What kind of mattress do you sleep on?

mdaudioguy
mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
edited May 2012 in The Clubhouse
I need a new one. Current boxspring and mattress is 11 years old, and sinking in the middle. I get up in the morning feeling like I've been beat up.
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  • Rodeo0530
    Rodeo0530 Posts: 797
    edited August 2011
    Just got a sleep number not too long ago. I'm an 85 and the g/f is a 35...I think we needed it!!


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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited August 2011
    I sleep on a mattress no boxspring as we have one of those beds that do no require one.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,957
    edited August 2011
    Rodeo0530 wrote: »
    Just got a sleep number not too long ago. I'm an 85 and the g/f is a 35...I think we needed it!!

    Just curious, when you two...uh....get together, which side do both of you use ?:smile:

    I only ask because of the big difference in the numbers.:tongue:


    I have a Sterns and Foster matress, sucker wasn't cheap either. Could someone please tell me why these things cost so much ? There's really not much to them. Is it all in R&D...like razor blades ?:confused:
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited August 2011
    Emotiva.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2011
    tonyb wrote: »
    Just curious, when you two...uh....get together, which side do both of you use ?:smile:

    I only ask because of the big difference in the numbers.:tongue:


    I have a Sterns and Foster matress, sucker wasn't cheap either. Could someone please tell me why these things cost so much ? There's really not much to them. Is it all in R&D...like razor blades ?:confused:

    Maybe they like to change it up! :wink:

    Sterns and Foster... is it nice? I'm guessing you like it, just didn't like paying for it.
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  • GoBigBlue
    GoBigBlue Posts: 212
    edited August 2011
    Sleep Number.
    tonyb wrote: »
    Just curious, when you two...uh....get together, which side do both of you use ?:smile:

    That's clever. And witty. And funny.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited August 2011
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Emotiva.

    You like it firm, huh? :tongue:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    I voted "Tempur-Pedic or other foam-type mattress" because my main shopping was for an adjustable bed and I don't think you could buy such with air mattress. However, I had the opportunity to sleep in an air mattress while at the hotel and this is the best sleep I ever had. When I visit my sister I sleep on a quality inflatable bed and believe it or not, I get better sleep than I do at home. A sleep number is also a great asset for a couple as you can adjust to your specific needs and so does your mate.

    I am convinced many has heard about the negatives of memory foam; it get hot and in the summer in can be a drag; my portable air conditioning stopped on me over the weekend and I had to dump all my sheets in the laundry however, in the winter I save on heating bills as I keep my bedroom a little cooler than I would with a typical spring mattress. If I keep my bedroom warmer than 70 degree during sleep, I am in trouble (toss and sweat all night).

    If it were at all possible to use an air mattress on the adjustable bed, I'd gladly invest in one and give the memory foam mattress guestroom duty! :wink:
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited August 2011
    I got my mattress and box spring for $50 total from the Salvation Army. Best thrift store buy I've had yet (unfortunately).

    Really, it's not stained, and a quick steam cleaning got rid of most of the smell.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    Demiurge wrote: »
    Emotiva.
    mdaudioguy wrote: »
    You like it firm, huh? :tongue:
    I would believe it should be quite the opposite. Like NSJ would say, "E-MOUETTE". Mouette is the name of a bird in French but since emo is sold online thus e-mouette. Therefore, a feather mattress sold online (e-mouette) has to be soft, right? :wink:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    nadams wrote: »
    I got my mattress and box spring for $50 total from the Salvation Army. Best thrift store buy I've had yet (unfortunately).

    Really, it's not stained, and a quick steam cleaning got rid of most of the smell.
    Sure, when you are young and healthy a "BANANA MATRESS" is more than sufficient! :wink:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    Keiko wrote: »
    Waterbed. What's great about a waterbed is that you can bump it one time and ride the third wave in. :wink:
    Way back then, I use to get into my then girlfriend waterbed and it made me look like a superhero while I was a lazy (_I_), can you imagine if I had put my <3 into it? :wink::biggrin:
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited August 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    Sure, when you are young and healthy a "BANANA MATRESS" is more than sufficient! :wink:

    Okay, so I just looked... I have a Mattress Warehouse Body Bracer Serenade II

    Do I get bonus points that the mattress and boxspring sit directly on the floor?
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2011
    I gotta say, I've enjoyed the sleep number beds every time I've slept on them, but I just cannot justify the outrageous cost for a glorified air mattress.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    nadams wrote: »
    Okay, so I just looked... I have a Mattress Warehouse Body Bracer Serenade II

    Do I get bonus points that the mattress and boxspring sit directly on the floor?
    OK, granted few bonus points but is the mattress and box spring strong enough to hold the entire family? http://www.dustmiteprotection.com/dust-mite-control/how-do-you-get-rid-of-dust-mites-in-mattresses/ :eek: Just some to think about! :wink:
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  • nadams
    nadams Posts: 5,877
    edited August 2011
    TECHNOKID wrote: »
    OK, granted few bonus points but is the mattress and box spring strong enough to hold the entire family? http://www.dustmiteprotection.com/dust-mite-control/how-do-you-get-rid-of-dust-mites-in-mattresses/ :eek: Just some to think about! :wink:

    I've had it for 2 years... you're not going to *scratch* convince me that there's some kind of *scritchy* colony living in my *gouge* bed.
    Ludicrous gibs!
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    nadams wrote: »
    I've had it for 2 years... you're not going to *scratch* convince me that there's some kind of *scritchy* colony living in my *gouge* bed.
    WOW! 2 years + XX Salvation Army years = Must be heavy as hell (more than just a colony, has to be an entire planet)! :eek::biggrin:

    On a more serious note, lets see if this works and of any use to mdaudioguy;
    Brand Ratings We found real differences when we asked 17,444 online subscribers who bought a bed in the past few years about their satisfaction with the brand and the store. Forty-one percent said they'd definitely buy the mattress brand they currently own if they had to do it over. Forty-three percent said they'd probably buy it again. An unhappy 16 percent said they'd probably or definitely pick something else.

    Brand Reader score Survey results

    Tempur-Pedic___________would buy again is 60% and cost is $2,408

    Original Mattress Factory__would buy again is 52% and cost is $0,891

    Select Comfort__________ would buy again is 57% and cost is $2,125

    Denver Mattress_________would buy again is 43% and cost is $0,861

    Simmons_______________would buy again is 39% and cost is $1,325

    Kingsdown_____________would buy again is 34% and cost is $1,936

    Serta__________________would buy again is 31% and cost is $0,983

    Sealy__________________would buy again is 32% and cost is $1,034

    Stearns & Foster________would buy again is 33% and cost is $1,785

    Spring Air______________would buy again is 24% and cost is $1,095


    Guide to the Ratings
    Our survey was conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. Mattress brand Ratings are based on 13,471 responses about mattresses purchased new between January 2005 and June 2009. Retailer Ratings are based on 5,296 shopping experiences at walk-in retailers between January 2007 and June 2009. Findings reflect the experiences of our online subscribers but not necessarily those of the general population. Reader score reflects overall satisfaction with a particular brand or retailer. Retailer Ratings were tied most closely to service, selection, and price but are not limited to the factors listed under survey results. A score of 100 would mean all respondents were completely satisfied; 80 would mean very satisfied; 60, fairly well satisfied. Differences of fewer than 4 points (four brands) and 5 points (four retailers) are not meaningful. Information about fees and returns was provided by the companies.
    It somewhat surprises me that the spring air gets the lowest rating of all however, not so surprising the Tempur-pedic is a good first. IMHO, % of satisfaction versus price paid the O.M.F seems to be the best purchase.

    In your Poll, it is unfortunate you did not think about asking about the level of satisfaction.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited August 2011
    Jeez, the things you guys talk about !!!!!
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited August 2011
    decal wrote: »
    Jeez, the things you guys talk about !!!!!
    Anything to kill the night, but how would you know, you just got up! You snooze you loose, right? :wink:
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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited August 2011
    I have used a select comfort for 5 years. Hard to stomach the initial purchase, but worth every penny.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2011
    Pillow-top mattress with boxspring.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    I have a Simmons at home and can't wait to get a new Mattress. It was great when new but it sucks now. It is about 7yrs old. I don't know the life expectancy of a mattress but that seems a bit low to me.

    I would love a Tempur-Pedic but the darn things are so dang expensive.

    Never thought of OMF though. Might add that to the list.
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited August 2011
    We have a sleep number and couldn't be happier. My taste changes depending on how I am feeling and I can adjust the bed to my preferences :D We got it %50 off. It was basically their top mattress and they were running it on clearance to make room for the new model. Got it at the right time!!!!

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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited August 2011
    I have slept on numerous sleep number beds in hotels and they are OK. Not great but OK.

    A buddy of mine has the Temper-pedic in his guest room. It was really comfortable, but I couldn't deal with how hot I slept on that bed.

    At home, I have a fairly soft traditional pillow top (Sealy Lantern Plush Euro Pillow top) and I sleep well on it. Personally, the only other bed I would consider getting is a wave-less water bed. Easy to adjust the firmness, and you can make it cooler to sleep on in the summer and warmer in the winter.

    Scott
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited August 2011
    Gadabout wrote: »
    I have slept on numerous sleep number beds in hotels and they are OK. Not great but OK.

    A buddy of mine has the Temper-pedic in his guest room. It was really comfortable, but I couldn't deal with how hot I slept on that bed.

    At home, I have a fairly soft traditional pillow top (Sealy Lantern Plush Euro Pillow top) and I sleep well on it. Personally, the only other bed I would consider getting is a wave-less water bed. Easy to adjust the firmness, and you can make it cooler to sleep on in the summer and warmer in the winter.

    Scott

    I have always wondered about how hot you would get in a Tempur-Pedic. We have one of those 3" mattress pads made from Tempur material and it does get stupid hot.
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  • flason
    flason Posts: 278
    edited August 2011
    You ever hear John Caparula talk about this. "How can you have trouble falling asleep? It's a bed! Hell, I fell asleep on a ladder!". Freaking hilarious.
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited August 2011
    Pillow top, on a platform, no box springs. Box springs are a total waste of money.

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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2011
    cubdog wrote: »
    Pillow top, on a platform, no box springs. Box springs are a total waste of money.

    Number one reason to love the Internet - statements strongly presented as pure inarguable truth when they are at best opinion and at worst wrong.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • cubdog
    cubdog Posts: 835
    edited August 2011
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    Number one reason to love the Internet - statements strongly presented as pure inarguable truth when they are at best opinion and at worst wrong.

    Of course it's opinion. One that I stand behind. Or lay on top of as the case may be. I too love the internet so that I can discuss sleeping devices on an audio site.:wink:

    cubdog
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  • deronb1
    deronb1 Posts: 5,021
    edited August 2011
    A throne of boys!....just kidding
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