pinkberrykay

I know this has been asked and talked about a bunch, but I need help deciding.

I asked my Janome dealer if she would be able to get me the Horizon 7700 for $1999 like a few others here on this board have gotten. She called today to say she would be able to get it. I was elated. Then I got to thinking do I really need all the stuff on the 7700??? I like the 11 inch throat, but thats really the only difference I see between the 2. The cost is no big deal but I don't want to pay for things I really am not going to use. I know there are a bunch more stitches on the 7700 that I may not use so I am not taking that into consideration. What options will be valuable to me on the 7700 that the 6600 doesn't have???

Thank again for all your help. Your input is important to me but I know in the end I am the one making the ultimate decision.

EasyPeezy

If cost is not an issue then I would go with the Horizon just to have the 11 inch throat.
If the throat size is not important to you then go with the 6600 but make sure you get
the table. Makes a big difference.

Edit: More importantly, have you tried the Horizon and the 6600?
If I were you I would test drive them first. Some love Janome and
some hate it for whatever reason. So it's good to test drive
several machines and see which one you like best. When I went to
the dealer I already had the 6600 in mind but I did test drive it
to see if I really like it. Don't just go with the herd.
Make sure you have good after sales service too.

SuzyQ

Without knowing the cost difference between the two machines, I would choose the 7700 because of the 11" throat because that is what would matter to me Are they discontinuing the 6600? If they are, how long will parts be available? Can your dealer tell you the upgrades in the 7700 as far as the motor and the mechanical stuff, etc. not just the features? When I bought my last machine, DH helped decide on which model because it was more heavy duty, which was the newest model out. Not helping you decide much am I LOL. Good luck and BTW I'm green with envy :-)

Suzy

Scissor Queen

It's better to grow into a machine than out of a machine. Get the best you can afford.

DogHouseMom

I guess your the only person that can really decide if the extra money is worth 11" of harp space.

BTW - my dealer offers the 7700 for $1999 AND includes the table, a wheel cart for the machine, and 12 spools of Madera thread. It's possible they even sweetened the deal a little more after the new Janome came out, I haven't looked (lest I be too tempted!).

seamstome

I would take the 7700 for $2K over the 6600. I own the 6600 and it serves me well but the 7700 is a better machine.

QuiltingKrazy

Definitely take a test drive! a long test drive if possible. I love my Janome 6500 and my sister bought the Horizon thinking she would love it. She does now but it took her awhile after going back and forth for classes learning how to use it. We did a class at a big show in Atlanta and they had Pfaff machines and she loved those better! so try it out for sure! I would love the 11" over my 9" throat any day.

pinkberrykay

Double WOW you got a super amazing deal!! I have googled the sewing table and can't seem to find one. Can you direct me to a site that has one?? Thanks a bunch.

pinkberrykay

The price difference is only $400, but I know my Janome dealer would give me the 6600 for $1399.

cmw0829

You have kids, don't you?

If so, consider that the 7700 has a free arm whereas the 6600 does not. When I looked for my machine, that was a deal breaker. I wanted to use it for mending and garment sewing as well. I've used the free arm at least 1/2 dozen times for DS' and DH's mending and pants adjustment.

Good luck making a decision.