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** Addendum to Review: Several days after posting the HS Aria, D1 Triad review & High Life cost-benefit Analysis: I discovered an unintentional omission of significance: Descriptive, historic analysis of a key manufacturing specification that inarguably, has objective impact on perception of product value and customer satisfaction. A major factor prompting the onset of consumer Buyer’s Remorse is realizing you’ve had the ‘privilege’ of paying more …to receive less functionality. The added cost of functional omission …as a compulsory ‘feature’. The majority of (18 of the 35) jets on the High Life series Aria, are of the non-adjustable, small diameter, static variety. (Image attached below for reference) Another compulsory ‘feature’ that comes at extra cost: More than half of the Aria’s jets cannot be interchanged to customize a seat’s massage effects to the preference of the discriminating luxury-conscious owner, (the target market, for the High Life luxury product line) The cause of these major functional limitations, is the inclusion of the category of jets I have just described …commonly referred to as ‘bullet’ jets. Those whom appreciate cruel irony, will find the backstory amusing, (possibly infuriating). More than a decade worth of analysis and discussion on this forum, reveals that the ‘bullet jet’ has long been associated as a KEY identifying characteristic of economy-class, average-at-best compromised quality products found at big-box merchants and wholesale warehouse club stores. That’s right …The lowly bullet jet (comprising the majority type used) on the upscale Aria I had previously owned, had been justifiably derided hundreds of times on this forum …for their inclusion as a compromised, money-saving component, (lacking necessary parts required to provide both adjustability and interchangeability) that deliver sub-standard hydrotherapy. The plentiful use of these tiny, immobile jets …have long been a tell-tale symptom by which top tier manufacturers are distinguished from inferior brands, shady marketing tactics, and 3rd string ‘economy line’ products within the industry. From this forum, are pertinent quotes extracted from discussions concerning the ‘infamous’ bullet jet: (Thread title & year posted, for potential reader follow-up). After reaching the eye-opening forum consensus on the design, efficacy and value of products featuring the ‘bargain-basement’ jetting solution, …does anyone else feel the manufacturing specification seems incongruent with Hot Spring’s efforts in appealing to a more affluent, sophisticated consumer in their ‘High Life’ marketing? For me, this would be a non-issue on a less exclusive, ‘value-oriented’ product line, with a correspondingly lower price point, that’s not being marketed as a performance hydrotherapy option. "Moreover not all jets are identical. Sure you can cram a bunch of tiny bullet jets into a hot tub - but these can be uncomfortable and make the skin itch. My tub only has 14 jets, but they are mostly all full size jets.” (Hot Springs Flash or Jacuzzi 345, 2020) “…Bullet jets are very small, unadjustable, low-flow, high pressure jets. Many companies used to "up" their jet counts by using large quantities of bullet jets in their spas. Eventually, people came to realize that large, rotating jets were better on most muscle groups than bullet jets.” (New Costco Sale on Discovery Oasis, 2007) “For those of you who are Hot Springs Grandee fans: Do you like the "bullet jets" (the 26 "directional precision jets" like the ones right above the Moto-Massagers & the other corner seat). I've always felt that bullet jets don't help much, and make my skin itchy after a while. 26 of the 39 jets in the spa are bullet jets, and that concerns me. (Pulled the trigger on a HS Grandee, 2009) “...One has about 30 bullet jets and 4-5 real jets that provide hydrotherapy, the rest...well there holes in the shell! The other has real jets, all of them…” (Diary, the purchase of a Costco tub 2009) “...This spa has 42 jets with 24 of them being "bullet" jets (as they call them) this really gives you only 18 decent jets in the spa.” (Sundance Hartford--is This A Good Deal? 2009) “I disagree and think the number of bullet jets is huge towards inflating jet count which means nothing to the feel of the tub.” (Strong Spas purchased at Costco thread, 2011) “...You are going to get better therapy from the larger jets than the tiny bullet jets.” (Price Check on Jacuzzi J365 & Sundance Chelsee, 2009) “...These are called "bullet jets" and are cheap, and do not belong on the human back. If you are paying for a premium product, then get premium jets.” (Sundance Caldera vs Caldera Niagara, 2006) “There are tons of cheap bullet jets in that brand …and the price does not reflect the cost to manufacture.” (Decent price for Caldera Tahitian? 2006) “They're Mini Jets (a little better than bullet jets) they are adjustable in direction and flow...” (Blue Water Oceanside Extreme Spa Question, 2008)