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jtd1216:
Hey all!
Wet tested a few tubs today, including a BullFrog A7, D1 Reflections Series, and a Vita Monarque.

We actually liked the Vita tub the best! Comfortable seats, powerful jets, great jet placement, cool features) While we weren't pricing out the A7 or the Reflections series, that's all those dealers had available for wet testing. That being said, we weren't crazy about them anyway, especially that we'd be dropping down a level in models respectively, which were still higher than the Vita.

We did get prices on certain models though:
Vita Monarque $7150 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del., UV and Ozone, Bluetooth speakers)
Bullfrog R7 $8500 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del.)
D1 Sojourn $8000 (incl. Ozone only, everything else is extra)

We plan to take a peek at a Hotspring tomorrow. There is such limited info on Maax/Vita on here. What are your thoughts guys??? Reliability is my top priority here and it's our first tub!

d00nut:

--- Quote from: jtd1216 on April 29, 2018, 08:05:41 pm ---Hey all!
Wet tested a few tubs today, including a BullFrog A7, D1 Reflections Series, and a Vita Monarque.

We actually liked the Vita tub the best! Comfortable seats, powerful jets, great jet placement, cool features) While we weren't pricing out the A7 or the Reflections series, that's all those dealers had available for wet testing. That being said, we weren't crazy about them anyway, especially that we'd be dropping down a level in models respectively, which were still higher than the Vita.

We did get prices on certain models though:
Vita Monarque $7150 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del., UV and Ozone, Bluetooth speakers)
Bullfrog R7 $8500 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del.)
D1 Sojourn $8000 (incl. Ozone only, everything else is extra)

We plan to take a peek at a Hotspring tomorrow. There is such limited info on Maax/Vita on here. What are your thoughts guys??? Reliability is my top priority here and it's our first tub!

--- End quote ---

I still think Maax/Vita is a pretty good tub.  In the past I've had some issues with the skirt floating ahead of their steel frame, which creates a small gap between the frame and the skirt.  Rodents seem to be the biggest issue I've had with them.

Outside of the tub being pretty good (insulation is lacking) the company has been a pain (as a dealer) for me to deal with.  If the spa is greater than 3 years old... tech support is useless.  I had a powerpool that we were trying to service, and tech support sent us the wrong parts 3 separate times.  It's only 4 years old or so.

I'd look at the skirt closely.

I think the other three in terms of being a high quality hot tub are up there, and their service departments are certainly more robust.  With pricepoints so close, I would go with the dealer that makes you feel like they can take care of you long term. 

Spatech_tuo:

--- Quote from: jtd1216 on April 29, 2018, 08:05:41 pm ---Hey all!
Wet tested a few tubs today, including a BullFrog A7, D1 Reflections Series, and a Vita Monarque.

We actually liked the Vita tub the best! Comfortable seats, powerful jets, great jet placement, cool features) While we weren't pricing out the A7 or the Reflections series, that's all those dealers had available for wet testing. That being said, we weren't crazy about them anyway, especially that we'd be dropping down a level in models respectively, which were still higher than the Vita.

We did get prices on certain models though:
Vita Monarque $7150 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del., UV and Ozone, Bluetooth speakers)
Bullfrog R7 $8500 (incl. steps, cover lifter, install/del.)
D1 Sojourn $8000 (incl. Ozone only, everything else is extra)

We plan to take a peek at a Hotspring tomorrow. There is such limited info on Maax/Vita on here. What are your thoughts guys??? Reliability is my top priority here and it's our first tub!

--- End quote ---

If Vita was the best of the 3 for you but you're still not sure then check out a couple others (Hot Springs, Jacuzzi, Caldera, Sundance, Marquis...) and if you're still sold on Vita after seeing what else is available then you haven'y lost anything but some time and in the end you need to be sure.

jtd1216:
Thanks guys. So, I wet tested a Caldera Marino yesterday. Liked it, especially the price, but liked the Vita better. I'm so torn. Help!

Caldera Marino ($6400 + tax)
Hot Spot Relay ($6400 + tax)
Vita Monarque ($7200 + tax) 

I like the Vita Monarch the best for comfort, features, and price is good too. It's got a lot more "bells and whistles" but I'm trying to not let that get in my head. It has more jets (50 vs 35), BT speakers, ozone AND UV (as opposed to just ozone), lighting looks great. My ONLY concern is the lack of feedback I can find on Vita (owned by Maax). The dealer is wonderful and they say they've had great luck with them since bringing them on in 2012. Again, that's only 6 years though

castletonia:
You should probably be looking at the Caldera Vanto / Hot Spot Rhythm as a comparison to the Vita Monarque since they are all non-lounger spas and the Marino/Relay have loungers. 

As a Caldera dealer, I will always believe they make a superior product to Maax/Vita.  I believe Watkins to be a superior manufacturer that will better support the dealer and I am not a fan of steel frames and the Maax insulation method.  I would place zero emphasis on the bells and whistles, they are not the reason to own a spa.  I have limited experience with UV, but in the experience I have, it did not provide any improvement in water quality or reduce the demand or amount of sanitizer required.

You indicated to like the Vita better.  Is there a difference in the quality or competency of the dealers?  If you consider the dealers equal and assuming that $800 difference is not a deal breaker, then therapy and comfort should be the determining factor.  Go with your gut.

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