Hot Tub Forum
Brand Specific Forums => Marquis Hot Tubs => Topic started by: bwspa on September 03, 2014, 02:44:23 pm
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So I went to look at Marquis. I was shown the Signature, E-series and a "Celebrity" series (which I had not heard of before then).
I sat in the Epic, Spirit and the E660 (dry). I was rather surprised I felt more comfortable in the E660 (especially the lounger). I like the better high flo jets of the Signature series and the whirlpool feature, but I'm still surprised at how comfy the E660 is. The Spirit was OK but a little small overall for what we want.
I'm going to go back for a wet test of the E660. Any E660 owners here? Any Signature line I should look at other models in the....maybe the Reward (did not have on display)?
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The 660 is a great spa. In the signature line the most comparable would be the reward. Do you have any specific questions on the tub?
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I probably have more than I know of at the moment. First off would be an understanding of the difference in the quality/parts between the two series. Excluding the high output jets for the moment, and I understand the full-foam is an option for the E-series, how does the rest of the tub compare in construction and parts? Do they use the same hoses & standard jets?
Again, I was very comfortable dry testing the E660 in virtually all seats and I'm a tall guy, so I am wondering what I would be giving up in function, quality, performance, etc. if I stayed in the E series. Would the E series to Signature series be similar to Jacuzzi's 300 series to their 400 series where it seems to be a lot of the same just additional features?
I know the dealer indicated there was roughly a $2k difference from the E660 to the Epic/Euphoria. I didn't ask at the time, but what I am guessing now is that the Reward would be somewhere in-between?
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I probably have more than I know of at the moment. First off would be an understanding of the difference in the quality/parts between the two series. Excluding the high output jets for the moment, and I understand the full-foam is an option for the E-series, how does the rest of the tub compare in construction and parts? Do they use the same hoses & standard jets?
Again, I was very comfortable dry testing the E660 in virtually all seats and I'm a tall guy, so I am wondering what I would be giving up in function, quality, performance, etc. if I stayed in the E series. Would the E series to Signature series be similar to Jacuzzi's 300 series to their 400 series where it seems to be a lot of the same just additional features?
I know the dealer indicated there was roughly a $2k difference from the E660 to the Epic/Euphoria. I didn't ask at the time, but what I am guessing now is that the Reward would be somewhere in-between?
Plumbing/hoses are the same. Jets are different. The Sig's use nicer jets. They have nicer and bigger jets that give a little bit better of a message. The cabinets on the sig's are a lot nicer. Stronger and thicker synthetic wood and the colors look more natural. The bottom of the Sig's are completely enclosed with a resin dura base while the E-series have more of a wood base with synthetic material over it. The construction on the inside is comparable. The pumps on the Signatures would both be the 160gpm pumps while the e series uses one mp160 and the other pump is a 130gpm pump. Eseries would compare well to the 300 series from jacuzzi. I sell the reward for about $600 less then the Epic
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The 660 is a really comfortable spa. I like all of the different levels, and also like the high cool off seat. It's a solid construction. In regards to the cabinet, it's basically the same material that Jacuzzi and other brands use. It's a reinforced synthetic that will hold up well. The Signature Series Marquis models use DuraWood, which is a stronger cabinet that is a bit stronger, and has a texture to it. Also, the base is fully sealed with a plastic bottom. Good luck, you can't go wrong with any of the Marquis models.
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What advantages do the fully sealed resin base give you? I get that's it's better, but from feature / benefit - what does that do for the owner? Sorry for the newbie question
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The DuraBase on the Signature Series is an ABS plastic "pan" type bottom. The E-Series will have a fairly thick Polysheet plastic bottom that will fully seal the bottom, but it doesn't wrap up in to the tub. I wouldn't worry about the base. The E-Series Marquis is sealed off better than a top of the line HotSpring model for instance.
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The E-Series Marquis is sealed off better than a top of the line HotSpring model for instance.
I don't know how true this is. Stapling a plastic sheet to a base doesn't offer a whole lot of protection from moisture and insects. HS uses that 60lb foam, which is pretty tough. It does still leave the wood exposed though. I'm not a HS fan at all btw, though respect their build quality to an extent.