Tubs Similar to Hot Springs Aria

[Hyver]

So,  my wife and I are doing research in preparation for buying our first hot tub. The Hot Springs Aria has caught my eye, it's a very attractive tub,  it's essentially the right size, the ACE system sounds neat, and it's at (from the few price checks I've seen around the internet) a price we would be fine with. That said, I think it would be prudent to have a look at a pretty good range of similar tubs,  so lay it on me hot tub people.  What other models from other manufacturers are going to be good competition for this tub?

[Sigelnz]

Hi, just wondering if you bought the Aria and if so, how you have found it? I am looking at purchasing one of these too.

[BullFrogSpasMN]

Bullfrog Model A7L would be a comparison

[MarKee]

Check out the Marquis Reward and Marquis Epic

[39lasalle]

We justbought the BullFrog A7L and took delivery last week.     My wife(5'3") was too short too sitin the lounge of the Aria and Flair.  The BF lounge is more "flat" so we can both comfortably sit in the lounge

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[sjde]

Caldera is made by that company.

[BullFrogSpasMN]

We justbought the BullFrog A7L and took delivery last week.     My wife(5'3") was too short too sitin the lounge of the Aria and Flair.  The BF lounge is more "flat" so we can both comfortably sit in the lounge

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excellent choice, probably my fav. Bullfrog model...

[pmang]

I bought an Aria last year and I'm very happy with it. I checked out most brands felt the Aria was the best overall tub for us. I liked the seating layout, especially the corner seat and the foot jets. Loungers are always a different feel for everyone so wet testing is a must. I did fit well with this one. I didn't like brands that had a lounger with a "lip" on the side that pinned you in place. If you're a bigger person, this is a concern.

Even though the jets are strong with the 2 pumps, I do wish they were a little more powerful (I like VERY strong, almost painful!). Of course, this can be obtained with the diverter valve and shutting some jets but I would love an overall 25% increase.

My second place tubs were the Bullfrog R7L, R6L and Hot Spring Flair. Good luck! I don't have any buyers remorse with the Aria.

[BullFrogSpasMN]

I bought an Aria last year and I'm very happy with it. I checked out most brands felt the Aria was the best overall tub for us. I liked the seating layout, especially the corner seat and the foot jets. Loungers are always a different feel for everyone so wet testing is a must. I did fit well with this one. I didn't like brands that had a lounger with a "lip" on the side that pinned you in place. If you're a bigger person, this is a concern.

Even though the jets are strong with the 2 pumps, I do wish they were a little more powerful (I like VERY strong, almost painful!). Of course, this can be obtained with the diverter valve and shutting some jets but I would love an overall 25% increase.

My second place tubs were the Bullfrog R7L, R6L and Hot Spring Flair. Good luck! I don't have any buyers remorse with the Aria.

Aria is a very nice spa as well, but you are correct, if you are looking for Hard - Very Hard jet pressure you will want to make sure you are wet testing (everyone has a different idea of what hard pressure is).  All the water runs through the filters in the Highlife collection which is of course restrictive causing decreased jet pressure...dirty/clogged filters will make it even worse so always make sure you are cleaning/rotating filters while using a de-greasing filter clean product to prevent that.