights, the SBM-300 is a much better massager and is cheaper. The rollers on the QRM-400 essentially swivel back and forth and roll up and down your back. The SMB-400 rollers spin and roll up and down your back. My wife, I, and 14 year old son compared both and all three of us determined the SBM-300 did a better massage for us.

92 of 96 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad at all., March 29, 2006

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Katy Lake (The People's Republic of New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HoMedics QRM-400 Quad Roller Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Massage (Health and Beauty)

Maybe the title doesn't sounds as enthusiastic as it should, but I've been reading reviews on Homedics massage cushions for at least a year, wondering if they're all that everyone says they're cracked up to be.

I always have back issues, and the first thing I'd do if I won the lottery would be to hire my own live-in masseuse! My husband is usually the back-rubber of note, and he's got very strong hands. Last year, though, he developed cancer, and between chemo regimens and surgery, he's not in a position to do much energetic back rubbing.

The real thing that pushed me into buying this, though, was that he has begun to have back problems - combination of stress, posture, and that he's lost so much weight. Now before, when I'd rub his back, he still didn't like as hard a rub down as I like. But now, with the weight loss, he really can't bear anything too tough.

I looked again over the various Homedics massagers and decided to go for the Cadillac because of several features, like being able to stop the massage at one spot.

Let me first warn you: this thing is HUGE, or at least the box it comes in is huge! It's also not too light, so don't expect something you can easily whip out onto a chair. This is a serious business massager, if heft is any indication.

It's easy to set up (I tried a straight-backed dining room chair for the opening ceremonies.) The top of the massager is molded plastic, the bottom soft material. This is only for back stuff; no thigh massaging (yes, there are massagers that do that.)

The back of the massager has clear plastic kneading devices that are lit up when you turn the power on. I'm not sure what the deal is with this, but I guess someone would find it fun to look at. The booklet warns to unplug the massager so you don't burn out the lights. Of course, you can't SEE the lights when you're sitting on the massager, so I can't imagine who is that bored that they want to watch the cushion lights when they could be sitting ON it and getting a massage instead.

It has two main massage modes: shiatsu and rolling. When you're tired of looking at the lights, it has a padded strip that hooks with velcro onto the back of the massager to cushion it if you think it's too hard. I put that on, cause I knew my husband would definitely not be able to take this full throttle.

I tried it first (the thing works for 15 minutes then shuts off; there is also a demo mode to give you a brief sample of what this massager can do.) Well, it was OKAY. I definitely liked the shiatsu over the rolling massage, but the whole thing wasn't nearly hard enough for me.

I didn't even stay for the full 15 minutes, so I just shut it off. Later, I went back and flipped up the padded cushion to see what it'd be like without it. Well, THAT was strong enough for the most part. Whoa! That shiatsu thing just pounds the heck out of those muscles. Very nice indeed.

My husband went to try it, and like I thought, it was still too rough on him, even with the padded cover. I folded a down throw over the back of the massager, and that provided enough padding even for his bony back. He said, "I think I could get to like this!" which is high praise indeed.

(I should note the directions say NOT to put anything over the massager, as I did with the down throw. Well, it was either that, or he'd put on a few sweaters. I couldn't see the difference since the massager wasn't being obstructed, and he didn't go the full 15 minutes.)

It's been an hour or so since I did the 15 minutes of shiatsu, and I have to say, you really feel it LATER. Maybe I overdid the hard stuff! Or maybe I just need another 15 minutes with some padding!

I have never tried one of those cool massaging chairs (damned things are always broken when I think to stop by a store in the mall that sells them), so this massager - the high end of the Homedics line - is, as those who've tried massaging chairs say, very similar.

It's a little pricey right now, but look for that to drop. I saved a few bucks by buying on Target's website. They had free shipping, and I had a 10 percent off coupon (which is largely negated by the onerous sales tax they charge.)

Since I haven't tried the lower end models, I couldn't say if this is better for the extra money. I just know the thing is way too heavy to exchange; I'd only drag this back to Target if my husband really didn't like it at all.

My advice is that this isn't bad if you like a heavy duty back rub like me. Just don't get too overenthusiastic and ignore the cushion. Believe me, you'll FEEL it later!