Hi, Our 35 year old mattress is no longer tolerable…yea I know 35 years! Been looking and doing research and decided on a DLX Hybrid but torn between the two. I’m 61 years old 5’7" at 170lbs and a side sleeper with back issues I also like a medium firmness. Wife is 5’4" and about 190lbs (she will kill me for posting her weight!) she is mainly a side sleeper but occasionally will sleep on her back. She also has back/shoulder issues. I’m planning on getting a new frame the STLBeds Super Heavy Duty Metal Bed Frame with 10 Legs + Center Support for Hook Up Headboards and Footboards and the Terra Bunk Board also to make sure we got a good support. I’m leaning toward the LatexLuxe 14" with the split soft/medium firmness. What do you think?
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I like the standard build with the polyfoams, because latex has a bit of pushback that can be a little unexpected. Interested to see what the company as well as Maverick will say.
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I have not tried their LatexLux, but have tried the Premier Hybrid with a split firmness, firm/medium. When first testing, it felt to me a lot like the firm Sterns and Foster Lux Estate and the Aireloom Coppertech Silver Ultra Firm. I often make the feel comparison, that if you like the S&F or Firm Aireloom feel, the Premier Hybrid Firm will offer a comparable feel, but with better quality foams.
For me, the Aireloom was nice, but the reviews were iffy, and the perimeter foam edge support was a question mark for me. Since I had just come off a 10 year old Sealy Posturepedic Ultra Firm Pillowtop, I wanted to lean away from the Legacy brands as their reviews, lack of transparency regarding foam density, spring gauges and other component specs. Reviews have not been glowing for the S’s over the past decade and as some of the BiB’s have kicked up their game and are making worthy challenges to those legacy brands.
It is a long story, but it came down at the time to a 14k Shifman and a 1400 Brooklyn Bedding Plank Luxe. Since that time, having had the opportunity to test the Premier Hybrid, having purchased one for my late Mother in Law, I can say it would have been a suitable choice.
So much so, that I had my best friends order one to replace their 4 year old failing S&F Cassatt, and since their newly married daughter bought the Latex Lux Firm version, and both are just loving their mattress.
The DLX does a nice job. It is one of those mattresses that if you did not see it come compressed, rolled in a box, you really would never know after it has expanded.
They do a great job.
Maverick
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Thanks for considering DLX and for sharing those details. They are very helpful.
Between the Premier Hybrid and the LatexLux Hybrid, both are solid options. It is not necessarily a matter of right or wrong, but more a matter of personal preference.
The Premier Hybrid has a more traditional feel, similar to what you would find in many mattress stores. It has a deeper, more cushioned feel where you sleep a bit more in the mattress. While not exactly the same, it is closer in feel to many of the 14" mattresses from brands like Stearns & Foster and similar luxury hybrids.
The LatexLux Hybrid has a firmer, more buoyant feel. Latex is very resilient so you tend to sleep more on the mattress rather than in it. Some people absolutely love that feel while others prefer the more traditional feel of the Premier.
If you’re uncertain, we would generally recommend starting with the Premier. Sleep on it for at least 30 nights and if you feel something is missing, reach out to us. We’ll ask a few questions and may have you try some simple in-home tests. If we determine that latex would be a better fit, you can upgrade within the first 120 days by paying the difference in cost (currently $200). We would send you the 3" latex layer and you can convert the Premier into a LatexLux by simply removing the Premier comfort layer and replacing it with the latex layer. Other than that 3" comfort layer, the two mattresses are identical.
Based on the information you’ve provided, if you decide to go with the LatexLux or Premier, I think the split Soft/Medium configuration is a reasonable choice. The Soft side would likely provide decent pressure relief for shoulders and hips when side sleeping, while the Medium side would offer a bit more support. Since comfort is subjective, it’s hard to predict exactly which side either of you will prefer, but that would be a logical starting point.
As for the STLBeds frame, I’m not familiar with that particular model so I can’t really comment on it. The Terra Bunk Board is certainly a a good choice for creating a solid support surface.
The most supportive frame we sell is from a company called Knickerbocker. Their Embrace 360 Platform Bed Frame is one of the most solid systems we’ve come across. It is expensive, but it is very sturdy. One thing to keep in mind is that it only works with a headboard and not a footboard. Some local furniture stores carry it for less than online pricing, and we’ve seen stores such as Jordan’s Furniture offer competitive pricing.
Let me know if you have any questions. We’re happy to help.
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Thanks for the info. After talking to the wife believe you are correct on trying the Premier first as when we had the memory foam on our bed she liked that feeling of being “in” it so probably will go that route. As far as the frame (rails) was actually wanting the Knickerbocker hook style for head/foot boards but no one near me carries it (I live in the country) and only found 1 place on line that would ship it to Georgia but wanted over $100 for shipping and couldn’t justify the shipping cost to item price ratio. The STLBeds one is built to hold 3,000+ Pounds, Made in the USA from high-carbon recycled railroad steel and has 10 feet so figure built just as strong/sturdy as the Knickerbocker one now if it truly is guess I will find out.
Thanks for the reply. I’ve been reading good stuff about DLX.
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Yeah, those hook-on rails are harder to find these days. The weight rating systems are not always accurate and don’t necessarily reflect the long-term durability of a frame. You could call the seller and ask a few questions to get a sense of their knowledge of the product.
It’s hard to tell from the photos, but some of those bed frames with threaded legs are not very sturdy in the long run. The one you mentioned could be totally fine, but it’s worth looking into a little more to be sure.
Do you have an existing headboard and footboard or are you starting from scratch?
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Thanks done more research on STLBeds and seems they are legit and have found good reviews and comments on reddit about them guess I will find out for sure soon. I have a existing head/foot board hence why still going with a hook style as wife wont let me get rid of it. I just placed a order for everything and ordered the DLX Premier Hybrid with the soft/medium firmness.
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I completely understand keeping the existing headboard and footboard. You’ve done your homework on the support system which is more than most people do. A mattress gets most of the attention, but the foundation and frame underneath play a big role in how it performs over time so thanks for taking the time to do the research. It is greatly appreciated.
Once you receive everything, give yourself some time to adjust especially coming from a mattress you’ve slept on for 35 years. Even when a new mattress is providing better support and comfort, it can take some time to adjust because your body has become accustomed to the old one.
If you have any questions during setup or after you’ve slept on it for a few weeks, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to hearing what both you and your wife think of the Soft/Medium configuration once you’ve had some time on it.
Thanks for choosing DLX. As a small, family-owned manufacturer that still builds our own mattresses in Western New York, we really appreciate it.
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Thanks for all the advice and help.
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