Thank you all.
I am really enjoying the advice that has been given. Yes I am from Canada. Edmonton Alberta Actually. The temp is nice in the summer cold in the winter. I have a huge yard and just built a deck ready for a hot tub. I am looking for a tub in the range of 6 people. Jets can be an issue, I love em' but is it not true the more holes in the tub the more posiiblilties of a leak. I gotcha on the gimmics, I'll try and stay away from the TV/stereo, (it would be cool watching Superbowl at -25C in the tub though) but I'll concentrate on comfort. My wife gets a reaction from chlorine but with the advancements, and using the proper amout I think it'll be fine. Those self cleaning things look cool/helpful. I think I'm leaning towards artic though. unless I can fly down to the states and wet test, some of these other brands.
But thank you everyone, for your inputs. PLease keep em comin'.