Ginny, I have recently invested in an Aquatic Airjet Serenity 2, but it is not yet installed. The most that I can personally tell you is that my contractor guys sat it out on the patio to test it for leaks, and we all stood around smiling watching the 'effervescent bubbles' fizz. It passed the leak test and "it works!" test with flying colors. I took pictures ... it was a milestone in my remodel... something worked! Just kidding. :) I will tell you what the friend who recommended Aquatic to me said however. She loves it. Said the bubbles sensation from an Airjet are amazing, very relaxing. I have heard that the blower on an Aquatic is fairly quiet; that the water bubbling makes a greater sound than the blower. Also the '600 Watt Air Heating System' that comes with the product insures that you feel only WARM air entering the tub. Someone who has another product posted that the air entering her tub was cold and she would have preferred not feeling that sensation. However, important to me was not having to be concerned about bacteria from water circulating through the tubes that sometimes occurs with a hydro jetted tub. Although there are cleansing tablets that you can use to clean a jetted tub, I did not want to have to remember to do that. Airjets only use a blower to blow air into the tub, causing the "champagne bubbles" and then after use, a blower comes on to 'dry out' the system. In your case, you would like a hydro-massage, as well. I have heard only good reports about Aquatic, which is why I puchased, and the Infinity Series offers both. I don't think the cleansing issue is a big deal for conscientious people, I just don't want to be conscientious anymore. :) In another month, I hope to be able to give you a personal recommendation. In the meantime, Ted at the link below (Olde Tyme Hardware) is very knowlegeable about Aquatic and other brands. He has very good pricing, as well. Best of Luck.

First thing I'll say is... yes, absolutely go for it! 2 person tubs are awesome. You get convenience, privacy, and all-weather usability that outdoor hot tubs usually don't offer. I really, really wanted one in my current new-addition bathroom and allotted a 6' x 3' space for a tub, but cost, time, and small water heater considerations resulted in settling for a 6' tub/shower designed for one, though two will fit in a pinch. You do want to be sure there's enough hot water to fill the tub. You'll also need to think through whether you'll usually bathe together or only occasionally. If the latter, you'll be using alot more water than in a smaller tub, at least with the two tubs you linked to. Some tubs (like one) are cleverly shaped so one portion of the tub sized for one fills first, with a raised portion that can be filled only when needed for two. However if you usually will bathe together, than a tub with a more common full-width floor will be roomier and more comfortable. And though the total gallons of water needed to fill the tub on the specifications page can look scary, remember that two bodies will displace alot of that water, so you won't need as much water to fill the tub. And even if you still wind up using more water than a small 5' tub, you'll still likely save water by bathing together rather than two single baths or one bath + one shower would have used. Some two-person tubs are shaped with backrests on both sides, so you sit on opposite ends. Others are designed to have you both facing the same direction. Some work well either way. I like some slope to the backrest(s) for comfort - more than the Jason tub you linked to has - but it's hard or impossible to tell how comfortable a tub is by looking at a picture. Not sure if you're also changing out the valves/controls, but a handshower is nice; if feasible, I like an overhead showerhead option as well. I've had noise issues with some whirlpool and air tubs - I wish they all had rheostats so you could turn them down so you don't have to scream at each other to be heard over the roar of the jet motors. Ironically, most whirlpool tubs I've used would be better served by less force from the jets anyway. The noise issue is another reason I like the side-by-side configuration better than the facing-each-other setup. Do you have a separate shower? And are you only considering (5 foot?) corner tubs? Also, I think the bacteria issue is overexaggerated - with proper maintenance, I've seen 20+ year old whirlpool tubs that still run clean.

Hi, We're in the early stages of a master bath remodel and my tub was the first thing I chose since so many of my room's measurements would depend on the size of the tub deck. After doing some internet research, I found that it was really helpful to go to some bath/plumbing showrooms to see as many in person as possible and literally climb in them to get a sense of whether they "fit". Seeing some of the manufacturers' tubs filled with water was a huge help because not all whirlpool tubs move the water in the same way. I decided that I wanted a whirlpool/air bath combo and found that MTI was a good choice for us because, with MTI, once you choose the tub model and size, you can customize the features. (We went for the whirlpool, air bath, aromatherapy but skipped the lights!!!) I chose a Harmony (6') because I loved that each end was the same, right down to the armrests, so that I could face either way (or two people could enjoy an equal experience!) MTI's customer service line was very helpful and answered many questions. When I called my local MTI dealers to get prices, I was surprised at the range and it was obvious that a few of them were merely order-takers and didn't really have product knowledge. I found a great price at tubzlady.com and, when I called several times with questions, Korin could not have been more helpful and knowledgeable. I never expected to order a tub over the internet but I did! The whole process went very smoothly and it arrived in great condition on the back of a semi... shipped from the factory in Georgia with no shipping fees! It looks great sitting in my garage and I can't wait to actually get to use it! Good luck with your project and let us know what you decide. Here is a link that might be useful: MTI Harmony

Try the Aquatics LuxeAir series. I think one of those tubs will meet most of your requirements. Cannot yet give you a personal recommendation since ours is not yet installed, but we did do quite a bit of research. Got a good price from OldeTymeHardware.com. Good luck!