Magic 636 vs Matrix L33 - TanToday - Helping Salon Owners, One At A Time, Since 2000!

imported_AllSeasonsTan · 27th July 2005, 05:51 PM

Ok. I tanned in both last week. I already had very good color to start with.

Matrix L33: Good looking unit for wow factor (the neon helps a lot with that), fast time (unlike matress units), and some noticeable color afterwards. Used TAO bronzing lotion, no tingle. Drawbacks: Hot. My back and legs were getting hot spots and the air flow was at max. Overall score 8 out of 10.

Magic 636: Good looking unit (needs neon lights for best wow factor) and the voice thing is a cool feature for new tanners, makes them feel like they are using high tech equipment. Air flow was much more comfortable than the Matrix and it was set to maximum on all settings for wattage and air. VERY noticeable color. I got out of the bed and Brian told me "Dude! Go look in the mirror!" I've never gotten that much color out of one session in any equipment before. I used pink diamond bronzer with med tingle for lotion. Brian did tell me they had the upgraded acrylic in that unit with 1.5% uvb, but damn! Overall score 9 out of ten. (Flashier would get a 10)

Decision: I'm ordering the Magic 636 in the next couple weeks.

Jim Fisher · 27th July 2005, 06:03 PM

Good choice , Just make sure you get the mug 6 glass with the unit

imported_AllSeasonsTan · 27th July 2005, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marster37

Good choice , Just make sure you get the mug 6 glass with the unit

Was that the one with 1.5% uvb I take it?

sparky · 27th July 2005, 06:12 PM

correct on the MUG6 glass.

The latest version of this bed also incorporates a 'shingled' MUG6 glass over the 4 facial lamps making it an absolute dream to tan in.

You will not be disappointed with your choice.

Jim Fisher · 27th July 2005, 06:14 PM

Yes

Quote:

Was that the one with 1.5% uvb I take it?

imported_AllSeasonsTan · 27th July 2005, 06:17 PM

When I came back my wife was pissed I didn't take her with me to look at it. I told her, "But honey, you said there wasn't anything in Goshen except horse and buggy's". ROFLMAOO!

Natureboy · 27th July 2005, 06:36 PM

If for some reason it doesn't come with it, make sure you get the big foot fan and proper acrylic supports. If it is a bed sitting in the warehouse, it may not have these upgrades. Be sure it does.

Drew · 29th July 2005, 12:21 AM

All magics in the last year have the new fan and acrylic supports. Used units may want to order these.

Shingled mug 6. Someone is smoking dope. No such thing to my knowledge. Just lower B glass for the face with strip filters for cooling. 2k lamps blow up the sheet mug 6 too easilly.

HBT6872 · 30th July 2005, 03:22 PM

We have this bed..I think it tans the heck out of you! I think it is a great choice.

timeout · 10th August 2005, 04:11 PM

What about the V28? I was thinking of this to knock off two birds with one stone......standup and HP. Any thought?

HBT6872 · 10th August 2005, 08:09 PM

We have the stand up in a store that would warrant two hp's...I am suprised how much business we do on the standup...but I cannot pull out the numbers,if it was because of the 360 being used at the time..so they picked the standup... but it is a nice choice for a second HP.

tanbeach · 11th August 2005, 03:31 AM

We have had the Matrix V28 and the Matrix L33 and i can tell you the V28 is just as popular as the L33. I would definetely recommend it.

timeout · 14th August 2005, 04:54 PM

How does the Sunboard XTT compare to these two units?

imported_bronzeman · 17th December 2005, 03:01 PM

It doesn't. Cool looking but it's not a true HP, isn't UVB 2% ? Anyhow, with the mug6 the Magic is the best bed i've ever used. Bar none ! The newest model has the back-lighting & body mist / aroma therapy.

27th July 2005, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
imported_AllSeasonsTan Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	Magic 636 vs Matrix L33 Ok. I tanned in both last week. I already had very good color to start with. Matrix L33: Good looking unit for wow factor (the neon helps a lot with that), fast time (unlike matress units), and some noticeable color afterwards. Used TAO bronzing lotion, no tingle. Drawbacks: Hot. My back and legs were getting hot spots and the air flow was at max. Overall score 8 out of 10. Magic 636: Good looking unit (needs neon lights for best wow factor) and the voice thing is a cool feature for new tanners, makes them feel like they are using high tech equipment. Air flow was much more comfortable than the Matrix and it was set to maximum on all settings for wattage and air. VERY noticeable color. I got out of the bed and Brian told me "Dude! Go look in the mirror!" I've never gotten that much color out of one session in any equipment before. I used pink diamond bronzer with med tingle for lotion. Brian did tell me they had the upgraded acrylic in that unit with 1.5% uvb, but damn! Overall score 9 out of ten. (Flashier would get a 10) Decision: I'm ordering the Magic 636 in the next couple weeks.

27th July 2005, 06:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
sparky Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Neverland Posts: 1,944	correct on the MUG6 glass. The latest version of this bed also incorporates a 'shingled' MUG6 glass over the 4 facial lamps making it an absolute dream to tan in. You will not be disappointed with your choice. __________________ ......................Flashback 2001........................ "One of the 'ORIGINAL' TanToday Gang" Life is like a sled dog team...if you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.

27th July 2005, 06:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Natureboy Moderator Security Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada, just north of 50 Posts: 2,931	If for some reason it doesn't come with it, make sure you get the big foot fan and proper acrylic supports. If it is a bed sitting in the warehouse, it may not have these upgrades. Be sure it does. __________________ Original Tantoday Class of 2000! Tellin' it like it is. www.millenniumtan.com

17th December 2005, 03:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
imported_bronzeman Rookie Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 17	Re: Magic 636 vs Matrix L33 It doesn't. Cool looking but it's not a true HP, isn't UVB 2% ? Anyhow, with the mug6 the Magic is the best bed i've ever used. Bar none ! The newest model has the back-lighting & body mist / aroma therapy.

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27th July 2005, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jim Fisher Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 3,506	Good choice , Just make sure you get the mug 6 glass with the unit

27th July 2005, 06:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
imported_AllSeasonsTan Rookie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 8	When I came back my wife was pissed I didn't take her with me to look at it. I told her, "But honey, you said there wasn't anything in Goshen except horse and buggy's". ROFLMAOO!

29th July 2005, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Drew Hall of Famer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ca Posts: 2,892	All magics in the last year have the new fan and acrylic supports. Used units may want to order these. Shingled mug 6. Someone is smoking dope. No such thing to my knowledge. Just lower B glass for the face with strip filters for cooling. 2k lamps blow up the sheet mug 6 too easilly.

30th July 2005, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
HBT6872 Hall of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,645	We have this bed..I think it tans the heck out of you! I think it is a great choice.

10th August 2005, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
timeout All Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 141	What about the V28? I was thinking of this to knock off two birds with one stone......standup and HP. Any thought?

10th August 2005, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
HBT6872 Hall of Famer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,645	We have the stand up in a store that would warrant two hp's...I am suprised how much business we do on the standup...but I cannot pull out the numbers,if it was because of the 360 being used at the time..so they picked the standup... but it is a nice choice for a second HP.

11th August 2005, 03:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
tanbeach All Star Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 64	We have had the Matrix V28 and the Matrix L33 and i can tell you the V28 is just as popular as the L33. I would definetely recommend it.

14th August 2005, 04:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
timeout All Star Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 141	How does the Sunboard XTT compare to these two units?