Serta Icomfort request for advice
Apr 10, 2011 8:51 PM
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Greeting mattress experts and lurkers,

I am a once-a-decade mattress buyer in need of assistance.  Can anyone provide input for the Serta Icomfort foam mattress line?  Specifically, I'm interested in the Revolution model king size.  My initial search led me towards the Tempurpdic Rhapsody.  However, many reviews suggest Tempurpedic's sleep "hotter" than spring or other foam mattresses.  My wife is furnace so I dare not bring a mattress home which amplifies that issue.  So, my next focus was the Simmons ComforPedic.  My wife laid on every model and said they were "too springy" compared to the Tempurpedic and the iComfort.  So we are down to one option right now, the iComfort.  What I'm asking for help with is advice and comparison.  The iComfort line of Serta is very, very new and this is possibly why there is no data or opinions on the internet.  My heart is not set on the Revolution for $2,000 and I am genuinely interested in hearing advice and comments even if that information leads away from iComfort completely. 

Thoughts?

Much appreciated,
Bronson

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #104 Jul 2, 2011 6:00 PM
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We are shopping for good matterss for my husand's back pain.  Right now we are thinking either Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme or Serta I comfort Revolution.

Both these mattresses seem very comfortable.  Somehow salesperson scared us that Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme sleeps warmer.

We are very confused about our decision.  Any feedback is appreciated on these mattresses.

 

Thanks

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #105 Jul 2, 2011 6:19 PM
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sandy wrote:

We are shopping for good matterss for my husand's back pain.  Right now we are thinking either Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme or Serta I comfort Revolution.

Both these mattresses seem very comfortable.  Somehow salesperson scared us that Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme sleeps warmer.

We are very confused about our decision.  Any feedback is appreciated on these mattresses.

 

Thanks


There's a new review of Icomfort posted today. If you use the search box on these terms on this forum, you'll find plenty of discussion of both beds, pros and cons.

Good luck

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #106 Jul 4, 2011 9:01 PM
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I just started an exchange process at Sears to move to an iComfort Revolution with the standard box spring.  I had a Stearns and Foster delivered June 17th from Sears, it's an entry level S&F called 'Hearthston', non pillow top, Plush.  It's a good bed for sure, but I have a right shoulder that will never be quite the same (old injury/surgery).  And I'm a side sleeper.  If it wasn't for this, I probably would keep the S&F.

I became interested in memory foam due to the reported extra pressure relieving properties and I might get a motion adjustable base in a year or two to facilitate back sleeping (that would be better for my shoulder).

I probably won't get the Revolution delivered until June 12th.  I have laid on it a heck of a lot at Sears, both a twin xl and a queen.  The revolution is very plush and it seems to give me enough support in the store.  The real test will be here at home.

I'll keep you posted.

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #107 Jul 5, 2011 6:59 AM
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Hi there again!! Just posting another update on my experiences so far with the Icomfort Revoultion bed in a queen size. I don't know what to think now. The first two nights were great, the two nights after that were horrible, and I am still having back pain on this bed. BUT...... I think my back is out right now; going to the chiropractor today. I have been taking care of my sister who just had a 3 level spinal fusion on her back and is recovering. She also has this bed and bought it about 4 days after I did. She ABSOLUTELY loves her bed and says she could tell after the first nights sleep how much more comfortable and supportive it was on her back, and this is post surgery. But she has slept in hers more than me at this point as I have been sleeping at the hospital for a week taking care of her and also sleeping on hard beds at her house for another week or so

. She weighs 135.bs, where I weigh 210 lbs or so, so maybe that also has something to do with the breaking in of the bed. Her bed has no squishy spots in it and is very supportive on your lower back, especially for your SI joints. I laid on it for about an hour and a half yesterday and if felt great. My back pain actually started to go away as I laid on my side on her bed. Her bed feels harder and more firm, even then the floor model was that I tried at the store. (I actually prefer softer cushier beds myself, not firmer ones as they hurt my upper back then) My bed by comparison seems more soft everywhere ,especially where I sleep which is in the middle of the bed. I  am very confused now, as I am not getting a lot of sleep from the care taking, and sleeping in different beds, and my back is constantly hurting now even when I sleep on the Icomfort bed. I think I need to give this bed more time and get some more chiropractic adjustments first.

 

As for my opnion on it being forgiving and soft enough for your upper body, namely your shoulders sinking into the bed when you are sleeping on your side, I find that very comfortable. I am 90% to 95% a side sleeper and I roll around from side to side all night and this bed is very soft, supportive, and comforting on my upper back. My lower back is another story and not sure if it's me and my back is out, or if it's the bed and I maybe got a dud. The bed still sleeps very comfortable neither being too hot nor too cold. Just perfect. I still like everything about this bed and if I could trade mine for my sisters I would be a happy camper as hers is plenty supportive and almost needs to be broken in a little more. By the way, I didn't try and break my bed in at all. Like walking around on it to make the foam softer which is what a lot of people do with tempurpedics. Going to ask my chiropractor today if it is normal to get back pain when getting used to a new bed. I guess I want to hear it from a doctor and not just some sales person.

 

As for the Tempurpedic Classic, do I regret trading that bed in for this bed?? Maybe, not sure yet. All I know is the Tempurpedic Classic was like sleeping on a rock and I have rarely ever had upper back pain and muscle stiffness that bad after having slept on that bed for only 4 or 5 days. On an interesting side note, when I went to trade in my Tempurpedic Classic for the Icomfort Revolution, I did think about buying the Tempurpedic Rhapsody bed which is a way cushier bed in the Tempurpedic line and one of their most popular along with the Cloud. My store has a clearance center and all of the trial beds through Tempurpedic that customers return to exchange for something else, they re-sell them at a fairly decent discounted rate. (I guess it's legal in my state to do that??) The Tempurpedic Rhapsody bed which I tried had been on a 90 trial and was returned and what I found really interesting is that it had a small rut in it already after only 90 days. The bed didn't look totally flat, so I layed a long flat box across the bed(because I didn't have a measuring stick) when the salesguy wasn't around, and there was already a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch impression or dip in the mattress. This was after I hadn't sat on the mattress for a good 10 minutes. That is what I worried about in buying one of the higher end tempurpedic beds that are super soft on cushy. Not sure about the longevity of them resisting permanent body impressions, even though Tempurpedic is such a proven brand.

 

Sorry, another long email again. Burning the midnight oil taking care of my sister. Will post again in a couple of days after some chiropractic care as well as a few more nights on the bed.

 

Moonshine

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #108 Jul 5, 2011 7:28 AM
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Per somene else asking me a private question on here about how this bed feels when sitting up in bed watching tv, I thought I would post what I told them in case anyone else was wondering. Not trying to over post.

 

As far as sitting up in bed for an extended period of time, I haven't done that to watch tv, but I have done that playing on my computer. Sometimes for several hourse. And you are correct to some extent, your butt does sink down into the bed more and after a while it does kind of hurt your back a little bit. I wasn't using pillows behind or on the side of me though. I was just leaning against the headboard which was against the wall and sitting up almost at a 90 degree angle. From me personal experience over the last three years with my Glideaway memory foam bed, I would think that if you weren't at such a harsh angle sitting straight up, but leaning back more, espeically with pillows that it would be a lot more comfortable and your butt wouldn't sink into the bed as much. I hope this helps and if you have any other questions don't hesitate to message me. I will go ahead and put this post on the the board under my other posts so other people can see it too. Thanks for the good idea!!

 

 

Just in case anyone wondered

 

Moonshine

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #109 Jul 5, 2011 9:34 AM
Joined: Jul 5, 2011
Points: 1
firehawk343 wrote:

Greeting mattress experts and lurkers,

 

I am a once-a-decade mattress buyer in need of assistance.  Can anyone provide input for the Serta Icomfort foam mattress line?  Specifically, I'm interested in the Revolution model king size.  My initial search led me towards the Tempurpdic Rhapsody.  However, many reviews suggest Tempurpedic's sleep "hotter" than spring or other foam mattresses.  My wife is furnace so I dare not bring a mattress home which amplifies that issue.  So, my next focus was the Simmons ComforPedic.  My wife laid on every model and said they were "too springy" compared to the Tempurpedic and the iComfort.  So we are down to one option right now, the iComfort.  What I'm asking for help with is advice and comparison.  The iComfort line of Serta is very, very new and this is possibly why there is no data or opinions on the internet.  My heart is not set on the Revolution for $2,000 and I am genuinely interested in hearing advice and comments even if that information leads away from iComfort completely. 

Thoughts?

Much appreciated,
Bronson



Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #110 Jul 5, 2011 6:13 PM
Joined: Jun 2, 2011
Points: 481
I spent quite a bit of time laying on all 4 models of iComfort and tried out the adjustable base today.  Here's how I rate the firmness from most firm to most Plush, and why -

 

 

most firm - Genius - there is a 2" layer of support foam underneath the layer of Gel foam.  This gives the firmest feel to me

next - Insight - No 2" support foam that the Genius has, so the feel is a little more Plush.  For me, it's actually pretty darn good, and at $899 twin XL set at Sears, it seems a decent value

next - Prodigy - This has an additional layer of 1" Latex foam.  To me, it is a bit firmer than the Revolution, although it is still a Plush feel.

most Plush of all - Revolution - Hands down for me the most Plush of the 4.  This is the one I'm exchanging to.  I don't feel any twist of my back in the store.  The real test will be at home.

All four of these beds feel of high quality to me and I'm looking forward to the Revolution.

I liked the adjustable base bed.  I tried it on a Revolution Queen.  There's auto buttons for TV/PC, and sleep.  Head raises, foot raises or both.  Seperate head and foot massage.  Not an expert on these, but I liked it.

It stinks a little bit how Seta prices these.  For example the only difference between an Insight and Revolution is 2" of Kool Action memory foam, yet the Revolution is $700 more than Insight.  Ouch.  Prodigy has 1" layer of latex foam over Revolution and price jumps $500.  Not so easy on the wallet, but can't say I can make one of these at home.  I won't be trying anything like a Novaform from Costco or Aerus from WalMart as they give no indication they make a twin XL which is all I have room for.  Still, the $500 ish prices leave me thinking they are of a little less quality than iComfort.  

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Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #111 Jul 5, 2011 6:25 PM
Joined: Jun 2, 2011
Points: 481
sandy wrote:

We are shopping for good matterss for my husand's back pain.  Right now we are thinking either Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme or Serta I comfort Revolution.

 

Both these mattresses seem very comfortable.  Somehow salesperson scared us that Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme sleeps warmer.

We are very confused about our decision.  Any feedback is appreciated on these mattresses.

 

Thanks


Two interesting choices you picked out as I've laid on both.  Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme is $2350 in twin XL with fixed foundation, so it's pricey.  Revolution is $1,599 as twin XL set with 9" foundation.  Clean $750 difference right there.

I sort of doubt the Tempurpedic Cloud's will sleep warm.  Maybe it depends more on the individual.  I have no experience with memory foam mattresses at home though.

The biggest thing is here in SF Bay Area, tempurpedics are sold through the major chains like Sleep Train and Mancini's whereas iComfort is not sold at either but are sold at the major department stores Sears and JCPenney.  I find the prices a little easier at Sears and less sales pressure, so that's working for me better at this point. 
 

Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #112 Jul 6, 2011 1:05 AM
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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I think the Temper Cloud will sleep very hot.  It is memory foam and softer than the classic so you sink in more.
Re: Serta Icomfort request for advice
Reply #113 Jul 6, 2011 3:00 AM
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sleepswithcats wrote:

I think the Temper Cloud will sleep very hot.  It is memory foam and softer than the classic so you sink in more.


I sure hope I don't find that with the iComfort Revolution because as said before, I've really found it to be the most Plush model of all four, and it of course is memory foam.

The only way I will know is to have it here and sleep on it.  I can't detect any sort of excess warmth laying on it for 20 minutes in the store.
 

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