Hot Srings Spa questions

[bart4]

Just purchased a HS Envoy w/Cover Cradle II for $9194.00 before tax. questions are...

IS THIS A FAIR PRICE?

IS THE WARRANTY AS GOOD AS THEY SAY?

SHOULD I INVEST IN THE SP/AUDIO FOR $1500?

IS IT JUST ME OR DOES THE WATERFALL ON THIS MODEL GIVE OFF A GREAT EFFECT AND SOUND OR WHAT

[East_TX_Spa]

Yes, Yes, Yes (we sell it for $1800), and you're right, the Bella Fontana is beautiful.

Congratulations and enjoy.  The Envoy is my favorite spa.  You done good.

Terminator

[Hot Tub Guru]

Put the money into a nice home stereo!  

[ebirrane]

Yes, this sounds like a fair price.

Yes, the warranty is not only very good, but the company has a pretty strong track record of backing up the product.

In my opinion, I would take that same money and wire your deck/patio for sound and buy a waterproof remote control.

-Ed

[drober30]

Just purchased a HS Envoy w/Cover Cradle II for $9194.00 before tax. questions are...

IS THIS A FAIR PRICE?

IS THE WARRANTY AS GOOD AS THEY SAY?

SHOULD I INVEST IN THE SP/AUDIO FOR $1500?

IS IT JUST ME OR DOES THE WATERFALL ON THIS MODEL GIVE OFF A GREAT EFFECT AND SOUND OR WHAT

I own a 2005 Vanguard and for as much as I like HS, the spa audio is a joke at $1500. Besides price I don't think it sound good either.

By an ipod and an ipod speaker system, create play list's that you can select that suit your mood.

[drewstar]

People are very happy with the HS spring line.

As noted,  $1500 bucks for a steroe is a big chunk of change for some tunes.  for 1/5 of that price I was able to install top of the line Bose outdoor speakers. It's nice, and I can also enjoy music when I'm not using the tub and having a cook out.  YMMV, esp if you have neigbors close by.   However, when I am in the tub and the pumps are pumping and the jet's are jetting  I cannot hear the patio speakers over the sound of the gushing waters and motors.  

For the most part when I am in the tub,  I don't prefer the music.  and enjoy the quiet time to myself, or if other join me, I like to socialize and not have the music blaring.

My 17year old nephew feels differently.

Let us know what you decide, and most of all, enjoy your new spa.

[ebirrane]

However, when I am in the tub and the pumps are pumping and the jet's are jetting  I cannot hear the patio speakers over the sound of the gushing waters and motors.  

This is an important point for "DIY"ers.  One recommendation is to build/purchase a table that goesaround 2 sides of thetub (leaving open the side you get in on and the side you lay the cover against.)  and then putting some attactive marine speakers on the3 corners of the tub on the 2 "benches" essentially mimicking the sundance version of the stereo (but using far better speakers).

-Ed

[Bill_Stevenson]

First of all congratulations on the purchase of your new spa.  I hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it over the years.  The price you paid is very reasonable, you can feel good about that.  The warranty is very strong, but I hope you never need it.  Spa/audio is a personal decision.  It is a LOT of money.  I use a Bose Wave when I want tunes, but as others have pointed out, when the pumps are running, the spa is pretty noisy for music enjoyment.  I recommend that you use your spa for a month or two and then decide.  The waterfall is again a personal thing.  I think it looks dumb and almost never have mine on except occasionally to drown out unwanted noise.  Since you like it, you should not listen to me on this one.

Regards,

Bill