After sleeping on the same mattress for about 14 years, I went mattress shopping today. I had no idea beds were so expensive.  I believe the last mattress set my husband and I bought cost about $600.00 and that was a lot of money.  I thought I had it narrowed down between the Tempur-Pedic Conture Select and the Stearns & Foster Foxbridge (there is only about $500 difference in the price  and money is an issue).  If I have to pay $2,000-$2,500 for a bed, I want a quality bed that is going to last me the rest of my life. (at my age, that is not unreasonble).  I came home and began searching the internet and found this website.  Like any other website, when I read the comments, I ended up more confused than when I started because for every positive comment there is a negative comment.  What I would like is any thoughts on the two as far a quality is concerned.  I liked the way each of them felt when I laid on them, so comments on comfort are not necessary as I know everyone has different taste.  Also, I haven't shopped around.  I was just out this morning and stopped at Mattress King.  Thoughts on Mattress King? And does anybody have any suggestions on a good place to buy a mattress in the Nashville, TN area?  One more thing. Is anyone familiar with the Angel Bed (angelbeds.com)? If so, thoughts?

I think the TP and S&F offer similar durability.

How long a mattress actually last depends on weight of user and how long you spend on the mattress,including sleeping,lounging and watching tv.

Most people here are latex fans but I am memory foam fan.

I am significantly heavier than average for a man but not morbidly obese and my first generic American made memory foam mattress lasted 12 years.

Last time I purchased a memory foam bed I looked at angelbeds.com.

The thing I don't like about them is they don't give you very many specifics.

They tell you the density of their standard memory foam but not their HD foam nor the thickness of layers inside the mattress. They just tell you its comparable to a TP mattress,but they don't say the layers are the exact thickness and density  of the similar TP mattress. They say their foam is made in the USA. That is key, not having cheap imported Chinese foam.

They don't specify whether they ship each layer individually rolled up in layers or as a whole unit, althought they offer "white glove" delivery for an extra fee that have people set up the mattress for you. If delivered in seperate containers for each layer in can be a bear to set up.

Tempur-pedic and some sellers of generic foam mattresses deliver the mattress as a whole. This can save wear and tear on the individual components.

 

Sorry don't know anything about local mattress dealers Nashville.

My Tempurpedic Cloud was just delivered brand new yesterday and I'm familiar with the Contour Select too.

The Tempurpedic Cloud came in a thick bag, and I noticed they had it laying flat on the truck as it is supposed to be.  It appears perfectly construced, and importantly, the layers of foam are the exact thickness as specified by Tempurpedic.

The Cloud did not sleep hot last night.  There was a little warmth as with most mattresses, but that's it.

There is a little odor from the mattress when I first walk in room, but it doesn't bother me.

The regular Cloud is supportive but soft at same time, and quickly contours.  When I turn a slight bit, it still holds me in place by contouring.  Most importantly, it doesn't have 'pushback' against joints that I really don't like.  Even thought the mattress is only 8" thick, it seems a high quality of 8".   It's 5.2" core foam, 1.6" support Tempur foam and 1.2" extra soft tempur foam. This one should be a keeper.

I bought the Tempurpedic advanced ergo adjustable base the other day in hopes to sleep on my back more (old shoulder injury).  So, the mattress is on a great foundation.  I'm would think the fixed foundations are good too.  The top is solid MDF board that's reinforced.

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I had a Stearns and foster set (about $1k for twin XL) for 4 weeks.  It was alright, but not all that pressure relieving.  By morning time, it felt a little hard with undue pressure on hips and shoulders.  That's what I don't like about conventional foams.  Latex is better, but I think good memory foam has the edge and Tempurpedic is the leader by far.

Contour Select.  I kinda liked that one too, but it has 4" 'memory foam' in two 2" layers.  When I sit on it, I go down into the memory foam a good bit.  I thought it might be a little too much sink into the mattress for me.  It is said to have a 'firm' feel although it contours really well.

Contour select is a little bit slower reacting memory foam than Cloud.  I think it takes a bit longer to conform when you roll over.  It feels pretty good in the store, but I felt the Cloud would be the best.  I steered away from Cloud Supreme because I sink a good bit into it.  I though it might be too much.  May not have been, but don't want to take that risk.  My iComfort Revolution was too plush and don't want that mistake again.