A huge assortment of shower cabins, both European and Chinese, poses a difficult choice to the buyer. A variety of existing models can confuse anyone, so in order not to spend extra money, determine clearly the functionality you need.
First of all - what kind of shower is not worth buying?
Cheap showers although popular due to low prices, they can have significant drawbacks. Therefore, no matter how much the Chinese manufacturers praise themselves, no matter how hard they try to stuff their cabins with many different functions, no matter how they talk about the joint Italian-Finnish-American design and production, no matter how lured by the price, the quality of Chinese models is inferior to the truly European ones. When installing the "Chinese" are often difficult because of poor-quality parts. During operation, pallets of many models creak and crack, unable to withstand the load, the glass can crumble at one moment, all the shiny souls, cutters, pens, watering cans, hydromassages stop working, the booth starts to flow, the acrylic shining white in the store expands and turns yellow. Often, warranty service is not fully provided.
Cheap European manufacturers in practice, turn the same China. For example, TIMO showers — about which they are made in Finland — are actually made in China. The quality of TIMO shower cubicles, by the way, is very good for its price - but it’s not clear why this consumer fraud is needed. And there is no need to speak about good warranty service either.
At the same time, Appollo, Aquamarine and many other Chinese manufacturers do not hide their origin, develop infrastructure and business and feel great in the Russian market.
Therefore, if the budget is limited - among the budget Chinese showers it is possible to choose the right model. Carefully approach the purchase, see the quality of components and the materials from which they are made, ask the sellers about guarantees, assign the installation to experienced craftsmen - and an inexpensive shower stall will serve you well.
Wary of choosing shower cabins from Russian manufacturers. It is safer to choose a cabin of joint European-Russian production.
We warned about the difficulties, and in the rating - the best showers for reviews masters and buyers.
Ido Showerama 8-5 (Finland)
best open roofless shower
Ido Showerama is a quality shower stall by a famous Finnish manufacturer. Everything is thought out to the smallest detail, the design took into account the requirements for functionality and convenience. The model can be chosen in different sizes, with tempered 6 mm clear, frosted, patterned or tinted glass. The pallet is made of marble, which makes it massive and sustainable.
Advantages: the presence of a hand-held watering can and a full-fledged tropical shower; glass is installed in an aluminum profile; there are high-quality seals, a drain of the original form.
Disadvantages: expensive spare parts
Our rating: 9.9 out of 10
Reviews: “There is no mold and mildew, you don’t need to grease something silicone every month. A real rain shower, in the old version there was only a hand watering can. But, if something is broken, the parts are hard to find, and the prices bite. But still, I definitely recommend it! ”
IFO Solid SKR (Sweden)
best outdoor shower with hydromassage
Photo: www.sandom.ru
Estimated price: 70 000 rub.
The shower cabin of IFO Solid SKR from the Swedish producer has modern laconic design. The peculiarity of the model is the absence of visible seams, namely, water and dirt accumulate in them.
Advantages: 10 year warranty, thermostat availability
Disadvantages: mechanical overhead shower
Our rating: 9.7 out of 10
Reviews: “There are a lot of enclosed shower cubicles on the market. It's stuffy in them. Therefore, the choice fell on an open booth, but I also wanted a hydromassage. The Swedes, of course, are monitoring quality. ”
Albatros T09 A900 MS (Italy)
the best hydromassage box with low pallet
Photo: stroisanteh.ru
T09 A900 MS - a good hydromassage cabin with a roof from the famous Italian brand Albatros. The walls and the pallet are made of high-quality European acrylic of white color. Transparent doors of safety tempered glass, overhead shower with a tropical rain effect, hydromassage, vertical massage, seat, three shelves, two of which are originally hidden in the case, and the excellent quality of all parts make the shower cabin the best in this category.
Advantages: true Italian quality, the ability to modernize and install a Turkish bath.
Disadvantages: for such functionality, the cost is still too high
Our rating: 9.8 out of 10
Reviews: “I compared between Chinese counterparts and this shower stall. "The Chinese" for this price, of course, are more functional, but the quality, guys, is incomparable. Virtually nothing to complain about. In this booth, even the smell compares favorably. "
LAGARD LYRA H (Germany)
the best hydromassage box with a high pallet
Photo: www.universan.ru
Estimated price: 87 000 rub.
The shower cabin of LAGARD LYRA H is made of shock-resistant red-hot glass 8 mm thick. High strong acrylic pan allows you to bathe a small child. Tropical shower, hydromassage, LED-lights, electronic control, radio, ventilation, ozonation, protection against power off, protection against water pressure, accessories from Hansgrohe make the shower stall multifunctional, comfortable and stylish. The assembly is absolutely silicone free.
Advantages: Strong pan, the presence of a Turkish bath.
Disadvantages: High price.
Our rating: 9.8 out of 10
Reviews: “A very high-quality hydromassage cabin, and a tall tray allows you to bathe a little baby, we no longer need a baby bath. The price is only rather big, but the German quality is worth it. ”
Jacuzzi Amea Twin Premium (Italy)
the best hydromassage box with an open bath
Photo: stroy-mart.ru
Estimated price: 189 000 rub.
A stunning series of Twin shower cabins from the elite Italian manufacturer Jacuzzi, whose name speaks for itself. The famous Italian designer Carlo Urbinati took part in the creation of this collection. A comfortable and practical bath is harmoniously combined with a hydromassage shower column, with an overhead shower, a mirror, a shelf, a seat. In addition, the bath has huge dimensions: 180 cm long and 86 cm wide. High-quality fittings and finishes make this complex magnificent.
Advantages: Looks chic and exclusive.
Disadvantages: High price.
Our rating: 9.5 out of 10
Reviews: “Jacuzzi - the best shower! Even just going into the bathroom, I feel like a lady from an aristocratic family, and when I use this piece of design art, I’m bastard with bliss ”.
Novitek Evelyn (Finland)
the best hydromassage box with a closed bath
Novitek Evelyn is a novelty from the famous Finnish manufacturer. A deep full bath of 170 cm in size and a volume of 240 liters will allow plenty to soak in the foam. And if you want to take a hydromassage procedure, then hydromassage of legs, back and neck is at your service. Upper tropical shower will relieve fatigue and give vigor. The mixer has five positions and is equipped with a thermostat. Complement the cockpit radio, mirrors, two seats and two shelves.
Advantages: Large bath, the cabin is easy to accommodate two, there are many useful features.
Disadvantages: High price.
Our rating: 9.8 out of 10
Reviews: "Excellent hydromassage box with a bath. Long chose and asked the price. Since we are not constrained in size, we wanted a large bath with hydromassage, so that we could take a bath with our husband. Very pleased.The price is high, but ... Or buy Chinese and change it in 3-4 years, or Finnish - and enjoy the quality of 15-20 years. "
Am.Pm Bourgeois (Germany - Italy)
the best hydromassage box with turkish bath and low tray
The collection of shower enclosures Bourgeois from a European manufacturer, specially designed for small-sized bathrooms, is the height of perfection and sophisticated style.
Am.Pm Bourgeois consists of a hydromassage cabin and steam bath. The hydromassage cabin is equipped with a control panel with a Touch Screen display, eight vertical jets of Active Jet, three nozzles for the back, an overhead rain shower and a shower head.
The steam bath operates on a digital control system. It performs many healthy functions: eliminates toxins, moisturizes and rejuvenates the skin, improves the immune system, reduces stress. In the cabin there is a radio for a pleasant stay, a fan, a mirror, shelves for shampoo, a seat. Acrylic pallet 16 mm high.
Advantages: European build quality, comfort, hydromassage, steam bath, stable design, high-quality acrylic.
Disadvantages: High price, poor quality radio reception.
Our rating: 9.5 out of 10
Reviews: “There are some drawbacks, but, in general, I think I chose the best shower cabin for myself. A compromise between cheap China for 30-40 thousand rubles and expensive European assembly of 180,000 rubles. "
Luxus 532 (Czech Republic)
the best hydromassage box with a Turkish bath and a high tray
Photo: luxus-shop.ru
The Luxus 532 cab is made in the form of a quadrangle with a deep pan, which also has a transparent contour in the form of a semicircle, which gives it a special elegance. Due to the large size in width and height, two people can comfortably sleep in the cabin. The design provides for many useful functions, even the phone and the speakerphone are equipped. Tinted windows on the doors will relieve you of a type of lime scale, hydromassage, a top tropical shower, lights, a radio, shelves, a seat, and, of course, a steam generator for a Turkish bath will bring a lot of pleasure from water treatment.
Advantages: Tinted glass, the original shape of the bath.
Disadvantages: Despite European quality, the warranty is only 1 year.
Our rating: 9.6 out of 10
Reviews: “A good spacious shower, nothing breaks, works properly. Bought 8 months ago, and we are still happy. The massage does beautifully, sometimes even just for the sake of it, and I go. Everything is done neatly and efficiently. Girlfriends were jealous. Now they are promoting their husbands. ”
Grande Home ITC 1812
the best hydromassage box with a Finnish sauna
Estimated price: 290 000 rub.
To determine the winner in this nomination, we had to step on the throat of our own song and choose a model from a Chinese manufacturer. The reason is that Europeans do not produce showers combined with a Finnish sauna. They simply offer to buy a separate box with a sauna and a separate hydromassage box. In defense of this manufacturer, one can say that its products are focused strictly on the European market, and therefore it is rather qualitative. The described model has an electronic thermostatic mixer, a touch control panel, hydromassage jets made of brass, an ozonizer, an overhead shower with LED chromotherapy, a steam sauna, an infrared sauna, FM radio, an aluminum profile, tempered glass.
Advantages: multifunction model, the quality of parts is high, a good level of service.
Disadvantages: Chinese manufacturer - some may be alerted, but the alternative - again, only Chinese models.
Our rating: 9.3 out of 10
Reviews: “A very high-quality and multifunctional model of a hydromassage shower. Differs in the presence of the Finnish infrared sauna. In the same complex and Turkish bath and sauna. Friends now do not go to the sauna, but to me J ".
Luxus 023D (Czech Republic)
best cheap hydromassage cabin
Photo: aquanta-spb.ru
Estimated price: 22000 rub.
The Czechs have always been distinguished by the ability to take the best from the same Germans and to embody in their models. Luxus has confirmed this. High-quality materials, good design and the latest technology embodied in this shower - the best among the inexpensive. High-strength acrylic, transparent 5-mm glass, firmly standing low pallet, elegant wood inserts on the seat and on the walls - all this decorates the cabin, and instills reliability. The form (a quarter of a circle) allows you to install it in any bathroom. The cabin is equipped with all the necessary functions: tropical top, as well as a multifunctional hand shower; back hydromassage with 6 adjustable nozzles; convenient shelves for soap and shampoo, mirror, seat; radio, multifunctional remote control, overhead lights and ventilation. Here everything is thought out for convenience and a pleasant pastime.
Advantages: Sustainable design, comfort, acrylic materials, 5 modes of operation of hydromassage equipment.
Disadvantages: There are difficulties in self-assembly.
Our rating: 9.6 out of 10
Reviews: “A budget shower, and the equipment is impressive.” There is a hydromassage, lights, various stands, shelves. It makes no sense to compare with more expensive models, because everything suits. I hope it will last a long time. ”
RAVAK BLIX BLCP4
best shower to give
Estimated price: 27 000 rub.
Very light design shower from the Czech manufacturer. In fact, this is only a transparent safety glass with a thickness of 6 mm, which is installed in aluminum profiles. The doors are sliding, which saves space in the bathroom. The ergonomic handle facilitates opening. All glass parts are covered with a protective layer against dirt and lime deposits.
Advantages: Inexpensive, high-quality parts.
Disadvantages: In the basic configuration there is no pallet, you need to buy more.
Our rating: 9.7 out of 10
Reviews: “Aerial model. Everything is very simple and thoughtful. What else do you need to just go in and take a shower? I do not need all these hydromassage and other frills. By the way, there are really no stains from the water on the glasses. ”
ECO 200 Comfort
best summer shower to give
Estimated price: 15 300 rub.
When you have a great large country house, which also does not freeze through in winter, then, in principle, you can choose any of the above booths. But most often in the country we live in the summer, and this shower is the best place for it. The cabin can be installed anywhere, and in the winter to disassemble and bring into the house. The unit has a 200-liter tank with a heating capacity of 2 kW, which can heat water to a temperature of 50 ° C. The cabin is covered with a moisture-resistant awning, there is a ventilation grid, the frame is made of steel profile, and the tray is made of wooden slats.
Advantages: Inexpensive, ideal shower for summer in the country.
Disadvantages: Short service life, but if the booth is placed under a shed, then it will be able to serve for several seasons.
Our rating: 10 out of 10 (simply because it has no equal in this category)
Reviews: “Bought, brought, built, poured water, heated, took a shower. No need to wait for sunny days, the cabin has a heater, and the tank has 200 liters. A great option to give.
AM.PM Admire Suite
the best elite multifunctional shower complex
Estimated price: from 985 000 rub. depending on the configuration
Admire Suite is not just a good shower with a set of functions, it is a whole bathroom that forms the design of the house. You can choose any equipment depending on your wishes and possibilities. This is an excellent hydro-multifunctional cabin with a steam bath, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, a waterfall, a rain shower, a faucet with a thermostat, 8 mm thick tempered glass, Bluetooth, doors with wood trim, and a 4.5 Kw sauna with electronic control , with larch interior trim,and a full-function toilet with a toilet and bidet. This is really an elite complex.
Advantages: An exclusive model that will emphasize the highest status of its owner.
Disadvantages: Bathroom and toilet for the price of the car.
Our rating: 9.0 out of 10
Reviews: "This is the" Maserati "shower complexes. I am sure that few have such a device. ”
What kind of shower is better to buy?
When choosing the best shower cabin, decide on its purpose and functionality that is necessary for you. It makes no sense to overpay for those marketing bells and whistles that you will never use. Next, select the shape and height of the pallet, as well as the dimensions of the cabin. Evaluate how you will feel in the booth when making water treatments. To do this, enter the cabin and lift up arms bent at the elbows, as when washing your head. If your elbows do not cling to anything - this is your size.
If the water in your faucet is hard, it will cause limescale on the glass parts of the cabin. Therefore, we recommend to buy not transparent cabins, but with tinted, frosted or patterned glass.
And another important recommendation: Do not install by yourself. This, at first glance, the apparent savings can turn into serious trouble during further operation. Use the services or service centers, or professionals.
Have a nice shopping!
