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Yes, even within the same brand. They don't use the same jets, pumps etc. I would advise you to do research.
Pumps may be different Hp (and sometimes the same) but they're the typically the same otherwise. The differences beyond the added lighting, waterfalls... are often upgrades in the siding, the jets, the heater and the controls...
The wavemaster 9000 is a just better pump than the wavemaster 6000. And although built by the same company, it's not the same build. That's just like saying the only difference between a chevy malibu and a corvette is horsepower. Same brand don't equal same quality. And wouldn't all the other differences you pointed out equate to a better built tub? I'm not saying budget lines from reputable brands aren't good, but it's just not the same build as their top tier lines.
Quote from: orlando1 on September 23, 2015, 11:57:26 amThe wavemaster 9000 is a just better pump than the wavemaster 6000. And although built by the same company, it's not the same build. That's just like saying the only difference between a chevy malibu and a corvette is horsepower. Same brand don't equal same quality. And wouldn't all the other differences you pointed out equate to a better built tub? I'm not saying budget lines from reputable brands aren't good, but it's just not the same build as their top tier lines.Absolutely the differences equate to a better spa and if the price were the same its a no-brainer. some prefer a Chevy Cruze for $20k, another the Malibu for $30k and yet for another the Corvette is the right car for them at $50k and its the same with hot tubs where one person is more than happy with a Hot Spot while the next guy bumps up to a Limelight or is only going to be happy with the top of the line Hot Springs. It all depends on what the person wants, needs, expectations and budget.
Quote from: orlando1 on September 23, 2015, 11:57:26 amThe wavemaster 9000 is a just better pump than the wavemaster 6000. And although built by the same company, it's not the same build. That's just like saying the only difference between a chevy malibu and a corvette is horsepower. Same brand don't equal same quality. And wouldn't all the other differences you pointed out equate to a better built tub? I'm not saying budget lines from reputable brands aren't good, but it's just not the same build as their top tier lines.Using your Malibu and Corvette... again, there is no doubt that a Corvette comes with more "features" and is a more desirable product and even worth the extra cost. But a friend of mine owns a Taxi company... he has a fleet of Malibus. Some have over 300K miles on them and that's city street driving. I think you'd be hard pressed to say the higher end, fancier Corvette will last longer.