Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
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The old mattress was comfy enough - just had it 5 years run, not protecors saved its prestine cleaniness, so I decided it was time to change. Since the last word in mattrass world is memory foam (as enlightened by the sales assistant to addition to some previously heard some opinions of "do-not-remember-who-and when") we made two trips and chose the firmest (rate 7) with "stay cool" cover thing which set us back a cool £700. BUt having slept on it for 4 nights now we both (seperately) are not so sure if it was "the best". It seemed firmer in the shop - my DH(dear husband) even asked me to check if it is written somewhere on it that it is firmness 7, not say 4< by some glitch. I checked - even though it is not specified on it, the brand Synergy - gives this rating of firmness. Anyway, since we both feel it is too soft - does it mean that memory foam is not the best for us? Or could it be just a cheap(!) version of a good idea - Memory Foam Matress? Now, that I've read some opinions here, am I right to suggest that it is better option to have a (good)spring mattress with a memory foam topper, rather then foam only, I would really appreciate your advice as it was MY idea of the memory foam, and I wanted to make sure that my DH's poor back will get maximum support. He goes to Chriopractice sometimes every week - so I would feel as a criminal for making it worse instead of better. The matress has a 30 days trial return policy - but I am afraid to find myself in an unknown terretory, which feels like a minefield! Thank you very much if anyone can shed some light. |
Re: Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
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Welcome to the board! I hate to break it to you but in the world of high quality mattress 700 pounds is not a lot. The very very dirt cheap bottom tempurpedics start at about 1100 pounds and I wouldn't really recommend that mattress for two adults. The least expensive Tempurpedic I'd recommend for two adults is the Rhapsody at about 2100 pounds. If the 700 pounds is all that's within your means at the moment I'd recommend a better quality spring mattress. Goodluck! -Alex |
Re: Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
| 2100 pounds? what is that in reference to? dont see that at all on tempurpedic website...???? |
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randys wrote: 2100 pounds? what is that in reference to? dont see that at all on tempurpedic website...???? British Pounds I believe, not weight. |
Re: Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
| The Rhapsody is $3,300 in US dollars. I had already reached the same conclusion that Alexander states here, that if you're going Tempurpedic, it should be the Rhapsody or better. It really is a comfortable bed, despite an intital feel of lying on a slab. The $3300 is with the foundation, which I think is $400, so the cost could be lowered somewhat. However my guess is that you'd find Tempurpedic wouldn't honor the warranty if the bed was placed on another foundation. |
Re: Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
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The initial feel of a tempur-pedic is not that of a hard slab. Unless you are in a room that is 55 degrees F or lower.<BR><BR>I would not buy anything "better" than the Rhapsody.<BR><BR>The Grand Bed is all smoke and mirrors that is functionally no better than the Rhapsody.<BR><BR>If you want plush go Celebrity.<BR><BR>If you insist on a conventional "springy" feel get the Bellafina for plush or Bellasona for firm.<BR><BR>I am not familiar with Synergy or its quality.<BR><BR>Do you know the thickness and density of the layers?<BR><BR>If you do maybe we can help. This message was modified Oct 12, 2009 by DeeAgeaux
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Re: Got a new foam memory mattress - the best what was in the shop. Not sure if I got it all wrong
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In my experience the Allura was the best received mattress of the Tempurpedic lineup I sold. Better even than the Grand Bed which was sometimes exchanged because it was too firm. People who are replacing their beds due to back problems often believe they want a firm mattress. The firmest they can get. A good 8 out of 10 times what they really want is supportive. It used to be that you had to get a hard bed to get good support. That's not true any longer. |