My wife and I have been looking for a spa now for a few weeks. Most of our research has been online and visiting local dealers. We've taken wet test of Sundance, Hot Springs/Limelight. Everyone claims to have the best, and alot of stats are thrown towards said claims. We've learned alot, but it's quite overwhelming and sometimes confusing.
We liked the Limelight Flair the best so far, but I had a few concerns about it that I'd like some guidance on, if possible. 1. The warrantee is less than their sister Hot Springs models. Can't figure out why, if it's craftsmanship and maker are the same? 2. The Hot Springs has a 100% no-bypass filtration, while the Flair is at 65%. What does this mean and is it a problem? 3. I keep hearing arguments for and against foam insulation. If foam is not ideal for heat and sound than what system is? And who makes it?
The other model we wet-tested at the same time is the Hot Springs Sovereign. What we liked better about it was: the lower profile, the neck jets, and larger foot base. The advantages of the Limelight Flair, though, seemed much greater. 1. I found the lounge seat much better, with it's foot and calf jets, and rotating lumbar jets. The Sovereign had only one foot jet (in the middle, which makes no sense to me) and no leg jets. I also found the back massage unit in the Sovereign very uncomfortable. 2. The Sovereign has no true lumbar therapy, but the Flair has more than one and the variety was really nice. When I spoke to the dealer about this he said the only way to get lumbar massage was to sit in the foot well. It worked (only one jet though), but was very uncomfortable. 3. The Flair has two motors for 43 jets, but the Sovereign only one motor for 23 jets. 4. The variety of jets and massage options. I found I can move from seat to seat and work different areas. And the controls are available and individual at each seat and in some cases with each jet. This flexibility was really a great experience.
We are inclined towards the Flair, but wanted to know if there are other negatives we are unaware of and if the price was right. (These are the only two 5+ seaters that could fit in the space).
Both models were quoted to us for $6,795. Is that a good price? Please, we'd love to hear from users more than dealers, but all non-sales pitch info helps. Thanks for your advice and insight.
