Hi, new member here. I’ve browsed the site as well as doing some research on Sleep Like The Dead’s website. Both are filled with a TON of great information, although seeing the opinions here and being exposed to some of the great lesser-known manufacturers is a great help here!
I do have a couple of basic questions though. First, there aren’t many stores in my area that carry anything not on the “Big 15” list. Best I’ve found was a shop in Merritt Island that does have Enso Sleep, Spirit Sleep, and several that carry Ashley Sleep. I don’t know enough about those brands (yet) to have an opinion but I did look up Enso here and they didn’t seem to have a rep for great quality. Does anyone know of a good place to try out something in this part of Florida. I live in Palm Bay, would like to keep it within a couple hour drive at most.
Also, I’ve seen Brooklyn Bedding mentioned quite often and looking over their website I like what I see. Any idea where one can find their stuff to try, or is it just in AZ for a showroom? I have a hard time taking the “leap of faith” if I haven’t tried it already.
My current Englander “ultraplush” innerspring is closing in on replacement time after 5 years. It’s started to leave some impressions on each side with a peak running down the center of the bed in the comfort layer. We tend to spend a lot of time watching tv and reading in bed at night, so it probably sees more use in that respect than most. Thinking either something in a memory foam or latex design would work better, but not sure how they hold up if you spend extra time in a recloned seating position on them regularly.
Hi Chris,
Making that “Leap of Faith” isn’t that big a deal seeing as how you lay on one mattress in the store but they send you a different one!
Think about the fact that maybe hundreds or even thousands have stretched out on that bed but the one you get will not feel the same as it has not broken in and possibly could have different internals (Foam, spring or cover) - really no way to tell.
I choose to cast my lot with those that have a proven quality record and will let you exchange the comfort layer if it is too firm or too soft…Not really a big leap in my book.
~45 days with my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and I could not be more pleased.
Best wishes to you,
Jeff
I just added #16 to the list (which probably should have been #15 based on their audited numbers) so it’s now the top 16
Some of these are made by privately owned licensee factories and can have good quality and value. A mattress is only as good as its construction and the quality of the materials inside it so the brand doesn’t really matter except to the extent that they will provide meaningful information about their mattresses which will allow you to make meaningful quality and value comparisons.
All of the mattresses you are mentioning (Enso, Spirit Sleep which is made by Zinus, and Ashley Sleep) tend to use lower quality materials in the comfort layers of many of their mattresses so I would be very cautious with all of them.
They are only available online or if you make an appointment first then you can test them at the factory in Phoenix, AZ.
The durability of a mattress will depend entirely on the quality of the materials and components inside it. With memory foam and polyfoam the density is the single biggest factor in its durability. All latex will be a durable material compared to the other two types of foam although there are also different types of latex that can have a different “feel” and performance this article and post #6 here. there is more about the factors that will affect the useful life of a mattress in post #4 here.
You may have read this already but just in case … post #1 here is the best place to start your research and has all the basic informtion, steps, and guidelines that can help you make the best choices … and avoid the worst ones.
Post #4 here includes a list of the factory direct manufacturers I’m aware of in and around the Melbourne, FL area.
Over the next few days I’ll take a look at some of the local retailers as well and add any to the list that in the Melbourne / Palm Bay area that may also be worth considering.
Phoenix
PS: I see that TweedSAFD already posted the link to the Orlando list while I was replying which also includes the manufacturers that are closest to you … Thanks Tweed
Thanks for the replies all. I have to say, looking through the BB website further has me a lot more interested and likely to seriously consider ordering from them direct if there isn’t much available locally. Like many, especially Phoenix, have said, transparency of materials is a wonderful thing. Add that to their shipping and that they will swap out a comfort layer of needed and I’m a bit of a fan now.
I’ve had the chance to do some research and make some calls around Melbourne, FL and updated the list in post #4 here so you can do some local testing on different types of mattresses if you wish
