Stereo Option - worth it or waste of $?

[beach]

People who bought a stereo with their spa - do you find that you use it often?  Could you live without it? Was it worth the extra bucks?

For folks who opted not to purchase the stereo - do you wish you had purchased it or are you happy without it and perhaps with a $10 boombox or some other cheaper solution?

[Han Solo]

When I get into my spa it's to relax. Peace and quite is what I want in there. If I wanted to listen to music I'd sit in the living room with the big buck surround sound.

[vlady]

I got the stereo and the remote with my Cameo.  We like it and listen to it often.  It just just another one of those options that is a personal preference.

[windsurfdog]

I would no more buy a spa with a stereo built in than I would buy a stereo with a spa built in.....

[Matt Foley]

Extremely huge waste of money as far as I am concerned. Plus for that kind of money, the sound leaves a lot to be desired. use that money to but a bigger/better spa.

[galen]

I have one on my tub, but for bang for the buck, I would buy a cheap stereo and wire in outside speakers and save the rest of your money. I think the in-tub stereo's are over priced.

[Bonibelle]

We have the sound system in our Epic (transducers in the shell). My husband HAS to have music...all the time and he loves the system.
I am fine without it, but sometimes I enjoy the music, depends on the mood I am in. My kids love the sound system.  

The transducers are far superior to speakers on your deck...We have both and the sound quality and your ability to hear the music above the jets is much much better with the transducers.  

If we were to do it again, knowing what we do, I would say, without a doubt, YES we would get the sound system.  Like VLady says, it is really a personal preference but if you enjoy music and you find that music is part of your relaxation...then go for it.

[RUBADUBDUB]

I have one on my tub, but for bang for the buck, I would buy a cheap stereo and wire in outside speakers and save the rest of your money. I think the in-tub stereo's are over priced.

I agree! Personally speaking....  I don't stock Stereo Spas. For the price difference I recommend people buying outdoor speakers and a stereo to run it. This can be obtained for a fraction of the price usually. Thats just my opinion though, I have sold Stereo Spas but I always advise against it.

[Richs100]

I ordered the SpAudio II system with my new HS Envoy.  I didn't have a stereo in my old tub and didn't listen to music while in the tub, but now that I have this system, it's on whenever I'm in the tub.  I like the sound quality of the transducer system and the external speakers mounted on the wall of the patio.  I would do it again if I had to get a new tub.

[Brewman]

Got the stereo in the Optima.  Worth it in my opinion.
 

[Hot Tub Guru]

I sell Arctic Spas.  We have two stereo options.  I still believe if you have a good home stereo, purchase good outdoor speakers (around $150) is a better choice.  

Michael

[anne]

I'd never put money into a spa audio system. I purchased my spa to be a spa, and for outdoor sound, you can do MUCH better with LESS money just getting outdoor speakers, etc. Gimicky waste of money, IMO. I'm influenced by having a serious audiophile BF, I'll admit.

[Chad]

I would no more buy a spa with a stereo built in than I would buy a stereo with a spa built in.....

LOL

I do not have a stereo nor do I want one. I work construction and have to hear LOUD noises all day. So when I get home all I want is a little peace and quiet.
Their also [glow]WAY[/glow] overpriced. The only way to justify the cost would be if the actual singers came out of the stereo and performed live.

[vlady]

I use it to keep the critters away and to drown out the coyote howling while I'm soaking.  They aren't too fond of my choice of music.

[Repeat_Offender]

Usually the people who speak out against the stereo option are the ones who either could not afford it or convinced themeselves that it couldn't possibly sound good. My system has Bose speakers and the sound is excellent. I agree with Han Solo, there are times when silence is best, but it's nice to have and we use it often.